1928-10-06 — Page 9

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1928.

THE CHINA MAIL,

OUR HOMESIDE PICTURE SERVICE,

· A THANKSGIVING MASS was held in Westminster Cathedral, London, in connection with the signing of the Kellogg Peace Pact, Aug. 27-A general view of the Thanksgiving service in Westminster Cathedral-(Sport and General).

CHAMPIONS

JOYS OF THE OPEN ROAD.-Revival of coaching on the London-Oxford road after an interval of nearly 20 years, the "Old Berkeley" coach commences on Autumn sea- ́ son from the Berkeley Hotel, London, to Oxford, calling at old coaching inns on the road. In order to cross the Chiltern Hills, it is necessary to use cock-horses be tween West Wycombe and Stokenchurch. A picturesque view of the Coach passing the magnificent Wellington Arch, Constitution Hill The Arch is crowned by a large bronze quadriga, representing Peace, by Adrian Jones. (Sport and General).

POIGNANT HOME-COMING OF L55 DEAD.-The 40 bodies of the crew of the Sumbarine L55, which was sunk in Russian waters nine years ago, and recently salved by the Soviet Government, arrived at Portsmouth on Sept. 5 on the cruiser "Champion" from Reval. The bodies will be conveyed to Haslar Naval Cemetery for the funeral there on Sept. 7 when all the bodies are to be buried in one grave. Picture shows a guard of honour, with reversed arms on the deck of the cruiser, where the Union-Jack-covered coffins were placed. (-Sport and General),

FAMOUS MEETING OF CYCLE “STARS” AT HERNE HILL-The National Cyclist Union's 16th annual meeting of champions which took plaze on the Herne Hill track, London, on Sept. 1, was remarkable for the new cycle records made, the famous Wyld Brothers winning the National team championship for the third consecutive occasion. Picture shows the old-time style. Competitors on the old-fashioned "Penny-Farthing" bicycles racing round the track in the One Mile "Ordinary" Scratch Race. C. G. Bowtle (1), the holder, and who won, is leading. (Sport and General)..

~HOP-FICKERS' PARADISE IN THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND —A remunerative and happy holiday, for many poor. families from the East End of London, who, thronged Kent for the annual hop-picking senson, which they look upon as their summer holiday. A typical happy party of pickers working et u bin near Paddock Wood —(Sport and General).

NEW USE FOR A FAMOUS CRICKET GROUND. The Londoner's own" garden show, held at Lord's cricket ground, Scpt. 6 to 8.---This wonderful show is the third, volta series organised for the display of beautiful flowers not only grown in suburban gardens but by local garden societies, and municipalities. Picture shows postmen from the West Central District Office arriving with their exhibita: (Sport and Gen

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