This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 Excerpt: ...Club. The entertainment will close with some brilliant experiments with the oxyhydrogen blow-pipe, by Prof. Seymour., Philadelphian President. A. W. Elder, Wrightonian President. The above blank is explained by the fact that the Philadelphian president is among the number of bolters who propose to have a little meeting ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 Excerpt: ...Club. The entertainment will close with some brilliant experiments with the oxyhydrogen blow-pipe, by Prof. Seymour., Philadelphian President. A. W. Elder, Wrightonian President. The above blank is explained by the fact that the Philadelphian president is among the number of bolters who propose to have a little meeting all to themselves." The union meeting was all, and even more, than its friends expected. The great hall was crowded, there being hardly standing room for the "bolting faction," some of whom responded to a special invitation to come out of the adjoining room and witness "the brilliant experiments with the oxyhydrogen blow-pipe," which, by the way, amounted to nothing, for the olow-pipe was out of fix. The following is taken from the autograph album of a loyal Wrightonian of that day: Let " brotherly lovo " be thy motto, Wrightonian decisions thy guide; And whether in mansion or grotto. Refer to the " Union " with pride. In society rules so potential, In joint rules, so easily spurned. Isn't there yet a "cream " (confidential) That bolters will bring when well churned? Remember, in flame there's attraction. In gas there s a wonderful "draw;" And, by these, one may wheedle a faction, That openly sneers at a law. March 20, 1878. Yours in friendship, James Byrnes. Among the traditions of the Society, is one to the effect that, years ago, there was a regular publication conducted by "the boys," which was called The Ventilator; that it was vigorous and sprightly and gradually grew so spicy that it burned itself out, and died for want of editors brave enough to handle it. However this may be, certain it is that in 1877 some of the boys undertook to revive this real or mythical...
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Very Good. 1882. Cloth. 8vo. 255 pp. Moderate shelf wear and noticeable scuffing to boards. Gilt stamped lettering and decoration on spine clear and bright. Binding is sound. Previous owner's inscription to page following ffep and title page. Pages slightly toned. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition. (Subject: Chicago, Illinois, & Midwest. )
