rushlight


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a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick

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Sir Pitt went off after this benediction, and the solemn Tinker, rushlight in hand, led the way up the great bleak stone stairs, past the great dreary drawing-room doors, with the handles muffled up in paper, into the great front bedroom, where Lady Crawley had slept her last.
That the lady started at this unexpected sound was evident, by her falling up against the rushlight shade; that she persuaded herself it must have been the effect of imagination was equally clear, for when Mr.
'Memoirs of General John Reid, commonly called The Walking Rushlight, sir?
The Reverend Septimus Crisparkle (Septimus, because six little brother Crisparkles before him went out, one by one, as they were born, like six weak little rushlights, as they were lighted), having broken the thin morning ice near Cloisterham Weir with his amiable head, much to the invigoration of his frame, was now assisting his circulation by boxing at a looking-glass with great science and prowess.
only such "equality in poverty" that set aside Russia to the times of rushlight, impassability and barter economy....
Current Northern Ireland international striker Liam Boyce played as a 17-year-old for his local side Rushlight Celtic, who over the years were able to boast many established Irish League players.
Firstly the savings I made: Ecocamel showerheads will save me over PS4,000 on energy and water costs Ecocamel has been awarded the Rushlight Water Management Award for our contribution to water management in the UK per hotel annually.
The prestigious Rushlight Awards, which were held on January 31 at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in London, recognise the importance of environmental and sustainable practices.
A little light, like a rushlight to lead back to splendour.
Collins was a member of the Rushlight Club and a former member of the Charlton Historical Society.
For the cottage hearth, Mark Seabrook has a rare small wrought iron spring action rushlight on a tripod base with spoon jaws.
London, United Kingdom, September 24, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Now in their fourth year, the Rushlight Awards are a celebration and promotion of new technology, innovation and best practice across the whole environment spectrum for organisations throughout the UK and Ireland.
The company has won one of the UK_s highest profile awards from the prestigious Best Business Awards for Best New Product 2009 for its energy efficiency, also awarded a Commendation at the Rushlight Awards 2009 in the energy minimisation category and SAVortex has been shortlisted in the highly competitive category of product of the year 2010 by Sustain Magazine.
Air Products (NYSE: APD) has been awarded the prestigious Rushlight Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry Award for its innovative Series 100 Hydrogen Fueling Station technology.