Another distinguished visitor to these shores has unfortunately died immediately after his arrival. This is the male giraffe presented to her Majesty by Beth-cen, the. Beohuana Chief. There was great grief ab the Zoo when it was found. that he had died during his conveyance from the docks to the home provided for him. Giraffes have become exceedingly rare, and his value is estimated at from £2,000 to £3,000. For some years the Zoo was without one, and now they are anxiously looking out for a mate for the female specimen which arrived some two years ago.
In sporting circles there is still a. great deal of controversy over Sandow's offer to undertake the musculartraining of a University Eight and guarantee its victory in next year's boat-race. To the critics who have accused him of boasting: and self-advertisement, and who have scouted his offer, he has returned a very dignified and moderately worded reply, but he maintains his ability to carry out his offer. It is not likely that either Oxford or Cambridge will accept his offer; but it is not impossible that he may be put to the test at Henley or elsewhere by one of the boating clubs.
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