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... Empire means . In his new volume he handles with equal success the more restricted , but also more complicated , subject of what it means to be a citizen of London . It should be part of every man's religion to see his country well ...
... Empire means . In his new volume he handles with equal success the more restricted , but also more complicated , subject of what it means to be a citizen of London . It should be part of every man's religion to see his country well ...
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... STATE AND THE CHILD XV . " " " " XVI . MASTERS AND MEN XVII . ENGLAND AND THE EMPIRE . XVIII . THE COMPLETE CITIZEN • XIX . LONDON AND LONDONERS INDEX • 267 CHAPTER I HIS MAJESTY THE KING THE LOYAL TOAST WHENEVER vii.
... STATE AND THE CHILD XV . " " " " XVI . MASTERS AND MEN XVII . ENGLAND AND THE EMPIRE . XVIII . THE COMPLETE CITIZEN • XIX . LONDON AND LONDONERS INDEX • 267 CHAPTER I HIS MAJESTY THE KING THE LOYAL TOAST WHENEVER vii.
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... Empire , it would be looked upon as a strange and discourteous thing were the loyal toast of " The King for any reason omitted . Upon all such hospitable occasions , it is usual for the Chairman to bid the guests fill their glasses ...
... Empire , it would be looked upon as a strange and discourteous thing were the loyal toast of " The King for any reason omitted . Upon all such hospitable occasions , it is usual for the Chairman to bid the guests fill their glasses ...
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... Empire , is a thought very dear to loyal citizens in the Colonies and Dominions beyond the Seas . No temporary President could ever fill the same place in the heart and imagination of those who dwell far away from England , as that ...
... Empire , is a thought very dear to loyal citizens in the Colonies and Dominions beyond the Seas . No temporary President could ever fill the same place in the heart and imagination of those who dwell far away from England , as that ...
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... of " Ambassador of the Empire " has been performed by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales in his recent visits to the Dominions Beyond the Seas , India , Japan , and elsewhere . a dustman to the rank of a duke . This HIS MAJESTY THE KING 5.
... of " Ambassador of the Empire " has been performed by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales in his recent visits to the Dominions Beyond the Seas , India , Japan , and elsewhere . a dustman to the rank of a duke . This HIS MAJESTY THE KING 5.
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Page 172 - He paused, as if revolving in his soul Some weighty matter, then, with fervent voice And an impassioned majesty, exclaimed — " O for the coming of that glorious time When, prizing knowledge as her noblest wealth And best protection, this imperial Realm, While she exacts allegiance, shall admit An obligation, on her part, to teach Them who are born to serve her and obey ; Binding herself by statute to secure For all the children whom her soil maintains The rudiments of letters, and inform The mind...
Page 43 - Parliament or not), and, having been sent up to the House of Lords at least one month before the end of the session, is rejected by the House of Lords in each of those sessions...
Page 107 - We command you, That within eight days after the service of this writ on you, inclusive of the day of such service, you do cause an appearance to be entered...
Page 91 - Generally in all matters not herein-before particularly mentioned, in which there is any conflict or variance between the Rules of Equity and the Rules of the Common Law with reference to the same matter, the rules of Equity shall prevail.
Page 45 - Whereas it is expedient that provision should be made for regulating the relations between the two Houses of parliament: And whereas it is intended to substitute for the House of Lords as it at present exists a second chamber constituted on a popular instead of hereditary basis...
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Page 12 - Parliament was passed enacting that " a woman shall not be disqualified by sex or marriage for being elected to or sitting or voting as a member of the Commons House of Parliament.
Page 213 - Ireland shall have the same constitutional status in the Community of Nations known as the British Empire as the Dominion of Canada, the Commonwealth of Australia, the Dominion of New Zealand, and the Union of South Africa, with a Parliament having powers to make laws for the peace, order and good government of Ireland and an Executive responsible to that Parliament, and shall be styled and known as the Irish Free State.
Page 222 - I have watched with understanding and sympathy the growing desire of My Indian people for representative institutions. Starting from small beginnings, this ambition has steadily strengthened its hold upon the intelligence of the country. It has pursued its course along constitutional channels with sincerity and courage. It has survived the discredit which at times and in places lawless men sought to cast upon it by acts of violence committed under the guise of patriotism.