The water-polo was hardly up to the standard of some of the other events. In the first half the Shanghai Born were prominent, scoring. three points to nil, these being registered by E. Berthet (2) and R. Berthet (1).
The accend half saw matters more equal, and the Club made a fine effort to draw level. For the Club Doyle, Golding and Alves scored, but E. Berthet had meantime put on a fourth for the Shanghai Born, and the game resulted Shanghai Born 4: Club 3.
Bept. 9.
There have been many successful swimming galas held in Shanghai in recent years, but none have surpassed in excellence the seventh annual gala of the Shanghai International Recreation Club, which came to a conclusion on Saturday. Long before the first event was begun every seat was occupied. The band of the German cruiser Nurnberg enlivened the proceedings with pleasing selection of music.
A prompt beginning was made, and throughout the lengthy programme a hitch or a delay never occurred, the officials attending assiduously to their various duties.
Keener competition or more close) finishes have rarely, if ever been seen in the Settlement, and great credit ix due to Mr. J. Machado for his really excellent handicapping. Even in the breast-stroke event less than a foot divided the competitors in each heat. The great event of the evening was, of course, the 100 yards championship of Shanghai, and for the final, four competitore had qualified, 'T. Loran. BR. Berthet ST. 8. ©). FF, Franler (1. 8. 8. Tlelena) and F. Thacher (Ravw-
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