1928-08-11 — Page 9

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1928.

THE CHINA MAIL,

OUR HOMESIDE PICTURE SERVICE.

MISS JENNY GOLDER, the music-hall actress.-It was reported that she had Leen found dead, shot through the heart, in Paris. The circumstances indicated suicide. She was an extremely versatile actress, An Australian, she was for four years starring at the Folies Bergere in. Paris-(Sport and General),

HENLEY REGATTA FINALS, THE GREAT THAMES RIVER SOCIAL FESTIVAL. Ideal weather conditions prevailed for the finals day at Henley, and the attendance was very large. The chief events were the Grand Chal- lenge Cup and the Diamond Sculls, and some excellent rowing, and sculling was witnessed.-A picturesque view of the finish of the Grand Challenge Cup, won by Thames Rowing Club (last year's winners) from First Trinity B.C. (Cambridge) by two lengths, in 6 mins. 56 seconds. Note the crowded river at the finishing point. General).

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DEMONSTRATION OF MODERN WARFARE.-Members of the House of Lords and Commons and the Secretary of State for War witnessed a remarkable demonstration of experimental armoured warfare and aviation at Tidworth, Salisbury plain. Here is a scene during the armoured, fighting with a squadron of aeroplanes swooping down on the tanks. (Sport and General).

THE FOURTH ANNUAL INDIAN EMPIRE GARDEN PARTY IN AID OF CHARITIES, HELD AT THE RANE- LAGH CLUB.-Our picture shows L. to R.: H.M. the King and the Maharajah of Baroda, Lord Birkenhead, H.M. the Queen and the Maharajah of Kashmir, in the Royal Box watching the polo.-(Sport and General).

ONE OF BRITAIN'S ATHLETIC HEROES. --- D. G. A'. Lowe, who won the 800 metres race at the Olympic Games at Amsterdam for Britain in 1 minute 51.4/5 seconds--a record for the Games. He is a member of the famous Achilles Club, has competed as an international and won his Blue (Sport and 'General),

AMATEUR. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CHAMPION- SHIPS. At Stamford Bridge, London. On the right, F. W. Wichman (Germany) winning the 220 yards final from another German. Time 21.7/10 sec.; won by a yard. -(Sport and General).

LIKE THE CHINESE DRAGON PROCESSION-An interesting gymnastic display at Blackheath Park, on June 30, by combined British Olympic gymnastic teams and members of the St. Bride Institute Gymnastic Club. The clowns are giving a comic "human”” wheelbarrow display.-(Sport and General).

A COMIC DOG SHOW. At the Kennels, Purley. Judging was for the fastest, leancet, and smallest dog, It created much amusement both for onlookers and owners.

and the dog in the best comic costume. This is the first prize winner in the fancy dress parade. Mrs. Sheffield's Spider" dressed up as an old lady (Sport and General),

NOT IN HONG KONG. A merry day at Ranelagh Club for the members' children. forms of amusement being very popular. The cream pony, a great favourite, was accom- This event is an annual affair, and is thoroughly enjoyed by the little visitors, the various panied by Mr. Herbert J. Collings, who gave Chinese magie entertainments, but is wear- ing an "official" lady'a “skirt," a business man's jacket, a mandarin's helmet and out-of- date shoes (Sport and General), ...