Word: emperors
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Emperor Dom Pedro of Brazil is planning the erection of an academy of arts, which will be the first of its kind in South America...
...programme of the quartet concert to-night will include the quartet in F major op. 59, No. 1, Beethoven, the "Emperor" variations, Haydn, a canzonetta, Mendelssohn, and a posthumous quartet in D minor, Schubert...
...knows man to be "a poor devil" in every way, and would like to prove this by carrying him off; and if he does not succeed, he will have a chance at least of doing a little miscellaneous mischief by the way-ruining a peasant girl, or the emperor's finances. When the attempt finally fails, he turns the laugh against the other side, which has been so earnest to prevent him, by showing how little he cares for what they make such a fuss about. "The holy ones triumph, but the evil one-whistles...
After this discussion, several anecdotes about the proclamation of the second Empire of France, Napoleon III and the Emperor of Germany were related, which enlivened a most instructive and interesting evening...
...broad Ring street of the Austrian capital. The building covers a whole block and stands in a neighborhood full of fine architectural structures. It is very rich in frescoes, carving and statues, and attracts the attention of all. The dedication which took place in October was attended by the Emperor Francis Joseph. An eye witness briefly describes the ceremonies as follows:-"The ceremony was simple and brief, and chiefly of interest as marking the beginning of the second half thousand years in the life of the institution, and as showing an Emperor, yes, "His apostolic majesty," delighting to honor higher...