Word: horsemen
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...London Philharmonic Society produced the ninth of Liszt's symphonic poems, entitled "Hungaria," for the first time in England on the 23d ult. The music describes a band of horsemen advancing across the "Pushta," or Hungarian prairie. They encounter the enemy and after a free fight a funeral march to the slain is introduced, followed by a joyous cry of victory in which a Hungarian national melody, already used by Herr Brahms, is employed...
...Mich; his 'den' is his boite. . . . The Parisian students do not, to any great extent, indulge in rowing, athletics or gymnastics. Fencing is the exercise that seems to be most in vogue, while boxing has also made some headway among the youth of France. They are not walkers, nor horsemen, nor swimmers. The 'escholiers' of Paris, if not very enthusiastic athletes, are very enthusiastic dancers. To be convinced of this, you have but to go to the student ball, the 'Jardin de Bullier,' on a Monday or a Thursday night...