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MACAO CHARITY & COMMERCIAL FAIR.

(AUTUMN, 1928),

Conducted Under The Auspices "Ot

THE SANTA 'CASA, DA MISERICORDIA

and

The Patronage of

HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF MACAÒ,

GENERAL REGULATIONS.

i. Objects: (A)-To encourage and stimulate production in South China by at tracting buyers of all nationalities, This can be achieved by assembling and exhibiting the rources of the region and by bringing to light possibilities of greater and more intelligent development in relation to modern requirements. The com mencement of scientific research will necessarily follow, which later transmitted to practical purposes will lead to the development of the region in agricultural and fodus trial activities.

(b) To bring peoples into" con- tact and make them better known to one another, and by a series of lectures and conferences neck to overcome misunderstandings, and thas promote friendship and good will.

(e)-To draw together merchan- dise and equipment that are of in- terest to the region of South China

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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 7th, 1928.

of origin and Any other desirable information.

(d)-The following articles are PROHIBITED: Explosive, de tonsting.

or fulminating pounds and all dangerous harm- ful substances. (Chemicals, spirits, alcohols, essences, and substances liable to cause inconvenience must be contained in vessels of a suitable nature to be acceptable). Firecrac kera, matches and similar objects can only be exhibited in the form of dummies. The Committee re serves the right to prohibit any articles which may be deemed th jectionable or unsuitable, either before or after acceptance!

̈(e)-Removal from Main Build- ings-Nɔ goods exhibited in the Main Buildings may be removed, without the written sanction of the Committee, before the closing date.

8. Handling of Goods:-

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500 MILES OF MASTS AND

CABLES.

People faced with such a request are not compelled to sign an agree ment. If their consent is withheld the Board are required to lay the OVERHEAD ELECTRICITY FOR facts before the Electricity Com

mission. In a case where gardens B.E. ENGLAND,

or pleasure grounds are affected, either party can appeal from a do- cision of the Commission to the "Ministry of Transport, and from to Parliament, where a

LANDOWNERS' PROTESTS.

GOLF NOTES.

(Bx R.H.H.)

The approach of Bank Holiday seems to be a sure sign that Happy Valley is going to disappear under about a foot of casual water, which

Contracts are to be placed short-special order to obtain a compul is hard luck for anyone who wants

ly for the erection of the giant steel masts and the 500 miles of over- head lines a two years task- which will be the visible part of the Central Electricity Board's scheme for the supply of current to South-East England.

These lines, the majority of which carry a voltage of 139,000, will feed an area of 9,000 square miles,

Officials of the Board are now going round the countryside with a view to securing way-leave from the. owners of land for the erection of the masts and lines.

letters of protest to the London hfany of the landowners have seat Morning Post on this matter,

One of them states that he has been asked to consent, in retura for a compensation of ds. s year,

to the erection in his garden of a steel maat 80 feet high and 18 feet square at the baie.

(x)-Sale of Exhibits-All ar- ticles exhibited may be sold or otherwise disposed of at the dis same, and no commission will be charged on any sales effected, but

OLYMPIC GAMES.

POSITION OF COUNTRIES.

THE MARATHON.

(THROUGH SECTEK'S AGENCY.]

། Eighty runners set out on the sory way-leare can be obtained

to play there. Actually Happy course of 26 miles 600 yards, in only in the form of a resolution

special order Valley needed heavy rain rather volving a very severe test owing might compel purchase of the land badly, the course was becoming very to the rough nature of much of

In some cases

The Central Electricity Baard are

PRIESTS AND FASHIONS.

A REBELLION' AGAINST THE

CASSOCK.

SHORTER SKIRTS!

under considerable difficulties. The burnt, especially on the first and the ground. The first three miles the plea that they are costly, un

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lines cannot be run parallel to rail. ninth fairways, but there is a time way lines as the current would for everything and Bank Holiday affect electric controls an the rail-week-end is no fit period for such ways. It is equally impossible to carry the overhead cables by the downpours as those on Sunday. roadside as the bends would prove Unfortunately too Happy Valley is too great a strain for the masts and

a very slow drying course, and the insulators.

defuge makes anything approaching serious play quite impossible for some little time. Not even the new nullah can very well rectify that, though it will prevent the course from becoming flooded to the extent that has occurred in the past.

In surveying the proposed lines care has been taken to aroid, as far as possible, encroaching on any part of the country famous for its | scenery..

There will be one steel mast about every 500 yardı, and view of the fact that the lines have to be nearly straight the latitude allowed for placing the masts is very small.

were over cobblestones and the course then followed the River Amstel.

Halfway the competitors crossed the open country, reaching the river and thence to the Stadium,

Steytler (South Africa) led, at the departure from the Stadium and the field began to string out 00 reaching the Amstel, the Japanese Yamads and Tsuds head ing the frat bunch, running as it

Rowe, July 4th. Priests and members of religious communities are the only people lett in Italy who wear long skirts, and now the secular clergy have robelled against their cassocks, on suitable for summer weather, and quite unpractical for modern life.

It seems that the Italian epis capate support their campaign, which promises to end in victory. The ecclesiastical authorities are expected to allow a certain liberty in the matter, leaving each in dividual case to be settled by the bishop in charge of the petitioner' diocese. The Church would feel much relieved if the bishops could be also arbiters of fashion for the fair sex as well. Valiant efforts are made by the bishops, notably by he could go on for ever.

the Archbishop of Florence, They were still leading after 91 | establish the exact measurement of As the Happy Valley meetingile, when Tanda was overtaken skirts and sleeves, and there have. been many occasions when women had to some extent been trans-

by Bay, with Martellin fourth.

Martelin at ferred to Fanling, at least there ised a refreshment stall but rapidly cause of their skimpy clothing.

this point patron- were refused Holy Communion be werd two competitions running regained his position.

The shortening of priests' cassocks there, one rather expected that

It was in the closing stages that offends no Papal principle, but the change has come gradually, remiad- than usual out there. Actually there

the Chilean Plaza shot from the was bardly a soul on the course on

rear with well-timed efforts into

ed thirty-five years ago when Saturday afternoon, and presum-

fifth and sixth places.

Italian priests wanted to ride Entering the last stretch the bicycles. The two chiel opponents to the "steel "horse" were the or Monday. By 3 o'clock on Satur- for golf than they have been for 200 yards suusatage madas Pius X., and Cardinal terwards

advantage and broke several months Rain had cooled into a rapid sprint which carried whose charitable works are now a soaking the course, and the breeze the air and then stopped before him to the front. The Chilean did vital organisation in the country.

The story of Don Luigi Turconi, and the clouds kept the temperature the same. Elouaß, whose approach the parish priest of Vittuone, is amusing page in the social down. In consequence exceptional to the Stadium was heralded by a scores ought to have been the order fanfare of trumpets, was rociler chronicles of the Church.

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(a) The Committee will under.cretion of exhibitors displaying is a small excise duty on, wines, there would have been a few more the French-Algerian, Eloun and ink one of the difficulties encounter-

take the handling of goods sent i. f. Macao presented not later

October, 1928. The handling will include:---

13. Customs Datles:- Macao is a "free port," but there spirits, and tobacco. "For the pur- poses of business the Fair will be treated as a bonded warehouse. be liable to duty, but the usual moved from bond. Special regula: tions will be issued at a later date. 14. Amusements And Entertain- meats:---

and that can contribute to the de velopment of the resources and material welfare and comfort of its than .00 p.m. on Saturday, 8th subject to the conditions regarding Goods for exhibition only will not ably it was not crowded on Sunday people.

(d)-To attract interest in the charitable institutions of Macao, and especially the Santa Casa da Misericordia, and secure funds for their assistance.

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2. Scope: The scope of the Exhibition will #embrace all merchandise, manufac tured or semi-manufactured, or raw materials of interest to, or produc ed in, South China and also all. goods and equipment wherever pro- duced that are, or are calculated to be, of advantage to South China.

3. Duration and Hours:--

(i) Taking delivery of goods from goods exhibited may be removed | rates must be paid on all goods re-day conditions were nearer perfect fornier was travelling at amazing Patriarch of Venice, afterwards

vessels at Macso. Foreign exhibi- tors are advised to send packages into Mario on Through Bill of Lading in Hong Kong..

(ii) Placing goods within the space allotted to Exhibitors.

(iii) Storing cases till returned after the Exhibition.

(b)-Transport.- Exhibitors will be required to bear all expenses of transport to and from the Fair, and in-coming packages, upon which transport charges have not been prepaid, will not be accepted.

Removal of Exhibits.

(h)-Removal of Exhibits.-No until one week after the opening of the Fair, except with the writ-

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awarded or distributed. At the Amusements; Entertainments, Side of the day, and no doubt wouldously acclaimed as he reached the leader of the pro-bicyclist campaign

ten sanction of the Committee or unless replaced from others in stock. This condition does not re- fer to Entertainment and Amuse- ment Stands where prizes, &c., are conclusion of the Fair goods must be removed by exhibitors or their representatives at their own cost and the Committee will accept no responsibility for any goods not re- moved within three days of the close of the Fair.

(A)-Lighting and Fire Extin- installations

The Fair will open on Sunday, (e) Removal- 14th October, "1928, at 9.00 p.m. At the close of the Fair the Comishers-Electric (weather permitting) until Pad De mittee is prepared to return ex- cember, 198, and may be reopen-hibits packed, and while no charge ed after the latter dats if so de- will be made for this service, all aired. The Fair grounds will be expenses of transport and freight opened daily to the public from a well as insuranes must be borne 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. on ordinary by exhibitors. days, and from 11.00 a.m. to mid- night on Saturdayi, Sundays, boli- days, and on such other days as the Executive Committee may, from time to time, decide upon.

4. Applications for Space:-- The Executive Committee is pre- pared to receive till 31st August, 1928, Applications for (B) Bites for of Pavilions and the erection Kiosks; (b) Space for Stands in the Main Buildings; (c) Wall Space inside the Main Buildings; (d) Space or Sites in the Grounds for other purposes.

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7. Installation:---

Exhibitors must personally, or through their accredited servants or representatives, unpack, instal, and display their exhibits. Messrs. Remedios & Mylo, official decors tors and architects of the Fair, are prepared to undertake this service, and exhibitors desirous of using the services of this firm may com municate with Messrs. Remedios, & Mylo, care of the Secretary of the Fair.

8. Erection of Pavilions and Kiosks-

All Buildings, Pavilions, Kiosks, Stands, &c., must conform to a

(a)-Exhibitors are required to scheme of architecture, but Ap-

invited plicants

to submit

construct and fit up at their own sketch-plans of their own design expense, on the spaces allotted to for approval by the Executive them, pavilions, or suitable strno- Committee. No rental charge will be made for land on which Build.tures spproved by the Committee. ings, Pavilions, Kiosks, Covered Messrs. Remedios & Mylo, as off-

may be seen on application to the Organising Secretary, and at the Portuguese Consulates in all of the Far East, and the Beert taries of the local Committees or ganised in many centres in the Far East. Applications will be attend- ed to serially in the order in which they have been received and late applications may be assigned space should any be available.

Within the Main Building door space shall be charged from $10.00

The Committee is prepared to re ceive offers for the provision of Shows, Sc., and the Organising Secretary is able to supply particu- lars regarding all such stands con- templated. Persons to whom any concessions may be granted arc ex- pected to contribute a stated sum by way of payment for privilege towards the expenses of the Fair, Applications should state in detail the nature of the concession desired and the sum offered to the Fair for the concession or permission. 18. Proteits and Claims:-

All Protests and Claims must be made in writing and duly signed and lodged with the Organising Secretary:

must be in conformity with the prescribed regulations in force. No other but electric light may be used unless specially permitted by the Executive Committed whose au- thorisation may not be given in case the proposed system does not warrant sufficient safety and Ex hibitors are, nevertheless, advised to keep a supply of Fire Extin guishers a a precautionary mea- sure.

An affice, to which all inquiries (1)-Obstruction--No Exhibitor should be directed, will be main may obstruct by his goods or ad-tained within the grounds of the vertisements any passages or open Fair, and before the opening date spaces and the Committee's opinion all inquiries should be addressed alone shall be sufficient as to what constitutes an obstruction.

D. Awards:

The system of awards will he competitive. The following awards will be made -

Grand Prize Diplomas Gold Medal Diplomas Silver Medal Diplomss Bronze, Meds) Diplomas Honourable Mention Diplomas Special awards will be made, notifications regarding which will be made from time to time

18. Inquiites:

to:

TER ORGANISING SECRETARY, Macao Charity & Commercial Fair, Macao.

17. Machinery-

All machinery (such as motore dynamos, &c.) in motion must be railed off sufficiently to give every protection to the public, such rail- ing to be made to the satisfaction of the Committee or other com petent authority.

11. Banking:-

Exhibita shall be adjudged in classes and groups, every deserving

Banking facilities will be pro- exhibit being entitled to a prize, but for each group, there shall be vided within the precincts of the Fair, and no special commission only one Grand Prize.

The decision of the Committee will be charged on any business shall, in all cases, be final.

10. Admission:-

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bave been if it were not for human goal, finishing fresh. cature and the fact that there was hardly anyone on the course.

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If one were selecting anything at Fanling for special praise at the present moment, the award would undoubtedly go to the tees. They are in wonderful condition, beautifully arm and without a blemish. There is no need to spend much time looking for the best spot to tee a ball, for anywhere will do equally well. There is really hardly need to tee a bill at all, for it sits up just asking to be hit. thing occurs all round the course, even at the 18th, where the lower tees are generally a little uneven.

The same

It is certainly a far pleasanter thing to play a drive from a wide stretch of level and perfect turf, instead of being perched precarious

on a little mat, or having to stand more or less with one foot in the grave. The extra confidence one gains from the Fanling tecs does not come amiss, for now as ever the course, taken in all, is far from

easy.

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At the first glance the prepara- tions for the Tattoo at Happy Valley look a little alarming to those who taka aa interest in the conra. Formidable posts and flags are dotted over a large area, and, one is left to imagine what exactly they may mean. Actually, however, the area at present marked out, though large, is not an important part of the course at all, but a large rectangle in the middle which should, never be used unless tee shots wander from the right line. Naturally an area this size must encroach alightly on the inner edges of fairways, but no harm will come from having the Happy Valley fairways narrowed a little from their present, vast size. I believe that a high mat wall is to be built along the line of cakes, but this. will be put up in sections, and a

THE LEADERS. Elouafi (France) Playa (Chile)...... Martellin (Finland) Yamada (Japan) Ray (U.S.A) Touds (Japan) Ferris (Britain) Time: 2 seçoada.

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hours 3 mins. 57

Eloud won by 400 metres. 1,500 Metres Relay Race" (Men). U.S.A

Germany Canada

Won by four yards.

Time: 3 mins, 14.1-5 seconds. The is a world's record, "

High Jump (Women), Miss Caterwood (Canada)

1.50 metres

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Miss Gisöll (Holland) Miss Wiley (U.S.A.) 3 Mise Caterwood established world's record.

THE POSITIONS, The unofficial marking up to the evening of August 5th was im

Points.

United States Finland

173

201

Britain Sweden

48

44

Germany

44

Canada

38

France

27

Japan

19

South Africa

·14"

Ireland

10

Norway Hungary

7

Halli Chile

Italy..... Philippines Switzerland Holland

Women's Events,

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in 1803, he wrote vigorous articles in sporting papers, and promoted meetings of priests in favour of the wheel all over the country; moreover, he inserted the thin edge of the wedge by adopting the lady's bicycle so as to obviate the necessity of tucking up the skirts of his cassock and showing his legs!

WITCHCRAFT IN ITALY."

THE ADVENTURE OF THE BLEEDING HEART.

Witchcraft still has a strong hold over Italians of the lower classes, and cases in proof of this are con- tinually coming to light. In Genoa young woman lost her hand-bag in a motor-bus, where it was found Inter by another passenger, who handed it over to the driver, and - he, in his turn, took it to the offices of the company. Here it was open. ed by the director, and inside it, among a variety of objects of no importance, there was found a small cardboard box containing • bleeding heart pierced with a num- ber of pins.

The horrified employee, scenting a crime, hastily conveyed the hand- bag to the nearest police station. An address in the bag enabled the police to identify the owner, and she was promptly invited to ex- plain why she travelled about with bleeding hearts stuck with pios. For a long time the girl refused to give any information, but at last she confessed that, having been abandoned by her lover, she had consulted a witch, who told her to get the heart of a lamb freshly killed, pierce it with pins, And bury it in a corner of the cemetery at Staglieno, together with the un faithful lover's photograph: this

The unofficial ranking of women's | would infallibly ensure his return.

events is :-

cial architects, have available a Stands, &c., are built, not erected number of suggested plans already inside the Main Buildings, but ap approved by the Committee. Other plicants must build, at their own styles of pavilions, stands, etc. cost, their stands according to the should be submitted with plans and plans and specifications approved specifications for the approval of by the Executive Committee. Ap-

the Executive Committee. The in- plicants are invited to choose the tention of the Committee is to sites desired, and all positions must

19. Accounts and Aïdit, etc. :— conform to the ground-plan which secure a harmonious scheme of de- coration throughout the Fair. Erection may commence as soon as "Admission shall be by ticket ob- Accounts will be kept of all re plans have been approved but con- tainable at the main entrance. En-ceipts and expenditure, and duly trance through other gates is limit-audited at the conclusion of the struction must be completed by 10th October, 1928. Stands and ed to Members of the Committee, Fair. The General Committee fittings must be maintained in good the Fair officials, and Exhibitors shall retain the proceeds of charges condition, and the Committee re- and their servants upon production for admission to the Fair grounds, serves the right to take such steps of special free passes. Free admis-of spaces allotted at Main Build-gap will be left till the last possible as may be considered necessary in

sion is to be given to Government isgs and reserved grounds, of the event of repairs not being made Officials, Police and Fire Brigade paces hired for exhibits, of licences upon due notice. Exhibitors must on duty.

for entertainments, refreshment motor trucks, stalls, advertising, etc. demolish and remove all stands within 3 days of dose of the Fair.bicycles, motor-cycles, or other

The receipts shall be applied to (b)-While

no charge will be vehicles will be admitted during defray all proper expenses in con to $30.00 per square metre, accord-made for space occupied by stands, the hours during which the Fair section with the fair, building of ing to the position occupied.

pavilions, fencing, work of pre- For wall spaces, the charge, shall pavilions, &c, no site may be oc- is open to the public.

One or two of the bunkers on cupied that is not in conformity

paration of the grounds for the

the course will have to be levelled. be from 85.00 to $15.00 per square with the Committee's scheme of de-

Fair, staff employees, printing of metre according to the position oc-

I believe those to be demolished are coration. The Committee also re- The Committee does not accept admission tickets, catalogues, prize

In the Epee final the Italian team cupied. For advertisements on

serves to itself the right to make responsibility for loss of any kind, diplomas, and any necessary pub the cross bunker at the 4th, which scored 3 victories and, no defeats, walls of pavilions and within re-

catches a topped drive, and the France 2 victories and one defeats except losses or injury occasioned lication und pla served grounds, rates as agreed concessions previously given if such by the Committee's servaata, and The net prout shall be assigned covering bunkers to the 5th green. Portugal one victory and 2 defeats.

for the exploitation of diversions should be found necessary of ex- Exhibitors are advised to effect in to the charitable institutions of The destruction of bunkers at and Belgium 3 defesta.

welfare 2 establishment of hoardings for ad- majority of the others. The Com.aurazce or otherwise against loss Macso follows: 50 per cent. to Happy Valley should not distress and entertainments and for the pedient for the

upon.

vertisements charges may be agreed upon.

In special cases, or when deemed convenient to the Executive Com mitter and exhibitors, different rates may be fixed, if not prejudi- cial to the Committee

5. "Exhibits:--- "(a)-Exhibits intended for dis play in the Main Buildings must reach the Committee not later than 5.00 p.m. on Saturday, 6th October, 1998, and exhibits for display in private stands must be installed hot later than six hours before the opening of the Fair.

(b)-All Exhibits will be classified In the catalogues by the Committee, such classification to be in accord ance with a scheme. formulated by the Committee.

alterations in or even withdraw

mittee may also limit the number of stands to be erected by any one exhibitor.

(c)-Use of Stands-Exhibitors will not be permitted to use their stands for say purposes other than those stated in their form of ap- plication and accepted by the Com. mittee.

(d)-Cleaning of Stands-Ex- hibitors must maintain their stands in a clean condition, and all re fuse must be removed daily at least thirty minutes before the Fair is opened to the public.

(e)-Exhibitors and Their Em pl yres, dc-The Committee re se.res the right to refuse admission to or eject any person or persons behaving in an improper manner, and exhibitors will be held respon sible for the conduct of their em ployees.

(c)-All Exhibits must be proper ly labelled as the Committee can (1) Passes-One permanent tie not be responsible for any exhibits ket of admission will be supplied received that bear no label or are to each Exhibitor, as well as a incorrectly labelled. Labels should reasonable number of temporary state (1) name and address of pro- passes (renewable weekly) for the prietor, (ii) value of exhihit, (iii) use of attendants and workmen in nature, of exhibit, (iv) where pro- Exhibitors' employ, All tickets are duced or manufactured, (v) Place NON-TRANSFERABLE.

No

motor-cars,

11. Lasurance :—~

or damage.

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the Santa Casa da Misericordia, The Government of Macap has 30 per cent to the Kinng Woo Hes generously undertaken to maintain pital and 20 per cent. to the Tong a temporary Fire Station within

Tong. the Fair grounds, but as an addi- All proceeds shall be deposited tional safeguard, exhibitors are ad-st the local branch of the Banes vised to provide their private Nacional Ultramarino, to the order pavilions, &e, with hand fire ex-of the Santa Casa da Misericordis, tinguishers or similar appliances,

payments by cheque shall be signed The Portuguese authorities have by the Treasurer of the Executive very kindly agreed to maintain a suficient force of police and detec Committee and counter signed by

tives within and outsids the Fair grounds, but exhibitors are advised to take all reasonable precautions against pilferage or theft, as the Committee will not be responsible for any losses occasioned in this

manner.

the Chairman.

20. Alteration of Regulations:- The regulations are subject to alteration, amplification,, or addi- tion from time to time, and special regulations may also be issued for the convenience of the public, and measures for public safety and order will be promulgated as found necessary,

12. Advertising (s)-Exhibitors may distribute or display advertising matter with in the space allotted by the Com Every exhibitor will receive mittee but the Committee will pro- copies of all such alterations, sm hibit any advertising matter that plifications or additions, as well as is objectionable.

of special regulations and measures (b)Merchants are requested to as issued from time to time.

THS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, communicate with the Organising Secretary for rates regarding space

COL DUARTE VEIGA, available on the board-fencing

Chairman. around the Fair Ground,

minute at any point where the wall would interfere seriously with the playing of the course. The present third and fifth greens will probably be used to some extent, but every effort will be made to protect them as far as is possible.

anyone in the least, for they are far from works of art, and once the Tattoo is over and the course restored to its normal use, the Com- mittee will be able to build up far more satisfactory series of bunkers in place of the present enes

The actual amount of damage to the course obviously cannot possibly be foretold. It depends upon so many things, and among them the wea- ther. But at least everyone can rest assured that all arrangements are in sympathetic hands and that the course will be spared so far as is possible, consistently, of course, with that matter of prime import ance, the complete success of the Tattoo.

The choice of a new putter is quite cup of the most difficult things. on earth, and he who can make up his mind and not be troubled by doubts is either a very wise man or a fool. With other clubs it is not difficult one can more or less get the feel of them even by swinging them in the shop, and (Continued on next Column),

Canada

America

Germany

Poland

Sweden

Holland Japan

France Austria

Italy

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instinctively one knows that some club or other is the right one. Even here, of course, instinct may err, for most men were not born- to golf as the sparks fly upward, but more often than not a purchase turns out well. With a putter, on the other hand, it is not so easy.

claims of all sorts of weird and One has to fight or to yield to the wonderfully shaped weapons, which are guaranteed to hole anything under 30 yards, or to improve put- ting by 50 per cent in a fortnight Even if the wonder freaks have been set aside, there are innumer able types of putter in general use: wood, aluminium, steel, wry.necks, endless shapes and patterns, all with their claims to consideration. Another point which makes pas question no easier is that on the course one sees good players, prmed with the most perfect specimens of the club-maker's art, missing futile little putte, while someone else, with a thing which looks like a hit of scrap-iron as a stick, "is holing putts all over the green.

The girl was on her way to perform this rite when the lost her hand. bag, which was now being returned

to her with much more publicity than she cared for.

Not all witchcraft stories are so

harmless, or so free from tragedy. -

At a little villige near Prato, not. far from Florence, a poor old wo man of over sixty was shot within a few yards of her own home, be- cause the death of a neighbour, & young girl who had just died of some wasting disease, was laid at her door. The victim was unpopu far, being of a backbiting, gossip- ing disposition, and public opinion branded her as a witch and attri buted everything that went wrong in the village to her dealings in the Black Art. She was murdered by the brother of the girl who had djed.

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TOTE"

BILL TO BECOME

LAW.

GOVERNMENT ADOPT THE

MEASURE.

The Tote Bill has been adopted by the Government, and will be passed into law this.session, writes the Daily Express Lobby correspon- dent. Government Whips will be put p, and if necessary the powers of the closure used to break down da obstractive opposition.

The Cabinet reached this decision, after a full discussion on July 19th. One factor which has influenced both Ministerial and party opinion has been the wholesale evasion of the bets duty. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has pressed for the tote on that account. He wishes to ensure his racing revenue,"