Word: takamatsu
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Tokyo's Meiji Shrine Pool, under the eyes of Princess Takamatsu, Princes Takamatsu and Sumi, Japanese Swimmer Hiroshi Negami finished an 800-metre free-style race in 10:02.4, a world's record, while his team was beating a touring team of five U. S. champions...
TIME issue of April 27, p. 62, reports interestingly about Japanese Prince Takamatsu's visit to the U. S. Naval Academy* amnesty for refractory midshipmen* "First time in the history of the U. S. Navy."WRONG, TIME! When benevolent, generous Albert, King of the Belgians, visited the U. S. after the World War, he requested that the Academy's strict regulations of punishment be set aside the day he reviewed the regiment of middies. Several hundred Navy alumni, many TIME readers, remember joyfully King Albert's thoughtfulness...
...spokesman for polite Prince Takamatsu & Princess Kikuko of Japan, after their Imperial Highnesses had viewed Niagara Falls, said: "There was a feeling in the royal party that the illumination of the falls which we saw last evening was somewhat gaudy. We are much impressed by the sublimity of this waterfall, but to light it in striking colors is like gilding the lily." Unofficially the Princess said: "Why, this is not what I expected. I thought it would be greater...
Following a custom observed by royalty visiting in Asia, honeymooning Prince Takamatsu while visiting the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. asked amnesty for all midshipmen punishable during that day. His request was granted-first time in the history of the U. S. Navy...
...evening Prince Takamatsu and his bride were driven to Mrs. Jack Gardner's Palace in the Fenway, where they were entertained by the Harvard Glee Club under the direction of Doctor A. T. Davison...