The New International Encyclopædia, Volume 13Daniel Coit Gilman, Harry Thurston Peck, Frank Moore Colby Dodd, Mead and Company, 1903 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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Page 9
... opera . For forty years before the Civil War troupes were brought over from France to fur- nish this entertainment , and with brief intervals the custom has prevailed ever since . Such is the passion for music and singing , especially ...
... opera . For forty years before the Civil War troupes were brought over from France to fur- nish this entertainment , and with brief intervals the custom has prevailed ever since . Such is the passion for music and singing , especially ...
Page 43
... opera- tion with reference to public safety and conveni- ence . The board is empowered to investigate and report violations of the law . BANKS . The paramount position of New York City in the American financial world places New York ...
... opera- tion with reference to public safety and conveni- ence . The board is empowered to investigate and report violations of the law . BANKS . The paramount position of New York City in the American financial world places New York ...
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... Opera House , opened in 1883 , which occupies the block bounded by Broad- way , Seventh Avenue , Thirty - ninth and Fortieth streets . It seats 3200 persons . Among the largest and most luxurious of the theatres , all of which are on or ...
... Opera House , opened in 1883 , which occupies the block bounded by Broad- way , Seventh Avenue , Thirty - ninth and Fortieth streets . It seats 3200 persons . Among the largest and most luxurious of the theatres , all of which are on or ...
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... opera in the season . The carnival - an elaborate fête of flowers , confetti , and Moccoletti —is an annual occurrence which attracts pleas- ure - seekers from all countries . To the north of remains . Nice exports oranges , lemons ...
... opera in the season . The carnival - an elaborate fête of flowers , confetti , and Moccoletti —is an annual occurrence which attracts pleas- ure - seekers from all countries . To the north of remains . Nice exports oranges , lemons ...
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... opera was produced at Naples , but of several composed by him , Stradella ( 1837 ) was the only one which had success . He also set to music a number of songs by Victor Hugo , Lamartine , and Manzoni . Dissatisfied with the meagre ...
... opera was produced at Naples , but of several composed by him , Stradella ( 1837 ) was the only one which had success . He also set to music a number of songs by Victor Hugo , Lamartine , and Manzoni . Dissatisfied with the meagre ...
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