1929-08-31 — Page 9

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1929.

THE CHINA MAIL,

Our Homeside Picture Service

THE GREAT SOCIAL CRICKET EVENT OF THE LONDON SEASON.--The annual match at Lord's, between England's two famous public schoals (Eton and Harrow) may claim to be regarded as one of the net brilliant outdoor functions of the year. Dainty frocks and gay luncheon parties on picturesque coach tops gave the festival a veritable Ascot atmosphere. A general view of the crowd, during the luncheon interval, strolling across in front of the pavilion. In foreground may be seen parties on tops of coaches-(Sport and

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A DELIGHTFUL WAY OF SPENDING A HOLIDAY.-The popularity of camping has obviously increased all over Britain, Judging by the number of campers who attended the camp meet organised by the Camping Club of Great Britain and Ireland, and held in the grounds of a big house at Dunmow, in Essex. Photo is of a family tea party at the camp meet. Note the name "Shanghai" over the entrance to the tent. Are those taking part former China "hands" or Shanghailanders on Home leave?-(Sport and General).

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IMMACULATE ATTIRE AT ETON v. HARROW MATCH. Note the ensemble worn by the lady spectator at Lord's, on the occasion of the hundredth cricket match be- tween the world's two best known public schools. This year's two-day festival ended

in a draw, with Eton getting slightly the better of the argument. Not to be outdune, the lady's escort also appears in the height of fashion(Sport and Generai).

OBSERVATION BALLOON BROUGHT DOWN IN FLAMES-Part of the grand finale in the Royal Air Force annua, display at Hendon, Middlesex. There was a "sham" air attack on a fortifled port, ending with the latter's destruction by fire. During the bombing, the observation balloon was realistically brought down, as depicted in this photograph. Note the burst bay, and the distance from tlie ground.-- (Sport and General),

WORLD'S GREATEST AIR PAGEANT. --There were many Royal and distinguished spectators among the crowd of 100,000 at the R.A.F. show at Hendon, Those who were present were thrilled by the daring performances, trazy flying, parachute descenta and individual combats. Our photo shows c. 'plane “crazy flying" over the heads of the visitors. Over a hundred machines to part.-(Sport and General),

WONDERFUL WOMEN ATHLETES The 7th annual champion sis for woaner held at Stamford Bridge, London. effectively dis proved the anggestion that athletics are too strenuous for women. Two worgen's world's records, three British records and a British record equalled, were some of the magnificent results by well-k athletes. Photo shows a world's record being broken. Miss M. D. tiny King (Kent L.A.C.), on left, is seen winning the 440 yards chempionships final from Mise Stone In 69,1/5 seca (8port and General) is ... Her

WONDERS REVEALED The International Aero Exhibition at Olympia, London, which was opened by the Prince of Wales. show dealt with all aspects of aeronautics representing the growth of aviation, while over 80 aircraft, from giant air liners to were exhibited Many famous mechines noted for their recent speed exploits were one of the chief features of the show, a rental dow of the sero show at Olympia (Sport and General).