Endurance

Levin Daily Chronicle, 22 February 1917, Page 4

Endurance

(Sydney Sun)

Among 'the bmvling fraternity in the old days were a few men—"hard drinkers for the most part"—who apparently needed a stimulant every few ends. As end, in bows, it may be explained, is equal to an over in cricket, and signifies the completed effort at each particular stage. One of these gentlemen visited a very respectable green on one occasion. There were a number of estimable c.tSzens at play on the green or quarrelling over cribibage in the pavilion, and the appearance of the cheerful soul from the other place suggested a lark. "Did any of you chaps ever see Binks tight?" asked one now worthy citizen of the others. Since no one present had ever had such luck, it was agreed that all present should take it ill turns to ask Binks inside for a social glass. About 6 p.m. another estimable citizen came into the pavilion. The others told him of the joke. "Right," said he, "I'll finish him." At 7SO •„m. Binks striding up and do rn 1 1. pavilion, asked, "What sort oi " cub l is this?" "Won't anyiie join mo in a drink?" The .jstimnb c ritis'cii to- arrive (sitting limp'v in a chair; others scattered about on seats and lounges asleep) .murmured as an ircho ''AYoii't< anybody take ine 1101110?"