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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2102, 30 January 1908, Page 3

FHOM £ls A NIGHT TO COPPERS FOR STREET SINGING. iM an LCa.sfc Lancashire town, within the past low days, a largo orowd was attracted by tho linishod rendoring of selections from grand operas by n stroot-singor—a woman clad in a'well-worn dress and wearing a black straw bat of tho sailor typo. A representative of tho Manchester Daily Despatch waited until the crowd had tendered their contributions and had separated, and then ho spoke to the woman •■Seen hotter days r" he lmjuirod. ‘ *Ni*vor sot'ii woiy.o,” sho ro])litl. * i never thought 1 should come down to singihg in tho street tor a living, but it has (o bo either that or tho ponrhousc, and 1 won’t go there. “Hut. with a voice like yours surety you can obtain engagements on tho concert stage or in the variety balls?” “All, there was a Lime when 1 got £ls a night and even more lor a concert, and that within as many years as you can count on the lingers ol one band. Now I’m glad it J can got as many coppers, and i have to sing over so many sungs lor that. “What was your professional name?”

Slio mentioned it. The name was that of an artiste who is well known to everyone acquainted with music. And this was the end! ■■llow does it happen that you have fallen in this way:'” •■Don’t ask me to toll you,” sho replied. “It is my own fault. The seaside at the summer time—big engagements—plenty of money— a butterfly existence—THEN THE Dll INK —cultsE IT! HUT EOR THE LIQUOR L SHOULD BE ALL RIGHT, BUT I CAN’T KEEP AWAY FROM IT. I cau sing as well as ever; but, if 1 have tho money, I must have drink, and managers won’t book me because they can’t trust me to turn up sober. That’s the truth. THAT IS WHY I HAVE COME DOWN TO STREET-SINGING. AND 1 SUPPOSE 1 MUST GO ON TO THE END.” “But your voice will he ruined in tho streets.” “Perhaps. But it will last a time, and so long as 1 have it I can get a few coppers. When it has gone ’ “Yes, what then ” “God knows, and God help, me.” Then she moved away, a tragic figure, the tears coursing down her ELLINGTON PONY And GALLOWAY RACING CLUB. PROGRAMME FOR INITIAL MEETING, • To Be Held ON THE CLUB’S COURSE At MIRAMAR, On SATURDAY, February 22nd 1908. Committee: R. Chase-Morris, H. Lamberg, J. Brodie, and E. Young. Treasurer: T. Blackwood. Managing Steward: P. P. Bigwood. Judge: D. Weir. Handicapper: P. P. Bigwood (pro tom).

PROGRAMME — 1. 2.0 p.m.—INITIAL SCURRA j of 20 sows; second pony to receive 2 sovs from stake; for ponies 14.2 Lands and under. Entrance, 20s. Four furlongs. 2. 2.40 x 5.m —MAIDEN PON\ RACE, of 18 sovs; second pony to receive 0 sovs from stake; for pomes 14.2 hands and under that have never -won a race. Entrance, 1 sov. Five furlongs. 3. 3.20 p.m.—MIRAMAR CUP, of 40 sovs; second pony to receive 5 sovs from stake; for ponies 14.3 hands and under. Entrance, 30s. Six furlongs. 4. 4.0 p.m.—KILBIRNIE HANDICAP, of 20 sovs; second pony to receive 4 sovs from stake; for Xronies 14.2 hands and under. Entrance, 20s. Six furlongs. 5. 4.35 p.m. - TRADESMEN’S PURSE, of 15 sovs; second pony to receive 2 sovs from stake; for ponies 14.2 hands and under which are tho bona fide property of, and have been driven by, a tradesman ; catch weights; minimum, 9st 71b. Entrance, 10s. Five furlongs. 6. 5.15 p.m.—FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 25 sovs; second pony to receive 5 sovs from stake; lor ponies 14.3 hands and under. Entrance, 20s. Four furlongs.

RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries will Lie received by the Managing Steward up till 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, February sth, 1908. All ponies must attend lor measurement at 12.30 p.m. on the course on the day of the races, when a six months’ certificate will be granted, for which 5s will be charged. All handicaps, with the exception of the Miramar Cup, will be started on a minimum of Sst 71b. The Miramar Cup will be started on a minimum of Bst. Any winner during the day to incur a penalty of 71b. So far as is possible, the rules of the New Zealand Racing Cenferenco will be observed at this meeting, but a book of rules is .in course of preparation, and will shortly bo issued. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, February l{oth. The Managing Steward will bo pleased to give any information to country visitors.as to accommodation to be obtained for themselves and ponies. No pony allowed to. start whose nomination fee is unpaid. In the case of there being less than five starters for the Miramar Clip, the right is reserved to reduce the value of the stake. Any further particulars fo be obtained from Miramar, T>. P. BIGWOOD, Managing Steward, And Secretary. Wellington. N.B.—The Racecourse is situated within H miles of Wellington by road.

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