 | James Johnson - 1826 - 428 oldal
...has imposed on us, of continuing to appear in European dress — particularly in imiformi, on almo.-t all public occasions, and in all formal parties, under...true, that this ceremony is often waved, in the more socinl circles tha* gaiher round the supper-table, where the light, cool, and elegant \vetures of the... | |
 | James Johnson - 1827 - 708 oldal
...on us, of continuing to appear in European dress — particularly in uniforms, on almost all pubb'c occasions, and in all formal parties, under a burning...the suppertable, where the light, cool, and elegant vestures of the East supersede the cumbrous garb of Northern climates. It is certainly laughable, or... | |
 | Theodore L. Godet - 1860 - 298 oldal
...which tyrant custom — perhaps policy — has imposed on us, of continuing to appear in European dress on almost all public occasions, and in all formal...is not one of the least miseries of a tropical life ; but, fortunately for Europeans, there is some intermission of solar heat in Bermuda ; we are roasted... | |
 | Theodore L. Godet - 1860 - 320 oldal
...which tyrant custom — perhaps policy — has imposed on us, of continuing to appear in European dress on almost all public occasions, and in all formal...is not one of the least miseries of a tropical life ; but, fortunately for Europeans, there is some interIndies, the burning heat never ceases all the... | |
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European dress — particularly uniform, on almost all public occasions, and in all formal parties, under a burning sky, is not one of the least miseries of a tropical life ! It is true, that this ceremony is often waved, in the more social circles that... 