It seems but a few days since the matsheds vanished overnight from the race course in preparation for the winter season, but on Si they were rising once more, Seme have taken form rapidly, and a day '1 two will see mast ready for occupation by the summer throng, members of the clubs which live a butterfly existence. Soccer has persisted beyond its normal span thanks to the ground at the Stadium. Athletic Sports are flourishing in the midseason and should all be over ina few days' time. Lawn bowls made a start a week ago at a couple of clubs, while the remainder swung into their stride yesterday with the usual formalities: ten minutes before a camera, the rolling of a silver jack and games between President's and Vice-President's teams. The competition season has already started, for yachtsmen, Shanghai's week-end sailors have had an enjoyable time all through the past winter. Rowing men are in hard training for their regatta in less than a month's time, Boseballers have made their plans, and get going soon. But cricket started on Sunday. The soring race meeting is over, and summer is here. Matched days return,
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