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  2. A Freeman's Gratitude.

    IN 1860 Robert S. Wood, a wealthy slave owner, who lived near Lexington, Kentucky, was visited by Charles and Maria Parker, on what now seems a ...

    Article : 204 words
  3. BOWLING.

    Several interesting contests took place at the Crystal Palace Gardens, on Thursday afternoon, when the city club had several of their crack layers present. The ...

    Article : 338 words
  4. Advertising

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    Advertising : 2,046 words
  5. Desperate Encounter with a Slave Dhow.

    THE World (London) of Jan. 4 asks :— " Will the Admirality, through the War office, ask the French Government what they intend doing with reference ...

    Article : 653 words
  6. THE AUSTRALIAN CUP.

    "TOUT CELA," in the Melbourne Sportsman of Wednesday, contributes his No. 2 article on "The Australian Cup Nags." The only three horses dwelt on at all are the ...

    Article : 357 words
  7. New Torpedo Boats and Guns.

    AN interesting trial of a new torpedo vessel, the invention of Mr. John Ericsson, took place recently in New York Harbour. The boat is 135ft. ...

    Article : 227 words
  8. ATHLETICS.

    On the Albion Ground, West Maitland, this (Saturday) afternoon, C. Milton and W. Newsham meet in a 150 yards flutter for £5 aside. The race is to take place between ...

    Article : 105 words
  9. TIPS FOR LEGER DAY.

    "TOUT CELA," in the Melbourne Sportsman says:—"At the moment of hazarding the names of horses that ought to prove winners, on the first day of the V. R. C. ...

    Article : 129 words
  10. CRICKET.

    In a match between South Australia and Victoria, which is to take place on March 10, the following will represent the former: —Noel, Jarvis, King, Jones, W. Slight, ...

    Article : 507 words
  11. SPORTING COLUMN.

    H. W. asks:—Did Sir Solomen beat Janitor, at Newcastle in 1877". Answer—No. The horses were placed Janitor 1; Sir Sol. 2; The Baron 3. It was a great race between the ...

    Article : 57 words
  12. AQUATICS.

    April.—Hanlan v. Boyd. June 20, Hanlan v. Ross, Thames course. May 24, Regatta at Grafton. R. Punton and J. Baldwin (Wallsend) ...

    Article : 485 words
  13. Judges' Nonsense.

    In giving judgment on the Registration Appeals, Lord Justice Brett remarked: " I cannot help thinking that when one comes to give an opinion upon the ...

    Article : 245 words
  14. THE TURF.

    V. R. C. Autumn Meeting... March 4, 9, 11 Tamworth... March 15 & 10 Hawkesbury... Mch. 30 & Apl.1 Murrumbidgee... March 22 ...

    Article : 720 words
  15. Sir Wilfrid Lawson on Local Option.

    SIR W. LAWSON, Bart, M.P., has addressed a meeting of nearly 3000 persons in the Synod-hall of the United Presbyterian Church at Edinburgh. ...

    Article : 272 words
  16. THE GUN.

    GREAT PIGEON SHOOTING MATCH.—On Saturday, Dec. 31, at the Welsh Harp, Hendon, England, Mr. Crawshay and Mr. Graham shot their match for 50 sovs inside. ...

    Article : 273 words
  17. BILLIARDS.

    J. ROBERTS, JUN., v. W. Cook.—On Wednesday last those celebrated players met at Mrs. Spafford's, the Plough Hotel, Northampton, to play two matches at ...

    Article : 193 words
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