The most ridiculous oxcuso that can bo heard on tho links—and it is 0110 of the commonest —is that of physical ailment. The man who attributes his defeat to rheumatism, biliousness, liver, golf elbow, or what not, is either a '-hypocrite or a fool.— " Golfing."
Our referendum among the' leading personalities of this country 011 tho question, "What is your opinion of tho great men of Europe and America?" has resulted as follows Washington and Napoleon are . tho greatest favourites, after whom come Hannibal, Cresar, and Charles XII of Sweden. Among the most disliked are Brutus, Cromwell,'and Darwin.—" Nihon oyobi Ninonjin," Toki.' '
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Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 186, 1 May 1908, Page 5
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