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MONDAY, MAY 10,

EXCELLENT SPORT.

1926

Tug of War (Indian Regta) Catch Weights-The Left Sec tion, Pack Battery Sikh, SPLENDID TIMES IN VR.CHKSRA, beat the Right Bac

"ATHLETICS.

tion Pack Battery, by two pulla. to one.

100 YARDS EVEN TIME.

"Veteran Repeals Success In

Shot-Putting

In spite of a dearth of entries some weeks back necessitating a postponement, the 24th annual uthletic sports of the V R.C. (held on Saturday on the H.K.F.C ground) were attended with full success. The weather was just have been should 25 it There was a fair attendance for the first event, which was timed for the comparatively early hour of 12.30 p.m., but during the considerably and by the time the afternoon the spectators increased Wad run, all seating room

Marathon Race available occupied.

WaB

100 Yards Championship of the Colony (Challenge Cup presented

GETTING REAL

LOCAL BOWLS PLAYERS TUNE UP

SATURDAYS REHEARSALS,

by the Hyder: Brothers." To be. At the Civil Service Cricket won three times before becoming club on Saturday afternoon, a trial the property of competitor. First prize also presented by the Hyder lawn bowls match was played,

resulting: Brothers),1, G. P. Lammerty 2,

Time: 10 secs. A Rahmin.. 10.2/6 seca,

Flogg Wick. Wath.

*

Smith. Keegan "Gregory,

410 Yards Handicap (boys. 10-16)-1, W. Coysh (12 yards) Mussoy (S) 26 Fendered (S) 18 2 George Chue (scr) Time: 65 Carr. Secs.

Jonës.

Beatty... Wostlake. Vorgeste

(S), 21

Knott. Rose! Holledge.

Longbottom Half Mile Handicap (first prizeGreenwood, presented by Royal Naval Can-Archibaldi teen). 1. Ng Tak-wing (10 yards) 2. L. P. Ralph (25 yards). Oswick,

Allen Fime: 2 mins, 9.3/5 secs.

Router & Amscan Service.)

May, 1

Boston, 5; New York, 43 Brooklyn, 2 Philadelphia, 4" Pittsburg. 8; Cincinatti, 2 Chicago, 11 St. Louis, 8. May 29 —

ARRIVALST

TOWN

(Reuter's Servvde.)

AN

SERIES OF SUCCESSES

REPORT

(Havaa Agonoy)

Fassengers, arrived per

May 2 Mra and Miss Hution, flas Kathleen O'Neill, Mr. and Mrs. D.:

Moscow, May 83

Rabat, May 0 New York, May 8 MoKay Miss M. McKay Miss D There has been an unprecedent French artillery bombarded Results in the US major Bone, Mrs. M. Rankin, Mranded overflow of the Volga between efficiently the Rifan works bullt baseball leagues are:

Mrs Remington and two childrenYaroslav and Niini Novgorod, during the Armistice Troops National League.

Capt. and Mrs. Moiler Mra the foods reaching a width of 80 took the enemy positione at Patrick, Mr. D. McMaster, Mrs Kilometres, the water level being Adrar Terrial and progressed Horbart Mr. E Hydo, Mr. E14 metres over the normal porth of Sidi Bukroba, They re- ||Selmes, Mr. and Mrs. McMichan, A number of towns have been pulsed a Riffian counter-attack.

Mra. Smithwick, Mr. Uhlmann am flooded, and there have been 22 Mr. Wright CMPORT

fatalities. The river is being List of passengers arrived per ing down hundreds of carcases sis. President Folk from Now of cattle and quantities of débris York via Ports, on May 10 from destroyed houses.

Mr W. Boehl, Mr A Brostedt, Mr. Pak H. Chan, Mr. On L Chan, Bishop RG. Duppuy, Mr. G. W... Lebedoff, Miss L W. Tsun, MY LA Po-chun, Mr. Kam E. Shing" and Mr. Kal H. Wi

New York, 4; Philadelphia, Brooklyn, 9; Boston, 1. (S) 11 Cincinatti 4 Pittsburg, 8

Chicago, 6; St. Louis, 5. May 3

New York, 31; Philadelphia,

440 Yards (Challenge, Cup pre- Booker. sented by the Hongkong Club Denkin (3) 18 Knight (S) 18 Brooklyn, 4; Boston, 1 1st prize presented by the V.R.C and the 2nd prize presented by Koon Tab- Lieut. H. St. L..

Davies.

Stanley.

Maughan......

..P. Knight.. Jordan, Roylance

St. Louis, 6; Cincinatti, Di May 4 Brooklyn, 8; Boston, 2

Nicholson 2 B. Assumpcao Brawn (5.) 18 Fincher (9.) 12 St. Louis, 8; Cincinatti, 2. Time: 54.2/8 secs.

Some excellent sport was seen,. the first event of importance

Two Mile Bicycle Race (Handi- being the 100 yards Champion ap 1st prize presented by Mr.. ship, which was won with com- parative case by Mr. G. PK W. Ng-1, Luiz Soares; 2. Time: 6 mins. Lammert in the splendid time of George Lim. JD) secondy dead, the second man 18/5 sec.

100 Yards Handicap.. (Girls, reaching home only 2/5 of a) second behind with the remain-10-15) 1st prize presented by the Magasin General-1, Lily Chue:

Kathleen Glendinning:

ing four runners close up o

Police Club..

At the Police Recreation Clue Sames were arranged for a spoon competition but very few turned out to play.

The results are as follow

Sword: English. Reid

Field.

Tallon

(5) 24-McLeod (S) 29

Both of the world touring 220 Yards. Open to sailors and Moss. cyclists entered for the Mife Cycle oldiers in uniform who have not Grant Race, but only one was concernentered the Athletic Sports Glendinning Buchanan. ed with the finish, this being (Prizes presented by the Ex-Clark (8) 27 Taylor ..(S.).21 Kondiger who managed to take Active Service Men's Associa Kowloon Bowling Green Club. second place about. 20 yards, be

ion-1, A, B. Acott; 2, Drum- hind Soares.

mer Parker. Time: 28 secs.

Lieut. H, St. L. Nicholson had an easy victory in the 440 yards Challenge Cup, completing the distance in 54 2/5 secs, running away from all competitors and Bnishing comparatively fresh.

The Marathon Race again fell

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the Indians, Gunner Abdul Gaffur Khan, the winner of laat year's event, arriving home in 28 minutes 21.3/5 seconds, followed by Langri Al Mahomed. Mr. J. Hesterman was third and was followed by the majority of European entrants, Anished strongly..

who

Tug of War (Catch Weights) Fhe East Surrey Regiment beat M. Submarines. by two straight pulls,

At the Kowloon Bowling Green Club a rink, game was played with the object of selecting à team for the first League match against the Polles

Recreation Club thir Saturday. Spoons were presonted to the winning rinks NEA The results were ae under Dobbie...

Warren Pryce.

McKinnon.. Maclachlan.. B. Hamilton

Marathon Race (First prize presented by the Hon. Mr. H. W Bird); (Course,-Start from Re- pulse Bay Hotel along Island Road to New Repulse Bay Read through. Wong Net Chong Gap down. Macfarlane. Farrell Stubbs Road to Morrison Hill Road, down Morrison Hill Road to

Eagles West Entrance of Sports Ground,

Cuff. once round the track finishing at

.Dixon. the tape in front of the Stand-1,

Whibley. Gr. Abdul Gaffar Khan (RA);

(Skip) 26 Pearman.

| Branch..

Nicholls.. Holland

Craig.

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Mr. G. P. Lammert again show-2. Langri Ali Mohammed (R.A.. ed them the way to go home, G. J. Hesterman (St. Andrew's Haut.. the 220 yards Handicap, taking Young Men's Club). Time: 28undell. the lead at the 100 yards mark mins 21.3/5 secsi' and winning a splendid race by e 220 Yards Handicap.. Prizes clear 10 yards, over a seven yards presented by the Chinese Club) — handicap from the second man, G. P. Lammert (ser.); 2, T. J. in 23 seconds.

Price (7 yards). Time: 23 secs.

In the Shot Putting. Mr. W. G. Gerrard, who for years has been the monopolist in this event, had astern competitor in Mr. C. Findlay also of the Police, a -native of Dundee and a Forfar. man who meets the Colony's champion on his own ground. Another put may have gone against Mr. Gerrard, but it is certain that. Mr. Findlay is the man upon whom the Gerrard mantle will eventually fall after many years of unbroken success.

100 Yards (members of V.R.C. (First prize presented by Mr. W. Logan). 1. LA. Carvalho (scr.); 2, B. Assumpeso (ser: Time: 11-sees..

Night Johnson. Davidson.

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May 81— Pittsburg, 3 Boston, 2 Cincinnati, 8; St. Louis, 1. May 6

Chicago, New York, 2. St. Louis, 3 Brooklyn, 1. Cincinatti, 14; Philadelphia, Pittsburg, 1 Boston, 8., May TENE Chicago, 6; New York, O. St. Louis,, ; Brooklyn, 7, Cincinatti, 6; Philadelphia, 5 Pittsburg, El; Boston, 10,

American League. May 1:

New York, 4; Washington, 1 Philadelphia, 1; Boston, 2. St. Louis, 2: Detroit, 1. Cleveland, 6: Chicago, 9 May 2 S Washington, 4: Philadephia, 3. Cleveland 8 Chicago, B St. Louis, 9: Detroit, 8. May S

Philadelphia, 8; New York, 8. Chicago, 1; Detroit, 8. Cleveland; 3; St. Louis, 1, ". Boston, 2; Washington, 6. May 4-

Philadelphia, 10; New York, 5 Boston, 7: Washington, 3. Chicago, 4 Detroit, 2 (Skip) 22 Cleveland, 11; St. Louis, 5.

May 5:—

Guy (Skip) 26 Hazel (Skip) 23 Contrary to expectation it is not anticipated that the Kowloon Bowling Green Club will enter two teams for the League. This is to be regretted after the fixture lists, For the two divisions of the League have been compiled and circulated Still, may be better polley to Putting the Shot. (First prize concentrate on the First Division presented by Police Recreation of the League with a strong team Club)-1, W. G. Gerrard; 2, Orather than risk having to fight all Finlay. Distance: 35 ft. 7 in the way with two weaker teams in

One Mile (open to Indian Regtwo divisions. ments and Indian Police).-1, L/Nk.. Lal Khan; 2, Gr. Ghulam! Mohammed. Time: 5 mins. 21.2/6. secs.

FANLING HOLIDAY GOLF

Philadephia, 5; New York, 3. Boston, 0; Washington, 11. Chicago. 7; Detroit, 147 Cleveland, 5 St. Louis, 11. May 6

New York, 8; Washington, 5. Boston, 1: Cleveland 0. Philadelphia, 5: St. Louis, 4 May 7:

New York, 7 Detroit, 64 Boston, 2, Cleveland, 11. Philadelphia: 5 St. Loufe,. Washington, 8; Chicago, 2.

TENNIS SOCIAL.

K B.G.C. MIXED DOUBLES RESULTS:

At

· DEPARTURES.

List of passengers departed per 8.8. "President Grant" for Manila, jon May B

Detachments of the Red Army, in steamers, are doing salvage work.

STATE OF WAR.

·NICARAGUA'S LITTLE COMEDY.

(Reuter's Service.)

Mr C. K. Winston, Mr. S. F

Managuas, May 9. |Martin, Mr. E. R. Hawells, Mr. C American marinos have landed W. Cumming, Mr. B W. Latie, Mras Bluefields to protect American Henry, Mr, Hagedorn, Mrs. C. Elives and property. Miner, Miss G. B. Edge, Miss J. A cable received a few days ago Stopps, Mr. R Reiber, Mr. Geo. Jsaid: A cruiser has been ordered, Pollard, Mr. E. C. Young Mr. and to Bluefields Nicaragua, in order Mrs. C. A. Peasel

to safeguard American interests, y the Nicaraguan Congress has de- clarod that state of war axlats.]

List of passengers departed per 3.5. "President Taft for San Francisco, on May 8-

JAPAN'S AIRMEN.

SAFE FLIGHT FROM SASEBO® TOTSINGTAO.

Mrs. C. L. Q. Smith, Miss G. L. Smith. Mr. F. H. Goulette, Mr. and Mrs. A. Heinz, Mons. E. Versiglia, Mr. N E Carman, Master K. Carman Mra N., E. Carman, Master Du Carman, Miss C Carman, Mrs G. Lennon, Miss Chan Wing-sheong, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Salsbury Master C. Salsbury, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Warner, Master B. Warner, Mrs. D H Cameron. Miss T Cameron, Mrs. CM. Boynton, Miss M. C. Boynton, Mr. and Shanghar arrived at 8.15 this CH. Boynton, Mr. P. Lorenz, Mrafternoon, and safely descended In

H. Leconge, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. E Abraham, Mr. Max Jassman, Mas Jaesman, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Freeman, Mrs. R. K Duamberre Mr. G. S. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. 3. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ross, Miss Mary E. Myrick, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. C. Cadwallader, Master Cadwallader, Miss M. Cadwallader Miss R. Cadwallander, Mr. and Mrs. R. 3 Streeper, Mrs. G. Cook, MH N Cook,, Mr. and Mrs. 11. Ozorio, Mrs M. B. Young, Mr.. LC Davis, Master H. Davis, Mr. HV. Stockley, Mr. W. R. Ricketts, Mrs. Ellis Mr. R. W. Squires, Mra R. N. Clark, Mr. A. Cady, Mr. O Enders, Mr. G L Frank, Mrs. E. D. Gibb, Dr. R. W. Hart, Mré. H. Roberts, Miss S. Roberts; Mr. B. M. Sheriff, Mr. J. M. Ross and Mr. A. M. Uggen.

(Reuter's Service.)

Tsingtao, May 8. -Japanese, aeroplanes from Sasebu

the Harbour.

POLAR RACE.

AMERICAN AIRMAN STARTS

• ON FIRST LAP...

(Reuter's Service.)

thor.

Oslo, May 9.

Madrid, May 9 Spanish troops occupied the plateau, at Irjeten and several other positions and the sector of Kert, and made a junction with the French..

SAFE IN MOSCOW.

ARRIVAL OF THE "CHRISTIAN”.

GENERAL

(Reuter's Service:)

Moscow, May 9

Marshal Fong Yu-siang and he {staff have arrived here.

haye

NO CELEBRATION.

(Reuter'a Service.)

Peking, May

It is noteworthy that both Labour Day on May 1 and Humiliation Day yesterday, pass- ed off without the slightest obser-. vable. attempt at a celebration.

FM.S. OFFICIALS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Singapore, Saturday.

Sir W. George Maxwell, Chief Secretary of the Federated Malay States, and Mr. A. M. Pountney.. Financial Adviser, left for Home yesterday on retirement.

THE “PEKING EXPRESS.”

TO BECOME AN EVENING. JOURNAL"

The American airman Lieut. Peking, April 24-The "Peking Byrd started for the North Pole Express," one of the five English- light from King's Bay to Spliz-language papers in the capital an- befgen this morning in fine wea nounces that it will soon be pub- lished in the evening Instead of in the morning: This announce- ment will be welcomed by the English-reading community in the Saitoh, Mr. T. Tsukamoto, Mr. K capital, as so far there has been List of passengers departed per Someya, Mr. G. Iwamatsu, Mr. K.no evening paper published in the

English language, As "Kitano Maru on May 8:- Suda, Mr. N. Katoh, Mr. S. Matsul

The "Peking Express" was starte Bandaman Hannan of the. Easu Sack Race (100 yards)-1,

Mr. F. Mablinghaus, Mr. Y. Mr and Mrs. G. E. Uh, Mr. and Surreys became the possessor of Leung Hoe-yeng; 2, A. Kitchell.

Yamamoto, Mr. Tulundjian, Mr. S.Mira, Afbe, Mr. K. Tabuchi, Mr. Hd about four years ago as a the Wilson Challenge Cup for Three Mile Bicycle Race (Han

the Kowloon Bowling Takasugi, Mr. T, Inoue, Mr. L. P. Harada, Mr. T. Hayashida, Mr. T student paper and since then it the One Mile Flat, by winning dicáp). (First prize presented by

Green Club on Saturday afternoon Johanessen, Mr. K. Kachi, Mrs. Minamisawa, Miss P. Nelson, Misq has appealed mostly to students, for the second year in succession. Taikoo Club)-1, Geo. Lim (800 The Royal Hongkong. Golf Club

number of forelga, subscribers: Hannan took the lead from the varda): 2. Luiz Soares (scr.) announces three competitions for an enjoyable mixed doubles Yuki and child, Mr. and Mrs. R. AL. Nelson, Mr. H. Steyersen, Mr. although it has also a growing tennis. tournament on the Picciotto, Mr. T Kajima, Mr. T C Johansen, Mr. AM The management of the paper saya start and was never passed, com-Time: 9 mins.. 82 secs.

the Whitsuntide holidays-May American principle was played. Finul Mr.T. Ogawa, Mr. Mativalla, Mr. Z. Bato, Mr. T ing home a clear 60 yards ahead Tug of War. (8 men limited 22 to 24, inclusive, namely:

The results were as under: Kashiwazaki, Mr. K. Fukuchi, Mr. Midzutani, Mr. T. Kunig. Mr. T that when it becomes an evening and going easily, in 4 minutes 40 to 84 stones). Machine Gun

1. Running Bogey Pool. Mrs. Purslow and Mr. Stewart 530. Asagawa, Mr. H. Akabane, kir Kohsaku, Mr. S. Kaniyoshi, Mr. edition, it will contain additions) 2/5 seconds.

Platoon, East Surreys, beat

2. Medal Round..

Mrs. Hedley and Mr. Ewens 31 y. Ikeuchi, Mr. Y. Oda, Mrs. HR. T. Nelson, Mr. T. Mural, Mr. U. feature which should prove in- The One Mile Relay Race was HMS. Tamar" by two straight

Mrs. Nish and Mr. Linacre. 34 Suenaga Mr. A S. Balg, Mr. R. Fujil, Mr. M. Full, Mr. S. Zeldme teresting to foreigners. easy money for the Volunteer De. pulls..

These may be played for or Mrs. Lawrence and Mr. Purser 32 Kibe, Mr. M. Morizumi, Mr. Mr J. R. Managham, Mr.Zone fence Corps after Lammert had Consolation Race — 1,

the same rounds, though cards Mrs. Rundell and Mr. Slipper 80 Ohhara, Mr Y. Numa, Mrs. Lagandek,. Mrs. M. Kinoshita, Mra -"Every time I take castor oil. once established the lead in the Hamet; 2, A. M. Braga. ...' Time: should be taken out for each. Mrs. Clark and Mr. Fergusson 28 stephenson, Mrs. Beveridge, Mr. Y. Sone. Mr. H. Iwata, Mr. S. Toda, mother puts twopence in my money. second lap. The Navy candidate 10.3/5 secs..

Cards $1 each. Unlimited entries Mrs. Fraser and Mr. Clark 16 Yorioka, Mr. T. Nishikawa, Mr. Mr S. Horf, Mr. K. Ichikawa, Mr box!" made a great showing in the One Mile Relay Race 14 men Open to members and subscribers. Mrs. Davis and Mr. Stevenson 14 and Mrs. Kring, Mr. and Mrs. TK Kikuchi, Mr. Z Sudzuki, Mr. S. And when your money-box lê third lap but faded out in the lasta side. Hongkong University 10 per cent. to Club, 60 per cent. 200 yards and could not make Challenge Cup).)

Van der Linden and one child. Mr. Yamashita, Mr. B Watanabe, Mr full" To be won

Alexander and two children, Mr. M. Thomas Olsen, and Mr J third place, which was snatched three times before becoming the to winner, and 80 per cent. to

second: close in, by the Indian candidate. property of the winner.

Yamashite Mr. R. Tahara, Mr. 1. Taraldsen. (Two 3. Mixed Medal Round (New Ralph was an excellent selection 220 yards. One 440 yards. One Course). Prize to winning lady. for the last burst of 880 yards 880 yards)-1, H.K.V.D. Corns

Recreation Club. 30 yards 2, Lusitano

Time: 3 mins. 53 sees.

120 Yards Hurdle Race-1, Cheong Tuck-wing; 2, Leong Hoe- yeng. Time: 20 secs.

and came home some ahead of the Lusitano Club run- ner in 8 minutes 53 seconds.

RESULTS.

in

The following are results detail:-

Long Jump (1st prize present. ed by Lammert Bros.): 1, Leung Hoe-yeng; 2, Cheong Tuck- wing. Distance: 18 ft. 11 in.

Throwing the Cricket Ball (1st prize presented by the Hongkong Cricket Club)-1, J. B. Pimley; 2, L/Cpl Gravett. Distance: 288 ft. 6 in..

One Mile Flat Race:

Wilton Challenge Cup (To be won two years in succession or three times in all before becoming the pro- party of the winner)-1, Bdsm Hannan: 2, Ghulam Mahommed. Time: 4 mins. 49.2/5 secs.

Cards $1 each. Unlimited entry. There will be no prize unless there are 12 entries.

geant Hunt and the other officials.. Referring to the excellent times registered by G. P. Lammert, Mr. Logan said that those present had seen some times, which they would hardly see in Britain.

OBITUARY.

MRS. G. T. GONELLA,

We regret to record the death, which took place suddenly from heart failure at her residence early yesterday morning of Mrs. Grace Theresa Conolla, of 209 Wanchat Road. Deceased was only 32 years af age.

Much sympathy will be felt with the husband who is a partner in the well known firm of architects, Mesers. Hazeland and Gonella,

Tugo War. Indian Regi ments and Indian Police (8. He himself was sceptical at first The funeral passes the Monument. men, a side limited to 84 stones) and his congratulations would goat 6 o'clock this afternoon. Section, RA, by two straight to the man who had run the Left Section, RA, beat Right 100 yards in ten seconds dead and pulla

the 220 yards in 26 seconda

Prize Distribution,

CANTON NOTES.

Canton Mayði?!

....... He would not keep the gathering long and as Mrs, Stevenson had kindly consented to give away the prizes he would, ask her to do so. It is definite that Mr.

rto: chal Before Mrs. Stevenson handed Ching-wal (hit Mr. Gerrard, the first prize for the the Political Council) left Patting-the-Shot event, Mr. Logan for Taiwan Losa, on April'

100 Yards Handicap. (boys, At the conclusion of the sports, 6-10)-1, Eric Souza; 2, George the prizes were distributed by Mrs. Souzal

D. Stevenson, who was introduced High Jump (1st prize present- by Mr. W. Logan, the president of ed by South Athletic Association), the Victoris Recreation Club, who -1, Cheong Tuck-wing; 2, A. J. in a short speech commented, upon Mauricio Height: 5 ft 8 in. the creditable performance of said that he would like to mention accompanied only by his

One Mile Handicap (1st.

Lammert, and later referred to the presented by Kowloon Cricket prowess of Garrard as the Colony's Club)-1, Pte. G. W. Simmons, champion for putting the shot. (40 yards) Time: 5 mins. 27Mr. Logan said that the spectatora had witnessed the clone of the 24th One Mile Bicycle (two prizes). Annual Athletic meeting of the 1, Luiz Soares; 2 A. Kondiger. V.RC. In referring to the event Time: 2 mins. 56 becs, as the 24th meeting, he pointed out After the prizes had been pro- 100 Yards Handicap (girls, that it was not 24 years ago that sented, Mr. Logan said that it was 6-10) (1st prize presented by the sports were inaugurated the usual custom of the Club to pre Magasin General) 1 Daisy During the War they had been cur sent Mrs. Stevenson Chus, Lily Chuetailed and for several years they had yenir, but as it was

120 Yards Handicap (Ist prize been allowed to lapse. ***

would be sent to her in qu presented by Club de Recrefo) Continuing the speaker, thanked 4 Mr R CW

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that the winner was one of the most secre continuous supporters of this event. Because of the man it was, he believed, 29 years ago

and educa since he had been beaten and he Mr. expressed the hope that it would be bera many years to come before he was hav beaten again. (Cheers):

1 A. Rahmin (2 yards) ; 2, T. J. all the prize donors and all those thunked all those Price (4 yards) Time: 121/5 who assiste

secs.

the meet

tospecially Staf. Ser. couplin

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