Prague, July 3.
Unusual enthusiasm characterised the opening today of the five-day period of festivities organized on the occasion of the 10th Sokol Congfess.
About 600,000 visitors arrived im the capital during the past few. days to take part in the celebrations and 180000 people crowded the huge Masaryk Stadium to witness gymnastie exercises carried out by 30,000 men.
The Czech President, Dr. ^Eduard Benes, was wildly cheered by the crowd both upon his arrival and departure. Several members of the Government, and the foreign diplomatic corps, attended.
The athletes went through their. exercises in perfect harmony, the many-coloured shirts creating a picturesque &cene. A group of Yugoslav Sokols walked round the arena carrying à bust of their late King Alexander and the late Czech President, Dr.
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