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      has been no time since its foundation when its resources hav , e been so considerable , when its grants have been made upon , so liberal a scale . ,

      Our Readers Will Learn With Satisfaction...

      Our readers will learn with satisfaction that while the honour of knighthood has been freely jjr Gladston bestowed illiam uiiam e upon ha « Chambers recommended musicians in connection the Queen with to bestow the opening the still editor of hi the gher Royal dignity College of a "baronetcy of Music , upon Mr .

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  • Citation
    • Publishers’ Circular (1880-1890), May 15, 1883, page 422, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/pc/issues/tec_15051883/page/2/