There followed a brief speech by It, Col. H, Knobel, German Consul-General, who said, "As representative Jot the Government of Germany, where the Olympic Games will be held Jduring this summer, I have the honour of conveying to the Chinese National Delegation the most cordial greetings of the German Nation. I and the whole German community of Shang: hal bid them a hearty farewell and wish that they will enjoy a harmonious and successful time in Germany, and} hope for their happy return to China."
Mr, H, V, Bernard, representing the foreign community of Shanghai, made the third address. He said, "It the first time that an actual team being sent by this great country of almost 500,000,000 of people to a World Olympiad. T see it as the fulfilment of years of campaigning, dreaming, and hard work—campaigning, dreaming, and hard work which has been carried on not only by the China National Amateur Athletic Federation, but also by those among lus who are vitally Interested in Chinese athletics Fifteen years ago it would have been impossible to attract a crowd of $00 Chinese to an athletic event. Last October 70,000 rabid enthusiasts jammed into the magnificent new Givie Centre to see the Sixth National Athletic Meeting. No greater ill stration of the tremendous athletic progress made by China could be riven. It is a stirring tribute to my food friends Dr. C. T. Wang, Mr. William Sung, and" others—the pioneers who have been blazing the athletic trail for their country—th pioneers who have reached their goal to which they have been striving so Jong and in the face of so. many seemingly insurmountable obstacles."
'A very interesting and picturesque exhibition of Chinese Boxing, under the direction of Dr. Tsu Min-yee, Minister of Physical Education, followed the speeches on the programme. The boxers, who are going
exhibitions.
Berlin with the delegation to give The programme was concluded with the showing of a film entitled "The B. Call of the Olympic Bell—T am Calling the Youth of the World." Most of the picture deals with "the scenic beauty of Germany, but the last part shows the giant stadium where the Games will be held, the Olympic Village, and a long series of glimpses of almost every imaginable sport.
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