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the varied program.
5 All efforts to wean the Spaniard
from his national pastimes of bull
fighting and pelota have met with
scant favor so far He may say that
bull fighting is conducted mainly for
foreigners on Spanish soil but just
tn esame if all the foreigners in that
country were gathered together they
would form only very small proper
ton of the crowds which flock to
Plaza de Toro in Madrid and other
bull rings throughout the country on
Sundays.
By getting together quite large
stable of thoroughbreds, King Alfonso
has endeavored to interest his people
in horse racing and with the support
of some of his wealthier subjects has
succeeded in organizing race meetings
at Madrid, Barcelona, Santandar and
San Sebastian from Spring until
Autumn. Rich prizes both in money
and plate in addition to the Kings
patronage as a regular attendant fail
to attract many patrons. From East
ertide until November each year, how
ever, the buildings are generously pa
tronized in marked contrast to the at
teadance at the counter attractions on
hn
ing the season.
Golf is played in the vicinity of the
Spanish cities by foreigners and
Spaniards who have lived abroad. Cas-
ual interest only has been aroused in
the Scotch game, however, so far as
the public is concerned. Last January
this diffidence was illustrated forcibly
when the final match round for the
Kings Cup was played on the Madrid
links last January and leading news
paper announced that fact the follow
ing morning but failed to mention
either the name or the score of the
winner.
Attempts to introduce tennis and
football have not produced a national
following as yet and as for boxing
some of the newspapers have critciz-
Polo is played to some extent but this
is due to the proximity of the British
garrison at Gibralter and the encour-
agement given to it by King Alfonso
and several noblemen but it is not
game for the general public.
Association football was introduc-
ed to Spain about 20 years ago and it
is now popular amongst the younger
generation. This invigorating pas
time seems to be gaining favor every
year and some look upon it as a pos
sible rival of bull fighting in the fu-
ture. If Olympic entries are made
it will be in the soccer and tennis
competitions.
Philadelphia is desirous of holding
the national rowing regatta next July.
A special committee has been ap-
pointed by the naval board of the
SchuylkiA Navy to present the matter
to the national association of anna
teur oarsmen when the organization
meets in New York in March. Phila-
delphia oarsmen desire the regatta in
view of the favorable conditions exist
ing locally and the excellent course
av-.iiable.
= Elaborate plans are being prepared
pss the English Hurlingham Polo Com
nsee, under the craftsmanship of
Haig, for the defense of the Am
an Polo Cup which was won at
-.dowbrdok. N. Y, in 1914.
has been decided to create a
4s6dy which viii be entrusted with the
duty ef organizing resources so that
the Isss.o team to represent England
in the next contest may comprise the
best players and be thoroughly well
trained. One committee will select
players and arrange test matches,
look after training and draw up list
of ponies. The other committee will
have under its care the provision of
grounds, stands, stabling, accommoda-
ton for players and schemes to pro-
vide funds TO meet necessary expen-
ses.
. The University of Toronto will en-
5 ter rowing crews in national and in
ternational aquatic contests this year
s for the, first time since 1893. The
0niversity Of Toronto Rowing Club
was formed at . recent meeting OF