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... Pieces for 473 . Aumonière . " " Embroidered , Ladies ' " Section of , Berlin Work , in Sofa , Berlin Work , in Cross - stitch , in D'Oyley Stand Ear - Ring Edging Crochet 109 , 228 , 229 , 412 , 532 in Mignardise Braid , and 45 , 109 ...
... Pieces for 473 . Aumonière . " " Embroidered , Ladies ' " Section of , Berlin Work , in Sofa , Berlin Work , in Cross - stitch , in D'Oyley Stand Ear - Ring Edging Crochet 109 , 228 , 229 , 412 , 532 in Mignardise Braid , and 45 , 109 ...
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... pieces , are of matelassé , edged with a heavy fringe of silk and jet ; the front of grosgrain silk , very plain and scant , is trimmed with bias , merely edged on either side with one row of jet beads . These bias are put on lengthwise ...
... pieces , are of matelassé , edged with a heavy fringe of silk and jet ; the front of grosgrain silk , very plain and scant , is trimmed with bias , merely edged on either side with one row of jet beads . These bias are put on lengthwise ...
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... pieces , viz . - the front , side- piece , half of back , and sleeve . TO OUR READERS . MYRA is now so well known to the readers of the YOUNG ENGLISH WOMAN , that it will be , no doubt , with a feeling of regret that her readers will ...
... pieces , viz . - the front , side- piece , half of back , and sleeve . TO OUR READERS . MYRA is now so well known to the readers of the YOUNG ENGLISH WOMAN , that it will be , no doubt , with a feeling of regret that her readers will ...
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... pieces of cardboard covered with brown silk , between which the cigarette papers are placed , and fastened by a button and loop as in Illustra- tion ; the top or pouch is in the form of a bag drawn up with silk cord , and embroidered ...
... pieces of cardboard covered with brown silk , between which the cigarette papers are placed , and fastened by a button and loop as in Illustra- tion ; the top or pouch is in the form of a bag drawn up with silk cord , and embroidered ...
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... pieces were " on . " There is an un- usual embarras de richesses in the list of theatrical advertise- ments , and ... piece . It has been supplemented recently by the production of a slight sketch , entitled , " Hamlet the Hysterical ...
... pieces were " on . " There is an un- usual embarras de richesses in the list of theatrical advertise- ments , and ... piece . It has been supplemented recently by the production of a slight sketch , entitled , " Hamlet the Hysterical ...
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Page 2 - Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life ? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
Page 538 - Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God ! Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod ; We are not divided, All one Body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity.
Page 478 - TELL me not, Sweet, I am unkind That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I fly. True, a new mistress now I chase, The first foe in the field ; And with a stronger faith embrace A sword, a horse, a shield. Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore; I could not love thee, Dear, so much, Loved I not Honour more.
Page 238 - But the beating of my own heart Was all the sound I heard. He came not, — no, he came not,— The night came on alone, — The little...
Page 159 - We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should count time by heart-throbs. He most lives Who thinks most — feels the noblest — acts the best.
Page 359 - I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand.
Page 122 - Yet, ere we part, one lesson I can leave you For every day. Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever ; Do noble things, not dream them, all day long : And so make life, death, and that vast for-ever One grand, sweet song.
Page 538 - Crowns and thrones may perish. Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain ; Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that Church prevail ; We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. Onward, etc. 5 Onward, then, ye people ! Join our happy throng ! Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song ! Glory, laud, and honor, Unto Christ the King ; This through countless ages Men and angels sing.
Page 50 - How charming is divine Philosophy! Not harsh and crabbed, as dull fools suppose, But musical as is Apollo's lute, And a perpetual feast of nectared sweets, Where no crude surfeit reigns.
Page 159 - The friends who in our sunshine live, When winter comes, are flown ; And he who has but tears to give, Must weep those tears alone. But Thou wilt heal that broken heart, Which, like the plants that throw Their fragrance from the wounded part, Breathes sweetness out of woe.