THE CYNIC’S DREAM

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 13 September 1937, Page 2

THE CYNIC’S DREAM

ITo The Editorl Sir It’s hard to pick, in these anxious days, a team for the final Test, But in a dream the other night, I selected the fifteen best There's A., who swings an aimless boot, but a most effective knee, And B. who loves the rough-house stuff, a trait which is shared by C. D. does not interest himself in the ball, preferring to get the man. E. packs a beautiful “left to the jaw" that’ll knock ’em if anything can. F. has a wonderful upper-cut. almost as perfect as G’s. H. specialises in pulling off pants and • oughing-up referees.

I. stakes all on his elbow-jolts; J., too, is a wrestling fan, And K. and L. know what to do when they’re told to “Mark” a man. M. can hook more bark than the rest from the shins of the enemy pack. And N. has more scalps on his garden fence than any competitive back.

0 isn’t tough, tho’ I gave him his cap. and I’ll tell you the reason why. I’d like to think that we had one man who might possibly score a try. On this “fifteen” I pin my faith, on them are my hopes bestowed. They will play the game—in the newfangled way-called "International Code.’ —I am, etc., SANS PEUR, Gowan Bridge. 11th September.