1928-06-09 — Page 9

SATURDAY, JUNE 1928.

THE CHINA MAIL,

OUR HOMESIDE PICTURE SERVICE:

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II. II. AGA KHAN'S “BULAND" (M. Beary up).- (Sport and General),

THE MIDLAND AUTOMOBILE CLUB held an amateur open hill climb at Shelsley Walsh, Worcs., on.May 5, in which many competitors, including women, participated. The cars had to climb the hill 'twice, covering a course of 1,000 yards, the best time to count. A good crowd, watched this event which took place amidst picturesque surroundings. B. H. Davenport is seen breaking his own record of 47.4/6 seconds by one second in a "Frazer Nash" 11.9 p., in the event for Cars, of Unlimited Capacity.(Sport and General).

OPENING OF THE FIRST CLASS CRICKET SEASON IN LONDON. — May 2, M.C.C. v. Surrey at the famous Lords ground, noted for cricket all the world over. N. Haig (M.C.C.) gives a hard chance at short leg off P. G. H. Fender (Surrey), but is missed.-(Sport and General).

A SMART "REVILLE" ENSEMBLE. This delightful afternoon ensemble of burgundy coloured satin, displayed by the famous London House of Reville, depicts that essential "chic" for which Reville is famed. Handkerchief revers, huge soft fur cuffs, the still popular Cross-over fastening held in place by the left hand, and a simple hat to tone, com- plete a distinguished looking ensemble.- (Sport and General),

NEW BILLIARDS CHAMPION.-J. Davis beats T. Newman. The young Chester- field player, Joe Davis, deprived Tom Newman of the Championship title which he had won upon six occasions. (Sport and General).

OPENING OF THE LONDON COACHING SEASON-May 1. A delightful old- Linie way of seeing England's beauty spots. Mr. Bertram Mills' famous "Old Berke-; ley" couch opens the daily coaching run from the Berkeley Hotel, Piccadilly to Bur ford Bridge, Surrey, and back.—(Sport and General).

"OUR ACROBATIC SCHOOLGIRLS."-A fine athletic display was given by the Twickenham County schoolgirls at their sports at Twickenham, Middlesex, on May 6. The Sack Race in pro- gress by the Middle girls. (Sport and General).

A QUAINT "OLD ENGLYSSHE FAYRE"- AND PAGEANT OF EMPIRE was opened by the Lord Mayor of London at the Alexandra Palace, London, on May 6, in aid of the Alexan- dra Palace organA memorial to the late Queen Alexandra The Hall had been transformed into a facsimile of the kind of fair held in Eng- land in past centuries(Sport and General);

THE HOME OF SHAKESPEARE IN LONDON. High art for the poor. No seat a higher price than five shillings. The Old Vic Theatre, near Waterloo Station, London, the historic home of Shakespearean plays and operas in London, has recently been restored and redecorated The cost of this amounts to £80,000 meaning that a large deficit has to be faced, which it is hoped to pay off in due course. The Carnegie Trust have, however generously granted $10,000 towards this debt. Normally the theatre just pays its way, despite the fact that the average seating charge is only one shilling (Sport and General),

MR D. SULLIVAN'S “O'CURRY” (F. Beasley (Sport and General).