The clubs of London [by C. Marsh].H. Colburn, 1828 |
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... gentlemen connected with the Court and with the Houses of Parliament . In this elevated society , it might be thought that there would be fewer peculiarities of character than in the inferior circles ; that the process of classical ...
... gentlemen connected with the Court and with the Houses of Parliament . In this elevated society , it might be thought that there would be fewer peculiarities of character than in the inferior circles ; that the process of classical ...
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... gentleman is desirous of being a member of Brookes's it is necessary that two members should propose him , and that his name , with those of the proposers , should be inscribed on a board over the fire - place of the club - room , for ...
... gentleman is desirous of being a member of Brookes's it is necessary that two members should propose him , and that his name , with those of the proposers , should be inscribed on a board over the fire - place of the club - room , for ...
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... gentleman was earnestly canvassed to vote for him , yet he was sure to have one black ball whenever he was balloted for , which was of course sufficient to disqualify him . This was carried on for many months , and it was at length ...
... gentleman was earnestly canvassed to vote for him , yet he was sure to have one black ball whenever he was balloted for , which was of course sufficient to disqualify him . This was carried on for many months , and it was at length ...
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... gentlemen above alluded to , continued to grant that with a good grace , which they could not refuse nor with- draw without considerable offence to the oldest and most respected members . II . FIGHTING FITZGERALD . WHILST on the subject ...
... gentlemen above alluded to , continued to grant that with a good grace , which they could not refuse nor with- draw without considerable offence to the oldest and most respected members . II . FIGHTING FITZGERALD . WHILST on the subject ...
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... gentleman who introduced him ( the English Ambassador , ) having said , “ I have the honour to introduce to your Majesty , Mr. Fitz- gerald , an Irishman of high descent ; who , in his time , has successfully fought no less than ...
... gentleman who introduced him ( the English Ambassador , ) having said , “ I have the honour to introduce to your Majesty , Mr. Fitz- gerald , an Irishman of high descent ; who , in his time , has successfully fought no less than ...
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