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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 9099, 18 March 1901, Page 3

The impression that the Duke of York would become Prince of Wales as soon as his father succeeded to the throne was shared by not a few, among others apparently by the ■ Earl of Hopetoun, Governor-General of Australia, and sometime Lord Chamberlain. In his telegram from Sydney Lord Hopetoun refers to the.' '"loss sustained by His Majesty the King, nis Royal Consort, their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales." — Evening News. A malicious -report having been circulated that the Eaitangata mine was m a dangerous condition, and that fire was liable to break out at any moment, the directors asked the Government Inspector of Mines (Mr '.Green) to visit the mine and make a thorough inspection of it. The report sent m by Mr Green, we are informed, is of a most favorable- character, and shows that there is not a tissue of truth m the statements that have been so industriously put about. In addition, the directors themselves inspected the mine only on Saiburday last, and, m conjunction with the manager, visited the different workings, particularly the spot that was alleged, to be dangerous, and all were completely satisfied with. the inspection. It was considered that everything is m a satisfactory state, that no danger whatever exists from any cause, and that the mine is under most capable management.— Otagc Daily Times. A London correspondent writes :' The West End theatres, though to begin with sufferers by the Queen's death, can view the future with composure. Both the new King and Queen are regular playgoera, and m 1902 (barring any fresh bereavement) there should De a fine crop of "royal visits" and "command performances." The only conspicuous exception to the agreement amongst the more reputable managers to close their house till after Queen Victoria's funeral was Mr Arthur Collins, who, despite Drury Lane being a patent theatre, re-opened it last Saturday. It may be pleaded that, as his takings for two performances averaged £1000 a day, and his expenses are enormously heavy, the sacrifice demanded was too great. Unfortunately, it leaked out that he had insured the pantomime against "the Sovereign's death for £10,000. Under these circumstances, if Edward VH. never sets foot m Drury Lane it would not be surprising.