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… Street, contains the office of the Privy Council, the Home Office, and the office of the Board of Trade. Apropos of … the Prime Minister of illustrious memory, made it his home during his long tenure of office; and he was the first … Some, like Pitt and Lord Grey, have made it really their home during their years of place and power; others, like Lord …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… Pond, to hear Rev. J. Aldis, and in the evening staid at home on account of my cough. Cold and dry. No news. 29. Went … rare occurrence for them. Fred to Mr Eastty's, I staid at home on account of my cough and eyes, see 23 rd of this … 3. Went on with 'Volute.' A half holiday. Staid at home. It rained in the night and then froze, which made the …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… and wet. My father went to Mr Cooke's to dinner and is not home now, 12 o'clock p.m. It is rarely he keeps out so late. … if we had not been scolded (deservedly I own) for coming home past 12 at night; which we did to oblige Mr Brown in … ship shape, has been deprived of his command, and sent home, with no notice taken of him. This, I think, from what I …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… stand still, Admiral Seymour waiting for instruction from home. The Persian affair is I believe going on briskly, … Mr Kirkland of Canterbury preached both times. We had him home to dinner and tea. The number of votes for the four City …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… of the Tract Society, preached both times. 62 We had him home to dinner, and although I have the strongest hatred and … an exceedingly laudatory notice of his Bass Rock The Home of the Sea Fowl. He was also praised in the 'Standard.' …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… privileges. This evening I commenced drawing from life (at home). I have picked up a very good boy model about 12 years … walked to Ham Common, took tea at Warners and from thence home again. 13. Sunday. Went in morning and evening to Maze … wood, drew 2 diagrams etc. Today Mr Gosse left us for his home at Marychurch near Torquay. He is an exceedingly nice …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… intended, which he only did from his unwillingness to come home a second time without obtaining us any. I am both glad … of Mr Gordon Cumming's new entertainment of 'The hunter at home,' previous to his return to Africa. This extraordinary … all kept out of the way. In the evening as I was coming home from Mr Clays, it was placarded to the effect that …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… Sunday. Went in morning to chapel to Richmond and staid at home in evening on account of rain. No news. 28. Came up to … About 60 or 70 were killed. 2 nd to 14 inclusive. At home and at Ham Common. Having already lodged there two … etc. No news. Showery. My mother, brothers and sister came home today from Ham. 22. Went on with map, cut up a great …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… 14 to 22. Partly at Burnham near Maidenhead and partly at home, but in consequence being busy in the superlative … London. 3. Went to Paddington station to fetch the family home from Burnham, on with diagrams, and on with Oxford … I heard it was in Shadwell. 25. Xmas day. Staid at home all day. We managed to enjoy ourselves pretty well, in …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… to Kingston, rowed on river for 2 or 3 hours, returned home calling at Mr Warner, and young Glennie's who is now … with Literary Institute etc. Rainy. I am now all alone at home and am very glad to have a little quiet and freedom. In … 25. Sunday. Went to Maze Pond in morning and stayed at home to keep house in the evening, being solus alone. Fine …