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THE CHINA MAIL,
WORLD NEWS IN PICTURES.
Celebration at
Belgian Consulate General
On the occasion of the Patronal Feast of HM. King Albert of Belgium, a large number of Belgian residents in Shanghai and their friends, as well as foreign and Chinese, officials, attended at the Belgian Consulate General to take part, in the celebration. The above photograph, which shows the gathering of Consular representa tives of various nations, was taken after the official reception. (Ah Fong).
Lord Birkenhead
32 Degrees!
Stowaway's Life!
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Relinquishing his office in the British Government after a long and brilliant career, Lord Birkenhead retired to his country home, "The Cottage." Churlton Kings, neur. Junbury, where this delight- fully informal photo of himself, Lady Birkenhead and their favourite dogs was made,
Miss Emily. Weidner, a member of the "Sea Lions," who swims when the temperature is at freezing point.
It was not all a luxurious air jaunt for Clarence (Red) Torhune,
a 19-years-old American boy who stowed himself away' on the "Graf
Zeppelin" for a little trip to Germany. The photo above shows how
the young adventurer slept on the passage over. Inset a close-up.
U.S. Marines Hold Fancy Dress Ball
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A successful fancy dress ball was given at the Marine Club, Ferry-rond, Shanghai, by the American Marines. The prize winners for the best U.S. costumes worn in the women's group were Mrs. Hazeltine (first), Miss McBain (second) and Miss Goldkette (third), while on the men's side were Corporal Gonovich (first), Private Reid (second) and Corporal Klap (third)—(Barr).
The International Walking Match, Shanghai.
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Successfully held when 48 contestants, representing many nations, took part, China, represented by Ki following. Above photo was taken at the prize-distribution at the grand stand on the Race Course.— (Ah)
was frat home, with Ireland
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