must have felt considerable qualms approaching the difficult problem of electing a new President, if only Decause the process had not been attempted for twenty-eight years. Yet, {In the true spirit of the well-trained serum, the Club went straight ahead with the boll and made an admirable choice, Mr, R. M, Saker's close. interest in the game, fortified a year 'oF so ago (conservatively speaking) by actual participation in its rigours and pleasures, has long been a real asset to Shanghai rugger. In recent years his cinema photographs of Important matches have been displayed at those gatherings where Fugger men delight to fight their battles over again and discuss con~ trorarsial points of play. In short the Club is to be congratulated on Its choice and it may fearlessly look forward to continued prosperity under [Mr. Saker's paternal, yet comradely, guidance,
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