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  2. EXCESSIVE TELEGRAPH RATES.

    The Chairman of the Sydney Stock Exchange recently sent the following communication to the council of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce:— "The bill relating to postal and telegraphic rates ...

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  3. AMUSEMENTS.

    As noted from time to time throughout the week, Her Majesty's Theatre has been ready for reopening ever since Monday last. Nevertheless it has been repeatedly scrubbed and fumigated in the interim, and ...

    Article : 164 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

    There was a fair amount of business done yesterday in the local market on the Newmarket Handicap, and the following prices were on offer:—7 to 1 v. Ibex, 8 to 1 each v. Wakeful and Sir Foote. ...

    Article : 185 words
  5. RANDWICK AND COOGEE CLUB.

    This afternoon the Randwick and Coogee Club will bring off a 54 yards members' handicap, for which the following starts have been declared:— Bardsley, Oxenham, Larkin, Harris, Enemark, Walsh, ...

    Article : 85 words
  6. CYCLORAMA AND HALL OF ILLUSIONS.

    In a few weeks, and not later than Easter, the artistic representation of ancient Jerusalem and the Crucifixion will be removed after an uninterrupted run of seven years of public patronage in Sydney. ...

    Article : 108 words
  7. SAILING.

    The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron's race to-day is for a trophy presented by Dr. Gordon Craig, together with £4 and £1 added by the club for second and third prizes. As the race is restricted to yachts ...

    Article : 197 words
  8. GOLF.

    The Royal Liverpool G.C., to bring about an international match, proposes to invite 10 gentlemen to represent Scotland and 10 to represent England in a 36-hole match (singles), to be played at Hoylake on ...

    Article : 102 words
  9. MOSMAN CLUB.

    The chief events for the above club's meeting to-day are Northern Suburbs 100 yards championship, for which the entrants are P. J. Higgins, F. Humfress, and G. Gregson; pole match, Bondi v. Mort's ...

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  10. "THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE."

    The Railway and Tramway Musical Society will produce "The Pirates of Penzance" at the Railway Institute on Thursday and Friday next. The principal characters will be taken by Miss Stella Cawley ...

    Article : 111 words
  11. FOREST LODGE PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 270 words
  12. THE COOGEE BATHS.

    Some little stir was caused at the gentlemen's baths at Coogee a morning or two age by the discovery of a young shark, of the wabegong species, in the rock-bound basin. The shark, which was about ...

    Article : 210 words
  13. THEATRE ROYAL.

    The curtain will rise upon the spectacular splendours of "Aladdin" at the Theatre Royal at 7.55 o'clock this evening. Mr. Phil Goatcher's scenery will include the Market-place at Peking, the exterior ...

    Article : 229 words
  14. FOOTBALL.

    The second annual meeting of the Elvira Football Club was held on Thursday night in the Elvira Hall, Bridge-street, Balmam. There was a large attendance of members. Mr. F. Cheetham occupied the ...

    Article : 214 words
  15. HOSPITAL BAND PERFORMANCE.

    On Wednesday, March 5, a band performance is to be given at the Town Hall for the benefit of the Sydney Hospital by the members of the Royal Australian Artillery and Police bands. The offer of ...

    Article : 75 words
  16. PRINCE ALFRED YACHT CLUB.

    Subscriptions are coming in well for the annual camp of the Prince Alfred Yacht Club, to be held at Easter time. Elaborate arrangements have been made so as to secure the comfort of everyone, and ...

    Article : 181 words
  17. WARWICK FARM RACING CLUB.

    The February reunion of the Warwick Farm Racing Club takes place this afternoon on the well-appointed convincing ground adjacent to George's River, and a nicely arranged bill of fare promises ...

    Article : 559 words
  18. A.N.A. THEATRE NIGHT.

    The Sydney Comedy Club will revive "Betsy" at the Queen's Hall on Wednesday, March 5. The performance will take the form of an Australian Natives' Theatre Night, and tickets may be obtained ...

    Article : 47 words
  19. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    Open sweepstakes shooting attracted 27 shooters to the club's grounds on Wednesday, the 19th, with the following results:— First sweep: Messrs. G. Mack (25), Locksley (31), and ...

    Article : 153 words
  20. QUEANBEYAN RACE CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 123 words
  21. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    Mr. William Anderson will this evening enter upon the closing week of his dramatic season with a revival of Robert Buchanan's drama "The Mariners of England." This play will be remembered as ...

    Article : 141 words
  22. MR. ARTHUR GRIFFITH AND HIS CONSTITUENTS.

    Mr. Griffith, M.L.A., asks us to publish a letter which he has addressed to the Mayor of Hamilton in reply to a communication conveying a resolution condemnatory of him. From Mr. Griffith's letter we ...

    Article : 1,240 words
  23. BOWLS.

    The fourth round of the Pennant and B competitions will be played this afternoon, and should the weather conditions prove favourable some interesting games ought to be witnessed. The City, ...

    Article : 606 words
  24. SYDNEY AMATEUR CLUB.

    Two races are to be contested under the flag of the Sydney Amateur Sailing Club this afternoon, these being the last of a series of three events to decide the championship of the club and a cruisers' ...

    Article : 367 words
  25. CYCLING.

    The report to be submitted to the annual meeting of the above union refers to the bad condition of the roads owing to the long-continued drought. Two new roads are now available, viz., from Booral to ...

    Article : 191 words
  26. THE GUN.

    The second shooting, under the auspices of the Berrima District Gun Club, for the Bowral Cup, of the value of £10, took place on the club's grounds on Wednesday afternoon. Henri, with 12 kills from 28 ...

    Article : 120 words
  27. CRITERION THEATRE.

    Mr. Charles Holloway announces the last six nights of his season at the Criterion Theatre, where "A Life's Revenge" will easily run out this closing week. A change will be made in the cast this evening by ...

    Article : 99 words
  28. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    This afternoon and evening at the Tivoli Theatre, Mr. Harry Rickards' Company will include the Not Ball Players. This pretty American game will be shown by two teams of ladies, five each side. ...

    Article : 127 words
  29. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

    The retirement of Lieutenant-Colonel F. A. Wright from the command of the Sixth Volunteer Infantry Regiment (Australian Rifles) was made the occasion of a dinner by the officers of the regiment on Monday ...

    Article : 567 words
  30. THE SYDNEY TO MELBOURNE CYCLING RECORD.

    Messrs. Bennett and Wood last evening received from their a agents in Albury news that Mr. J. Ashdown, who is making an attempt to lower the record for the overland cycling trip from Sydney to ...

    Article : 154 words
  31. VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

    The autumn meeting of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club will be continued and concluded at Caulfield this afternoon, and the excellent bill of fare which is down for discussion promises high-class sport. ...

    Article : 706 words
  32. PALACE THEATRE.

    This afternoon and evening "The World's Entertainers" will continue their new programme at the Palace Theatre, where large audiences are likely to be the rule for some time to come. Mr. Charles ...

    Article : 115 words
  33. SYDNEY SAILING CLUB.

    Patrons of the Sydney Sailing Club will be well provided for this afternoon, when, after a lapse of a season, the 22-footers championship of the club will be decided. As was evidenced by the recent ...

    Article : 318 words
  34. SUBURBAN B. C.

    The following have been selected to represent the Suburban B.C. against the Redfern B.C., on Moore Park, Dowling-street side, opposite old Carrington Grounds:—Thompson, Prendergast, Crocker, ...

    Article : 184 words
  35. EMPIRE THEATRE.

    This afternoon and evening Messrs. John Fuller and Sons will introduce a complete change of artists for their new programme. Mr. Frank Yorke reappears after an absence of some years. Mlle. ...

    Article : 114 words
  36. PETERSHAM CLUB COMPETITIONS.

    On Thursday afternoon the final of the Cohon-Purser trophy was won by Messrs. Miller and Litchfield (31), who beat Searle and Hobson (16). The final of the Daley trophy (a silver pair of ...

    Article : 54 words
  37. MR. BLAND HOLT'S SEASON.

    After an absence of more than a year, the Bland Holt Dramatic Company will return to Sydney next week, and will open their season at the Lyceum Theatre next Saturday with the Drury Lane drama ...

    Article : 113 words
  38. LAWN TENNIS.

    Messrs. Dunlop, Crisp, Heath, and Waters, members of the Victorian team for the Inter-State Lawn Tennis Tournament, arrived by the express this morning, and, with the members of the Western ...

    Article : 73 words
  39. CRICKET.

    The round of grade matches commenced on February 8 will be concluded to-day. The engagements stand as follows:—Waverley (223) v. Paddington (two for 32); Globe (191) v. Leichhardt-Balmain ...

    Article : 163 words
  40. SYDNEY CANOE CLUB.

    The Sydney Canoe Club's Class "A" championship will be sailed this afternoon over the usual club course. For this event Messrs. G. H. Fleming and S. N. Newton are presenting a silver trophy, which ...

    Article : 77 words
  41. LONDON COMEDY COMPANY.

    Mr. George Willoughby's London Comedy Company will open their first season, under Mr. Edwin Geach's management, at the Criterion Theatre next Saturday. "The Wrong Mr. Wright," a new ...

    Article : 166 words
  42. PEDESTRIANISM.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 247 words
  43. SYDNEY DINGY CLUB.

    This club's 8-footers' handicap race, postponed from November 30 last, is set down for decision this afternoon. The course will be from Farm Cove round Shark Island and back. Following are the ...

    Article : 66 words
  44. THE TARIFF.

    The following changes have been made in the tariff by the Committee of Ways and Means of the House of Representatives during the past week:— New Duties.—Metal powders, 20 per cent.; whiting, 6d per ...

    Article : 378 words
  45. ST. GEORGE SAILING CLUB.

    The St. George Sailing Club had a general handicap down for this afternoon, but owing to the 22-footer championship, which is to be sailed in the harbour, under the auspices of the Sydney club, ...

    Article : 57 words
  46. BOYS' INVITATION NIGHT.

    The Mayor of Sydney has invited the members of the Boys' Brigade and others to an organ recital and concert at the Town Hall to-night, when Mr. Arthur Mason (city organist) will play selections and direct ...

    Article : 63 words
  47. UNIVERSITY v. WESTERN DISTRICT.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 198 words
  48. CLUB SWINGING EXTRAORDINARY.

    Tom W. Burrows, the Australian club-swinger, completed his self-imposed task of swinging the clubs 72 hours in six days of 12 hours each in the Waverley Market Carnival, Edinburgh, on Saturday night, ...

    Article : 301 words
  49. LANE COVE A.S.C.

    The Lane Cove A.S.C. will hold a general handicap this afternoon for open boats over a course from the starter's boat round Goat Island and Sobraon, and back to starter's boat twice. The entries are:— ...

    Article : 136 words
  50. THE PLAYERS' CLUB.

    As noted in another column, an amateur dramatic society, which will be known as "The Players' Club." is being formed under Mr. Philip Lytton's direction by leading Sydney amateurs to give monthly ...

    Article : 66 words
  51. M. HENRI KOWALSKI.

    Sydney amateurs of music will be glad to learn of the welfare of M. Henri Kowalski. The popular French pianist and composer has now settled in Dinan, a picturesque town in Brittany, where he ...

    Article : 80 words
  52. SWIMMING.

    A highly successful swimming carnival was held yesterday afternoon at the Nicholson-street Baths, which were lent for the occasion by the lessee (Professor Pannell), under the auspices ...

    Article : 414 words
  53. WESTERN DISTRICT v. CALLAN PARK.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 517 words
  54. WEST SYDNEY WORKING MEN'S INSTITUTE.

    A meeting in connection with the formation of the proposed West Sydney Working Men's Institute was held on Thursday night at the Wentworth Park Hotel, Ultimo. Mr. Fred. Glynn ...

    Article : 174 words
  55. BAND CONTEST ART UNION.

    The art union in connection with the band contest that recently took place in the Sydney Town Hall under the auspices of the Band Association of New South Wales is announced to be drawn in the ...

    Article : 162 words
  56. VICTORIAN SPORTING NEWS.

    Drawbridge was taken to the seaside to-day, and he stood in the water for about an hour. He has not been given anything like fast work since last Saturday. ...

    Article : 140 words
  57. TIMBER FOR BUTTER BOXES.

    A meeting of Queensland members was held this morning to consider how best to secure the imposition of the duty on New Zealand, white pine. Mr. Page was the only absentee. It was decided ...

    Article : 260 words
  58. SYDNEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

    Departments ot mechanical engineering and electrical engineering have been established in connection with the Sydney Technical College. Although the several subjects embraced in the curriculum of ...

    Article : 253 words
  59. ROWING.

    The Balmain Rowing Club annual regatta will be held this afternoon, on Iron Cove. A steamer will follow the races, taking visitors from town, and picking up others at Balmain wharfs. In previous ...

    Article : 418 words
  60. MELBOURNE BETTING MARKET.

    In the betting market to-day Ibex continued a strong favourite for the Newmarket Handicap. All the money on offer at 7 to 1 was taken, and at the close 6 to 1 was the best price available. Moonbeam, ...

    Article : 147 words
  61. AMATEUR ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY.

    Elsewhere a notice appears regarding the resumption of rehearsals at the St. James' Hall by the Sydney Amateur Orchestral Society, under Signor Hazon's direction. Interest in this representative ...

    Article : 126 words
  62. BATHURST-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.

    This church celebrated its sixty-fifth anniversary last Wednesday. A social meeting was held in the school-hall, which was largely attended by members and friends. Mr. Newham, of Garden Island, ...

    Article : 160 words
  63. EASTERN SUBURBS CLUB.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 140 words
  64. MISS SUSSMILCH'S CONCERT.

    A farewell concert will be given at the York-street Centenary Hall on Monday evening to Miss Emma Sussmilch, prior to her departure to continue her vocal studies in Germany. Miss Sussmilch will ...

    Article : 82 words
  65. BELMORE PONY AND GALLOWAY RACES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 328 words
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