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  2. GLORIOUS IN THEIR SMART UNIFORMS.

    Prince's Hill State School Brass Band.—Left to right: ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 52 words
  3. Y.W.C A. CREW

    To meet the Albert Park crew in the contest at the charity regatta on the Albert Park lake next saturday for a cup to be given by the Homæopathic Hospita:—Enid Morris (bow), Nancy Colechin (two). Unice Grumont (three), Kitty Reid (stroke), Edic Fiddes (cox.). ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 53 words
  4. WOOLLY THE SNOW DOG AT

    [?] is admired ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 18 words
  5. AWAITING THEIR TURN

    in the Hunter's Plate at the Oaklands Hunt Club's Point-to-poit Steeple ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 27 words
  6. EARLY SETTLERS.

    Charles Frederick Mills (top) and John Brabyn Mills, whose claims to be the firs Portland selllers are discussed in this issue ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 27 words
  7. ADVERTISING AUSTRALIA.

    [?] The Austiralian court at the Advertising and Markeling Exhibition held al Olympia, London ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 20 words
  8. CHINESE ART IN MELBOURNE.

    The "Joss-house" at South Melbourne, which some of the older Chinese reisdents of Melbourne still visit regularly. It contains many fine specimens of embroidery, carving, and lacquer-work. I.—A carved candlestick on the end of the centre altar. In front of it is a bamboo vase containing prayer-sticks—slips of bamboo with a pryaer inscribed on them—which are purchase and place on the altar by worshippers. Next to it is a bowl containing joss-sticks, and behind this ia tall metal urn, which also serves as an incense-burner. 2.—Image of the horse of General Quong Kung, the deity to whom the temple is dedicated, which is also an object of veneration. Beneath the reaised forefoot is a bowl containing an offering. In the racks behind are processional banners. 3.—A drum and abronze bell, which with plenty of fire-crackers, provide and accompaniment to the ceremonies. On the left is an exact full-size model of General Quong Kung's sword. 4.—This pictue of General Quong Kung, which occupies the centre of the main altar, is the chief object of worship. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 149 words
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