MEMORABLE DAY

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 48, 25 August 1931, Page 9

MEMORABLE DAY

THE 27TH OF JUNE SUNSHINE AND EVENTS (From "The Post's" Representative.) LONDON, 2nd July. Saturday, 27th June, was a terrific day for Important sporting fixtures and other outdoor functions of note. To catalogue those of outstanding character in the region of London alone one would mention: 11. A.F. Pageant (Hendon), lawn tennis championships (Wimbledon), first day'of tho Test match (Lord's), Horso Show (Olyinpia), junior athletic championship meeting (Stamford Bridge), croquet (Banelagh), polo (Hurlingham), race meeting (Sahdown Park), St. John Ambulance Brigade review by Prince Arthur of Connaught (Hyde Park), Dr. Barnardo's garden fete, with address by the Duke- of York (Barkingside), Epeo championship of Great Britain (Lincoln's Inn Fields), Westminster School v. Wellington College (cricket, at Westminster). Everything was set in perfect sunshine. More than 20,000 people gave an enthusiastic welcome to the King and Queen at Wimbledon. H. W. Austin, one of England's chief lawn tennis hopes, successfully got through another round of the men's singles, while Miss Betty Nuthall scored a good victory over Mrs. Harper, the American player. At Lord's, the New Zealauders made the moderate score of 224, and England roplied with 190 for seven. The chief features of the day's play—which was watched by a crowd that numbered 25,000 —were the fine bowling of Peebles, the magnificent batting of Woolley, and the failure of England's two new young opening batsmen. A great many New Zealandcrs were present, a special block of shady 'grandstand seats having been especially reserved for their use. At Hendon a record crowd watched the R.A.F. display, and among those present was the .Duke of Gloucester, who flew to the pageanf. THE EPEE CHAMPIONSHIP. The final pool in the Epee championship of Great Britain was fought in the gardens of Lincoln's Inn in ideal conditions, and resulted in a win for B. Childs, of tho Grosvenor Fencing Club, who headed the pool of 11 with nine wins and one defeat, two clear points ahead of his nearest opponents, Sir Oswald Mosley and Major C. B. Notley. W. E. Wilkin, of Salle TassartParkins, was an absentee from the final pool, and the 11 who remained were Childs and A. E. Polling, from the Grosvenor F.C., Notley, Collins, and Campbell-Gray, from the R.A.C., Mosley, D. Dexter, T. E. Beddard, and C. H. Biscoe, from Salle Bertrand, W. A. Evill, of the London Fencing Club, and L. D. Nathan (Auckland), of Cambridge University. Of these, Campbell-Gray was the holder of the title, Childs, Notley, and Biscoe ex-champions. Tho final plncings were:—(l) Childs, one defeat; (2) Notley and Mosley, Ihree each,- (4) Campbell-Gray and Pelling, five each; (6) Beddard and Bis«oe, six each; (8) Nathan, Dexter, Collins, and Evil], seven each. The Duke of York, president of Dr. Barnardo's Homes, speaking at the always interesting Founders' Day function, said they had a picture unfolded before their eyes of the manner in which the orphan and destitute children were trained in every way to take their places in the world as useful citizens. When, admitted to tho Homes they belonged, more or less, to the Co class. "You will see for yourselves what a warvellons change has taken place," he continued. "You will notice that the children are healthy and happy, and, as you go around this village, you will be struck by their smiling faces— a sure sign that they are under proper <-are and in a proper environment." under the charter of the Homes, which was "No destitute child ever refused admission,*' 110,000 children had been admitted. On an average five came in daily, and the family always numbered over 8000 boys and girls and babies— the largest family in the world. A NATIONAL WORK. "This work is national," the Duke added. "Children are admitted from all over tha country—they have come from every county. The work is imperial—over 30,000 Barnardo young people have been placed in various parts of the British Dominions overseas. The work is patriotic—the children are trained in patriotism and to be •rue to British tradition. The work is constructive—these children have been rescued from conditions which would inevitably have dragged them clown. They arc placed in now surroundings, built up in body and mind and trained to take their places as honest and upright citizens. The task of maintaining and training this large family is a difficult one. The cost of food alone is a big item. An appeal is 1 being made for -100,000 hulf-crown* or £50,000 for the Founders1 Dhv Food1 J'unrl." It had l.ccii intended Unit, lhu review in Hyde Park should I>b hold by the Prince of Wales, but H.R.11. had "to be in Inverness. Prince Arthur of Connaught deputised. There were 7000 on parade, of whom 2000 were women. They were under the command of Colonel J. L. Sleoman, Chief Commissioner Overseas, in the absence through illness of MaiorGeneral Sir Percival Wilkinson, Acting Chief Commissioner at home. Prince Arthur of Connaught was received by the Sub-Prior, Lieut-General Sir Aylmcr Hunter-Weston (Chancellor), and 'other members of the Chapter-General. After taking the salute Prince Arthur inspected the parade, a task which occupied nearly an hour. The members of the brigade then marched past the saluting base in column of route, the .South African contingent leading. Such or tho cable news nn this pase as Js »n beaded has appeared in "Tho Times" and is fabled to Australia, ami New Zealand h.v special permlsjton. It. should he 'inderetowl th»> the opinlo-ir, arc not. tlmss "T "The Times" unless exprcnsj.v stated lo be so.