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... taken much pains to assemble , were rendered less necessary . Nevertheless , as many of these receipts were identified with the duties of the several servants , they have retained the most important of them , and it is believed that ...
... taken much pains to assemble , were rendered less necessary . Nevertheless , as many of these receipts were identified with the duties of the several servants , they have retained the most important of them , and it is believed that ...
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... taken out at a very short notice , at any time , by the depositers themselves , or by his or her execu- tors , administrators , or other lawful claimants . Printed particulars of the specific terms and regulations , may be had gratis ...
... taken out at a very short notice , at any time , by the depositers themselves , or by his or her execu- tors , administrators , or other lawful claimants . Printed particulars of the specific terms and regulations , may be had gratis ...
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... taken advantage of , to the complete loss of your comfort Servants , as well as others , are under pecu- liar obligation , to manifest a MEEK and QUIET SPIRIT to follow , in their practice , Him who said , " I am meek and lowly in heart ...
... taken advantage of , to the complete loss of your comfort Servants , as well as others , are under pecu- liar obligation , to manifest a MEEK and QUIET SPIRIT to follow , in their practice , Him who said , " I am meek and lowly in heart ...
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... taken up in a general romping or skirmish ; and after a peace , the chairs are apt to suffer in the conduct of an amour , the cook being usually fat and heavy , and the butler a little in drink . " When you stop to tattle with some ...
... taken up in a general romping or skirmish ; and after a peace , the chairs are apt to suffer in the conduct of an amour , the cook being usually fat and heavy , and the butler a little in drink . " When you stop to tattle with some ...
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... taken place in the course of the day may easily . be recollected and set right , and the account will be ready for inspection when called for . The elegant and tasteful arrangement of the table is a very essential object in every Esta ...
... taken place in the course of the day may easily . be recollected and set right , and the account will be ready for inspection when called for . The elegant and tasteful arrangement of the table is a very essential object in every Esta ...
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Page 8 - LOUDON'S ENCYCLOPEDIA of AGRICULTURE: comprising the Laying-out, Improvement, and Management of Landed Property, and the Cultivation and Economy of the Productions of Agriculture. With 1,100 Woodcuts. 8vo. 21s. London's Encyclopaedia of Gardening: comprising the Theory and Practice of Horticulture, Floriculture, Arboriculture, and Landscape Gardening.
Page 424 - He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous Mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?
Page 6 - The history of England from the Norman conquest to the death of John (1066-1216).
Page 121 - The sugar gives no disagreeable taste. This process is particularly valuable in making what is called Kippered Salmon ; and the fish preserved in this manner are far superior in quality and flavour to those which are salted or smoked. If desired, as much salt may be used as to give the taste that may be required ; but this substance does not conduce to their preservation.
Page 8 - Countries, a Statistical View of its present State, with Suggestions for its future progress in the British Isles ; and Supplement, bringing down the work to the year 1844.
Page 428 - Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Page 417 - And for the true performance of all and every the said Covenants and agreements either of the said Parties bindeth himself unto the other by these presents...
Page 421 - For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.
Page 417 - George the third by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND KING Defender of the Faith and in the Year of our LORD One...
Page 42 - RULES THAT CONCERN ALL SERVANTS IN GENERAL WHEN your Master or Lady call a Servant by Name, if that Servant be not in the Way, none of you are to answer, for then there will be no End of your Drudgery: And Masters themselves allow, that if a Servant comes when he is called, it is sufficient. When you have done a Fault, be always pert and insolent, and behave...