News In A Nutshell (1936)

Full title reads: “News in a Nutshell“. Intertitle reads: “Parkestone“. Bishop of Barking dedicates new Chapel at Dr. Barnardos Nautical School, Parkestone (London?). The bishop reads from bible and bangs on new church door as part of inauguration ceremony. Intertitle reads: “Eastleigh“. Captain Peels’ daughter married at Eastleigh, Hampshire. Captain Peel is Commodore of Cunard White Star Fleet. We see him giving away his daughter, Mary Grace at her wedding to Dr. George Turner. Intertitle reads: “Merton Abbey“. International women’s hockey at Merton Abbey, London. Various shots of match between England and South Africa. England win by 13 goals to 1. Intertitle reads: “Henley“. Oxford University and Cambridge University trial eights at Henley and Ely (Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire). Various shots of 2 Oxford rowing crews racing down River Thames to determine which will enter annual boat race. Intertitle reads: “Ely“. Similar shots of Cambridge crews racing down River Cam.
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