Numbering 2,700, the athletes and their accompanying officials from provinces and municipalities through Out China, Hongkong, Malaya, the Philippines, "and other places ' near and far, marched past the reviewing stand and saluted the president. Rounds of applause greeted the athletes, the smart appearance of the Shantung contingent, in blue military. Jackets and white caps, and the blaz~ ers and grey topees of the Malayan, team attracting much attention.
Formed up on the centre of the! ground, the athletes gave a salute as the flag of the meeting was hoisted Jon the central mast. From cages on the ground pigeons were released and wheeled upwards, to continue in Aight overhead for a long time. Then the assembly turned towards photograph of Dr. Sun [eave three ceremonial bows. Mr. Wang Shih-chieh, Minister of Education and president of the meeting. spoke briefy, on China's need for physical improvement, and g-ceted the athletes, and Mr. C. W.. Wong. raised his hand and gave the oath of Jamateurism on behalf of all the competitors.
Results of the meeting will be found on Page 114 prevented from attending tw ting, owing to business in the capital, In the evening, Gen. Wu Te-chen, the Mayor, entertained the officials, foreign and Chinese, in the City Government building at.a dinner. More than 250 guests were present.
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