SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1928.
THE CHINA MAIL,
PICTURES OF LOCAL INTEREST
SCIENTIST'S DEATH.-Dr. Hideyo Noguchi, the Japan- ese scientist who died in
America of yellow fever.
YUNNANFU FLOODED.—A street just outside the East Gate, inundated by a recent rainstorm. page 16.
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COUNTRYSIDE UNDER WATER-In the distance, Yun- nanfu wireless station, and land approach being entirely submerged..
A HOUSE COLLAPSING. — Being carried away by the Yunnanfu floods and about to give way to the torrent of water.
DR. CANNON'S TRAVELS. Lungchow City, as been from the French bridge high up the West River, in south Kwangsi. Note the long-legged supports, which are neces- sary to prevent inundation during the flood season. This and others on the page constitute a further series of photos. taken by Dr. A. Cannon of Hong Kong while on a tour through Indo-China, Kwangsi and Kwangtung during the boycott and strike.-(Strict copyright of Dr. A. Cannon).
"CHOW" FOR THE GOVERNOR. A soldier pounding rice outside a house near the Governor's yamen at Lung- chow, up the West River, in Kwangsi,
HERE'S A "CLOSEUP of
Hibino, 62 years old, and onc
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of Japan's ablest marathon runners as he appeared a few days prior to the gruelling race. He was not placed in
the event.
ABOUT TO LEAVE FOR HOME. The Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie, Minister of Union Church, Hong Kong, one of the governing body of Matilda Hospital, and a minister of the Government Clyl Hospital, who is retiring and leaving the Colony next month after many years' residence.
INLAND CITY'S GATE. The east gate at Lungchow, with a 50 yards' compound outside. The vehicle on the left is the usual mode of land transport.
RECIPIENTS OF AWARDS Left to right: Pte Henry B. Bender, who received a diploma from the Marine Corps. Institute; Pte. Joseph P. Shegolski, of the U.S. Marine Corps, who was the recipient of a distinguished Rifle Medal, having before won three Division Rifle Medala; Cpl. Albert F. Hoffman, who was presented with the French Croix de Guerre for his services during the Great War in France. The presentation was made by Col. C. H. Davis at a recent parade in Shanghai,—(Carson Studio).
JAPAN'S GREAT GIRL ATHLETES. Only one girl re- presents the land of Cherry Blossoms at the Olympic games, but Miss Kinne Hitomi (centre) is a track team all by herself. She established a woman's world record in the broad jump by a leap of 18 feet 4 inches, equalled another mark when she ran 220 yards in 25.4/5 seconds and then hurled the javelin 118 feet. The picture shows her between Masako Terno (left) and Fumiko Terno, sisters and coming star athletes.
VERNOR OF
Takej Kawamura, who some time ago was appointed Governor- General of Formosa, in succession to Mr. Kami returned to Tokyo for the first time since his assu ption of office in Formösa, and was received at the railway stat by many distinguished personages (Nihon Dempo)
AMERICAN WARSHIP WHICH WAS BLOWN ASHORE. The U.S.S. "Avocet"!!! which, as reported in the cables; was blown ashore at Chefoo during a recent" storm" which caused considerable damage..
MISS CLARA BOW. The film "star," whose next appearance here is looked forward to.
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