Delia seeks old beggar clerk amid English cathedral calm
In a London scene Delia, moved by guilt, follows street urchins to Brushwood Farm on Martyrs Worthy Road seeking an old Scotch beggar with a pack. She confronts Mr Le Mesurier and a sister of mercy, learning the man lies near death and a dramatic reunion with Adela unfolds, hinting at a past friendship and renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia
St. Crispin
England
Bill
Marxis Worthy
Josephers
Dells
Brushwood Farm
George Inn
Slater
Roe
Han
Moree
Deger
Ardon
Jungal
Adela
Erie
Mesurier
Leo
Boston Herald
Napoleon
Luther
Caesar
Wrederick the Great
Memory of a Child and Mother From the Past
A nostalgic reminiscence from Farm and Fireside about a mother listening to a child in a willow rocker. The speaker recalls a two year old who whispers I love you and how time changes but the voice of mamma remains akin to a soft sign circling in memory. The tone is tender and reflective.
Night hunt misfires as coon tale ends with stars
In Pulaski a party led by Bob Cumbingham hunted raccoons near a cornfield. A glare misled him to shoot at two star-like eyes, thinking a large coon. after repeated shots he found he had fired at two stars peeping from between tree branches, ending the tale with a wry note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pwo Stara
Bob Cumbingham
Pulaski
Bob
Mr. Coon
New Castle Courant-Guardian
Circumstantial Evidence Drives a Damaging Tale
In Westminster a tale unfolds around Miss Margaret Dalton and her alleged engagement to Tady Decker, as a young electiric engineer Wyans claims a remote relation. A necklace theft, a fatal hit by a wagon, a jury of accusations, and Lady Docker’s harsh conduct culminate in Dalton’s exoneration after the necklace is recovered from a servant’s hiding place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wyans
Margaret Dalton
Tady
Lady Docker
Docker
Miss Dalton
Diadfon
Ssr
Capetain
de Mune
I Hanson
Marger al Larglyeson
King Street
Coull
Westminster
Napilly
Wyans
Sie
Jim
Isil
Hetseuine
Foredd
Aud
Hater
Tonglind
Ayas
Earliest Mention of the Pianoforte in 1767 Pebble
A fragmentary note recalls the first reference to the piano in 1767 May 16 with The Beggars Opera announced. Actors Beard and Stephens are named for Captain Peachuin and Pearmin, while Buckler is described as dragging a dong from Judith and a new instrument called piano forte.
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Beard
Peachuin
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AN &£ Cho
Tr Chin
Lacaree
Ralph
Batley
Hoda
Sastema Mewaj
Paelite
Ils
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