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aside, in view of its falure to keep the commercial economic systems or- ganized and let the outside world as- sume direction of relief work with a free hand. Other organs urge bparticipation in Russian relief as an act of plain humanity, which, moreover, would serve to sirtengthen economic relations, Kan- tastic prices for necessaries of life are reported in recent advices from Petro- grad and Moscow. Harvard, Stadium, July 23rd.— The Ath- lates of Harvard and Yale, combining their forces against those of the British universities of Oxford and Cambridge, won the fifth of rthe meetings of their International servies here today. The meeting was marked by a new world’s record of 25 feet 2 inches by Edward Gouredon of Jacksonville Fla, Harvard’s Negro Athlete, in the run- ning broad jump. Gouredon’s leap to the edge of the pit was the longest of hich there is any record, professional ¢ amateur. The best previous perform- ance known was 24 feet 11% inches, mad: by Peter jOconnor in Ireland some years ago, Some of the principal events were one wmile run, won by H. B. Staliard, Cambridge, second N. G. Thatham, Camn- bridge, time 4 mins 20 3/5 sees.(A new record). Capt. O’Counnell of Harv rd was forced to ratire after an aceid-nt, Runping high juup. Won by R. W, Landon, Yale, n2igcht 6 feec 3 inches (a new record), second C. G. Krogness, H rvard 6 feet. The 440 yards run was won ty B. G. D. Rudd Oxford. Time 49 seconds, (a new record). Sixteen pound throw. Won by J. F. Brown, Haivard distance 159 feet 1 iuches (a new record). Rigar, July £3rd.—Soviet Russia’s note of protest against the failure to extend her an invitat ou to the Washington con- ference on far Eastern questions handed .0 the United States Charge D’Affaires at Stockholm, declares that the Moscow Govt. will not recognize decisions reach- ed at” the conference at which it is not represented. T'he Soviet note was sent not oniy to the United States, but also to Great Britain, France, China and Japan. It haiis with much joy a discussion on disarmament, but expresses scepticism that any guarantees regarding such dis- armament can be possible. The absence cf the Russian Govt. tfrom discussion on the subject would only have the result to make Russia to igaore any decision reached, the note declares. ° Toronto, July 25th.-—ln the Davis Cup matches here Saturday, Hawkes, Aus- tralia, won from Paul Bonnett of Winni- peg, 8-9, 6-4, 7-5, J. B. Anderson, Aus- tralia, defeated F. G. Lafrombois of Montreai 4-8, 7-5, 6-0, 5-2. New York, July 26th.—The raw sugar market was steady early today at three cents for Cuba’s, cost and freight, equal to 4.61 for centrifugai. Refined futures wera firmer, and prices at midday were >FE CRUILE A U L 8 8.15. THIS EV:-=NING 8.15 “A Sage Brush Hamlet” 5 REEL, DRAMA. The Story: g @ Larry Lawrence, the hero of ‘A Sage Brush Hamlet’’, lives on his Western ranch, surrounded by a lively gang of cow punchers, expert in the use of the gun. In his boyhood, larry saw his father shot down beside him; and ecarrying the memory of the face of his father’s murder with him, he lives to avenge his death. In the meantime, Dutton.” the man who committed the erime Kkeeps within the bounds of Bottle Ca.yon, the neck of which is guarded night and day by his men. ['wo- Gun Dan, his henchman, failing in an attempt to ‘get’” Larry, is kicked from Dutton’s Cabin, while Dutton finally decides to do the trick himself. A raid o.: the Lawrence ranch in the absence of Liarry’s men, is made more interesting by the presence on the scene »t Dora Lawrence, Larry’s pretty cousin... ... : Come and see for yourself how a ““Sage Brush Hamlet’’ saved his Charn.- ing Cousin from a band of Desperadoes and won her love. Show concludes with 1 Reel Screen Magazine. Book your seats early for this interesting and fine show. ADMISSION CRRERERLS e e e e e e T (iene al Eptrance.... ..... G 0 s Children 20 and 10c. unchanged to 25 points higher on cover- ing. Vlancheseer, July 2bth.—After losing a day through rain the fourth test match between Australia and tlie All England Cricket Teams tegan here today. WKng- land won the toss, and made exee«llent use of the batting cpportunity. At the close of play the score was 362 for four wickets. Twenty-five thousand specta- tors witnessed the match. Russell was lueky in being missed twi e by Arm- strong, but just passed his century, playing attractive cricket before clean bowled All the batsmen scored freely making a very different display from previous test performances. NEW YORK, July 26th. 1921. Flour, Blended Ciears St. Lawrence iran nr. brl. $9.00. Mea!, Kilndried per 100 Ibs $1.95 New Seascon’s Pork per brl. $37.00 Heavy Mess Fork per bbl. $24.00 Sugar---C'rystals maximum per ivy Ibs. $4.61 Molasses Sugar 89% tesi, no quotation. Cotton, Middiing Upiand, at liverpool per lb. 783-100 d. Exchange, New York and London, 60 days’ sight $3.54 Exchange New Yerk and London, sight : $3.574 LLONDON, July 26th 1921. Sugar, Demerara Crystals, persiwt. 455. ro— S ** Muscavado per cwt. 375. 0--465.0. German Beet 887 f.o.b. no sales White Java sugar cif United Kingdom 275. June shipments. Demerara Rum, per gal. nominal. Trinidad Cocoa, Good Middling Red no- minal per ewt 565, 58s. nominal. Cotic™ good Medium West Indian Seaz Island per Ib. 26d. nominal. Bank of England rate of Discount per cent. 53. Consols 484, NOT DEAF. _openhag n, June 18th.—When King Christian visited a little town in Northern Schleswing a German woman remarked toa companion as they were passing the King; ‘“You zur call him good-iooking, anyhow.”” The King turned and answer- ed in German, ‘‘but his hearing is excei- lent.”’—Porto Rico Progress. A STRICT ONE, TOO. Ordering a copy of Tennyson’s joen:s, a customer wrote toan English bookseller “'Please do not send me one bound in ecaif, as lam a vegetarian.’’— Boston | ran.- cript. COUNTRY VOTERS. Albert Nelthropp is the Man to be voted for on Saturday. . Remember the time, from one to four.