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  2. THE BUDGETS OF EUROPE.

    The budgets of foreign countries form a very interesting study, and although it would be dangerous to compare them with the object of elucidating national character, they, nevertheless, ...

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  3. MEETINGS.

    The monthly meeting of the general committee of the Carrington Convalescent Hospital was held at the office, 18 Victoria-chambers, Castlereaghstreet, on the 7th instant. There were present—Sir ...

    Article : 353 words
  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    The Canterbury Park November Meeting takes place to-day, and a six-event programme provides the sport. The track is in good order, and the customary arrangements have been made for the ...

    Article : 1,055 words
  5. AMUSEMENTS.

    The Y. M. C.A. Hall was crowded last night, when Mr. F. B. Morley, a young pianist, trained first under his father, Mr F. Morley, the well-known organist, and then for nearly two years a student ...

    Article : 503 words
  6. BALMAIN REGATTA.

    The prizes won in the late regatta are to be presented at the Balmain Town Hall on Monday evening. EAST SYDNEY SAILING CLUB. ...

    Article : 62 words
  7. WELLESLEY COLLEGE REUNION.

    The Oddfellows' Hall, Wilson-street, Newtown, was the scene of a very pleasant gathering on the evening of Thursday, the occasion being the inaugural reunion of the Wellesley College (Miss Stonier's) ...

    Article : 157 words
  8. DUBBO JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING.

    The following are the nominations for the principal handicaps of the Dubbo Jockey Club Spring Meeting, to be held on the 21st and 22nd instant:- MACQUARIE HANDICAP.—Hotspur, Encore, Forester, ...

    Article : 77 words
  9. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    The second competition for the N. S. W Gun Club's Cup is advertised to take place at the club's grounds to-day. ...

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  10. NEWS BY THE ENGLISH MAIL.

    The French Budget Committee on October 10 heard the evidence of the Minister of War, who explained that the Budget Estimates made provision for an increase in the army of 1895 by 35,000 men, ...

    Article : 113 words
  11. SWIMMING.

    The following handicaps have been allotted for the Balmain Swimming Club's 200 Yards Handicap to-day:- First heat: P. Murphy, scratch; A. W. Fleming, 12 ...

    Article : 311 words
  12. SYDNEY BETHEL SACRED AND TEMPERANCE CONCERT.

    The concert held in the Sydney Bethel on Wednesday was crowded, and a first-class programme was provided for the chaplain and his friends by Mr. R. R. Arndell, who brought about 20 good ...

    Article : 227 words
  13. THE WOMEN'S INDUSTRIAL GUILD.

    A public meeting of subscribers to the guild was held in the Town Hall on Thursday, 15th November, to consider whether the low state of its finances would allow of its further continuance. Mrs. W. R. ...

    Article : 232 words
  14. FRANCE AND EGYPT.

    The Paris Matin of October 11 published the following:—"One of our friends has had an interview at the Terminus Hotel here with the Right Hon. H. Campbell-Bannerman, British Secretary of State ...

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  15. SALE OF WORK AT ST. BARNABAS'.

    The sale of work opened in St. Barnabas' Scnoolroom by the Mayor of the Glebe on Wednesday evening, for the purpose of assisting the poor of the parish, was continued on Thursday and yesterday, ...

    Article : 105 words
  16. CRICKET.

    The trustees of the Sydney Cricket Ground intend to entertain the English cricketers at dinner at the Hotel Australia next Saturday night. A match was played on Thursday on the Sydney ...

    Article : 344 words
  17. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    "The Two Orphans" will be revived at Her Majesty's Theatre at 7.45 to-night, under Mr. George Rignold's direction, when the chief scenes will show the arrival of the Normandy coach, the ...

    Article : 149 words
  18. CHILIAN FINANCE.

    A special correspondent of the Times, in the course of a long article on Chilian finance, writes:- I now como to what must be considered the ...

    Article : 1,143 words
  19. ERSKINEVILLE SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.

    A juvenile entertainment was given by the pupils of the above school last night at the Oddfellows' Hall, Wilson-street, Newtown, to a large audience. Mr E. W. Molesworth, M.L.A., presided. The ...

    Article : 159 words
  20. CHARITY ORGANISATION SOCIETY.

    The monthly meeting of the Charity Organisation Society was held on Wednesday last. There were present—Messrs. E. Fosbery (chairman), G. Fairiax, F. C. Griffiths, and J. Sidney (secretary). Letters ...

    Article : 127 words
  21. LYCEUM THEATRE.

    The last six nights of "The New Boy" are announced at the Lyceum Theatre, where Law's clever piece has been considerably brightened up during the week by the somewhat broader lines upon which the ...

    Article : 185 words
  22. UNIVERSITY UNION.

    Last evening, in the Common-room at the University, a debate was held in conenction with the University Union, on the subject of socialism. Mr. E. M. Stephen occupied the chair. Mr. J. B. Peden, ...

    Article : 83 words
  23. GORDON'S FLYING MACHINE.

    Gordon's flying machine is still on exhibition on a plot of ground at the back of the Lyceum Theatre. The principle of tne machine is fully explained to visitors, and very fair patronage ...

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  24. THE CYCLORAMA.

    The stirring incidents of the Battle of Gettysburg, so vividly depicted at the Cyclorama in Georgestreet, opposite the railway station, continue to prove attractive to the public, and the attendance during ...

    Article : 40 words
  25. ART SOCIETY OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

    The monthly council meeting of this society was held at the rooms, 70 Pitt-street, on Wednesday evening. Present: The president (Mr. R. Bloxsome), the vicepresident (Mr. B. E. Minns), Messrs. Kemp, Lister, ...

    Article : 95 words
  26. SYDNEY CRICKET GROUND.

    We have been desired to remind members that their subscriptions have been due from the 1st ot October, and should be paid at once. The names of thoso failing to pay will be erased from the roll, and ...

    Article : 99 words
  27. THE CRYSTAL MAZE.

    This charming illusion in the Strand has been visited by a large number of people during the week, and the attractive replication of the objects in the cool gallery is a constant source of pleasure to patrons ...

    Article : 121 words
  28. THEATRE ROYAL.

    "Hands Across the Sea" continues to run briskly at the Theatre Royal, where Messrs. Ashton and Woods will accordingly make no change until Saturday next. "The Wearin 'o the Green," for ...

    Article : 103 words
  29. MUSIC AND DANCING LICENSES.

    The following paragraph gives particulars of the events that led up to the closing of the Empire Music-hall, announced by cable in the Harald:—The Theatres and Music-halls Committee ...

    Article : 665 words
  30. FRIENDSHIP LODGE, I.O.G.T.

    The quarterly meeting of the Friendship Lodge of Good Templars was hold at the Oddfellow s' Hall. Ashfield, on Thursday night. Bro. W. Stratford presided. The following were installed as officers ...

    Article : 94 words
  31. PEDESTRIANISM.

    The first novice handicap promoted by Mr. M. J. Moroney at the Carrington Grounds will be run off this afternoon, commencing at a quarter to 3 o'clock. A liberal response has been accorded the ...

    Article : 139 words
  32. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    Mr. Harry Rickards announces another change of programme at the Tivoli this afternoon and evening, when Mr. David Cope, jun., a musician favourably known in connection with Messrs. Brough and ...

    Article : 229 words
  33. NEGLECTED WYALONG.

    Sir,—The history of Wyalong is one of the bittrest satires on our present system of misrule which any Government could record. Early this year thousands flocked to the field to find a possible ...

    Article : 967 words
  34. CANTERBURY PARK RACE CLUB.

    The programme to be played out at the November meeting to-day is as under:— HURDLE RACE, about 2 miles.—Auctineer, 11st 7lb; Over, 11st 5lb; Highborn 11., 11st 3lb: Tactician, 11st; ...

    Article : 315 words
  35. A.H.C. GUILD, NEWTOWN BRANCH.

    The Newtown branch of the A.H.C. Guild met on Thursday evening to elect officers under the new rules. The chair was occupied by the very Rev. Dean Slattery. Mr. M. J. Sheridan, who was chairman ...

    Article : 95 words
  36. AQUATICS.

    At the last meeting of the Rowing Association a request was received from the North Shore Rowing Club asking that the orders for prizes due to the senior eights should be made payable to Mr. Ward, ...

    Article : 185 words
  37. ECHO HOME.

    The committee of the Echo Home met at Trafalgar House yesterday afternoon. The report set forth that there were 22 members in residence, all in good health and usefully employed; that everything was ...

    Article : 68 words
  38. THE HALLEWELL GLEE CLUB.

    In accordance with the plant made known at the time, the Hallowell Glee Club has been busily rehearsing for a more ambitious reappearance in public, and next Saturday they will accordingly give ...

    Article : 149 words
  39. THE HUMANITY OF BURNS.

    At the monthly meeting of the Burns Club, held at the School of Arts, Pitt-street,last night, Mr. R. Anderson gave an address upon "The Humanity of Burns." He stated that the human song by power ...

    Article : 180 words
  40. ROYAL SYDNEY YACHT SQUADRON.

    A committee meeting (presided over by Mr. O. Baure) of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron was hold at the clubrooms last evening. The principal business before the meeting was the race ...

    Article : 260 words
  41. WARWICK FARM PONY AND GALLOWAY MEETING.

    The following entries were received yesterday for the meeting to be held on Wednesday next:- FLYING HANDICAP (15.0), 5 furlongs.—May M'Key, Twenty Winks, Emir, Someday, The Martyr, Toy, ...

    Article : 167 words
  42. THE SYDNEY LIEDERTATEL IN GOULBURN.

    This society last week responded to an invitation to visit the City of Goulburn, and a body of 61 chorus and 28 orchestra with the president (Mr. Sydney Burdekin), made the journey by train. At ...

    Article : 373 words
  43. SALE OF DISEASED MEAT.

    The subject of the slaughter and sale of diseased meat is a [?]esent exciting considerate attention in the Western suburbs, and several movements for combined action in the matter have been initiated. ...

    Article : 471 words
  44. KENSINGTON PONY AND GALLOWAY MEETING.

    Subjoined are the nominations received yesterday for the meeting to be held on Thursday next:- FIFTEEN HANDS WELTER HANDICAP, 4½ furlongs.— Trust. Dumaresq, Cecilia, Ivy, Vesta, Hibiscus, Lill. The ...

    Article : 144 words
  45. PRINCE ALFRED YACHT CLUB.

    A committee meeting of the Prince Alfred Yacht Club was hold at the clubrooms, Hotol Australia, on Thursday evening. It was decided that the prizes in the General Handicap Race, which took place on ...

    Article : 71 words
  46. AMERICAN OFFICERS FOR CHINA.

    Dalziel's correspondent at Providence, Rhode Island, wrote on the 1st October:- "It has been announced to-night that Chang Fan, secretary of the Chinese Legation at Washington, ...

    Article : 114 words
  47. SYDNEY AMATEUR SAILING CLUB.

    This club has a race set down to-day for boats of Class B. the course chosen is from Kirribilli Point, round lightship, Sow and Pigs, Shark Island, boat off Fort Macquarie, then round Fort Donison, and ...

    Article : 134 words
  48. LILLIE BRIDGE RACES.

    The following handicaps have been declared for the races to be run this evening:- 100 Yards Pedestrian Handicap.—L. March, 1 yard; W. H. Williasm, J. March, 2½: R. D. Layton, W. Pearson. ...

    Article : 181 words
  49. PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

    The repetition of Dvorak's "Spectre's Bride," after an interval of some years, should prove welcome, for not only is the old legend of the bride whose impious prayer brings her dead lover to her ...

    Article : 296 words
  50. WATER POWER FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT AND TRACTION.

    Worcester now has the electric light. It is the first large town in England to utilise to any extent the water-power at its doors, for although the works will be supplied with steam machinery for use in case ...

    Article : 211 words
  51. SYDNEY FLYING SQUADRON.

    The third event on this club's programme takes place this afternoon, Clark Island as usual being the rendezvous. The ordinary triangular course will be sailed in two preliminary heats, the first and second ...

    Article : 162 words
  52. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.) SINGLETON JOCKEY CLUB.

    The races were continued and conluded to-day in very hot weather, the thermometer registering 96 in the shade, and the heat greatly interfered with the attendance. The following are the results:— ...

    Article : 183 words
  53. SYDNEY DINGY SAILING CLUB.

    A handicap race for the 10ft. boats belonging to this club will be sailed this afternoon over the usual club course. The entries and handicaps are: Venora and Raceland, scratch, work or lead; Noel, Viking, ...

    Article : 70 words
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