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Curtis : Eulogy on Charles Sumner
Harriet Martineau to Mrs F. G. Shaw, 17 July 1874: 'I wish to send you my thanks [...] for sending me what I so much wished to see as Mr. Curtis's "Eulogy" on his friend [Charles Sumner]. It is very beautiful, and in ways which are not interfered with by differences of opinion in regard to its subject.'
UnknownCentury: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: Harriet Martineau
John Curtis : British Entomology ... Insects Found in Great Britain
'Went to Milton saw a fine Edition of Leniuses Botany [...] saw also a beautiful book on insects with the plants they feed on by Curtis'
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: John Clare Print: Book
A.C Curtis : Small Garden Useful, The
'The subject of the meeting was 'Gardens' & all members were asked to bring contributions [...] The following is a list of the contributions. C.E. Stansfield a reading from 'Paradise Lost' followed by a short essay entitled "The Lost Art of Living - A Gardener's Life" Mary Hayward. Song "Now sleeps the crimson petals" C.I. Evans. Two Readings. Of an Orchard. Higson. The Apple. John Burrough. Mrs Robson. Song. "Thank God for a Garden" Miss Cole. Recitation. 'The Flower's Name'. Browning. E.E. Unwin. Song. "Come into the Garden Maud" Mrs Evans. Reading from "The Small Garden Useful" dealing with the Cooking of Vegetables. C.I. Evans. Reading. "My Garden" interval for supper Miss Wallis. Reading by Request 'My Garden' - a parody Miss Cole. Recitation. Gardens. by Kipling Miss Hayward. Song. R.H. Robson Violin Solo C.I. Evans. Reading. A ballad of trees & the master Mrs Robson. Song.
