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"THE SQUIRE" BEATS TIME. 



This arduous undertaking was thus completed one hour 

 and eighteen minutes within the time specified ; and per- 

 fo:'med, allowing for stoppages, at the rate of twenty-sLv 

 miles an hour. Whilst the performance of Tranby, who 

 completed his four four-mile heats in thirty-three minutes, 

 fifteen seconds, found him such favour in the eyes of the 

 American turfmen, who judge altogether of a horse's powers 

 by the time of his performances, that he was soon after- 

 wards purchased to go to the new world. 



Time '* 'gainst the field," the parsons cry, 



And add by way of comment'ry 



To warn each racing sinner, 



" Whatever length life's course may be, 



A T.M.M. or T.Y.C. 



Time's sure to be the winner." 



" Out upon their authority !" 



The 'Squire exclaims ! " What's Time to me 



That I his steps should follow : 



To challenge him I am not afraid?" 



*' Done," i-eplies Time ; — a match was made, 



And Time was beaten hollow. 



