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Shaughai and Singapore, whilch an impetus

would be given to Cycling

Htwe

which has already gained a -considerable hold in the Colony,

29. In this connection lit is

interesting to repeat a quotation from General Black's lettes in support of his own proposal which was made use

If My nuwe as

the Resolutions of the

of

by

the mover

o to the April, 1899.

follows:-

great

ah occasion;

I need hardly urge the appropriateness

of

a road to work a

"broads are the precursors of progres and "civilization; "they distinguish a rising from a barbarbus stall. Roads for

recreation and health are our

"great wants in the island."

The members.

30.

of

the

the dubilee

to

Committees therefore ack you, Sir, ou behalf of the Subscribeks to the fund and the Community geurally, whom the carrying out of this scheme will undoubtedlys be of great benefit, to give their appeal your consideration and if possible, to endorse the approval which

good enough a ough to express when the proposall

firsh laid before you. I have the honour to be

Sir.

our most obedient and humble servant

Your

CSChate

hairuan Jubila Committee