Word: central
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Maison Doree" has removed from Hayward Place to No. 7 Central Court...
...MacDonald, of the above firm, by whom the utter ignorance of the artist in regard to the right division of the figure by lead-work (which in the construction of stained-glass windows is all-important) was overcome, and the present richness of color and fine effect obtained. This central or figure portion of the window represents the Chevalier Bayard standing on the field of battle clad in the armor of his time. The attitude is graceful and majestic, and the effect of the figure is greatly enhanced by its being brought out in bold relief against the folds...
...position than that of being in the way in the Library. There are many more Harvard relics which are but lightly valued in the indifferent hands into which they have fallen, and could therefore be easily secured. These relics are gradually finding their way, for want of such a central collection, into the possession of our old and historical New England families, where they have a value above their cost, and where they will remain as heirlooms long after Harvard has sought for them, if she delay her seeking for a few years more. This centennial has brought to light...
...small publication bearing the formidable title of the Blackheathen has also reached us. From its name, we at first supposed it to be devoted to the missionary interests in Central Africa; but upon investigation, it appeared to be an exceedingly bright sheet, conducted by the members of Blackheath School, near London. We shall take great pleasure in adding these papers to our exchange-list...
...branches of no less importance. As an example, in the important subject of equity a whole year of careful and most able instruction is given in discovery alone,- a single division of equity, and one that is wholly unused, while a general outline of the subject is omitted. The central fault in the system is not that the theory is incorrect, but that its application, as a practical matter, to the school and the study of the law is not as yet a success, and a modification seems desirable...