RESTORATION OF THE OLYMPIAN AMES IN GREECE
... correspondent, writing from Athens, under date September 4, says : The Queen-Regent has just signed a Royal decree for the re-establishment of the ancient O ...
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RESTORATION OF THE OLYMPIAN GAMES IN GREECE
... A correspondent, writing from Athens, under date September 4, says: The Queen-Regent has just signed a Royal decree for the re-est3blishment of the ancien ...
The Queen of Greece has instituted what she calls Olympic games to take place every four years, on the four
... first Sundays in October. ...
Revival of the Olympic Games.—A private letter from thens of the 31st of March, says:— I mentioned some time since
... the project on foot for the re-establishment of the Olympic Qatncs, or industrial and agricultural exhibitions of the produt ts of Greece. Like the celebrated games in the olden time, 1 >ng past, our modern exhibitions will be held every four years. The first exhibition will take place on the 16th of Octol«r, 1859. There will be at the inauguration and during the four weeks of its duration ...
Parks and Playgrounds for the People.— We ask the question, how far, and in what way, shall we promote
... and support the wholesome recreation of the people Now, clearly the ruling power should have nothing to do with such a care—let them provide parks and play -grounds, and their work is done. But what benefits would be effected by private interference. I throw it out only for conversation. Yet the matter is not of trifling importance. We might improve and direct the taste of the people, and ...
THE OLYMPIC GAMES. •
... THE OLYMPIC GAMES. ? [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] ATHENS, April 11. The Olympic Games were continued here to-day, when Herr Schumann (German) threw M. Tsintas (Greek) in the final wrestling contest. In the 100 Metres Swimming Contest M. Hajos, of Budapest, easily beat his 20 competitors. The final heats in the 2,000 Metres and 10,000 Metres Bicycle Races took place to-day at the Phalerum Velo- drome, ...
THE OLYMPIC GAMES
... > ■ •» • (FKOM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) ATHENS, Wednesday Night. The Olympic Games were brought to an end to-day with considerable ceremony. The huge Stadion was crowded with spectators, and the King, attended by tho Princes and his Ministers, presented to the winners, both Greek and foreign, wreaths of olive and laurel, diplomas, medals, and prizes. His Majesty declared the games over amidst a ...
THE OLYMPIC GAMES
... AMERICA HEADS THE LIST OF WINNERS. DaJaiel's correspondent at Athens telegraphs, that the Olympic games were brought to a conclusion yesterday. Th© crowning of the victors was witnessed by an enormous crowd. The King arrived at half-past ten, accompanied by the Duke of Sparta, Prince George, and the rest of the Royal Family, with the exception of the Queen, who was indisposed. A list of prize ...
GOSSIP OF THE DAY
... ALWAYS READY. Major-General Sir Frederick Carrington, who has been appointed to command the forces in Matabeleland, is to reach London this evening from Gibraltar, and is to leave Southampton next Saturday. He carries little impedimenta with him, and, as in bis South African experience, always his kit ready packed for any service. is related of him that when the Government sent him to tbe Cape ...
CYCLING
... In view of the cycling championships to be held connection with the Olympic games, interesting to remember thstthe fire-tevent was won Englishman on an Enelieh bicycle. Mr. K. Keeping happene ...
THE OLYMPIC GAMES
... DEVONIAN'S SUCCESS. Yesterday there was another full programme at the Stadium. A good deal interest was evinced by West of England people in the performance of F. Holman, of Exeter ...
THE OLYMPIC GAMES
... BRITAIN WINS TEAM RACE. JAVELIN RECORD BEATEN. Favoured brighter weather than on either Monday or Tuesday, yesterday's attendance at the great Stadium, miserably email before the in ...