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The Rifle.

MISS ANNIE OAKLEY, the expert rifle, shotgun, and pistol shot, now exhibiting her skill in London, with the Wild West Show, celebrated her twenty-first birthday on August 13. The little lady held a reception in her tent at the exhibition grounds, and there received the host of friends she has made while in England. A great many magnificent presents were sent to her, among which was one from H.R.H. the Princess of Wales. The floral offerings were so numerous as to nearly fill her tent.

Miss Oakley has given private exhibitions to some of the best gun clubs in England, and during the Wimbledon meeting, visited the range, and shot at the running deer. The London News says of her shooting at Wimbledon" -

"Miss Annie oakley appears to have been more successful at Wimbledon yesterday than her 'comrade in arms' was on the previous day. She made a fairly good record in shooting at the running deer, and was complimented by the Prince of Wales, who shook hands warmly with her on her arrival at the shooting station. His Royal Higness is, apparently, as much interested in the success of the Wild West Show as the most patriotic Western man could be. But, then, the prince is very keen on good sport of all kinds."