Fifty Years of Public Work of Sir Henry Cole, K. C. B., Accounted for in His Deeds, Speeches and Writings, Volume 2G. Bell, 1884 - Art |
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... interest . Yet the Motion was negatived on several idle pretexts . Any removal was designated by that term of most indefinite import - unconstitu- tional ; and it was argued that the affectionate regard universally entertained towards ...
... interest . Yet the Motion was negatived on several idle pretexts . Any removal was designated by that term of most indefinite import - unconstitu- tional ; and it was argued that the affectionate regard universally entertained towards ...
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... interest of the public and nowhere else ? Why are not Parliaments ambulatory , and thereby in accor- dance with strict constitutional propriety ? Why does not the King feed his Parliament ? Why does not Mr. Hume demand his expenses , as ...
... interest of the public and nowhere else ? Why are not Parliaments ambulatory , and thereby in accor- dance with strict constitutional propriety ? Why does not the King feed his Parliament ? Why does not Mr. Hume demand his expenses , as ...
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... interest with the reminder that the pamphlet was brought before the notice of the House of Commons by SIR ROBERT PEEL himself , and its sugges- tions adopted . ] Illustrations to Remarks on certain Evils to which the printed 22 PRINTED ...
... interest with the reminder that the pamphlet was brought before the notice of the House of Commons by SIR ROBERT PEEL himself , and its sugges- tions adopted . ] Illustrations to Remarks on certain Evils to which the printed 22 PRINTED ...
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... interest in its transaction . It rarely happens that more than one or two persons besides the member who originates the Committee feel any strong interest in the sub- ject . Every one of the Committees of last Session is an example ...
... interest in its transaction . It rarely happens that more than one or two persons besides the member who originates the Committee feel any strong interest in the sub- ject . Every one of the Committees of last Session is an example ...
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... interest and importance of the sub- ject matter for inquiry - the greater the interest the greater the numbers . Practically , however , in proportion to the number of the inquirers is the inefficacy of the inquiry . What was the ...
... interest and importance of the sub- ject matter for inquiry - the greater the interest the greater the numbers . Practically , however , in proportion to the number of the inquirers is the inefficacy of the inquiry . What was the ...
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Page 336 - There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
Page 178 - The lyon would not leave her desolate, But with her went along, as a strong gard Of her chast person, and a faythfull mate Of her sad troubles and misfortunes hard...
Page 195 - With .skirmish and capricious passagings, And murmurs musical and swift jug jug, And one low piping sound more sweet than all...
Page 207 - Gentlemen, the Exhibition of 1851 is to give us a true test and a living picture of the point of development at which the whole of mankind has arrived in this great task, and a new starting point from which all nations will be able to direct their further exertions.
Page 177 - O gentlemen, the time of life is short ; To spend that shortness basely, were too long, If life did ride upon a dial's point, Still ending at the arrival of an hour.
Page 369 - The health of the people is really the foundation upon which all their happiness and all their power as a State depend.
Page 180 - The knights are dust, And their good swords are rust, Their souls are with the saints, we trust.
Page 353 - The poor man's sins are glaring ; In the face of ghostly warning He is caught in the fact Of an overt act, Buying greens on Sunday morning. " The rich man's sins are hidden In the pomp of wealth and station, And escape the sight Of the children of light, Who are wise in their generation.
Page 248 - I confidently hope that the first impression which the view of this vast collection will produce upon the spectator will be that of deep thankfulness to the Almighty for the blessings which He has bestowed .upon us already here below ; and the second, the conviction that they can only be realized in proportion to the help which we are prepared to render each other ; therefore, only by peace, love, and ready assistance, not only between individuals, but between the nations of the earth.
Page 313 - Of these the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Chancellor, and the Speaker of the House of Commons are termed the Principal Trustees.