Word: calling
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...stamping on the floor, the door was opened, and in came one of the clerks of the University Bookstore, with a little red book in his hand, which he proceeded to explain was a work just published, on a new and very interesting subject, - Political Economy. He wished to call the attention of the Faculty to it. Professor Yellsons, on account of the vocal qualities implied in his name, was appointed to read a chapter of it merely to kill time, since no business could be transacted. Opening the book at random, he began to read about the policy...
...Furies need she call...
...only treasures thou call'st thine...
...would call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of the "Maison Doree," in another column. Mr. C. L. Belier, the proprietor, has received many compliments since he opened his restaurant, and we take great pleasure in congratulating him on his success...
...surround him; for though issued from the people, he is still of David's race; his features are at once real and noble." The truth is, that you are surprised, but not for the reasons M. Blanc gives, - just the reverse. Rembrandt's Christ has features that may be called real, but no one ought to call them noble. In spite of this defect, the Hundred Guilder piece is a truly powerful composition, and no one who studies it with attention can escape its influence. The deep velvety black which sets forth the central group casts a shade of gloom...