FOR DR. BARNARDO BOYS

For the whole of the past fortnight I have watched not only the Tennis matches on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, but also the splendid work of the Ball-boys. They have been a living example of good discipline and effective service. It is the quiet unobtrusive way in which they do the job that has never failed to impress me, and I am delighted to have this chance of expressing my whole hearted admiration.

Linesmen may, and do, give wrong decisions. Umpires may give out wrong scores, but the Ball-boys are never at fault. It is an exacting and tiring job that they perform, sometimes in the full heat of a summer's day, and under the eyes of thousands of spectators. Indeed, the Ball-boys at Wimbledon have become an integral part of the Championships, and to me at any rate, Wimbledon would not be the same without them.

And now I'm told that they and the rest of you are off for a holiday. May I then wish you all a very happy time, and the best of weather. Play hard and work hard isn't bad advice. If you do that you won't go far wrong in this queer world in which we live.

The best of luck boys, always, from your admirer.

FREDERICK H. GRISEWOOD.

Goldonian vol. X number 9 summer 1953