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May 1939
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Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News

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Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News

Lord Rosebery's Blue Peter

... A CHESTNUT colt by Fairway out of Fancy Free, the dam of Full Sail, by Stefan the Great Celiba, by Bachelor's Double Santa Maura by St. Simon, Lord Rosebery's candidate has fully earned his position as favourite for the Derby. He was not hurried as a two-year-old, and ran only twice, his first outing being in the Imperial Produce Stakes at Kempton in October, won by Heliopolis from Casanova ...

Chesterfield's Counter Attractions

... THOSE whose business it is to write about cricket are not encouraged nowadays, when mentioning Chesterfield, where Derbyshire played Surrey last week-end, to make reference to the church with the crooked spire. Therefore I will not do so. Nor, as a matter of fact, is there any need for architectural digression, since the ground itself is sufficiently rich in history, and its more im mediate ...

A. McNair's win at Royal St. George's

... THE 1939 winner of the Royal St. George's Gold Challenge Cup was A. McNair, a former Scottish international. This is the most im portant scoring tournament for British amateurs, which consists of 36 holes medal play. McNair had rounds of 75 and 78, being the only competitor to break 80 twice. His victory was largely due to his putting and approaching and to the fact that he always had the ball ...

THE GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS COMPANY LTD

... I THE GOLDSMITHS SILVERSMITHS i COMPAW LTD THE' GOLDSMITHS SILVERSMITHS I COMPAW LTD I J 7 GIFTS FOR SMOKERS In the showrooms of The Gold smiths Silversmiths Company Ltd. there is a wide range of gifts for the smoker. For those who V cannot call and inspect them there is an illustrated catalogue, avail able upon request. By Appointment to the late King George V j Sterling Silver Plain ...

From Cocktails to Port

... THE man who first said two heads are better than one couldn't possibly have known the hangover. He's a self-made man, a horrible example of unskilled labour. Mistress I wrote your name with my finger in the dust on the dining-room mantel-piece this morning. Maid I know you did, mum. An' you spelt it wrong. Business before pleasure, as the man said when he kissed his wife before setting out ...

FAREBROTHER, ELLIS & CO

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HAMPTON & SONS

... HAMPTON SONS HAMPTON SONS 6, ARLINGTON STREET, ST. JAMES'S, S.W.I. Telephone Regent 8222 (15 tines). Telegrams: Selanlet, Piccy, London. SMALL SPORTING WEEKEND RETREAT providing FIRST-CLASS SHOOTING, COARSE FISHING AND BOATING. S miles from Norwich, i in delightful country, close to a pretty village. PICTURESQUE BUNGALOW with large lounge. 5 bedrooms. bathroom and offices. Co's. electric ...

HARRODS

... KNIGHTSBRIDGE HOUSE 62/64 BROMPTON ROAD, LONDON, S.W.I ESTATE 'Phone Ken 1490. 'Grams: Estate Harrods, London. OFFICES West Byfleet and Haslemere. Riviera Offices 'TWIXT THE QUANTOCKS c.2 AND THE MENDIPS. Occupying a sheltered position on a knoll, commanding magnificent panoramic views. BEAUTIFULLY BUILT HOUSE IN THE TUDOR STYLE. Lounge hall, 3 reception, billiards room. 10 bedrooms, ...

PLAYER'S NUMBER

... 10, BUTTERMARKET, IPSWICH. An interesting specimen of 16th century architecture. In this building Charles II (s reputed co have hidden after the Batde of Worcester. Jote also in this connection another famous number Player's j No. 3. Mellowness, distinction of flavour and aroma have long been the characteristics of this finer quality cigarette. t PLAYER'S\ No. 3 are supplied a either plain or ...

Televising the Derby

... FITTING UP THE CAMERAS The farther camera has a 20-in. telephoto lens, the nearer one a lens of shorter focal length. These special super-emitron cameras for outdoor work have no films or moving parts inside. The film is replaced by a plate covered with 200, oco light sensitive globules made of Caesium, a compound of Selenium, and applied by a secret process. This plate is within a glass tube. ...

Better Horsemanship: How to Improve Your Riding: No. 4 of a New Series

... Better Horsemanship How to Improve Your Riding No. 4 of a New Series By Bucephalus I have received a number of interesting letters from readers, a few of which I am printing at the end of this article as I feel that the questions and answers will be instructive. I hope that any more of you who have any doubts or difficulties will drop me a line. In particular I hope you will read the letter ...

For Epsom Epicures: Feeding the Derby Crowds

... For Epsom I Epicures Feeding the Derby Crowds j THE LOBSTER KING Cutting up lobsters beneath the Grand Stand-, for distribution to the various service rooms. This man has been dealing with crustaceans all his life. 'wmmmm THE BUTCHER'S SHOP: The butcher cuts meat into joints for the chefs. Messrs. Elliott's arrangements at Epsom are like a small departmental store. There are separate ...