The Antiquary, Volumes 1-2E.W. Allen, 1871 |
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... remarks made upon them by Mr. W. H. Black , who also gave a short summary of the history of the company gleaned from these documents . The Rev. T. Hugo , one of the vice - presidents of the society , then gave a short paper on the ...
... remarks made upon them by Mr. W. H. Black , who also gave a short summary of the history of the company gleaned from these documents . The Rev. T. Hugo , one of the vice - presidents of the society , then gave a short paper on the ...
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... remarks that " the Asiatic harps never had a front pillar to assist in withstanding the tension on the strings , as we have in our own ; but probably metal or ivory was used in the manufacture , to permit of the strings being screwed up ...
... remarks that " the Asiatic harps never had a front pillar to assist in withstanding the tension on the strings , as we have in our own ; but probably metal or ivory was used in the manufacture , to permit of the strings being screwed up ...
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... remarks on this more than national question , and we earnestly invite information from all quarters respecting any present or prospective defacement or destruction of our ancient remains , in order to strengthen that worthy phalanx in ...
... remarks on this more than national question , and we earnestly invite information from all quarters respecting any present or prospective defacement or destruction of our ancient remains , in order to strengthen that worthy phalanx in ...
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... remarks , he said venera- tion for the dead was inherent in the human mind ; that there were three systems of disposing of the body - interment , embalming , and cremation ; also three distinct sorts of tombs , -caves , tumuli , and ...
... remarks , he said venera- tion for the dead was inherent in the human mind ; that there were three systems of disposing of the body - interment , embalming , and cremation ; also three distinct sorts of tombs , -caves , tumuli , and ...
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... remarks upon the workmanship and art of those JAPANESE CERAMIC WARE . — Some very beautiful Tea- objects , and gave a short account of their capture in Mag - pots in a variety of patterns have just been received from dala . The ...
... remarks upon the workmanship and art of those JAPANESE CERAMIC WARE . — Some very beautiful Tea- objects , and gave a short account of their capture in Mag - pots in a variety of patterns have just been received from dala . The ...
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Página 30 - In my time my poor father was as diligent to teach me to shoot, as to learn me any other thing, and so I think other men did their children : he taught me how to draw, how to lay my body in my bow, and not to draw with strength of arms as divers other nations do, but with strength of the body.
Página 70 - And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead. 29 Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer...
Página 70 - And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon?
Página 217 - Tis Lady Jeffers that owns this station ; Like Alexander, or Queen Helen fair, There's no commander in all the nation. For emulation, can with her compare. Such walls surround her, that no nine-pounder Could dare to plunder her place of strength ; But Oliver Cromwell her he did pommell.
Página 105 - Manoeuvres. 2s. Hand-book Dictionary for the Militia and Volunteer Services, Containing a variety of useful information, Alphabetically arranged. Pocket size, 3s.
Página 97 - And when she could not longer hide him, she took for him an ark of bulrushes, and daubed it with slime and with pitch, and put the child therein ; and she laid it in the flags by the river's brink.
Página 16 - Here the housekeepers met and were merry, and gave their charity. The young people were there too, and had dancing, bowling, shooting at butts, &c., the ancients sitting gravely by, and looking on.
Página 26 - How sleep the brave, who sink to rest By all their country's wishes blest ? When Spring, with dewy fingers cold, Returns to deck their hallowed mould, She there shall dress a sweeter sod Than Fancy's feet have ever trod.
Página 87 - My prime of youth is but a frost of cares; My feast of joy is but a dish of pain; My crop of corn is but a field of tares; And all my good is but vain hope of gain. The day is fled, and yet I saw no sun; And now I live, and now my life is done.
Página 16 - ... being acted with mighty state and reverence by the friars of this house, had theaters for the several! scenes, very large and high, placed upon wheels, and drawn to all the eminent parts of the city, for the better advantage of spectators : and contain'd the story of the New Testament, composed into old English Rithme, as appeareth by an ancient MS. intituled Ludus Cffrporis Chrtsti, or ZWws Conventria. I have been told...