Deluce Company.—The Chiel Oftioer notifies the (council of the following appointmenteonelection by thet company: succession to Mr. resigned. Mr. M. A. Annet Ansixtant Foreman in eocessinn to Mr, W. 0. Lancaster, resigned, and Me, Pardoe as 2nd Aesistant Foreman, These appointments are duly confirmed.
Chinese Branch—Wushetry.—The result of the firet Annual Musketry Course recently completed by this Branch shows that of a total of 399 members competing, 47 qualified as marksmen and 109 as first class shots, fan incen ive to the men to take interest in the practical use of firearms the recommendation of the (aptan-Superiotendent hae been approved to issue awards and badges to marksmen, With, reference 10 the note published the Gazette of November 11, on the subject of the erection of temporary wooden traffic islands at the Nanking and Chekiang Roads crossing, the Captain-Superintendent of Police reporte that a considerable improvement la noticeable in the conduct of drivers at this point, In the period from January 1, 1915, to November 22, there were no lees than 40 accidents reported: since the latter date, when the islands were placed in position, none have occurred. It has accordingly been decided to replace the temporary structures with permanent islands which will be provided.
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