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...might have been seen making his way up Washington Street at a pretty rapid pace. It was the noble Fitz-Clarence De Smythe, and he was revolving a great project in his heart. In common with the other sons of '84, De Smythe was an adorer at the shrine of Miss Evangeline Montmorenci, who dwelt at the palatial mansion No. 1884 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., U. S. A.; but now his rivals had departed to their respective homes; for the whole winter recess he had a clear field; and his breast swelled with pride and two overcoats as he thought...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A COUNTERFEIT PRESENTMENT. | 6/3/1881 | See Source »

...will build for it a shrine...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: EXCHANGES. | 4/5/1881 | See Source »

Then the Faculty met in their time-hallow'd shrine...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: II. THE REVOLT OF THE GOODIES. | 2/11/1881 | See Source »

...have time to speak of only one religious custom of the youths. Their principal god is called Mil Wah Kee; by some, Bir. There are two great shrines of this god in the neighborhood, and the high priests at each are named Adahm and Kahrll respectively. The worship of this god is by libations. The youths are very careful to perform their duties to him at least once every day. As I saw two youths at the shrine, I conjecture that this is the usual form of the ceremonies: One of them calls out and addresses the high priest thus...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: INTERCEPTED LETTERS. | 6/18/1880 | See Source »

...Shrine of the mighty...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE LAMENT OF THE PHI BETA KAPPA. | 3/5/1880 | See Source »

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