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A SLEEP WALKER'S DILEMMAS
(Continued from Page 4) Exactly where I went will never! be fully known, but I was first seen by the night watchman with- in a short distance of the girls hostel walking in the moonlight toward the men's home some hun dred paces away. He, too, knew of my affliction, but as he was not sure whether the pyjama-clad figure wearing the "frosh" cap was actually me, he began to approach to find out. Unfortunately, just as he drew near I stepped into a puddle of water around a leaky tap and awoke instantly.
moment
For a
I was overcome with
shock and weakness, and was un- able to move; but I soon realised my circumstances and dashed into the men's hostel, not knowing that
I was watched. The night watch-
man, of course, interpreted this as escape deliberate attempt to
that 1
а
from him and concluded had been conscious all the time.
Authorities Convinced
were
Luckily the authorities eventually convinced of the facts: of the case and 1 was exonerated. But I still wonder where I went, especially since there is to this day indelibly impressed upon m the memory of having that night climbed through a window some- where or other. Perhaps it was my own, but I wonder....
In 1901, after a year's teaching in Northern Saskatchewan, I de- cided
to return home to Africa to take up an appointment.
South
THE CHINA, MAIL, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1936
HAMURO
SETS NEW OLYMPIC RECORD
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ed her triumph. Miss Dann (U.S.) came second, Frau Koehler (Ger
Berlin: The Norwegian foot-'many) third, Miss Osawa (Japan) Gilissen (U.S.A.) ball team beat the Polish eleven, fourth, Miss conquerors of Britain, by 3 goals fifth and Miss Kono (Japan) sixth.
PERU. TO REMADY to 2 and so gained the Bronze Me-
dal for the Olympic Association The Peruvian Olympic team de- cided not to leave Germany be football competition.
The final between Austria and cause of the decision of the Inter- Italy for the Gold and Silver Menational Football Federation, but to stay and compete with Germany dals will be played to-morrow.
in the athletic event. This deci-
M
Miss Getty, one of the charming stars of The Grubel Troupe which is opening at the Majestic Theatre to-day.
While my family went to Southern LOCAL NEWS BREVITIES
California to visit relatives before) our departure from Montreal. I remained Saskatchewan,
in
to
wind up our affairs and pack our
household effects for shipment.
A strenuous day was over and most of my packing was complete. There remained. however, the plano to be put in its case, and this was the biggest job of all, as I was alone. As I lay in bed that! evening and outlined my work for the next day, I decided that the first task was to bring to the house the seven sections of the piano | box 1 had made over at the school one workshop. Then, having 20 around the piano, brace it, tag
and...and...
for
Captain H. F. Garnons-Williams; The ss. Talma will leave has been promoted Major from Singapore, Post Swettenham. Pe-
August 1. Major Garaons-Williams nang Rangoon and Calcutta at is an officer of the Royal Welch 10.30 am next Sunday..
SOCCER INCIDENT
HOW
YOU
DO
START THE DAY?
1
The incident which occurred sion was taken in order that the during the Olympic football eventual departure should under:
If you start the day by quarreling with your collar and tie it is a sure match between Austria and Pero, no circumstances be interpreted sign that your liver is out of order and that your urgent need is a dose of and the subsequent withdrawal of as an affront against Germany.
Pinkettes to put the trouble right. DRESSAGE RIDING TEST the latter country from the Olym
Germany Won an outstanding pic Games, was discussed exhaus- tively during a business session victory in the dressage riding test which was completed yesterday the International Football
morning at the equestrian stadium! Federation here yesterday. al-
before a huge crowd, gaining not
though the President of the [only individual honours, but supreme body of judges of in! ternational football emphasised
team victory as well..
Lient. Pollay, on Kronos, won
at the commencement that their the Gold Medal, Major Gerhardt! decision on the Austro-Peruvian
(Germany) won the Silver Medal, 04 Absynth, Major Podhajsky
conflict was final.
The representatives of Uruguay (Austria), on Nero, won the and Argentine stressed that ali Bronze Medal, Lieut. von (Adler- South America was of the same ercuz (Sweden) and Captain Jaus- opinion as Pera, that the decision seaume (France) gaining fourth of the Federation was unjustified.and fifth places. Germany also; The Belgian delegate, after de-won the team victory, followed by fending the finding of the Judges France and Sweden. suggested that Peru compete
SAILING INCIDENT against the winner of the Olym Kiel: An announcement has been pic football Gold Medal after the made by the sub-committee
for conclusion of the Games in an in-sailing to the organising com- official match.
Imittee of the Olympic Games to The President of the Federation (the effect that the points awardad suggested that Austria and Peru to the Swiss boat in the six-Metre should settle the dispute in Class cannot be admitted as the Friendly
Before marker
the steersman did not fulfil the defini- Federation sits again to-day.
tion of an amateur for the Olym S. AFRICAN BOXER WINS pic Games. The Olympic featherweight| It is added that the explanation boxing contest saw the South of this incident is that the leader African boxer, Catherall, of of the Swiss team could not have Johannesburg, defeat Kara, of been sufficiently acquainted with America, on points last night the very precise conditions to be Catherall will now meet Miner, fulfilled in order to be accepted as | (Germany) to-day for the right to an amateur in the Olympic Games.
Fusiliers, but is seconded from the regiment
After having been aground for al present to i
S.A. Yat uct as G.S.0.3 at the War Office. 10 hours, the Jardine
Shing arrived in harbour, from Hong Kong rainfall for the 24 Carton, this morning. At 10 p.m. hours ending at 10 am. to-day was on Wednesday night the ship 148 inch. The total since January struck the Taimei Bar and was 1 has been 49.89 inches, against an found to be firmly embedded in the enter the semi-finals.
soft mud. Unable to get off the average of 59.91 inches.
HUNGARIAN SUCCESS
CLOSING CEREMONY Kiel: The Olympic,fire, which had burned here for nine days, was bar immediately the ship had to Hungary won the Gold Medal in extinguished and the Olympic flag The offices of the French Con- wait for the next tide and was the Olympic Sabre Fencing event lowered on Wednesday in the sulate will be closed to the gen- net refloated until 8 a.m. yesteryesterday evening. The Silver course of an impressive ceremony iteral public to-morrow. being the day. The Yat Shing
was not and Bronze Medals went to Italy at the close of the Olympic yacht- Feast of the Assumption of Our damaged.
and Germany.--Trans-Ocean Ser-ling competitions, which was -at- Lady.
vice.
tended by all Naval and Civil au- thorities..
Six Return Trips ...And when I awoke the next: morning I saw on the floor next to
The B. and S. steamer Yunnan, Among the passengers who ar- which left for Canton on Tuesday, my bed a discarded old- widerived in the Colony this morning remained in Canton yesterday brimmed straw hat my wife had by the R.M.S. Empress of Japan on account of the typhoon and did used when working in the garden. were Mr. D. M. Biggar, manager not arrive here until this morning. I had not been there when I of the Chase Bank, and Mr. and tired. My eyes wandered to my Mrs. C. F. Warren. slippers. They were damp and bore! traces
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The RMS. Empress of Canada
is due here from Vancouver on
Earlier Results
DANISH GIRL SETS NEW SWIMMING MARK
The torch bearer, "belonging to the German Navy, carried the flag over the bridge and returned it to German the President of the Yachting and Sailing Association, Berlin: A new Olympic re- Colonel Kewish. who received iti of having been through Among the passengers who ar- the morning of September 11. She cord of 5 mins. 28 secs. was es- with the words: "I take this dag tablished by Hveger (Den-into my safekeeping, until in four restrain a rived by the ss. President Grant will leave that evening for Manila mark) in the first elimination years time we shall hand it over sand. I could' not chuckle. It was easy to guess from Manila this morning were
heat of the 400 Metres free-to Japan for the Olympic Games." what had happened. Walking over Mr. Harold M. Bixby and the Hon. A Dinner Dance will be held on
ROWING REGATTA to the window I looked out, and John C. Pool, of the United States the Open Roof of Repulse Bay style event for women yester-
Gruenau: The Olympic rowing 5 mins. 28.5-10 sure enough, there on the lawn be Consulate General in Hong Kong. Lido-weather permitting--and at day morning. The former re-
secs. regatta continued yesterday with low lay all the parts but one of!
Repulse Bay Hotel in the event of cord of the piano box. I bad made sia return trips to the workship any thoughts and fully appreciate my/bad weather, to-day at 9p.m., and was set up by Helen Madison, the semifinals of coxwained-fours circumstances, I decided the best the usual Tea Dance will be held at the Los Angeles Games of Denmark won the first heat in 8
spiration that chased one another
chest.
sable
I
me a large
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wins.
1
Another Swimming
Title For Holland
46.8-10 secs.
Berlin: Holland captured
Miss Karisen (Denmark) interday in the
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followed by had probably been walking for 30
way to return to my cabin in the at Repulse Bay Hotel to-morrow
The result of the first heat Japan, Czechoslovakia and Sweden. minutes.
won by second class (inasmuch as I feared at 5 p.m.
The second heat was was Miss Hveger (Denmark) The experience which came to
it was impossible for me to ind Owing to typhoon weather, over 5 mins. 28 secs, Miss Lenore Hungary in 8.048-10 sees. follow-
Wingard me a few weeks later was wore
(U.S.) 5ed by Poland, Italy and Yugoslavia the speedy, Ohio State flash. 35 missionaries from Cheung Kight
a however, set new Olympic and embarrassing and fraught with my way through the labyrinthine!
France were victorious in passage-ways) was to proceed to Chan Island were unable to make mins. 34. secs., Sen. Continho
in the 200 Metres more potential danger than
the promenade deck, and thence the trip to Hong Kong yesterday (Brazil) 5 mins. 35.5-10 secs. close race in the third heat with world marks other I have ever had... The year down to my part of the ship.
The second heat went to the United States second, follow-and in the Broad Jump. afternoon to be present at the on- was approaching mid-summer, and turned around to climb the stairs, nual tea-party given by the Coun-Miss Wagner (Holland) and ed by Uruguay and Belgium. In turning professional, Owens our ship was near the equator: I and there before
com-will emulate the example of an- The winning nations will cil of the Helena May Institute. Frau. Sothy (Hungary), as the had torn off my pyjama jacket mirror showed me the maniac I Among those present were Mr. A. other listed competitors did not pete to-day with yesterday's win- other great Negro track star, and lay in my bunk now tossing booked. Cocked upon the side of W. Bartholomew, wife of His Ex-start.
ners, Holland, Germany and Swit Eddie Tolan, winner of the 100
The second round of the to and fro in desperation, now
my dishevelled bead was the be cellency the General Officer Com Miss Frederiksen (Denmark)zerland, in the final race-Trans- and 200 Metres sprints at the 1932 remaining motionless in an en-
Tolan triangular contract bridge tourna- loved bowler I had purchased in marding the Troops, Mrs. H. G. won the third heat in 5 mins. Ocean Service.
Olympics at Los Angeles.
played Club - de deavour to sleep; but counting. Saskatoon some time before, and, Seth Smith, wife of
Brigadier 39.5-10 secs, followed by Miss
is now recognised as the world's ment was
Recreio on Wednesday night when instead of the usual sheep passing
professional sprint champion, over my left arm, the waking Seth-Smith, many prominent mem-Timmermanns (Holland) in 5 through the gate, the drops of per stick I had considered indispen-bers of the Helena May, and mis-mins. 425-10 secs, and Mile.
having won that title in a series the Kowloon Cricket Club and the (France) 5 in London Though slip-sionaries from Hainan, Paak Hok Fleurett
of runs in Australia last year.-American Club were the guests. down my face, my arms and my pered as usual, I was bare to the Tung, Canton and Phillip's House.
A good lead was attained by the Associated Press. The fourth heat was won by other Olympic swimming title yes-
home team before dinner, and it waist, and my torso ran sweat. Kowloon.
section. Forbidden
was successfully maintained to Perhaps One Night
the 5 mins. 57.1-10 secs., Miss Jef-when Miss Senff won the 100 Me-
The results of attractive the end. How I longed to be up on deck.
I felt like a burglar slinking Among the passengers who ar But that was forbidden If only back to my cabin, concealing as rived in the Colony this morning fery (Great Britain) coming tres back-stroke Final in 78 9-10 offers Owens has received came match were as follow:
second in 5 mins. 12.7 secs, seca, Miss Masterbroek (Holland) from Los Angeles, where he was Club de Recreio 6,140 points I could take a stroll up there and well as possible the hat and stick by the s.s. President Wilson were and Miss Mary Lou Petty coming second in 79 2-10 secs. offered G.$2,500 a week for a 10 American Club perhaps catch just a little cool for fear of being seen. As luck Mr. C. H. Beyer, Transport Con-
weeks vaudeville tour.
Kowloon Cricket Club 2,480 points Melbourne, Australia (U.S.) third in 6 mins. 16.6-10 and Miss Bridges (U.S.) third in breeze! My pillow seemed to would have it I met zo one. I had tractor of
"I am pretty sick of all this The substantial win by the generate heat and the sheet under wondered how it had been possiblefen route home accompanied by
Mastenbroek (Hol- MISS YEUNG STANDS. DOWN me was dank and clung to my for me to get into the first class Mrs. Beyer: Mr. Cheng Wen-joaing, land) achieved the best time
"It Club de Recreio placed them in Miss Yeurig, Sau-king, China's competition," Owens said. body. At last I fell asleep.
section of the ship, but when I of Shanghai, stopping over on Have you ever stood upon the reached the cabin I saw that the trip to the Philippines; Mr. Chan in the fifth heat of 5 mins."mermaid," did not compete in the was swell in the Olympics, but a very strong position for the
their name my interest."-United Press.
inscribed on the on a windy doors dividing second from first Yan, of Hong Kong, returning from 38.6-10 secs., Frau Schramkova preliminary heats of the Women's now there is a sort of relapse in honour of being the first to have
(Czechoslovakia) coming se-400 Metres free-style---Beuter.
MES. JARRETT SUSPENDED trophy kindly presented by Mr. E. day and looked over and then been class had been opened, probably to a business trip to Shanghai; Mrcond in 5 mins. 47.5-10 secs. Owens To Turn
Berlin, Germany, August 7—Abraham. The standings of the. a nameless afford better ventilation.
Calvin J. Collins, of Chicago, with
Eleanor Holm Jarrett, the Ameri-teams for the two rounds played terror which seemed to draw you
While in the act of climbing a party of six, making a tour of and Miss Kojima" (Japan) third
lin mins. '50 secs. Mr. John
can swimming star who was sus are: on, on, till your head began to back into my bunk, there flashed the Orient; and
The above named swimmers
Berlin, August 10.-Jesse pended from the Olympic team Club de Recreio 6,570 points swim? That is approximately now before me the picture of another Sowers, Professor
as well as Miss Morioko (Japan)
breaking training regala- Kowloon Cricket Club 4,420 points I felt when I awoke suddenly; and bunk I had attempted to crawl into Calif, making a pleasure trip to who achieved the best time for Owens, the United States' pheno- for
41,150 points. "that is the sensation which sweeps that night-a bunk in which some-Manila
the fourth place of 5 mins, 51 menal Negro athlete who was the tions, has been barred from all American Club.
1936 World amateur competition by order of secs., will meet to-day in the sensation of the semi-finals..
Olympic track and field compet Avery Brundage, of the American Brandäge U.S. DIVING SUCCESS tion, announced to-day that he Olympic committee.
Mr. Harold Bixby of the Pan- The third Gold Medal in the will turn professional. "ali gave no reason for his action:
three individuist diving went to the United States, Owens won
Mrs. Jarrett was suspended in American Airways, who arrived when Miss Dorothy Poynton Hill first places and was instrumental connection with a state room in the Colony this morning on the won first place in the Womens' in winning the 400 Metres Belay party aboard the st. Manhattan 8.5. President Wilson, said that no American team was decision: had been made yet as to High Diving competition yester-for the United States in world while the
edge of a precipice
overpowered with
over me to this day whenever I body was asleep, a stranger. Think of the occasion. It is true)
Though I have done many such
that I was standing at the head minor things as get up in
the of the staircase leading down to middle of the night to make my the first class lounge, but
*bed, and in a nightmare begin to wasn't that that caused the vacant move the furniture, dreaming that -helpless teeling. It was the stock the house was afire, two
years
A
of Berkely,
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I think my subconscious self must they will not recur; but then, one Spot
secs.
179 4-10 secs.
Professional
:
3,660 points
NO DECISION YET
from the sudden awakening. Why have elapsed since my last real I awoke there, I do not know, but somnambulistic adventure. I hope Delivery Aug. 14 Last Price Change day morning at the Olympic record-breaking time. He broke en route to Berlin. After her when the extension of the Pan-
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Demonstrating a degree of per-Metres, but the time will not be been drinking too much and I to South China, or whether the all wrong." Associated! planes would land in Hong Kong fection seldom attained, the Olym-given official recognition as such war
or Macau. pie vietor of Los Angeles, repeat-because a favouring wind helped Press.
Strange Appearance these nights I shall wander into a When I was able to collect my neat little six-foot hóle.
JM
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