1928-06-30 — Page 9

SATURDAY, JUNE 30,

THE CHINA MAIL,

OUR HOMESIDE PICTURE SERVICE.

PRINCE OF WALES AS AN AIR ENTHUSIAST.-Flying by nero- plane to keep his public engagements. After a busy day at Norwich, on May 30, where he fulfilled six engagements, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales flew back to London in his own aeroplane. This is the second journey made by the Prince for his public engagements:-(Sport and General),

THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.-H.M. Queen Mary, who celebrated her 61st birthday on May 26 (Sport and General).

THE DANCING OLYMPIAD (SOLO AND BALLET).—Held in Paris for a week between competitors of all nations. Princess Astafieva rehearsing the English team that 'will compete and which she has trained at her school in Chelsea.-(Sport and General),

A DISTINCTIVE SUMMER FASHION. This charming afternoon frock is of geor- gette. The circular skirt falls into a number of points-now so fashionable-and is richly embroidered. Embroidery is also inserted in the sleeves which are puffed above the wrist, but the coatee hanging loosely from the shoulders is quite plain.-(Sport and General).

DRURY LANE'S LATEST SUCCESS.-Scenes from the musical play, "The Show Boat," now being shown at the Drury Lane Theatre, London; and which is prov- ing very popular. The "Show Boat," which has eighteen scedés, refers to a theatrical company aboard a boat which tours up the Mississippi giving perform- ances at various villages as they pass. It depicts periods of 1880 and the present day. This is the third Drury Lane success in which Miss Edith Day has held a leading part. Mr. Paul Robeson, the negro actor, is also in the cast.- (Sport and General)..

FASHIONS COME AND. FASHIONS GO, but the jumper still remains with us, and the variety of materials used only enhances its popularity. This jumper is made of the new metal thread fabric in vandyke effect, with the collar, belt and cuffs of crepe de chine to tone with the pleated crepe dé chine skirt (Sport and General).

· BRIGHTON'S BIG DAY.—A'gay welcome to the Duke and Duchess of York on May 30, A fitting climax, to the Greater Brighton Celebrations in connection with the ex- tension of the Borough boundaries of Brighton (formerly 5 sq. miles, now 20 sq. miles) 1. as the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to lay the foundation stones of two pylons which will mark the new Gateway of the Northern bound- ary, and to fulfil other engagements.--(Sport and General).

SAM FERRIS WINS HIS FOURTH SUCCESSIVE MARA- THONA feature of the Whitsuntide sports was the Polytechnic Harriers meeting at Stamford Bridge, London, attracting over 10,000 people. The main event was the annual marathon race from Windsor Castle to Stamford. Bridge, a distance of 26 miles 885 yards Sport and General)

MOHAMMEDANS IN ENGLAND,--The Moslem Festival of Eid-Ul- Azha, at the Mosque, Woking Surrey, Kissing the ground while in prayer.-(Sport and General).

́HAPPY SCENE AT,MARGATE-During the Whitsuntide holidays. A 1928 "mermaid” indulging in a pleasant sun and sea bath with the "Dolphin," the very latest in rubber floats.—(Sport and General).

PICTURESQUE SCENES IN WINDMILL-LAND—At

the Island of Marken in the Netherlands. "Where long skirts are still worn?" A scene in the Main Street, Marken, showing typical Dutch houses and inhabitants in their quaint costumes-a contrast to our modern styles.(Sport and General).

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OUR POPULAR PRINCE AMONG THE WORKERS. H.R.H the Prince

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Wales visits and inspects village settlement Hear Cambridge, where consumptives are treated and trained t Industry(Sport and General).-

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