Meanwhile, the British airmen, iCatheart Jones and K. F. H, Waller, who entered their D. H. Comet in both the speed and handicap races, Special Prize for Winning Alrman Melbourne, Oct. 25, The first prize of £10,000, won by Scott and Black for their victory in the big alr race, will be presented tothem by the Duke of Gloucester at the official distribution of awards fon November 10, The airmen will Feceive the cheque on behalf of Mr. 'A.C, Edwards, London, owner of the 1D, H. Comet,' while they themselves will" receive "the trophy. worth £300, In addition they will become joint owners of the plane, in which they made their great flight, this being a gift from Mr. Edwards, The plane will be transported back to England next month.—Reuter.
Later.
Black gained a special prize in a telegram from—Miss Florence Desmond, the revue artist, accepting his marriage proposal. The engage: ment has now been publicly "announced.—Trans-Ocean Kuo Min,
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