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  2. SLAVE CIRLS IN EGYPT.

    Notwithstanding the best-meant efforts of philanthropists at home and of the executive on the spot, slavery still flourishes in the East with much the same vigour that it did one hundred years ago. The public slave marts are ...

    Article : 2,323 words
  3. PRINCE ALFRED YACHT CLUB.—LUNCHBON TO THE COMMODORE.

    The members of the Prince Alfred Yacht Club brought the yachting season to a close on Saturday by a general assemblage of the yachts belonging to the club, after which the popular commodore, Dr. Milford, was entertained ...

    Article : 1,456 words
  4. AMUSEMENTS. THE CRITERION THEATRE.

    Robert Buchanan's three-act comedy, entitled "The Bachelors," was produced at the Criterion Theatre, on Saturday night, in the presence of a crowded house, every available seat being taken, and many persons having to ...

    Article : 818 words
  5. THE AQUARIUMS AND SKATING RINKS.

    These popular resorts were, as usual, extensively patronised, alike at Manly, Bondi, Coogee, and in the city. At Bondi an additional attraction was Captain M'Laughlin's entertainment of the Scottish Diorama. At Coogee the ...

    Article : 293 words
  6. BALMAIN SAILING CLUB.

    The Balmain Sailing Club closed their third season on Saturday afternoon with evolutions by the club's fleet, after which the crews were entertained by their commodore (Mr. C. G. Cameron) at his residence. The suburb across ...

    Article : 982 words
  7. THE RABBIT QUESTION.

    Sir,—As one of those who sent in a scheme to the Government for rabbit destruction, I naturally read your report of the proceedings of the Rabbit Commission with great interest. I am afraid that M. Pasteur has no better ...

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  8. AMATEUR REGATTA ON THE UPPER YARRA

    An interesting regatta, confined to amateur oarsmen not being manual labourers, took place on Saturday on the Upper Yarra. There were seven events on the programme, but, to arrive at the winners, 23 races ...

    Article : 187 words
  9. LECTURES.

    Dr. Spofforth delivered a lecture at the School of Arts on Tuesday evening, on "Fractures and Dislocations," being the third lecture of the Ambulance Course. There was a good attendance. The lecturer commenced by explaining the ...

    Article : 1,001 words
  10. FISH AND OYSTERS.

    Sir,—There is no question about Sir Henry Parkes being a clever man, and that he has a great knowledge of human nature—except, perhaps, his own. To Sir Henry we are indebted for the present Fisheries Act, and had it been ...

    Article : 708 words
  11. OUR NATIVE BIRDS.

    Sir,—The thanks of the community are justly due firstly to Mr. M'Cooey, for his thoughtful letter, published a few days ago, in the interests of our native birds; and, secondly, to yourself, for your excellent sub-leader in ...

    Article : 341 words
  12. THEATRE ROYAL.

    Gilbert and Sullivan's "Princess Ida" has run another week at the Theatre Royal, and judging from the applanse bestowed upon the several actors and the encores demanded on Saturday evening, the opera could run for some ...

    Article : 207 words
  13. SYDNEY AMATEUR SAILING CLUB.

    In connection with the Sydney Amateur Sailing Club, two races were set down for Saturday afternoon, for two second and two third prizes respectively. The Itonia, 20ft., H. Carpenter, and the Cynthia, 20ft., C. Saunders, having ...

    Article : 254 words
  14. HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

    The mystic play of "Faust" still holds its own at Her Majesty's Theatre. On Saturday evening there was a very large audience, and everything passed off successfully. The Mephistopheles of Mr. George Rignold was vigorously ...

    Article : 90 words
  15. CHURCH OF ENGLAND CENTENNIAL FUND.

    Sir,—If this fund is to be a success, it will be necessary to adopt a new method of procedure with regard to it. Flying visits of organising secretaries will offect but little except stirring up a certain amount of enthusiasm, which ...

    Article : 836 words
  16. THE FISK JUBILEE SINGERS.

    The concert given on Saturday night last by the Fisk Jubilee Singers, at the New Opera House, was a very interesting one, considerable variety being introduced into the programme the thoroughness in execution. which has ...

    Article : 225 words
  17. ABSENTEEISM.

    Sir,—Your able contributor, "T. over J.," who furnishes the bi-weekly unmuzzlings of wisdom to your columns, has, in recent issues, touched a seemingly simple sore in the body social which, if we may judge from the ...

    Article : 786 words
  18. BOTANY SAILING CLUB.

    The boats of this club brought their season to a close on Saturday afternoon last with a Hurry Scurry Race for all bunts, handicapped. The club, which has had a most successful career, has only been in existence since December ...

    Article : 736 words
  19. UNBROKEN HORSES AT CAMPERDOWN.

    Sir,—As sales of unbroken stock are constantly being held at the Camperdown sale-yards, many travellers by tram must have noticed how often, near the University, the tram has to be slowed or even pulled up, to avoid running ...

    Article : 444 words
  20. GAIETY THEATRE.

    At the Gaiety Theatre on Saturday night "Hamlet" was produced to an audience that completely filled all the lower parts of the auditorium, and made a respectable show in the dress circle. The tragedy has been so often produced ...

    Article : 281 words
  21. ROYAL STANDARD THEATRE.

    "Venns and Adonis" was repeated at the Royal Standard Theatre on Saturday night, to a fairly good house, and the burlesque was received with marked favour, encores being frequent. The singing and dancing, the bright ...

    Article : 67 words
  22. NORTH SHORE FERRY.

    Sir,—With your usual generosity would you be good enough to allow me space for the following? Some time ago a rumour was circulated on the northern part of our harbour to the effect that the directors of the N. S. F. ...

    Article : 208 words
  23. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

    On Saturday afternoon King's Congress of Specialists gave a performance for the entertainment of children at the Academy ot Music. A large number of young folks, accompanied by their elders, availed themselves of the ...

    Article : 98 words
  24. ALHAMBRA MUSIC HALL.

    The Alhambra Music Hall was largely patronised on Saturday night, when last Monday's programme of minstrelsy was repeated. The comic and sentimental songs again brought forth the hearty applause of the audience, ...

    Article : 59 words
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  27. BOWLS.

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