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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 98, 20 January 1919, Page 4

The Wairarapa 'Caledonian Society has decided to hold its sports gathering (postponed from New Yoar's. Day) on the second day of the peaoa celebrations. 11. Jacques Lebaudy, who was shot dead by his wi£e in New York a few days ago, was the son of a wealthy sugar manufacturer, and brother nf Max Lebaudy, the French airship inventor. He made a eories of important exploratory journeys in the Sudan and the Sahara. In the desert country, he set himself up as /'King of the Sahara,,, established a royal court, appointed advisers, and imposed taxes and endeavoured to secure recognition for his kingship. Ho went to Europe in prosecution of his claims, but was called to account by the French Government, who repudiated him and his works, and prevented his attempts to raise money for' the exploitation of his kingdom. He was eventually compelled to renounce his protonsions. 'Alfred Redsull, who was a member of the crew which maimed the first lifeboat placed at Deal over 50 years ago, has died, aged 76. Special value in Men'e Shoes. Up-to-dale shapos. Blaok Glnce Kid, 259., 80s.; Black Box Calf, 3sa. Bd., 38s. 6d.i Tan, 335. 6d.; Tan Brogue Shoe6,3Bs. 6d. Geo. Fgwlde, Ltd.-Ad.Yt, -