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Page 86 - A lily of a day Is fairer far in May; Although it fall and die that night, It was the plant and flower of light. In small proportions we just beauties see, And in short measures life may perfect be.
Page 340 - Remarks on Dr Samuel Johnson's Journey to the Hebrides; in which are contained Observations on the Antiquities, Language, Genius, and Manners of the Highlanders of Scotland. By the Rev. Donald M'Nicol, AM, Minister of Lismore in Argyleshire. Old Men and Travellers lie by Authority — Ray's Proverbs. London : Printed for T. Cadell, in the Strand.
Page 112 - They came after that to the other town, and it was pleasing to Columcille because it was full of God's grace, and he asked of the Mormaer, to wit, Bede, that he should give it to him, and he did not give it, and a son of his took an illness after (or in consequence of) refusing the clerics, and he was nearly dead (lit.
Page 254 - ... that all His Majesty's subjects, especially the youth, be exercised and trayned up in civilitie, godliness, knowledge, and learning; that the vulgar Ingleeshe tongue be universallie planted, and the Irish language — [that is, the Gaelic] — which is one of the chieff and principal!
Page 171 - Hotel is conveniently situated, being within three minutes' walk of the Railway Station, and is patronised by their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, and other members of the Royal Family.
Page 321 - Mortlach, Mr. Hill Burton is as decided that it could not have taken place, as Mr. Skene is that the Bishops were not there. The first authentic Writ in Regist. Ep. Aberdeen is a Bull by Pope Adrian IV. in 1157, confirming to Edward, Bishop of Aberdeen, the Church of Aberdeen, the Church of St. Machar, with the town of Old Aberdeen and other lands, in which are included the Monastery of Cloveth and the town and Monastery of Murthillach, with five churches and the lands belonging to them.
Page 264 - ... doffed our travelling attire, we heard the voice of our host inviting us into the kitchen, the only place where there was a fire, even in the coldest weather. My uncle lost no time in obeying the friendly summons, and I followed. The fire-place of the kitchen was in the ancient fashion — the hearth in the centre of the room, and a hole in the roof above it, to let out the smoke. The kitchen also served for the dining-room. On our entrance, the host, as if he had not yet seen us, greeted us...
Page 260 - Presbytery of Mull that at a meeting of that Presbytery held at Aros in March, 1730 Mr Morrison, minister of Coll, reported " that Mr M'Aula, his predecessor in office, carried off the library to the Harris, because he was not paid for his expenses in bringing them to Coll." The Rev. Aulay Macaulay, here referred to, was translated to Harris in 1712, so that, at the time of this report, the books had been in his possession there for 18 years; and it is not likely they ever sa.w Coll again. Thus it...
Page 250 - The Highlands of Scotland owe the introduction of letters to the early Christian missionaries. " One of the most striking features of the organisation of the early monastic Church in Ireland and Scotland...
Page 254 - Act for the erection of schools in every parish, " that all His Majesty's subjects, especially the youth, be exercised and trayned up in civilitie, godliness, knowledge, and learning; that the vulgar Ingleeshe tongue be. universallie planted, and the Irish language...