The Sporting review, ed. by 'Craven'., Band 31John William Carleton 1854 |
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... called betting - houses or offices , and the receiving of money in ad- vance by the owners or occupiers of such houses or offices , or by other persons acting on their behalf , on their promises to pay money on events of horse - races ...
... called betting - houses or offices , and the receiving of money in ad- vance by the owners or occupiers of such houses or offices , or by other persons acting on their behalf , on their promises to pay money on events of horse - races ...
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... called Gadabout , three years of age , weight estimated 5st . 7lbs . , which is a liberal racing discount . Nobody prophesied such a possibility ; probably she had no market prestige or price . Early in April the vernal series commenced ...
... called Gadabout , three years of age , weight estimated 5st . 7lbs . , which is a liberal racing discount . Nobody prophesied such a possibility ; probably she had no market prestige or price . Early in April the vernal series commenced ...
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... called the pad- dock , they adjusted their toilettes , loitered a little longer , and once again submitting to public scrutiny , pirouetted around the post . The party numbered eight - and - twenty , and the reception was the perfection ...
... called the pad- dock , they adjusted their toilettes , loitered a little longer , and once again submitting to public scrutiny , pirouetted around the post . The party numbered eight - and - twenty , and the reception was the perfection ...
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... called Christians . The select of that sublime fraternity knew not what to do with their palaces , their jewels , and their gold . The million knew not where to find shelter from the storm , for the days had long passed away when ...
... called Christians . The select of that sublime fraternity knew not what to do with their palaces , their jewels , and their gold . The million knew not where to find shelter from the storm , for the days had long passed away when ...
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... called Cleveland Shortlegs . His power is immense . His legs are enormous , and withal as clean as those of a thorough - bred one . He is of the original Cleveland descent , is got by Noble Surprise , dam by Old Golden Elephant ...
... called Cleveland Shortlegs . His power is immense . His legs are enormous , and withal as clean as those of a thorough - bred one . He is of the original Cleveland descent , is got by Noble Surprise , dam by Old Golden Elephant ...
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Seite 358 - Of one that loved not wisely but too well ; Of one not easily jealous, but being wrought Perplex'd in the extreme ; of one whose hand, Like the base Indian, threw a pearl away Richer than all his tribe ; of one whose subdued eyes, Albeit unused to the melting mood, Drop tears as fast as the Arabian trees Their medicinal gum.
Seite 259 - You conceive that what is worth doing at all is worth doing well...
Seite 80 - ... the common gaol or house of correction (with or without hard labour), as to the justice or justices shall seem meet, for any term not exceeding two calendar months...
Seite 157 - ... betting with persons resorting thereto ; or for the purpose of any money or valuable thing being received by or on behalf of such owner...
Seite 239 - Stakes, to carry 71ba. extra ; those by stallions or out of mares that never bred a winner allowed 31bs. ; Ditch Mile.
Seite 153 - The latent tracts, the giddy heights, explore Of all who blindly creep, or sightless soar; Eye Nature's walks, shoot Folly as it flies, And catch the manners living as they rise; Laugh where we must, be candid where we can; But vindicate the ways of God to man.
Seite 117 - For age but tastes of pleasures, youth devours. The hare in pastures or in plains is found, Emblem of human life ; who runs the round, And, after all his wandering ways are done, His circle fills, and ends where he begun, Just as the setting meets the rising sun.
Seite 461 - Like birds whose beauties languish, half concealed, Till mounted on the wing their glossy plumes Expanded, shine with azure, green, and gold, How blessings brighten as they take their flight ! 3.
Seite 157 - No house, office, room, or other place shall be opened, kept, or used for the purpose of the owner, occupier, or keeper thereof, or any person using the same, or any person procured or employed by or acting for or on behalf of such owner, occupier, or keeper, or person using the same, or of any person having the care or management or in any manner conducting the business thereof betting with persons resorting thereto...
Seite 446 - Approach : behold this marble. Know ye not The features? Hath not oft his faithful tongue Told you the fashion of your own estate, The secrets of your bosom?