The Hoot of the OwlA. M. Robertson, 1904 - 227 páginas A collection of short humorous essays and addresses. Some concern, or were delivered as talks to, the Bohemian Club of San Francisco. |
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... called the physiological system . He laid great stress on physiology , and wound up every lecture with the admo- nition , " Be very particular about fees " ; and then he grew excited , stamped his feet , and swore an oath , which ever ...
... called the physiological system . He laid great stress on physiology , and wound up every lecture with the admo- nition , " Be very particular about fees " ; and then he grew excited , stamped his feet , and swore an oath , which ever ...
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... chosen few ; science has to be diluted and sweetened by music in the same fair proportions as other mixed drinks , and is then called " science toddy . " I AM sorry , but I am unprepared . For- 28 THE HOOT OF THE OWL .
... chosen few ; science has to be diluted and sweetened by music in the same fair proportions as other mixed drinks , and is then called " science toddy . " I AM sorry , but I am unprepared . For- 28 THE HOOT OF THE OWL .
Página 45
... it a womb complaint , called af- fection of the mother - in - law . His friends passed eleven resolutions , be- ginning with , " Whereas , it has pleased Di- vine Providence in its inscrutable wisdom , " and the THE HOOT OF THE OWL . 45.
... it a womb complaint , called af- fection of the mother - in - law . His friends passed eleven resolutions , be- ginning with , " Whereas , it has pleased Di- vine Providence in its inscrutable wisdom , " and the THE HOOT OF THE OWL . 45.
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... called the old system and modern science . The followers of the latter call the followers of the first " old fogies " ; the followers of the former call the adherers of modern science " young men . " The oldest system was that of the ...
... called the old system and modern science . The followers of the latter call the followers of the first " old fogies " ; the followers of the former call the adherers of modern science " young men . " The oldest system was that of the ...
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... called physiology . There are many other branches of medi- cal science , but still there are not enough . We have forensic medicine , and our most gracious Sire has created a new science by proclaiming Dr. Leach doctor of surgical music ...
... called physiology . There are many other branches of medi- cal science , but still there are not enough . We have forensic medicine , and our most gracious Sire has created a new science by proclaiming Dr. Leach doctor of surgical music ...
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Palavras e frases frequentes
Academy of Sciences æsthetics alcohol ancient animal bachelor beautiful belongs bill birch body Bohemian brethren Bohemian brother Bohemian brother Caxton Bohemian Club brass butterfly Calamus Rotang California called celebrated circumstance coast corkscrew Cucurbitaceae Daniel O'Connell demonstrations a posteriori discovered discovery drinks elor enlightened existence fact female flowers frequently gracious Sire Greek gyascutus Hans Meyer Haruspices hazel heroes hoc signo vinces human ical inscrutable wisdom insects Irish Jarl Julius Cæsar lady lecture Legislature living look mastodon ment meridian microbe Midsummer High Jinks mind modern moon moral phil mosquito never night oath object ocean organization Paul Neumann plants prehistoric present Professor propagated race rattan recollect rings of Saturn sacred scientist Sir Godfrey species spiral spiritual staminate Street suicide temperate Tien Tsin tion traces of Bohemian transmutation trees Truth vice virtue wisdom of Divine words
Passagens conhecidas
Página 11 - A wise old owl lived in an oak; The more he saw the less he spoke; The less he spoke the more he heard. Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?
Página 121 - Captain's honor the neighboring trees were decorated with girls bound fast and awaiting the moment when they should be served at the royal table. One of the most toothsome was destined for the dinner of the distinguished guest; and when the Captain was asked in what style he would have his girl served up, he astonished his cannibal friends with the words: "Your Majesty, I'll take mine raw.
Página 14 - My aunt was an elderly lady, not exactly prepossessing in her exterior, but shockingly virtuous and as unmarried as possible. Her favorite beverage was tea of valerian with a stick in it of sulphuric ether. She wore green spectacles, always felt miserable and respectable, and between asafoetida and valerian led a most unhappy life.
Página 14 - ... and talked virtue and gossip. It took considerable time before I could separate the idea of virtue from that of green...
Página 14 - She wore green spectacles, always felt miserable and respectable, and between asafoetida and valerian led a most unhappy life. Her only occupation was virtue. In her leisure hours she made a most interesting collection of medicine-bottles and pill-boxes, of all shapes and sizes.