Liberty Hall, Oxon, Volum 1

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C.J. Skeet, 1860
 

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Pàgina 312 - No wonder that Oxford and Cambridge profound, In learning and science so greatly abound, Since some carry thither a little each day, And we meet with so few who bring any away.
Pàgina 296 - Hence I regard our public schools and universities not only as nurseries of men for the service of the church and state, but also as places designed to teach mankind the most refined luxury, to raise the mind to its due perfection, and give it a taste for those entertainments which afford the highest transport, without the grossness or remorse that attend vulgar enjoyments.
Pàgina 296 - ... the mind with the contemplation of intellectual beauty, order, and truth. Hence I regard our public schools and universities, not only as nurseries of men for the service of the church and state, but also as places designed to teach mankind the...
Pàgina 177 - Cambridge would have been without Cambridge, — what a spectre of a dead University, — what a skeleton of empty colleges, — what a funeral of the Muses, and a carcass of decayed literature."— Ibid, vol. 1, p. 103. CROMWELL'S Millennium — he fixed upon 1666 for the commencement of their thousand years. — Ibid. vol. 6, p. 168. WALKER'S Relation
Pàgina 100 - He then alfo charged the newly elected brother to receive with humility, and to follow with punctuality the advice of his elder brethren.
Pàgina 91 - Tims, likewise freshman, was a contrast verdant and vivid. I cannot pretend to follow him through all the mishaps into which he was flung by his own folly, and by the childishness of others. His embarking in a canoe capped and gowned, and upset in front of the University Barge. His calling upon the Principal in a green baize waistcoat; his inviting the Senior Proctor to breakfast; his buying a box of Huntley and Pair" ir's Reading biscuits to assist him with his studies.
Pàgina 155 - The celebration was remarkable for the liberty which universally prevailed. The slaves were permitted to ridicule their masters, and to speak with freedom upon every subject. It was usual for friends to make presents one to another, all animosity ceased, no criminals were executed, schools were shut, war was never declared; but all was mirth, riot, and debauchery.
Pàgina 300 - This breeze, like the old one, will kick us About on the boisterous main ; And one day, if Death should not trick us, Perhaps we may come back again. With a will-ho, then pull away, jolly boys, At the mercy of fortune we go ; We're in for't, then damme, what folly boys, For to be downhearted...
Pàgina 351 - END OF VOL. I. LONDON : Printed by A. Schulze, 13, Poland Street.

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