BY THE WAY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18016, 29 November 1926, Page 9

BY THE WAY.

SOME REFLECTIONS AND COLLECTIONS. (By One of the Boys). Cricket captain, whose first four men have been bowled for “ducks”— “Another egg! Now, are we a team or an incubator?” Banks Are reported to be Crashirtg in lowa—-I .O. U. A *v •"» “The old familiar type of sergeantmajor whose language in drilling men was so vivid, has disappeared,” says the Rev C. H. Olds. “N6W, chappies,” said the sergeantmajor, 'T’m goiiig to show* you howto slope arms. By the way, Smith, you Weren’t here last parade. You really must s£nd an apology next time. I was quite worried about you. Now then, Jones, please don’t talk while I’m explaining things. I’m really surprised at you. Always remember your manners, and be considerate of other people, and then if you’re good I’ll tell you a story later on. Now— Squaaad—Sloo-o-pe—Hipe! ! Tut" Tut! Brown, you seem to have forgotten all about it; please pay more attention next time I explain it, or I’ll have to ask the captain to speak to you about it.. Well, I suppose you’re all quite tired now, so that’ll be enough for to-night. Thanks so much for coming along, and I hope you’ve all enjoyed yourselves. Ta ta! See you next week.” The Public Orator at Cambridge referred to Mr Coates’s boyhood, when he drove cattle with the same patience and courage as he later guided the human flock. I suppose he still calls some of us blanky Cows. 22 2*2 .25 Orv Saturday they picked Miss Kirk for “Miss Christchurch.” And this is the ‘‘Cathedral Citv.” s Dr Thacker compares a baby to a motor-car. Perhaps he is right. After a few months they both get a rattle.