English Country Life Encounter With Professor Abaid
Charlie and Muriel host a week at Towers near Depoware inviting Miss Von Ardams and friends. At church Charlie spots Professor Abaid of Cambridge, a renowned natural historian of Arab and English descent, creating intrigue for village society as the Rector hosts supper at the rectory.
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Sadie
Bobi
Dr. Curtis
Depoware
Wordingham
Pentieman
Kent
England
Henry
Morich
Spain
Professor Abaid
Cambridge
English Blow
Europe
White House
Park Weil
Depeware
Justien
Bairis
Abid
Muriel
Dr. Wingham
Professor’s Fascination Stirred by Muriel at Dinner
At the rector y, Charlie observes the great professor Abaid who chairs conversations with Muriel. The man’s charisma, intellect, and refined manners command attention while Charlie feels a mix of unease and curiosity about Muriel’s interaction with him. The professor praises bee life and hints at a new, enthralling world in which Muriel may play a pivotal role.
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Charlie
Profesor
Muriel
Charle
Manuer
Chartie
Profesor Abaid
Miss Bains
Maun
Fife
Mpendamy Linke
Yan
Tran
Insect Experiments Stir Rumors At Depewade Parish
A dialogue reveals Professor Wordingham's plan to conduct advanced entomology experiments in Depewade. The rector, Abasia, and local officials discuss his intent to observe insect life and host royal appeals to view the progress of a master in Lepidoptera research at the Depewade residence.
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White House
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Depewade
England
Wordingham
Origins of cricket traced in old games and terms
The article traces cricket back to the 13th century with references to Creag and Baxon terms, mentions Prince Edward’s 1305 lob ball, and notes early forms called clah tall. It cites Bodleian manuscripts from 1346, Stow’s London Barrey entries, and historic changes to wickets and play styles up to the early 19th century with Hambledon and notable players like David Harris.
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Stow
London
Belham
Hambleden
Hambledon
England
Mall
Norfolk
David Harris
Lambert
David
Kent
Surrey
Ancient city of Tiberias unearthed in Palestine finds
A Palestine correspondent reports traces of ancient structures near Tiberias including huge stones pipes and pillar tops. Captain Mackay head of antiquities examined the site and confirms the ancient city may have been discovered with ties to local Jewish tradition. Nearby northeast of modern Tiberias a great marble synagogue with ornate columns and a Magen David is also noted. The British School of Archaeology in Jerusalem was informed and a Franciscan monk has long conducted excavations in the area with government invitation for joint research with the Jewish Exploration Society.
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Maila
Palestine
Jewish Exploration Society
Tiberias
British School of Archaeology
Jerusalem
Mackay
Tiberian
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