Much disappointment was expressed at the meeting of walking enthusiasts in the S. V. G. Club, only two Scots in the room—Mr. W.L. Gerrard (the hon. secretary) and: another present in an official capacity, neither of them authorized to. represent a prospective team. Last year several Scots were reported to be in training, yet only 2 solitary competitor from the hills appeared in the race. This year, with so much interest being: shown, and so many new teams coming in, the Scots were counted a certainty, and the lack of anyone to speak with authority for them was keenly felt. An Englishman announced that someone had asked him to train a Scottish team, but of course that could not be allowed.
Poland, Denmark, Italy and probably Spain are entering team: whilst ambitious little Wales, at her first attempt, actually proposes to put in two full teams and some reserves as well. Surely' after that Scotland will not stand out! The race is booked for a week before the St. Andrew's Ball and the training would be the very thing to get a man in order for that' strenuous St. Andrew's Society, the Shanghai Scottish or the Municipal Police really must get busy. Fortunately there still so period of two months to elapse before the walk, so there is time to rouse the d Arrangements for the interna tional walking match were advanccil a stage further on Monday when english and Danish enthusiasts held meetings to discuss preliminaries, The Portuguese community are hold me a meeting toonight at 6 o'clock in the Club Lusitano de Shanghai, North Szechuen Road.
A meeting of the Portuguese competitors "for the. International Walking Race was held at the Club lusitano de Shanghai on Tuesday vening. There was a very large and enthusiastic attendance. During the discussion it was decided that two or more teams—should enter, and an expert trainer was requisitioned. Mr. F, A. Remedios was elected captain,
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