La Belle Assemblée, Volume 5J. Bell, 1808 |
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... inquiry cón- ceruing the name and circumstances of the fair stranger , and returned home struck with the charms of her beauty . his first job , and by whom she was employed OR , RELL'S COURT AND FASHIONABLE MAGAZINE . 15.
... inquiry cón- ceruing the name and circumstances of the fair stranger , and returned home struck with the charms of her beauty . his first job , and by whom she was employed OR , RELL'S COURT AND FASHIONABLE MAGAZINE . 15.
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... fair carries on her head the figure of a certain bird ; this bird is composed of copper or of gold , according to the rank of the person ; the wings spread out , fall over the front of the head - Cress , and couceal the temples ; the ...
... fair carries on her head the figure of a certain bird ; this bird is composed of copper or of gold , according to the rank of the person ; the wings spread out , fall over the front of the head - Cress , and couceal the temples ; the ...
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... fair , and bril - water ; mix the whole together , and keep it liant . Another process.Take a bunch of green grapes ; dip it in water , and then sprinkle it with alumi and salt ; wrap it in paper , and bake it under hot ashes . Express ...
... fair , and bril - water ; mix the whole together , and keep it liant . Another process.Take a bunch of green grapes ; dip it in water , and then sprinkle it with alumi and salt ; wrap it in paper , and bake it under hot ashes . Express ...
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... fair sex the utility of cosmetics . Ye who yet shine in all the splendor of spring , if you would then prevent these bitter fruits of the winter of age , this kind of cutane- A fourth kind of spots are those of old age , and these are ...
... fair sex the utility of cosmetics . Ye who yet shine in all the splendor of spring , if you would then prevent these bitter fruits of the winter of age , this kind of cutane- A fourth kind of spots are those of old age , and these are ...
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... fair and im par- || To encourage women in the practice of these agricultural labours , the ancient Castilians instituted a distribution of prizes , which took place yearly , with which those who had dis- tinguished themselves by ...
... fair and im par- || To encourage women in the practice of these agricultural labours , the ancient Castilians instituted a distribution of prizes , which took place yearly , with which those who had dis- tinguished themselves by ...
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Page 133 - Insuperable height of loftiest shade, Cedar, and pine, and fir, and branching palm, A sylvan scene; and as the ranks ascend Shade above shade, a woody theatre Of stateliest view.
Page 16 - In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Page 16 - In every work regard the writer's end, Since none can compass more than they intend ; And if the means be just, the conduct true, Applause, in spite of trivial faults, is due. As men of breeding, sometimes men of wit, T...
Page 20 - Now awful Beauty puts on all its Arms ; The Fair each moment rises in her Charms, Repairs her Smiles, awakens ev'ry Grace, And calls forth all the Wonders of her Face ; Sees by Degrees a purer Blush arise, And keener Lightnings quicken in her Eyes.
Page 31 - As man, perhaps, the moment of his breath Receives the lurking principle of death; The young disease, that must subdue at length, Grows with his growth, and strengthens with his strength; So, cast and mingled with his very frame.
Page 30 - As Eastern priests in giddy circles run, And turn their heads to imitate the sun. Go, teach Eternal Wisdom how to rule — Then drop into thyself, and be a fool!
Page 40 - God loves from whole to parts : but human soul Must rise from individual to the whole. Self-love but serves the virtuous mind to wake, As the small pebble stirs the peaceful lake ; The centre mov'd, a circle straight succeeds, Another still, and still another spreads ; Friend, parent, neighbour, first it will embrace ; His country next, and next all human race ; Wide and more wide, th...
Page 40 - The only point where human bliss stands still, And tastes the good without the fall to ill ; Where only merit constant pay receives, Is...
Page 33 - Is it for thee the lark ascends and sings ? Joy tunes his voice, joy elevates his wings. Is it for thee the linnet pours his throat ? Loves of his own, and raptures swell the note. The bounding steed you pompously bestride, Shares with his lord the pleasure and the pride. Is thine alone the seed that strews the plain ? The birds of heaven shall vindicate their grain.
Page 40 - Pursues that chain which links th' immense design, Joins Heaven and Earth, and mortal and divine ; Sees, that no being any bliss can know, But touches some above, and some below ; Learns from this union of the rising whole The first, last purpose of the human soul ; And knows where faith, law, morals, all began, • All end in love of God, and love of man.