That England tis a comforting reflection that, despite all the efforts of the enemy, the Englishman fs not lo be deterred from following as many of the pursuits of peace as possible. Consequently it is interesting to note that no fewer than 5,000 people witnessed a cricket match Lords between Mr. Pelham Warner's XI, anda British Empire XI It was Rudyard Kipling who wrote scornfully of muddied oafs and fannelled fools, but, ne during the winter ball was enthusiastically played, so during the summer months will cricket be played. whether on Well prepared pitches or on village greens. Was" Drake unduly perturbed when Informed that the Armada was in sight? History declares not, but that he remarked there was time to finish the game of bowls he was playing and defeat the Spaniard as well. Even la beleaguered Tobruk a cricket match wag played recently, and was there not an evasion in the last war when a charge against the enemy was led by a man dribbling a football? One of the criticisms levelled against the British is that they refuse to take themselves foo seriously, that they cannot summon up that ponderous seriousness which scorny so natural in other races. It is perhaps just os well, for it is that very resiliency which is the main standby of the British in their darker hours. Tt is undoubtedly good that, even in these trying times, men should for a moment turn their thoughts from war and seek a little pleasure in the sports which they love, and it is to be hoped that they will continue to do 30, that Mannelled fools will wield bat and Waiting:
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The Day's Tall Story "Tus weather reminds me of the time 1 was Alaska. It gol s0 cold one night that the Jamp-flame froze."
"Yes, you scoundrel, and I've been tookinie for you these 40 years. You broke that flame off and threw it out, right against my. shao Next day the fame melted and burned ft down, Kitchen Helper 'A wow matd had just arrived from the coun. try, and hor mistress was giving her a list of household requirements, "And don't forget, Florence," she said, want a new griller for the kitchen,"
Florence stared vacantly.
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Not Visible 'Once when George V of England was a youn officer serving on a battleship, the vessel put flo port. at 'Nova Scotia for' coal, prominent American politician, hoping: to gain a glimpse of the Prince, obtained per~ mission to go'on board for a tour of Inspec tion, He fotind the captain. busy supervising the coaling process; and was given into the hands-of one of the young officers who hatt been assisting in the work. Under the guidance of this modest but pleasant young man' he made a complete tour of the great vessel.
'AL length he paused, and, looking into the begrimed face of his escort, Inquired about the "Isn't he to be seen today?" ho asked.
"Lam afraid," replied the young affeer, "that hig features won't be visible."
"ab, T suppose," said the American, "you keep him wrapped up ina woollen blanket when a job like this is on."
The young officer only answered with a good-natured laugh, Bidding farewell to the captain a ttle later, the visitor confided that his visit had been perfect pleasure except for one detall—he hat of seen the man he had wanted most t0 see the Prince, "The Prince!" exclaimed the captain, "Why, man, you've been with him' for the last {wo
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