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DUKE OF YORK'S WEDDING.

Special Gift from Hongkong,

From the Overaen League, Mr. W. J. Crawford, of Kowloon Docks, has received an official re otipt and letter of acknowledgment fer £110. 17s, 6d. donated by men bers of the League in Hongkong towards nwedding, present for H.R.H. the Duke of York."

MONDAY, JULY 23, 1923.

·EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

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GERMANY'S DEPOSED RULERS.

Berlin, July 22, Considerable interest has been aroused in Germany and Holland by the voyage of the former regning Duke of Mecklenburg to the Datch East Indies, where he took most copious notes on conditions and invested heavily in various plantations. It has been rumoured for some time that various of the deposed royalties have been looking for a suitable country where property can be bought without undue Lady des Voeux, the bon. Con-criticism and their already depleted capital laid out to the best advan- troller, in ber letter, which is dated tage. It is pointed out that the East Indies are sufficiently far away 10th June, says. "As we knew it to allay the fears of the suspicious.

would be some time before all the money could come in, it was decid- ed to spend the amount in hand in getting a present which could be presented to His Royal Highness! before the wedding and you

STORY OF VILLA'S DEATH.

Mexico City, July 22.

It is officially stated that Villa was instantly killed by an ambush

will have seen the picture of while proceeding from his ranch at Canutillo to Parral; also bia the silver solver selected for this secretary and three members of his "escort. President Obregon has purpose in the current issue of the ordered them to be buried with full military honours. little magazine, and the Duke of York's letter of appreciation.

At a meeting of our Central

Council held yesterday afternoon,

THEOSOPHISTS MEET.

Vienna, July 22.

The eighth European Congress of Theosophist Societies opened

I had the pleasure of reporting on in the presence of nearly one thousand delegates from all parts of

the splendid contribution of out the world, including many from India and the Far East.

Hongkong friends. Very great ap-

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MUSSOLINI'S ELECTORAL BILL.

Rome, July 22.

The Chamber, amid great applause, adopted the Electoral Bill by

preciation of their generosity was expressed and it was decided to spend the money on purchasing a special gift from the Hongkong members of the Overseas League which will be presented to His 223 votes to 193. Royal Highness with a list of the subscribers. I shall of course be writing to you further on the mat- ter and sending yout full details, etc.'

RIFLE SHOOTING.

CHINA'S NEED OF A STRONG MAN.

London, July 22.

Discussing the situation in China, the diplomatic correspondent of the Observer says: Western observers are beginning to ask them- scives whether, in default of Wa Pei-fu, Chang Tso-lin may not be the strong man, whom China so urgently needs. He is crude and uncultured, but he might prove strong enough to keep the Tuchuns in

order.

COTTON FIRM IN DIFFICULTIES.

The Bisley Contests. London, July 2-At Bisley Captain Robinson, late of the Royal Air Force, won the King's Prize. He tied with Lanes Corporal Norton of the Queen's Westminsters, each to their obligations of $1,000,000. scoring 32 points. He then won the sbuat-off.-Reuter,

Augusta, Georgia, July, 22.

The prominent cotton brokerage house of Barretts is in difficul.

A Bankers' Committee estimates Barretts' assets ties.

to approximate

ago. it is difficult to understand Corp. C. A Grimes at Bisley.

It will The other day we published Corpl. Grimes hesitation in not come particulars regarding Mr.entering the competition. C. A. Grimes decision not to be a disappointment not to see the enter the Tyra competition at Alexandra Cup retained by a Hung Bisley on the ground that whilst kong marksman this year.

he is quite entitled to do so be

hardly considered it fair to others tof

class himself as a novice in view of entge

his local record. It will be re- membered that this competition the Alexandra Cup) was won last year by Mr. F.C. Goodman, another' well-known Hongkong ride shot, i and many local rifleman think it a pity that when he is qualified to do so Mr. Grimes should not make! an attempt to secure the honour! for Hongkong for the second year] in succession. S

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This year tyro at. Bisley in classed as any British competitor who has never won a prize of any value with Service rifle or squadded compétition at By NR.A, Dominion or State rifte meeting. Last year, when Mr. Quodman won the cup, a tyro.was British competitor who and a prize of over 1 in nalue, with a Service rifle etc. "This! meane that this year's ruling stops' those who have won a prize of $1

never woo

in value in any previous year.

It

is generally felt at Bisley that the corps of Musketry instructors, Army and Navy champions, etc, should not compete against new

comers.

The following is a record of open shouting competitions in Hongkong' since 1915

Sessup 1916-16: Winner, Sergt. Small, Shropshire Regt.: Runner- up, Pte. F.C. Goodman, H.K.V.R. Season 1910-17: Winner, L/Cpi. F.C. Goodman, H.K.V.R.; Run- ner-up. H. Heath, Taikoo,

Season 1917 18: L/Cpl. F. C. Goodtuan, E.K.V.D.C.; Runner- up, No record available.

Season 1018 19: Corpl. F. C. Goodman, H.K.V.D.O.. Runner- up, Naik Dalip Singh.

Season 1919-20: Winner, Corpl. C. Grimes, H.K.V.D.C.; Runner- up, Cerpl. F. C. Goodman, H.K.

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Season 1920-21: Winner, Corpl. 0. Grimes, E.K.V.D.C.; Runner- op. Corp. F. C. Goodman, E.K. V.D.C.

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Senson 1022 23 Winner, A. Balmaforth, King's Regt.; Runner- up, Corpl. F. C. Goodman, H.K, V.D.C.

The following records by Corpl. F. C. Goodman are unbeaten to date: 103 out of a possible 105 in the N. R. A. King'a lat Stage, and 116 out of a possible 120 in mus. ketry rapid fire.

In view of the above record, the new conditions for Tyros at Bisley this year and the fact that Curpl Goodman, who has an equally good record and had no qualms about competing, won the event a year

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