SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 1928.
THE CHINA MAIL,
OUR HOMESIDE PICTURE SERVICE.
WHEN THE LONDON COSTERMONGER IS IN "FULL DRESS." -H.R.H. Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, presented prizes at Our Dumb. Friends' League' costers and street traders' pony and donkey show, Kensington, for the best coster "turn-out." Note the array of "pearlies" sewn on the clothes, and the typical be-feathered coater hat worn by the driver of the donkey cart.--(Sport and General).
THROWING THE DISCUS.—---
At Stamford Bridge, won by
E. Paulas (Germany) with a throw of 147 feet. This beat the British record.-(Sport and General).
A MERRY DAY AT RANELAGH.-Member's Children Day. This event la thoroughly enjoyed by the little visitors, the various forms of amusement being very popular. Here is seen Mr. Bertram Mills' miniature coach which carried a good load of tiny passengers
in dainty summer attire. (Sport and General), i
RETIREMENT OF PRIMATE.-It is announced that the King has received with great regret an intimation from the Archbishop of Canterbury that he is desirous of resigning his high office. His Majesty on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has, by Royal Warrant, appointed a Com- mission consisting of the Archbishop of York, the Bishop of London, the Bishop of Durham and the Bishop of Winches- ter for the purpose of receiving the resignation. Picture shows the Bishop of York (Dr. Cosmo Lang) an almost certain successor to the Primate.-(Sport and General).
YACHT RACING IN FULL SWING.
All the leading
yachts took part in the port of Plymouth Royal Regatta, Devon, a preliminary to the big yachting festival which commenced at Cowes; 1.0. Wight, on Aug. 6. The 21 metre yacht race for the Warwick vase. The race after the start, seen from Mr. T. B. F. Davis" "Westward," H.M. the King's "Britannia" is leading' (No. 1).(Sport and
General),
ROYALTY AT POLO, H. R.H. the Duke of Gloucester played in the House of Lords team against the House of Commons, in a polo match at Ranelagh Club, one of London's leading social clubs. The House of Commons won by five goals to two. Earl Beatty (left) hits a goal for House of Lords. Others in the picture are: Lord Cromwell;: Capt. Hon. F. E. Guest and H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester (right). (Sport and Gen- eral),
AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS AT STAMFORD BRIDGE. -Over 500 competitors took part in this event (the greatest international meeting in the Colonial history of the championships) including well-known British, Continental and Athletes. This is the final of the 100 yards, won by W. E. Legge of South Africa (second from right) in 9.9/10 sec., by a yard.-(Sport and General).
A WONDERFUL SIGHT. The last important function of the London social scaron Their Majesties the Kin
men gave their annual Garden Party in the beautiful grounds of Buckingham Palace, on July 26. Thousands
And
known people attended, and the beautiful grounds crowded with fair women in lovely summer, frocks with the attendanta in immaculate attire and grey toppers presented a magnificent sight unequalled the world over.
front of tent with parasol view of the garden party, HM the Queen may be seen in the midst of her guests, (centre)(Sport and General).
WOMEN'S 100 YARDS HURDLES FINAL At Stamford Bridge, In the
the AAA Aks M. Clark (South record,(8port and General
the left won in 13.4/52