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RACING. 



Mr. Robinson, he has a very able prophet ; we would here 

 express our deep regret that Mr. R. Johnson, the Radamanthus 

 of the Northern Circuit, has been compelled by failing eyesight 

 to relinquish the profession. Other men may sit in the box 

 and name the winning number, but for the bulk of the racing 



A cross. 



public Mr. Clark reigns supreme as the Racing Lord Chief 

 Justice of England. Long may he continue to do so. 



He also is paid, by fixed salary from the Jockey Club, for 

 his services at Newmarket. 



THE CLERK OF THE SCALES. 



Of almost equal importance to the success of every well- 

 conducted meeting is the clerk of the scales. Before the 

 commencement of each day's operations he usually throws his 

 handkerchief into one side or other of the swinging receptacle 

 of weight, and if the carefully adjusted balance yields to such 

 trifling pressure, he may feel sure that he will be able to weigh 



