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On October 10 the P. and O. linergestions have now been made that "Kaisar I Hind" left the Thames for.
the P. and O. liners "Egypt," at 7,900 India with 1,900 troops, and some of tons, and "Kalyan," of 8,900 tons, should be employed for the purpose.
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but in dancing he almost leans back- ward; he has a rather noticeable habit of keeping time with his left arm while dancing, especially when the music or the girl animates him. He is shorter than I expected, but much better look- ing.
The orchestra did not play a wojtz during the evening, which seemed rather unusual, but the Prince does not tolerate waltzes, as he says, They are only At for older men who wish
the very large number of civilians. Both ships have been entirely into dance in the old-fashioned manner." mostly Anglo-Indians, who months past have been anxious to Government service and are still return to India, says The Times. fitted with ambulance accommod "The total number of ordinary pasation. Should it be decided to analise.
sengers was about 240.
There would not, it is understood. have been so many civilians had not the Government at short notice placed a number of berths at the dis posal of the P. and O. Company. In the circumstances, the management
these ships for that purpose, it is believed that very substantial progress indeed could be made with relieving the more urgent claims of business men. The two ships would be able to carry between them some 800 passen- Bers. They are still fitted with double
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had to allot the vacant berths with the tiered.berths in large wards. The ac greatly impressed by the Rocky Moyt | familles on application to shortness of the notice in view. Not commodation would therefore, not be improbably, those would-be passengers | the equal of that provided in the tail who are most accessible stand the boats of the P. and U. Company, but, best chance when
judging by the letters which have there is any accommodation to be distributed been addressed to The Times, many at the last. Doubtless on such occa would value the opportunity of sions the telephone has its uses. And, an early sailing more highly than although the company may not be grateful for the suggestion, it is com calls help to keep urgent claims in ceivable that occasional personal
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to join her husband in India. She called at the P. and O. offices shortly before 4p.m. on Thursday to inquire what the prospects were of an early passage, and before 10 am the next day she had left London for Bombay Every berth in the "Kaisar-l-Hind" was taken when the vessel left the Thames. The same could be said of
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one
His favourite musical selections on this trip are When Jonny comes to Town" and Mississippi Miss." The dance did not close until the Prince requested the orchestra to play Ged Save the King. In a boyish manner, be then turned back toward the dan- cers from the door and said, 'Good night, in a clear voice.
Vanderbilt says that the Prince is tains, whose wild beauty
"1 over- whelms the Alps." The Prince is extremely fond of walking. "As evi dence of his fondness for outdcor sports in the foothills he rode thirty miles day punching the cattle, took a twelve-mile walk, and danced that night at the Calgary Armoury until 3 a.m. The following day he played golf all afternoon, took a swim before dinner in the pool of the Banff Springs Hotel, danced until a.m., and went swimming.again in the outdoor pool with a large party of those who had been dancing. noticed that one of his Javourite tricks is to spring high in the air when he sees a girl bather not looking, and come sitting down on the surface of the water a few inches from her head, cently became a reporter on the New surprise."
Cornelius Vanderbilt, jun., who re-making a great splash to her atter York Herald had his first big story in Vanderbilt says that the Prince that paper. picture of the Prince of Wales that secretary, Sir Godfrey Thomas, told It is the best reporter's writes all his speeches. His private has yet appeared in any American me that he sometimes avikens in the night and makes notes for addresses
MILLIONAIRE REPORTERS'
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SCOOP."
NEW PICTURE OF PRINCE OF
WALES
the relief ship "Dufferia" of the Royal newspaper. Indian Marine, which in response lo
to be delivered the fellowing day. ---
WHOOPING
COUGH.
Vanderbilt met the Prince at Cal- the public demand for accommoda. Bary, and says The Prince was tion, the Government arranged most charming, and asked that I should carry a number of civilian should be introduced to all the girls in passengers.
In fact, when the his party, who, he told me, were most "Dufferin" sailed from Southampton attractive. I soon found this to be there were many more passengers true.
WHEN one ohild has booping on board than berths.
"The Prince, who is 25, appears cough Jones and pectoration say by cough careful to keep the The next relief ship for which the younger, on account of his fair com-giving Chamberlain's Chagh Remedy as necessary arrangements have been plexion, high colour, and boyish man-may be re aired. This remedy will also made by the Government is the ners. He seems very bashful,, but liqaily the toash macys and make it twin screw steamer Loyalty." This recovers himself quickly. He is very easier to expectorate. In has been used vessel of yacht-like appearance democratic and thoughtful, and quickly contains no marcotic or other injurious suceso fully in mary epidents and na it was originally in the Canadian notices any girl who might be termed substances it is perfectly safe. For sale Pacific Company's service as the a wallflower. Though he does not by all Chemists and Storekeepers. "Empress of India." She was bought know who she is, he most graciously during the war and fitted out as a requests the pleasure of dancing with hospital ship at a cost, including her. His preference, however, seems that of maltaining her, of nearly to be the younger girls, especially £600,000, of which by for the greater small brunettes. Among the guests part was paid by the Maharaja of he took a keen interest in a charm- Gwalior. During, her four years ing brunette from Rochester, and he
AND KOMEN IN THE SHADE of commission the carried more than showed great pleasure in dancing with Score of Apparently hopeless" as his been 15,000 patients-She is now owned
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Diaper NOTHINÓ EQOLM THIS CIMPL Company (Limited), of Bombay exclaim, What a lovely boy. The arrangements for this sailing are, it appears, being made by the India Office.
Anybody canisce, he is most like
He carries himself very erect,
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