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... space of time generally devoted to such Meetings - beyond the limits of which the attention becomes fatigued , and the interest and pleasure of the hearers abate— it was thought best to give the substance of it A 2 PREFACE. ...
... space of time generally devoted to such Meetings - beyond the limits of which the attention becomes fatigued , and the interest and pleasure of the hearers abate— it was thought best to give the substance of it A 2 PREFACE. ...
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... . It will be enough that it receive their general and qualified approbation : and should it be honoured with this - which , from the courteous and unbroken attention , the cheering plaudits , and the closing PREFACE . 5.
... . It will be enough that it receive their general and qualified approbation : and should it be honoured with this - which , from the courteous and unbroken attention , the cheering plaudits , and the closing PREFACE . 5.
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James Silk Buckingham. unbroken attention , the cheering plaudits , and the closing expression of satisfaction by which the Meet- ing was characterized , may , it is hoped , be inferred I shall feel that my humble but earnest efforts ...
James Silk Buckingham. unbroken attention , the cheering plaudits , and the closing expression of satisfaction by which the Meet- ing was characterized , may , it is hoped , be inferred I shall feel that my humble but earnest efforts ...
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... attention and generous support of those by whom I have the honour to be surrounded , to enable me to discharge it effectively . From you , my Lord , who have conferred dignity upon our efforts , by accepting the office of Presi- dent of ...
... attention and generous support of those by whom I have the honour to be surrounded , to enable me to discharge it effectively . From you , my Lord , who have conferred dignity upon our efforts , by accepting the office of Presi- dent of ...
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... and the supply of his animal wants . But there is a pleasure far higher than the mere acquisition of wealth , yet happily quite compatible with every reasonable attention to that duty , and one calcu- 14 INAUGURAL LECTURE .
... and the supply of his animal wants . But there is a pleasure far higher than the mere acquisition of wealth , yet happily quite compatible with every reasonable attention to that duty , and one calcu- 14 INAUGURAL LECTURE .
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accomplished admission advantages agreeable approved autres Bart beautiful Bishop of Durham Board of Direction BRITISH AND FOREIGN British Museum Bryanstone Square Buckingham Charles classes Colonies Committee communion Conversazioni cultivation David delight desire diffusion duties Earl of Devon End of London enjoy enjoyment Enrolment Entrance Fee established existing Clubs feel FOREIGN INSTITUTE Francis Mowatt friends Gentleman and Lady Gentlemen George globe greater number Guineas per annum Hanover Square Rooms Henry honour improve increasing number Ingatestone intellectual intercourse interest Isabella JAMES STUART John kindred minds Lectures limited number Literature Lord Brougham Lord Francis Egerton Lord James Stuart MACKINNON Meeting Metropolis names nation Nature number of persons object Original Members parties PENDARVES pleasure present President proposed Prospectus purpose pursuits RICHARD MONCKTON MILNES Royal secure SEPTIMUS RAMSEY society Soirées Sympathy taste Thomas Wyse thought tion Travellers Trustees undertaking visitors WILLIAM TITE women
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