ANCIENT CHALLENGERS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20384, 12 October 1929, Page 3 (Supplement)

ANCIENT CHALLENGERS.

RUNNING TO DOMINOES.-

The men of 80 and over of the-Cruddab Park" Shelter, Newcastle, have issued * challenge to all other men of 80 in New castle and district. They are prepared to contest men of similar ages at running, jumping, singing, or playing dominoes! These worthies, who congregate at Cruddas Park daily,. have a definit# organisation of their own.- It, has a membership of 52. The oldest member is 34, and the youngest 64. But it is> ths senior members who are anxious to meet in combat aged men from other • shelters in the neighbourhood. Although running, jumping and dominoes have been included in the. challenge singing and reciting appear to be their strongest points. John Fletcher, who is in his 85th year, is a good all-round man. ,He will contribute in all sections of tha contest. ... . ... F. Barclay, at, 81, will sing a sentimental ditty, " True Till Death," - and Joseph Calvert, also 81, will break out in a more humorous vein, with " Keep your feet still. Geordie;" . .. . Mr. Barclay and Mr. Calvert will b« the spearhead of the Cruddas attack should a " combat develop, ami Mr. . Cunningham will- constitute stantial part of ./he reajuard recitation " The Green py* of. tha ; Jdttl* Yellow God." i