There was an exceptionally large gathering of Japanese at Hongkew Park on Saturday afternoon when a Joint Japanese Athlewc Meeting was held, "This was attended by. many Japanese naval officers and officials, together with officers and officials of various other nations. "Favoured with me weather the meeting was a great success and the Japanese fleet, by Whom it was organized, isto" be congratulated on the manner in which the events were conducted and kept to. schedule, There were only three track events. the 100 and 400 metres, and the 1,600 metres relay race. The first event was won by Yamani in the food time of 114 seconds, while the 400 met was captured by Maeda in 86 seconds after a fine struggle, inches only Separating the two leading contestants {THe 1,000 metres relay race was Won bythe team from the Japanese Land ing Pattyn} mine 84 cee avery good event indeed, 4
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