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  2. SCHOOL VACATIONS AND PRIZE DISTRIBUTIONS.

    The large schoolroom of St. Scholastic[?]'s Convent of the Good Samaritan, Pitt-street, proved much too small to accommodate the numerous friends and patrons of the High school for girls in connection ...

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  3. MEETINGS.

    A meeting of the committee of the Sydney School of Arts was held in the rooms of the institution, Pitt-street, last evening. Present: Mr. Richard T[?] (president), Messrs. F. J. Thomas, W. R. Beaver, ...

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  4. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

    Pony and galloway racing will be the attraction at Moorefield to-day, and the programme to be submitted is up to the usual standard. The track is reported to be in good order, and due preparation has ...

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  5. RICHMOND SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    The third annual concert of the Richmond Superior Public School was held in the School of Arts on Friday evening last, when the canta[?] "Queen of the Seasons" was rendered by the pupils. Miss ...

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  6. QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB.

    The following are the acceptances for the Q.T.C. Second Summer Meeting:- NEW[?]ARKET HANDICAP.—First Demon, Mussulman, Advance, Triton. Parnell, Lucky Boy, Telephone, ...

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  7. CONCERT AND QUADRILLE PARTY AT BOTANY.

    One of the largest audiences that have yet graced an assemblage in Botany was present last evening in Sir Joseph Banks pavilion, the occasion being a concert and quadrille party under the auspices of the ...

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  8. ST. IVES PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    The prettily-situated Public school at St. Ives was on fete last Thursday, when the "breaking-up" and prize distribution took place. The chair was occupied by Mr. P. F. Richardson, and the prizes ...

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  9. DUNGOG JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following are the weights for the leading handicaps of the Dungog Club's meeting on the 1st and 2nd January next:- FLYING HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Amber Queen, 8st 12lb; ...

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  10. AMUSEMENTS.

    Mr. Henry Staeil made a second appearance at the Y.M.C.A. Hall last night. His style of playing, being built-up upon a firm foundation of which a fine technique is the corner-stone, bore well the test ...

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  11. CONCERT AT BALMAIN.

    The pupils ot Miss Millie Davis gave a concert in the Campbell-street Lecture Hall, Balmain, last night, when there was a large attendance, and the audience showed their appreciation of the items by ...

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  12. SUNNY CORNER PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    To close the school year of the Sunny Corner Public School a successful concert, followed by a general school picnic, took place last week. Both events were largely attended, and the public in ...

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  13. LIVERPOOL PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    The breaking-up and distribution of prizes in connection with the local Public school took place on Friday. Among those present were the Mayor (Mr. C. A. Scrivener), who is chairman of the school ...

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  14. STROUD JOCKEY CLUB.

    Subjoined are the weights for the principal handicaps of the Stroud Jockey Club's meeting to be held on the 26th instant:- TOWN PLATE, 1 mile.—Mount Morgan, 8st 12lb; ...

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  15. POLITICAL ADDRESSES.

    Mr. h. Courtney, a local resident, addressed a very large meeting of the electors in the School of Arts last night, the Mayor (Dr. Meredith) presiding. The meeting was most orderly and attentive. Mr. ...

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  16. WATERLOO SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    On Friday a pleasing feature in connection with the vacation at the Waterloo Superior Public School took place in the girls' department, the pupils presenting their mistress, Miss Rush, with an ...

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  17. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.

    A meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works was held in the boardroom yesterday afternoon. Mr. Garrard, M.L.A., occupied the chair, and there were also present the Hon[?]. ...

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  18. LAWN TENNIS.

    The first, second, and third rounds of the single handicap competition for the gold medal presented by Captain Thomas Heselton to he competed for by the members of the lawn tennis club associated with ...

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  19. MARSDEN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    On Friday evening, at the close of a successful "breaking up" entertainment, an address and butter dish were pr[?]cuted to the head master of the Marsdon Park Public School by the pupils, who ...

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  20. THE BETTING MARKET.

    The midday reading of the card took place at Tattersalls Hotel, yesterday, in the presence of a large number of members, and the A.J.C. Sammer Cup was the first medium of ...

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  21. WAVERLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    The distribution of prizes took place on Thursday at the above school. There was a crowded attendance. Several songs and recitations were rendered by the scholars. Miss Coghill was presented with an ...

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  22. IS THE ELECTORAL ACT INVALID?

    That wonderful personage, Sir George Dibbs, who is, on the highest authority, supposed to play the very novel part of "Dictator" in a self-governed Australian community, not satisfied with all the ...

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  23. ST. JOHN'S PAROCHIAL SCHOOL, DARLINGHURST.

    The Dean of Sydney presented the prizes to the pupils of St. John's Parochial Day School, Darlingurst. last Friday evening. The Rev. A. W. Pain, B.A., incumbent, presided. The schoolroom ...

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  24. RYDE SUPERIOR PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    On Friday last Mr. G. H. Hunt, headtmaster, was surrounded by a very large gathering of friends, to witness the annual Christmas breaking-up of the school for the holidays. The Mayor of Ryde ...

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  25. MISS NAYLOR'S CHARITY CONCERT.

    There was not a large Attendance at last night's concert at the Town Hall in [?]d of the Christmas Dinner Fund of the City Mission, but many ticketholders were unrepresented, and it is hoped that a ...

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  26. CYCLING.

    A. V. Linton, a well-known English rider, made some new records at Herne Hill last month during an attempt to lower his own 100 miles record. He covered 63 miles in 2 hours, 44 minutes 56 4-5 seconds, ...

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  27. HYDE PARK SCHOOL.

    The above institution closed for the Christmas Vacation on the 15th instant. A large number of pupils and friends attended to witness the breaking up ceremonies. which wound un at night with an ...

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  28. BOTANY PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    A concert was given by the pupils of the Botany Public School, under the direction of Mr. Lambert, the head master, on Friday evening, when the hall of the School of Arts was crowded. The programme ...

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  29. WATER AND SEWERAGE BOARD.

    The weekly meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board was held yesterday afternoon. Present: Messrs. C. M. Darley (presiding), R. P. Hickson, J. Taylor, G. W. Lander, and W. L. Bailey. ...

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  30. AQUATICS.

    To mark the close ot the committee's labours in connection with the Balmain Regatta this year, a dinner took place at Cohen's Exchange Hotel, Beattie-street, on Monday night, Mr. W. A. Murphy, ...

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  31. BRISBANE HOUSE SCHOOL.

    The presentation of prizes won by the pupils of Brisbane House School, North Sydney during the year, was made by the Rev. Alired Yarnold last evening. The leading prize-winners were the Misses ...

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  32. WATERLOO RAGGED SCHOOL.

    On Thursday afternoon last the Waterloo Ragged School had its annual prize distribution prior to the beaking up for the Christmas holidays. Through the kinaness of Mrs. John Salmau books were ...

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  33. WOOLLAHRA GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

    A pleasant evening was in spent on Friday in connection with the breaking-up of the Woollahra Grammar School for the Christmas holidays. In response to the invitation of the principal (Mr. Shiels) ...

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  34. EAST MAITLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

    On Thursday last in the presence of a large audience, representing most of the leading families of the district, the school prizes were distributed by the Bishop of Newcastle. Mr. Hole (head master), ...

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  35. SYDNEY HOMING PIGEON SOCIETY.

    The second race for young birds was flown under the auspices of the above club on the 9th instant, from Marulan to Sidney. The weather was fine but hot, with a strong head wind, which accounted ...

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  36. SYDNEY LIEDERTAFEL.

    The Sydney Lieder[?]afel will give their 72nd concert at the Town Hall to-night. Mr. Delany will conduct the chorus in "Nazareth," "Forward On," and other favourite numbers, and the oechestra will ...

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  37. THE RECONSTRUCTED [?]AN[?]S AND THEIR DE[?]TORS.

    Sir,—I desire to say a few words with regard to the way in which some of the reconstructed banks are treating their customers in the countty districts. There never was a time when debtors required more ...

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  38. THE COLLEGE, SPRINGWOOD.

    The school closed on Friday for the vacation, when the prizes were distributed by the head master. In the September examinations one candidate passed the junior, one matriculated and a senior candidate ...

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  39. PIGEON SHOOTING.

    A £30 open handicap is advertised to be shot off at the New South Wales Gun Club's grounds, Botany, on Friday. ...

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  40. HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO.

    To-morrow evening the Philharmonic Society will perform the "Messiah" at the Twon Hall, with a great chorus and orchestra. Signor Hazon will direct the united forces, with Mr. Wiegand at the ...

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  41. SWIMMING.

    The Enterprise Swimming Club held a 100 Yards Interclub Handicap at the Natatorium last night, the result being a win for P. H. Brown. The winners of the preliminary heats were:—T. Meadham, ...

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  42. WELLESLEY COLLEGE, NEWTOWN.

    The annualdistribution of prizes in connection with Wellesley College, Newtown. took place on Thursday afternoon. The Rev. T. W. Dunn presided, and having opened the proceedings with prayer delivered ...

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  43. LILLIE BRIDGE RACE CLUB.

    The following handicaps have been declared for the above races, to be run this evening:- TWO-MILE BICYCLE HANDICAP.—J. Megson, J. Watson, seratch; T.E. Adems, R. W. Lewis, 40 yards; J. Williams, ...

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  44. TEACHERS MUTUAL ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION.

    The twenty-fifth annual meeting of the members of the Teachers' Mutual Assurance Association was held on Monday at the Castlereagh-street Public School. In the absence of the president (Mr. ...

    Article : 332 words
  45. BALMAIN SWIMMING CLUB'S CARNIVAL.

    The annual championship carnival of the Balmain Swimming Club was held on Saturday afternoon, in the Elkington Park Baths, under the patronage of the New South Wales Amateur Swimming ...

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  46. MILITARY MATTERS.

    In general orders, attention is directed to Musketry Regulations of 1892, paragraph 101, and especially to sub-paragraph (a), viz.:—"No firing shall take place except in the presence of an officer, &c." This ...

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  47. CHRISTMAS NIGHT CONCERTS.

    Messrs. Rignold and Huenerbein completed a long list of engagements for their concert at Her Majesty's Theatre on Monday. Mr. Henry Staell, the brilliant French violnist, and Mr. Adams, a new ...

    Article : 204 words
  48. LATE MINING.

    At the Proprietary Mine the new chloridising plant, which has been in operation during the past few days, is producing most satisfactory results. The crushed ore, after being passed through the furnaces, ...

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  49. DOUBLE BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    In the presence of a number of visitors, including three members of the Woollahra Public School Board, the Christmas holidays began last Friday at the Public school. Double Bay. Prizes were given to ...

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  50. LITTLE PHYLLIS PERRIER.

    During the season of concerts at which little Phyllis Perrier will appear at the Royal Standard Theatre, beginning on Saturday evening next, Mr. Clitherow, M. Jules Simonsen, Miss Maud ...

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  51. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—It has been contended that the new Electoral Act is null and void, inasmuch as Parliament has no present power to abolish plural voting. The arguments by which it is sought to sustain this ...

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  52. BAND OF HOPE PICNIC.

    The Band of Hope Branch of the Sydney City Mission connected with Bay-street, Glebe, held its third annual picnic at Leichhardt Park on Saturday. About 200 children and attendants were present, and ...

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  53. BOTANY PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    The annual breaking-up and distribution of prizes at the Botany Public School took place On Friday. In the afternoon an exhibition of needlework and drawing, the work of the pupils, took place in the ...

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  54. ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.—WOMEN'S BRANCH.

    The December meeting of the above was held in the Town Hall on Monday, Mrs. Mann presiding. The members present were Mesdames G. K. Mann, Delohery, G. Harris, Simpson, ...

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  55. SACRED CONCERT AT BURWOOD.

    The "Messiah" was given in the Burwood Wesleyan Church on Monday night by the Homebush and Burwood Wesleyan chairs combined. The soloists were Miss Sheindan Reed, Miss Hathaway, ...

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  56. MANDURAMA JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following are the weights for the two principal events to be run at the Mandurama Jockey Club's races on Boxing Day:- OPENING HANDICAP.—Hotspur, 9st 8lb; Barney II., 8st; ...

    Article : 91 words
  57. PASTORAL INTELLIGENCE.

    Stock movements: Seventy head mixed cattle, from Forbes to Homebush, Raymond owner, M'Mahon in charge; 2514 wethers, from Borambil to Riverstone, Richards and Co. owners, Walker in charge; 400 ...

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  58. DRUMMOYNE PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    At the breaking up of the Drummoyne Public School on last Friday, prizes were presented by the District School Board to the most deserving pupils, the chief prize—winner being Jean Gilchrist, ...

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  59. ST. AUGUSTINE'S SCHOOL, BALMAIN.

    The pupils attending this school held their annual concert and distribution of prizes in the new wing of the Convent of the Immaculate Conception, Jane-street, on Monday night, when there was a large ...

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  60. WALLSEND JOCKEY CLUB.

    The following weights have been declared in connection with the Christmas reunion:- FLYING HANDICAP, 6 furlongs.—Brenda, 8st 5lb; Kilce[?], 8st [?]lb; Hercules, 7st 13lb; Killarney, 7st 13lb; ...

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  61. MARRICKVILLE ELECTORATE.

    On Saturday evening the Mayor of Marrickville (Alderman A. H. Scouller) addressed a meeting of about 800 electors in Silver-street, Mrrickville. The Mayor, who met with a very cordial reception, said ...

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  62. A CHRISTMAS CONCERT.

    A successful Christmas concert was given in the Centenary Hall last evening in aid of the funds of the Contral Methodist Mission. The programme contained several items of merit, including the chief ...

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  63. ST. JOSEPH'S, AUBURN.

    This school, which has been in existence only five months, conducted by the Sisters of Charity, gave a dramatic performance by the pupils on the 16th instant to an appreciative audience. A repetition of ...

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  64. ST. PAUL'S YOUNG MEN'S UNION, REDFERN.

    This union gave its annual mock banquet on Friday night, when there was a large number of members and friends present. The following was the toast list:—"The Queen," the chairman (the Rev. ...

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  65. SCHOOL OF COOKERY.

    The classes of the School of Cookery Instruction of Redfern and district celebrated their breaking up on Friday by making their instructress(Miss E. Morrison) the recipient of a handsomely-illuminated ...

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  66. [BY TELEGRAPH.]

    For the V.R.C. Standish and Bagot Handreaps a few doubles have been backed at 100 to 1. Titan, Warfare, Linbura, and Parramatta being picked for the short race, and Sternchaser, Tarcoola, and ...

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  67. PARRAMATTA NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL.

    On Thursday afternoon this school broke up for the Christmas vacation. The prizes were presented by Mr. Hugh Taylor, M.L.A. Mr. C. J. Pitt, who was present, alluded to the indifferent ...

    Article : 105 words
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  71. NEUTRAL BAY CHRISTMAS FETE.

    The entertainment given on Saturday last was so successful that a general wish was expressed at the time that the fete should be continued on Monday last. This, however, the committee found ...

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