Feb, 98.
The two letters which appear in our correspondence columns. to-day reflect generally the feel ing of disgust that is felt by fall foreigners—and we are sure by a large number of Chinese, who happened to be present at either or both of the Soccer matches played on the Pioneer Field during the week-end, and witnessed the behaviour of some sections of the Chinese crowd.
Particularly is this so in the case of those foreigners who understand the Chinese language Jand had to listen to some of the abuse that was shouted at both the referee and the foreign play-Things were bad enough on Saturday, with the referee the target of mbst of the bad temper that was broadcast; but jon Sunday, when the PSA.
Jarm wherewith he intends to|played Loh Hwa in the Senior lapon his oyster, he finds a desk Cup, some of the Chinese spec-and office stool, pen, ink and|tators overstepped all bounds.
Paper and a ledger awaiting him. At the end of the month an obliging compradore hands him slip of paper that is good for meat and drink and several thi concomitants of a pleasant nature. He did not create those amenities; other men have la-poured and he has entered into their labours, For what he has received he should be duly thankful and willingly shoulder the responsibility of handing the heritance on to his successors.
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