Physical exercise must not be considered merely as a form of recreation or a detail in the making of an athletic team, but rather in the light of a training which, in the future, will have a very telling effect upon our lives. Even if we can never hope to lower a track record or win a place upon the gridiron, we should not wholly surrender the field to those who already excel: but see that a corner of it, at least, is left for those who are not born athletes—those who, in fact, are most in need of exercise.
EVENT AND COMMENT
The King’s Illness
Almost on the eve of the coronation in London came the announcement of the serious illness of King Edward. Falling suddenly upon the people, as it did, the news put a stop to the preparations for a spectacular display seldom, if ever, equaled.
Thousands of carpenters, painters, and decorators were putting on the finishing touches all along the path of the triumphal procession. Sixty thousand troops had received orders to guard the route, while at Spithead an immense fleet was preparing for a grand naval review.
For a time following the announcement the world waited anxiously for news. Happily, the worst anticipations were not realized, and the recovery has been so speedy that already the time for the coronation has been decided upon. It will take place between August 12th and 15th of this year.
In comment of the occurrence we quote the London Spectator as follows:
“While contemplating the events of the last few days, it is impossible not to be struck by the fact that the sympathy felt for the king will have a marked effect on the future position of the dynasty—an effect which will last far beyond the life of the king. It is a commonplace that men do not so much love those who confer actual benefits upon them as those with whom they have sympathized and suffered. The king will be more to the nation after his illness than he was before.”