Show japanese pastime combats Corn Dats between animals of differ aut t lit species are i source of great amused amusement ent among the japanese one of the most popular contests la Is that between monkey and goose the monkey Is tied to one of the goose a legs by means or of a cord and both animals a are re set down ne near ar the bauk batik of a river or pond the goose stand ing la in dread of the monkey seeks for safety lo in the water and the monkey afraid of the water exerts himself to the uttermost not to be dr drawn 1 wit into it As a ruie rule fie goose draws the monkey into the water and then the cunning simian sits astride of the goose in equestrian fashion the goose then tries to dive and the monkey pre vents her it if he be can and ho the fight goes on until the spectators tire and the animals are released from an un congenial companionship |