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The National Debt is money borrowed by successive Governments, the interest being paid out of general taxation. This debt was instituted when the needs of the Government compelled it to appeal for aid to the moneyed classcs. In early times loans were secured on the King’s or Queen’s personal credit, but after the revolution of … Read more
The Bank of England is the custodian of the money belonging to the public funds of the nation and is manager of the public debt. Its affairs are managed by great and prudent financiers and it has behind it a national guarantee, so that it is as certain as anything human can be that the … Read more
B y “ being a sport ” is meant acting up to the best traditions of English sport—refusing to take unfair advantages, abiding loyally by competent decisions, taking risks and accepting the consequences without grumbling, playing for the side ” rather than for one’s own benefit.
A “ friendly match or game ” is one arranged between ,the contestants themselves, and is not under the control of any league or competitive combination.
An amateur is a person who plays a game without being paid. A player still counts as an amateur if his expenses are paid.
Lawn tennis is almost ideal in this respect. Golf and hockey, are also suitable, but the conditions under which they are played are not always conducive to comfort and enjoyment.