Hankow, May 17.
Enthusiastic ceremonies marked the opening of the Central China Track Meeting here yesterday. Athletes [from the four provinces of Hupeh. Hunan, Kiangsi and Anhwe paraded the field; three aeroplanes circled aloft, showering down a quantity of propaganda leaflets.
General Chang Chun, Chairman of] the Hupeh Provincial' Government. after a few opening remarks, read a message from General Chiang Kalshek, President of the Military Adairs (Commission. General Chiang fed the competitors to adhere to the principles of orderliness, discipline, Dromptness, cleanliness, simplicity [and thrift and to observe the sporting, spirit in their everyday activities.
Marshal "Chang Hsueh-liang, Vice-Commander-in-Chief of the Honan-{Hupeh-Anhwei Bandit - suppression. forces, followed with an address in which he urged the athletes to obey the decisions and orders of the referees, and refrain from giving way pride if vielorious. or discouragement if unsuccessful.
The main track and field events, however, were postponed on account a heavy downpour of rain—Kuo Min. structive series of talks on "Festivals fof the Months" At their last general] meeting members of the Women's Club elected the following ladies to Serve as officers for the year 19: 1035:—president, Mrs. W. P. Mills: vice-presidents, Mrs." Peter Kiang and Mrs. Speman; secretary, Miss Abigail Hoflsommer: treasurer, Mrs. Rex Wheeler.
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