DUKES, Oscar A. (KOBE), Teacher of English, Kobe Commercial School; b. July 2, 1854, at St. George's, Dorchester Co., S.C.; m. 1886. Educ.: Vanderbilt University, and Actual Business College; went to China as Medical Missionary in 1885; was transferred to Japan; after 10 years devoted whole time to school work; has occupied present position for past nine years. Address: Yamamoto dori, 5 Chome, 46 Kobe, Japan.