THE BISCUIT TAKER.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 49, 25 June 1915, Page 4

THE BISCUIT TAKER.

A group of golfers sat one day Around the Nineteenth Hole, Exchanging lies and alibis Athwart the llowing bowl "Let'B give a cup," said one ot them, A sparkle in his eye. "For him among us who can tell The moit outrageous lie. "

"Agreed," they cried, and one by one Ttiey played way under par. With yarns of putts and brassey shots 'ihat travelled true ai d far. With stone- 1 , o! prodigious swipes— Of holes they made in one Of niblick shots from yawning traps, As Vardon might have done.

And when they noticed, sitting by, A part from all the rest A stranger, who had yet to join. The fabricating test; "Get in the game," they said to him. "Come on and shoot your bit.' Whereat the stranger rose and spoke As follow?, or to wit:

"although I've played some holts in one, Anil other In Ich in I wo, Although I've oftjn beaten p:ir, I kindly ijc <■; of jou l'o let me oli" for, whil: 1 nn^lit Show proof of well-earned fame, 1 never sp:ak about my scores Or talk nboutjuiy game."

l'ney handed him the cup at once Their beaten banntrs furled; Inscribing first below his name "The (.tiHinpio i of the World.