THE OLYMPIC GAMES

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LII, Issue 8628, 8 July 1924, Page 5

THE OLYMPIC GAMES

!UR..IT. PRINCE OF WALES PRESENT. By Tel. —Press Assoc. Copyright Aust. and N.Z. Cable Assoc. Pans, July d. The city was hefiagged and there was a brilliant ceremonial at tho opening of the Olympic Games. The crov/d which packed the stands in the Stadium applauded the arrival, of the President. (M. Dmunergne.) The Prince of Wales was enthusiastically cheered. 'There was a procession ol white-clad athletes, representing 44 / countries, headed hy South Africans, around tho arena. Each nation's Hag was dipped as its representatives passed the President's tribune. The athletes finally formed up in the bright green centre of the Stadium. They presented a magnificent, picture <d voulh and fitness against the bluegold colour scheme of tho Stadium. The Americans' large quota of spectators tumultuously welcomed their compatriots. The .splendid British contingent was headed hy Cameron plpews. 'lhey were followed hy a bevy of English girl competitors. who were given a splendid reception. The gathering was thrilled hy the sudden appearance of a flying boat. It flew above the Presidential stand, a < incma operator daringly leaning out. Then there was a sudden silence as M. Doumorgue rose and proclaimed tho (lames open. Australia's 49 representatives, weaving green caps and blazers and cream trousers } inarched in the third position. New Zealand's four representatives were led. hy Porritt and Miss Shand. the latter wearing a cream costume and hat. America's :k>o representatives (one for every day in tho year), headed h., naval and military officers, mid with ladies in smart creanyeostnm.es. made up the biggest quota, and resembled an army in comparison with the otheis. The French numbered nearly 300. Ireland appeared I n* the first tune as a separate entity. Tlie Australian runner. K. M. (“Slip”) Garr. has broken down. Both his logk are affected, and it was thought that, he might be unable to run in the Olympic Games. After consultation with his doctors to-night. however, Carr stated dofipitoly that he will rna on Sunday with a bandaged leg ? although the doctors stated that several davs' rest were needed.

Reuters Telegrams. Rec. July S. RV2O a.m. I .on don. July <. Porritt IN' " run third 1,1 tho lui 6 <lio.l niotvos fowl at tho Ohmpie games.