Witj'.x you see a raau take off his hat to you it is a sign that he respects you ; but when ho is .seen divesting- himself of his coat, you can make up your mind that he intends to try to make you respect him.
Tin? doctors Fay that seal skin is unhealthy. Bless them ! Now, if they can bo induced to say the same of six-button kids, point Jace and a few such trifles, coming generations of married men will erect a monument to them.
Not only was Northampton famous for horse racing in olden days, but it was famous for bull racing, fur which a plate was ifi ven. The beasts were ridden b,y men, booted, spurred, armed with goads. These, events took place at and the Northampton Mercury of 17:24 advertised : —"On Tuesday in' Whitsun week, being May 2d, 1721, 'will be run for from the gate of William Thursby, leading into Welling-biH'ouc h-road, down Abinjfdon" street, to the .Pump upon the Corn Market Hill, a plate of £5 value, by any bull, cow, or bullock of any age, or size whatsoever, that, never won the value of to in money or plate, each rider to have boots or spurs, with a goad of the usual size. Every bull, &c, to pay one shilling entrance, which is to be given to the second best bull, &c, and the winning beast to bo sold for £20, if desired, by subscribers."
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Waikato Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2326, 7 June 1887, Page 2
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