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  2. SPORTING.

    Local patrons of the turf will this afternoon to provided with an outing to Rosehill, where the autumn meeting will be brought to a conclusion on that well-appointed trysting place. ...

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  3. THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

    Edward Durnan was entertained on Thursday evening at dinner by a few rowing men who had met him during his stay in Sydney. Dr. A. Burne presided, and Mr. A. E. Na[?]h ...

    Article : 427 words
  4. AMUSEMENTS.

    The opening chorus by foresters under the greenwood tree at Her Majesty's Theatre now beings at 7.50 nightly, and the romantic adventures of "Robin Hood" thus close with his earldom and marriage ...

    Article : 115 words
  5. PARKES JOCKEY CLUB.

    Following are the weights for the principal events in connection with the Pirkcs annual races, to be held Monday and Wednesday next:- Opening Handicap, 6f.—Adnor, 9st 51b, Lifeboat, [?]st ...

    Article : 171 words
  6. BALMAIN AMATEUR CLUB.

    The Balmain Amateur Club will sill another general handicap this afternoon over a course from Goat Island round the Watson's Bay pilelight. Shark Island and bick to the starting line. The entries and ...

    Article : 114 words
  7. GOOD FRIDAY SACRED CONCERT.

    Mr. Andrew Black will be the star attraction at a sacred and popular concert to be given at the Centenary Hall on Good Friday evening. The famous baritone wills sing "O God, Have Mercy" ("St. ...

    Article : 86 words
  8. MISS ROSE SEATON'S RECITALS.

    Next Saturday afternoon Miss Rose Seaton will give a second recital especially suited to young people under the title of "Wonder and Fairy Land." As before, this entertainment will be at St. James's Hall, ...

    Article : 93 words
  9. MIDDLE HARBOUR CLUB.

    A B class handicap will engage the attention of members of the Middle Harbour Club this afternoon, when the following bosts will be eligible to start:— Esperanza, 14ft (A. Ewington), scr; Airlie, 14ft (B. ...

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  10. THEATRE ROYAL.

    The firewell of the Bland Holt Dramatic Company at the Theatre Royal to-night cannot increase the attendance at that house, where the management has been "turning people away" for several weeks past, ...

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  11. BURWOOD BICYCLE CLUB.

    The above body will hold a five-miles' road race to-day over the Burwood-Bankstown course. The start will take place at Ireland's Hotel, at 3.30 p.m. The following is a list of the starters, with the marks ...

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  12. PITTWATER REGATTA.

    The Pittwater (Broken Bay) regatta, which was to have been held to-day, has been postponed until Saturday next. The Western Australian 18-footer Acolus, wh[?] ...

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  13. COROWA RACE CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared for the annual races of the Corowa Race Club, to he held [?] Wednesday next:- Corowa Handicap.—The Member, 9st 5lb; Fairy Lock, ...

    Article : 157 words
  14. SYDNEY COLLEGE OF MUSIC.

    The Sydney College of Music will hold its four teenth annual distribution of medals and certificates at the Centenary Hall on Tuesday evening next. The Right Hon. G. H. Reid, P.C., will present the ...

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  15. "MOTHER GOOSE" PANTOMIME.

    The "Mother Goose pantomime only just misses scoring its "century in Melbourne, as on Monday it will proudly complete a record of 97 performances—a run not surpassed above three or four times ...

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  16. CYCLING CARNIVAL.

    The New South Wales Cyclists' Association will continue their weekly cycling sports at the Sidney Sports Ground. An interesting programme of cycling races, novelty' competitions, and motor cycle contests will ...

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  17. MISS GERTRUDE WALSH'S CONCERT.

    Miss Gertrude Walsh, a new meezzo-soprano well known in many south-western towns of the State, from Hay to Forbes and Wyalong, will give a concert at the Town Hall on Thursday, April 11. Miss ...

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  18. ROWING.

    Mr. J. M'Cregor has been appointed coach of the interstate crew. ...

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  19. THE MEGSON-HORDER MATCH.

    T.P.O.C. writes:—Joe Megson's acceptance of Horder's challenge is too amusing to be treated seriously, and I am much surprised at the last-mentioned regarding the e-N.S.W. champion's offer in other ...

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  20. BALMAIN EISTEDDFOD.

    Saturday and Monday, June 1 and 3, have been fixed for the Balmain Eisteddfod, for which entries in the choral, solo vocal, instrumental, and elocutionary sections are now being received under conditions ...

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  21. PROPOSED ARNST-WEBB MATCH.

    A telegram from Christchurch states that Artist's supporters are prepared to back him against Webb, and for the sculling championship of New Zealand. ...

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  22. THF BROUGH-FLEMMING SEASON.

    After on absence of one year, the popular BroughFlemming Company will reopen in Sydney at the Palace Theatre next Saturday, when "Mrs. Gorringe's Necklace" will be produced for the first time here, ...

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  23. OXFORD THEATRE.

    At the Oxford Theatre, near the Town Hall, this afternoon and evening an entire change of bill will be given by the World's Pieturescope Co. Over a dozen new subjects will be shown notably "A ...

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  24. SWIMMING.

    Between 600 and 700 spectators watched a novelty in swimming galas at the Drummoyne Baths on Wednesday evening, when the local club held a continental to mise funds for the erection of a clubroom. ...

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  25. YASS PICNIC RACE CLUB.

    Following are the entries for the Picnic Races to beheld on Friday next:- Trial Stakes.—Euroka, Bloomfield, Spec. Ladies' Bracelet.—Warlass, Steam, Victor, Dix, ...

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  26. INTERESTING MOTOR TRIP.

    An interesting motor trip has just been completed bv Mr. John Lawler and party of five in a 12-h.p. Wolseley. The route taken was one out of the beaten track, starting from Springwood on Saturday ...

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  27. CLAY'S VAUDEVILLE COMPANY.

    This evening and on Monday Mr. Harry Clay's Vaudeville Company will make their customary metropolitan appearances at the Royal Standard Theatre before resuming their suburban circuit New ...

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  28. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

    A meeting of considerable interest to members of friendly societies, especially to those whose lodges meet in the eastern suburbs, was held at the Paddington Town Hall on ...

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  29. "HOME, SWEET HOME."

    Mr. Harry Rickards has received welcome news from Mr. Allan Hamilton, who is directing for him the Australian tour of the Sidney Howard English Dramatic Company, which is now appearing in "Home, ...

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  30. MOTOR BOAT CLUB.

    The new motor launch built for Mr. G. Williamson has given great satisfaction. Her trials have been exceptionally good. The launch, which is fitted with a Jerseh City Standard 12-h.p. motor, is able to do ...

    Article : 143 words
  31. GOLF.

    Concord C.C.: Teams match. Royal Sydney Q.C.: Stroke competition handicap, A, B, and C grades. Parramatta C.C.: Bogey competition. ...

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  32. "OLIVETTE" AT THE RAILWAY INSTITUTE.

    The Railway and Tramway Musical Society will give performances of Audran's popular comic opera "Olivette" at the Railway Institute on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday next week, when the cast will include ...

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  33. MANLY SURF CARNIVAL.

    This afternoon the first annual Surf Carnival will be held at Manly, when fancy diving, shooting the breakers, and other aquatic sports will form the programme. Selections will be played by the Manly ...

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  34. CRITERION THEATRE.

    At the Criterion Theatre a new drama upon the crimes and adventures of the murderous "Kelly Gang" is being presented nightly under the direction of Mr. J. S. Ryan, by arrangement with Mr. ...

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  35. COUNTRY WEEK CARNIVAL.

    The N.S.W. Amateur Swimming Association has issued its programme for the Country Week Championship Carnival, to he held at the Drummoyhc Baths on Easter Saturday. Keen interest is being taken in the ...

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  36. BATHURST CLUB.

    The annual meeting of the Golf Club was held today. The report showed there and been increased interest in the gime during the year. At present there were 48 members and 49 associates. A new clubhouse ...

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  37. CHALLENGE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CUP.

    The Motor Yacht Club has received a challenge for the British International Pup from the Motor Boat Club of America on behalf of Mr. K. J. Schrooder for his welll-known racer Dixike. Interest is added ...

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  38. TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON.

    Next Monday is announced as the last day of entry in connection with the June Theory of Music examinations of Trinity College, London. ...

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  39. MR. DE GROEN'S GOOD FRIDAY CONCERT.

    Messrs, D. De Groen and J. H. Syles will direct a sacred and classical concert in the Town Hall on Good Friday night. Two concert bands (including the Vice-Regal Band), of 90 performers, the Grand ...

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  40. THE 100 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP.

    The following swimmers hate nominated for the 100 yards championship of East Sydney, to be held this afternoon at the Rushcutter Bay baths:—Cecil Healy, 100 metres champion of France, Germany, Austria, ...

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  41. "THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH."

    Mr. William Anderson's No. 1 Dramatic Company will be among the Easter attractions. The company, headed by Miss Eugenie Duggan, will produce "The Village Blacksmith" at the Criterion Theatre on ...

    Article : 84 words
  42. Advertising

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  43. BOWLS.

    The last round on the list of sectional work in connection with the Pennant and B competitions will be phyed this afternoon, should the weather permit. But even if the clouds de withhold any further ...

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  44. BANK DRAMATIC SOCIETY.

    The Bank of New South Wales Musical and Dramatic Society will produce the laughable farcical comedy, "The Brixton Burglary," at the Palace Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday evenings Mr. J. R. Allen ...

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  45. LAWN TENNIS.

    Mr. T. H. Hicks, hon. secretary of the Lawn Tennis Association of Australasia, has received a cable from the English Association asking if the following dates are acceptable for holding the forthcoming Davis ...

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  46. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    This afternoon and exening, at the Tivoli Theatre, Mr. Harry Rickards will mike important changes for the new week's programme, which will bring forward the Bicknells, musical sketch artists, in the ...

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  47. CLIFTON CARDDNS CONCERT.

    The usual afternoon concert will boeheld at Clifton Cardons in the pavilion to-morrow, at 3.30 p.m. ...

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  48. PUBLIC SCHOOLS' CARNIVAL.

    Entri seclose on Monday—for teh P.S. A.A.A. swimming gala, to be held next Saturday at Drummonyne. The carnival is the big school meeting of the year, when school championships for all ages are decided, ...

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  49. N.S.W. v VICTORIA.

    Owing to the wet weather no play was possible in this match yesterday. The programme arranged will be played to-day, with the addition of a ladies' match, City v Country, in which Miss Payten will appear. ...

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  50. THE HAYMARKET HIPPODROME.

    At the Haymarket Hippodrome to-night the Bohemian Dramatic Company will produce the great home drama, "Dick Turpin's Ride to York," or "The Heath of Bonny Black Bess." The drama will be ...

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  51. NATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE.

    There will be a matinee at the Nitional Amphitheatre to-day, when, and in theevening, Messrs Chas and Will Bovis will for the first time bring forward the three Stagpooles, favourite comedy sketch ...

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  52. THE WORLD'S TOURING CARS.

    The World's Touring Cars will leave Pitt-street station on a special imaginary tour to-day to Ireland, and through North Wales. A novel programme of living pictures will be shown to-day at the ...

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  53. RIFLE SHOOTING.

    The Western Rifle Associations meeting was continued to-day. Misty rain fell at intervals accompanied with gusly wind Notwithstanding this however the shooting was good, several possibles being ...

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  54. PICTURESCOPE AT THE LYCEUM.

    The Ameritan Picturesque Compam, under the management of Mr. T Kinniment, will give entertainments both afternoon and evenig at the Lyceum. A number of new biograph films will be introduced, ...

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  55. EASTER BOWLING CARNIVAL.

    The Easter Bowling Carim at his year promises to be successful Sydney will be visited by two teams, viz., representatives from Victoria and from Queensland. The Victorian Association will also have to ...

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  56. THE JESSIE MACLACHLAN SEASON.

    Miss Jessie Maclachlan, the Highland soprano, will open her second Australasian tour at the Town Hall on Easter Saturday, March 30. Mr. Frederick Shipman, who arrived here yesterday from Melbourne to ...

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  57. WONDERLAND CITY.

    The crowning of Miss Gracie Grahame at 8.30 tonight, as the outcome of the recent pic[?]cite noting, will be associated with military in music, maids of honour, and train bearers After ascending the dais, ...

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  58. SYDNEY COLLEGE OF MUSIC.

    The annual distribution of medals and certificates will take piare on Tuesday evening at the Centenary Hall. The proceedings will commence with a short musical programme, in which the students will have ...

    Article : 70 words
  59. CRICKET.

    The following grade matches will be played to-day:- First Grade. Burwood v Middle Harbour, Sydney cricket Ground, No. 2. Umpires, Messrs. Booth and Callaway. ...

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  60. WIRTHS CIRCUS.

    Wirth's Circus will commence a sen son tonight on the Exhibition Grounds, Prince Alfred Park. The doors will he opened at 7 o'clock, so that an hour may be spent in inspecting the horses and other ...

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  61. NEW SOUTH WALES v VICTORIA.

    The following four rinks have been selected by the match committee of the Victorian Association, to play in the interstate matches against. New bouth Wales in Sydney at Easter. Already the team has begun to ...

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  62. FOLEY'S AMPHI-CIRCUS.

    A good programme will be submitted at Foley s Amphi Circus at Rawson place, opposite the Railway Station, to-night. The horses and ponies aree clever. The bucking mule Micky creates a lot of fun, ...

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  63. V.A.T.C. SCRATCHINGS.

    The following scratchings have been announced in connection with the V.A.T.C. meeting:- South Yarra Handicap.—Sir Richard, F.A., ...

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  64. NAVAL AND MILITARY TATTOO.

    Owing to the inclement weather the naval and military tattoo which was to have taken place at Victoria Barracks last night was postponed. The performance will be given some time after the Easter ...

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  65. ROSEHILL RACING CLUB.

    The second day's racing in connection with the Rosehill Autumn Meeting takes place this afternoon, but at the time of writing the weather indications were not encouragiug, ...

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  66. SECOND0-HAND FURNITURE DEALERS.

    Mr. O'Sullivan, M.L.A., accompanied by Mr. Broughton, M.L.A., introduced to the Chief Secretary yesterday a deputation representing the Second-hand Furnitureo Dealers' ...

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  67. MR. LAURENCE G. SMITH'S CONCERT.

    Mr. Laurence Godfrey Smith, whose opening recital drew a crow did audience at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, will present an entirely new programme of classic pieces there this evening, including, a Bach-Tansig ...

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  68. SAILING.

    Given good weather, the race for the Hawson Cup, under the auspices of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, should be well worth witnessing this afternoon. The trophy has to be won three times by the same ...

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  69. TOWN HALL ORGAN RECITAL.

    This evening the City Orgintst will give a recital of popular and romantic music at the Town Hill, when his programme will include an improvisation entitled "Songs Without Words" Mr. Arthur Mason ...

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  70. ST. PATRICK'S DAY CONCERT.

    St. Patrick s Day will be musically celebrated at the Town Hill on Monday evening when the united winning choirs at the recent Cardinal Hill competitions, from the schools of Rose Bank and St. Scholastica. ...

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  71. Advertising

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  72. THE QUEENSLAND TEAM.

    At a meeting of the geneal committee of the Queesland Association, held thiks week, it was decided that Mr. Brown should be manager of the team for Sydney at Easter, and in respect to the selection of ...

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  73. SYDNEY FLYING SQUADRON.

    The final race on the programme of the Sydney Flying Squadron—a general handicap—is set down for decision this afternoon, and is an addition attraction a 10-footers' handicap will also be contested. ...

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  74. CONCERT TO MR. P. D. McCORMICK.

    Next Wednesday evening a concert will be given at the Centenary Hall, under the auspices of the Highland Society, in honour of Mr. P. D. McCormick, who is now celebrating his musical jubilee. During ...

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  75. THE LATE MR. YOUNG.

    At a meeting of the Queensland Howling Association, held this week, feeling reference was made in the president, Mr. M'Nab, to the death of Mr. John Young, the late respected president of the New South ...

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  76. SYDNEY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

    The first apperance here of Mr. Andrew Black in Haydn's "Creation" will give distinction to next Thursday evening's performance of tht oratorio by the Sydney Philharmonic Society. Signor Hazon will ...

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  77. CYCLING AND MOTORING.

    Sydney Bicycle Club.—Run to Sans Souci. Anandlae Bicycle Club.—Run to Steel Point. Paramatta (League) Bicycle Club.—Run to Penrith. Australian Club.—Run to Narrabeen. ...

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  78. MISS CARRIE LANCELEY'S FAREWELL.

    Influential committees are organizing the farewell concert to Miss Carrie Lanceley at the Centenary Hall next Saturday, when that brilliant young soprano will sing "Ocean, Thou Mighty Monster," "Ernani ...

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  79. SYDNEY AMATEUR CLUB.

    Handicaps for the Class v. and Class B cruisers are the Sydney Amateur Club's races this afternoon. The entries, etc., are as follows:- A Class.—Mia (H. M. Shelley), ser light, scr heavy; ...

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  80. THE GERARD VOLLMAR FUND.

    The many friends of Herr Gerard Vollmar will be pleased to learn that, after a period of very severe illness, that artist is now slightly better, and has even ventured out a little. In another column the ...

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  81. CYCLISTS' ASSOCIATION.

    The usual meeting of the association was held on Thursday eveing at the rooms, Pitt-street, Mr. James Clarke occupied the chair. The secretary reported that Mr. F. Nattrass, who has just arrived from New ...

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  82. SYDNEY LIEDERTAFEL.

    The Sydney Liedertafel will not resume their musical season until May 22,, at the Town Hill, but the programme will then be unusually attrnctive, as Mr. Arundel Orchard, with the assistance of a subsidiary ...

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  83. PORT JACKSON SAILING SKIFF CLUB.

    The handicaps in connection with the general handicap, which is to be Bailed this afternoon, are as follews:—Queenie, scr; Croquette, Idea, Madge. 2m; Unique, 51m; Osprey, 6m; Newt, Linnet, 6½m; Alice, ...

    Article : 45 words
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