In the next moment Carson was fouled twice by Dao. The former managed to convert two throws out of three attempts. Here at 6-4 the title-holders were seen in fine form and gradually drew away. Carson was the first to tally a field basket, after which Bernard countered, having to carry the ball the length of the court. Carson shot the next goal and the winners were 12-4 ahead. At this stage the Wasps found their mark to make the tally read 12-6 but two successive goals by Krause and Ryan enabled the leaders to draw away by a margin of 16-6. Then two substitutions were made on the pirates' team, Morang and Davis entering in lieu of Krause and Carson. Consequently, the Wasps were given a chance and at half-time the count stood at 21-14
"Upon resumption the victors again had their best men playing and the Chinese team were under the same heavy pressure. Carson and Ryan bore the brunt of the attack and in quick time the lead was increased to 30-20 before the Buccaneers used their two reserve players for the second time. When the tussle was one of the little matters on which dog owners have a griévante against the State, They have not many grievances, being a contented class, but they do feel that a licence should run for twelve months from the date of issue.
As matters are, nothing can be done about it, The match seller will have to take out a new licence at the beginning of the new year. Then, perhaps, he will be wise enough to get a Tail-Waggers' Club card from a local shop that sells dog foods and buy a twopenny stamp weekly until the 7s. 6d. has been made up. This is one of the most practical schemes that has ever been launched for enabling poor people to meet their obligation as it falls due, and I am glad to know that more than ever are availing themselves of the opportunity.
Among our recent recruits has been Beau Brummel, a Welsh Corgi belonging to Prince Dimitri of Russia, whose enrolment was made by Kathleen Countess' of Drogheda, Conspicuous at the Kennel Club Show in October was the handsome husky, Angugssuak, exhibited by the Zoological Society of London. Dr. Vevers, the superintendent of the Zoo, is a doggy man, his particular breed being bull terriers. This dog with the long name has now been made a Tail-Wagger, by happy coincidence his number being 700,000, That surely will be more easily remembered than the pronunciation of his paine. I wonder what he is called for short? brought to close the two sides were separated by a difference of 16 points.
Caron Ryan and Krause each tallied four field basket, but the first named managed to counter two additional foul throws and came out on top of the scoring list. Bernard was next in rank registering three field shots and one free toss.—For H. D. Freakes (Rhodes Univ., S.A, and Magdalen) has beel appointed captain and R. M. Mac-shall (Giggleswick and Trinity) hon. sec. of the Oxford University Rugby team for next season. the losers, Woo was the pick with, eight points.
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