Patrons Sentence Examples

On his arrival in Armenia he found that his patrons were both dead.

His English patrons were liberal.

The state itself had its own Lares, called praestites, the protecting patrons and guardians of the city.

The great majority of the people were excluded as Roman Catholics from the franchise; two-thirds of the members of the House of Commons were returned by small boroughs at the absolute disposal of single patrons, whose support was bought by a lavish distribution of peerages and pensions.

His patrons had been taken away by death, or estranged by the riotous profusion with which he squandered their bounty, and the ungrateful insolence with which he rejected their advice.

He is alternately the oppressor and the victim of heroic and self-willed nobles - the idealized types of the patrons for whom the jongleurs and troubadours sang.

The oath of abjuration of James was another cause of division, at least till it was watered down in 1719; and by 1726 a revival of the charges of heresy against Simson, with the increase of agitation against the majority of the Assembly who supported patrons, lighted a flame which burned the slight bonds that kept the extremists in union with the kirk.

All these works are later than the altarpiece which Angelico painted (as before mentioned) for the choir connected with this convent, and which is now in the academy of Florence; it represents the Virgin with Saints Cosmas and Damian (the patrons of the Medici family), Dominic, Peter, Francis, Mark, John Evangelist and Stephen; the pediment illustrated the lives of Cosmas and Damian, but it has long been severed from the main subject.

He ill-treated the sons of Moqtadir and Abu Ahmad, and ultimately assassinated his patrons Munis and Yalbak, whose guardianship he resented.

The Seljuk sultans were liberal patrons of art, literature and science, and the remains of their public buildings and tombs are amongst the most beautiful and most interesting in the country.

It was not enough that his songs should give pleasure; his patrons demanded that he should recount faithfully the history and genealogy both of their own line and of those other royal houses who shared with them the same divine ancestry, and who might be connected with them by ties of marriage or warlike alliance.

Of a cold and worldly temperament, devoid of passion, blameless in his conduct as the father of a family, faithful as the servant of his papal patrons, severe in the administration of the provinces committed to his charge, and indisputably able in his conduct of affairs, he was at the same time, and in spite of these qualities, a man whose moral nature inspires a sentiment of liveliest repugnance.

An act requiring all ministers appointed during the period when patronage was abolished to get presentation from their patrons and institution from their bishops was applied in the west of Scotland in such a way that 300 ministers left their manses.

Presbyteries in various parts of the country were still disposed to disregard the presentations of lay patrons, and to settle the men desired by the people; but legal decisions had shown that if they acted in this way their nominee, while legally minister of the parish, could not claim the stipend.

There are numerous residences belonging to patrons of the turf, together with stables, and racing and training establishments.

He investigated the trade prospects at Bear Island, and recommended his patrons to seek higher game in Newland; hence he may be called the father of the English whale-fisheries at Spitzbergen.

For thirteen years of his life Confucius wandered about from state to state, seeking rest and patrons; but his journeyings were confined within the modern provinces of Ho-nan and Shantung, and the borders of Chih-li and Hu-peh.

The litigation that ensued dragged on for several years, and forced upon Leonardo frequent visits to Florence and interruptions of his work at Milan, in spite of pressing letters to the authorities of the republic from Charles d'Amboise, from the French king himself, and from others of his powerful friends and patrons, begging that the proceedings might be accelerated.

In matters of the heart, if any consoling or any disturbing passion played a great part in his life, we do not know it; we know only (apart from a few passing shadows cast by calumny and envy) of affectionate and dignified relations with friends, patrons and pupils, of public and private regard mixed in the days of his youth with dazzled admiration, and in those of his age with something of reverential awe.

It may be most conveniently noted here, that his political patrons exerted themselves to provide for his private as well as his official prosperity.

Of poetry there is scarcely a trace during the whole period under review except some rhymed Psalters and a few rhymed dedications to patrons.

They address their patrons with deference, acknowledging their own deficiencies, and seem painfully conscious of the profession of literature having fallen upon evil days.

Some of them played the part of professional jesters (like the later buffoons and court fools), and kept collections of witticisms ready for use at their patrons' table; others relied upon flattery, others again condescended to the most degrading devices (Plutarch, De adulatore, 23; De educatione puerorum, 17).

Prosperity seems to have revived early during the rule of York; Warwick had cleared the seas of pirates, and both he and King Edward were great patrons of commerce, though the earls policy was to encourage trade with France, while his master wished to knit up the old alliance with Flanders by adhering Corn- to the cause of Charles of Burgundy.

Few of the higher clergy were such patrons of learning as many prelates of earlier ages.

Hastings, the Bourchiers, and other of the kings friends were minor patrons of literature.

Burke from principle, and his noble patrons mainly from lower motives, were opposed to any such change.

In 43 B.C. Antipater was poisoned at the instigation of one Malichus, who was perhaps a Jewish patriot animated by hatred of the Herods and their Roman patrons.

They are abridgments made in Norway by Icelanders for their Norwegian patrons, the Life of St Olaf alone being preserved intact, for the great interest of the Norwegians lay in him, but all the other Kings' Lives being more or less mutilated, so that they cannot be trusted for historic purposes; nor do they give a fair idea of Snorri's style.

His letters and his poems abound in impudent demands for money from patrons, some of them couched in language of the lowest adulation, and others savouring of literary brigandage.

The influence of the professional literary class kept the clan spirit alive with their elaborate genealogies, and in their poems they only pandered to the vanity and vices of their patrons.

There are old centres of cult which have never lost the veneration of the people; the shrines are known as the tombs of saints or walis (patrons) with such orthodox names as St George, Elijah, &c. Traditions justify the reputation for sanctity, and not only are similar stories told of distinct figures, but there are varying traditions of a single figure.

Sagasta held on as long as was necessary to secure the promulgation of the universal suffrage law, but he noticed that the queen-regent, when he waited upon her for the despatch of public business, showed almost daily more impatience for a change of policy, until at last, in July 1890, she peremptorily told him that she considered the time had come for calling the Conservatives and their mililary patrons to her councils.

But these exceptional and dubious forms do not obtain nutriment by sending rootlets in a rhizocephalous manner into their patrons.

The sound of screeching tires and a scream drew the patrons from the coffee shop to the window.

With his vampire vision, he could see clearly what the other patrons could not.

Patrons from a dozen tables gave Dean a stare fit for the Bastard of the Year.

There are also tactile signs for patrons reading Braille.

Notable Parisian couturiers became patrons and she soon possessed a magnificent wardrobe comprised of gifts from her new clients.

However, Ward Room patrons and restaurant diners do receive preferential reserved seating.

Rejecting historicism it had a desire to enhance the competitiveness of German products, many of its patrons had English contacts.

In sugar has jones expected them best satellite observations the wealthy patrons.

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Small boys and other miscreants used to try to sneak in through the exits as paying patrons opened the door on their way out.

M was doing with more nickel like most patrons.

At the end of each walkway there is a small lobby area where ushers are on hand to assist patrons with finding their seats.

We also invite patrons to some of our social events, which are usually great fun.

At the same time, however, wealthy patrons demanded a wider range of luxury goods.

Until the mid-18th century wealthy aristocratic patrons and royalty were the individuals who were generally painted.

Authorized Users are faculty, staff, students and walk-in patrons of its libraries.

Willing and generous patrons have overcome that, as will be gathered from a preceding note about drainage.

Diligent search was made for the oldest and most authentic texts with the support of the royal patrons.

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These seats are situated in Side Balcony A (except for wheelchair patrons) and are available on a first come first served basis.

In the corner is a counter where patrons can buy popcorn, candy, and soda.

This is to emphasize their status as the allies and patrons of local cadres of godly Protestant fundamentalists; in common parlance radical Puritans.

Patrons younger than the highest rating will not be admitted to the Cinema.

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The Grand Comneni were also patrons of art and learning, and in consequence of this Trebizond was resorted to by many eminent men, by whose agency the library of the palace was provided with valuable manuscripts and the city was adorned with splendid buildings.

After escaping from the chains of his passion for the beautiful but reckless Mrs Woffington, Garrick had in 1749 married Mademoiselle Violette (Eva Maria Veigel), a German lady who had attracted admiration at Florence or at Vienna as a dancer, and had come to England early in 1746, where her modest grace and the rumours which surrounded her created a furore, and where she found enthusiastic patrons in the earl and countess of Burlington.

A Glasgow professor, the Rev. Mr Simson, was attacked for Arminianism and Socinianism as early as 1717; and the battle raged between the more severe Presbyterians - who still hankered after the Covenant, approved of an old work The Marrow of Modern Divinity (1646), and were especially convinced that preachers must be elected by the people - and the Moderates, who saw that the Covenant was an anachronism, thought conduct more important than Calvinistic convictions, and supported in the General Assembly the candidates selected by patrons, as against those chosen by the popular voice.

The period of the restoration and the July monarchy was one of the most favourable to rising men of letters of a somewhat scholastic cast that has ever been known in France, and Michelet had powerful patrons in Villemain, Victor Cousin and others.

The movement of the Patrons of Industry (1874), growing into the Grange, Farmers' Alliance, and finally into the People's (Populist) party (see Farmers' Movement), was perhaps of greatest importance.

It was his duty to celebrate his princely patrons in panegyrics and epics, to abuse their enemies in libels and invectives, to salute them with encomiastic odes on their birthdays, and to compose poems on their favourite themes.

This is to emphasize their status as the allies and patrons of local cadres of godly Protestant fundamentalists; in common parlance radical puritans.

To meet the needs of their patrons better, many libraries are offering access to websites that provide e-books, printable books, and/or audio books for readers of all ages.

Because books, especially hardcover editions, can be pricey at times, borrowing from the library enables patrons to sample new authors to see if they like them.

Some of them may have a policy that allows patrons to turn in used books for a discount on books in the shop.

Before you know it, patrons, or party guests, will request that you make their cocktails.

While the popularity of mixed drinks depends on the time of year, the tastes of the patrons or partygoers, you can't go wrong with these old standbys.

During Prohibition, this drink, which looks just like a glass of iced tea, was invented to fool passersby into thinking patrons were enjoying a glass of Lipton.

Café curtains get their name from their original use in cafes; patrons were able to enjoy privacy while sitting near a window, but natural light was still able to come in.

National City continues to provide the same quality customer service to its online patrons.

There are a number of databases that aren't free, but are provided free to patrons through state or local funding.

Baby boomers are now seen as the majority of health food patrons, as they search for ways to keep, or restore vitality.

On a weekly basis, regular deliveries of fresh fruits and vegetables, milk and other dairy products, canned goods and heat and eat foods are brought to the back door and stored to be made into the meals the patrons eat.

The Jessica McClintock website offers the chance for happy patrons to share the story of their special night in a formal gown.

To the contrary, the restaurant that saved the day... they gained thirty-odd thankful and appreciative patrons.

Many scrap booking or paper crafts stores will allow patrons to use store paper cutters at no charge, as long as supplies are purchased there.

It may have been too little, too late, though, as some patrons of the diet aids have filed a class action lawsuit for damages.

The club was known for catering to the rich and famous and was equally known for the widespread drug use and the open sexual encounters of its patrons.

Sandra maintains homes in Los Angeles and Texas, and on occasion Bess Bistro patrons can even catch a glimpse of this down-to-earth celebrity overseeing her Austin restaurant.

Many high-end designers have begun producing infant and children's clothing lines to accommodate their new patrons.

Dozens of species of plants and animals make a breathtaking tableau for interested patrons.

Parking fees range from $45-80 per cruise depending on the voyage length and whether patrons opt for covered or uncovered parking.

Inspiration Cruises and Tours has lined up outstanding Christian artists which patrons have come to expect on a Christian cruise with Gaithers.

In fact, there are companies that use the term "wholesale" as a way to market their discounts to customers, whether they are businesses or individual patrons.

Shorts are perfectly fine as long as you wear appropriate underwear to spare your fellow gym patrons from unpleasant sights while you lie down in the leg press machine.

When doing cardio, wiping your face frequently prevents simulating a stinky fountain sending drips all over the machine and neighboring patrons.

That's fine by them because there are enough establishments that serve meals that allow patrons to come dressed in whatever decent way they see fit.

Some patrons feel they should be allowed to wear what they want and so long as they're wearing a shirt and shoes, they should be served.

By showing respect in their manner and dress, patrons are contributing to the polished atmosphere such posh establishments try to upkeep.

While they don't only cater to plus size patrons, they do offer a good selection of denim plus size clothing, including denim capris such as Secret Slimmers and side-slit capris.

Patrons will have the choice of riding the thrill rides or sitting back and enjoying the music, while others will spend more than enough time shopping in one of the various stores.

This looping steel roller coaster stands 150 feet tall and treats patrons to an "unprecedented sensory experience" as they listen to the rock band's hit single Whole Lotta Love play throughout the ride.

Even though they all tried to revitalize the theme park by adding even more rides and attractions, it still didn't bring in the patrons as it did in its heyday.

By keeping that seat occupied by similar-colored patrons, you rack up bonus points.

The "sea" of glassware garnered a lot of funny looks from the patrons!

My best friend from high school and I were frequent patrons of Maritza's.

At the time, dance hall patrons were doing dances like the Virginia Reel and Quadrille, but with this song came a new kind of dance based on the French "waltz in double time" (valse á deux temp).

Some libraries will even allow patrons home access to these subscriptions.

Library patrons are encouraged to use the resources as well as the services of the paid and volunteer staff who are always ready to provide direction to the various resources and to answer questions.

Patrons can use the available computers and Internet access to coordinate their Center research with research findings they have already found and recorded online on genealogy websites.

Many public libraries have a subscription to Ancestry which patrons may use free of charge.

Patrons and visitors are allowed to use the subscription on library computers.

While Ancestry charges a fee, local public libraries often have a subscription that patrons may use for free.

While Ancestry is not technically a free site, many public libraries have a subscription for patrons to use.

It, too is a subscription site but many local libraries allow patrons to use the library's Ancestry account on library computers for free.

Many local libraries have Ancestry subscriptions that patrons may use for free.

Ancestry is a subscription site, but you may do a basic search for free and it is frequently offered as a service to patrons of public libraries.

Ancestry.com is a genealogy subscription service, but many local libraries allow library patrons to use this service for free.

Many libraries have a subscription that allows library patrons to access Heritage Quest for free.

Some states participate in a library program that allows patrons home Internet access to Heritage Quest.

Like Heritage Quest, many libraries will allow patrons to use Ancestry for free.Ancestry's index is an all-name index as well.

They are typically a male environment and customers tend to form fun, amiable relationships with their barber just as bartenders frequently do with their patrons.

Patrons are always welcome to come in for a free consultation - a courteous service that can help individuals decide on a new style, determine how to repair damage, or just experiment with new looks.

To help eliminate unauthorized selling of designer products, the Sexy Hair company encourages patrons to report illegitimate dealers through their website.

Experienced patrons with similar hair care issues who have successfully dealt with their problems.

The company's website, www.matrix.com, features a salon locator for each specific line to help interested patrons locate exactly the products they need for all their hair care concerns.

Before choosing a hair salon solely on price, however, it is crucial for potential patrons to understand what they can expect from a particular salon chain.

To maintain a style's greatness between visits, patrons can purchase high-quality products at the salon, including familiar brands such as Redken, Paul Mitchell, Biolage, American Crew, Sebastian, and Rusk.

Many patrons of Nioxin hair products notice an increase in the bounce and volume of their hair upon using the Nioxin Cleanser.

Shear Movement also currently has a nail technician on staff, such that patrons can receive manicures and pedicures while their hair is setting.

Whether dealing with long or cropped hair, Butler and her staff are sure to find a flattering style for each of her patrons.

This salon also honors patrons who bring in referrals, so for every two referrals, clients will receive a free shampoo, blow dry and curl, or another service that is less than or equal in price.

Online curriculum markets often feature learning style testing in order to aid patrons in choosing the best products for their homeschooling needs, and a variety of education information sites may be of assistance.

They work directly with the customers, stocking products, assisting patrons, working the checkout lane, manning the service desk, and keeping the store clean.

Some financial institutions, on the other hand, will charge patrons to use a more complex and ultimately more accurate calculator.

Tosca Cafe on Columbus in North Beach is an iconic bar that claims movie stars (think Penn, Coppola, Cage, and the like) as well as the hoi polloi for patrons.

Constructed with individualized gear for warfare on jungle worlds, the troopers are a hot item for Star Wars patrons both young and mature.

If you love playing board games, the following are a few of the types of places that allow patrons to play free board games.

The oldest pub in Berkeley, California, The Albatross, provides seventeen board games for the enjoyment of their patrons.

Some libraries allow the games to be borrowed to be played at home while others require that the games remain in the library, and patrons are not permitted to check them out.

Especially if See's is not readily available in your area, patrons will be more than pleased to purchase some candy from your group.

For example, set up a refreshment stand and offer a few items such as beverages and small snacks for your patrons to enjoy.

To bring in additional profits, get a local business to donate items such as soda and snacks and sell those to patrons of the car wash.

Patrons should not be shy about asking to see the stones outside the case in order to examine every angle, and reputable dealers will have loupes, magnifying glasses, and other tools such as microscopes available for such inspections.

Patrons interested only in designer pieces can easily search the store's website for appropriate pieces to suit their preferences.

To help educate patrons, they offer shopping and buying guides for both diamonds and precious metals, including glossary and care sections.

It's a family-friendly restaurant and also offers free Wi-Fi for patrons.

In less than ten years, this designer has become one of the hottest names in fashion with even more offerings on the way for interested patrons.

Some enjoy musical professions while others are patrons of the art.

This new digital technology makes it possible for deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons to enjoy the movies without the need for assistive devices.

Patrons and staff of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis report seeing the ghost of an usher pacing along row 18.

Patrons of the library report several ghosts, including the famous Lady in Grey.

There are also several mischievous entities that like to play pranks on unsuspecting patrons of the house.

In addition to regular coupons, discounts, and promotions, Folica.com also offers a low price guarantee so patrons can shop with confidence.

Cashback websites, like Ebates closely follow deals and offer coupons to their patrons.

Some bars and nightclubs also provide condoms for their patrons.

Several levels of membership are available to patrons of the Cincinnati Zoo.

Kroger grocery store patrons with the KrogerPlus card are able to buy family memberships to the Cincinnati Zoo at a discounted price in their stores.

Domino's Pizza chain is an excellent choice for many famished pizza patrons.

More importantly, Zappos carries many major brands and footwear for patrons with specific needs.

MaryAnn proves to Sam that she can control his patrons, even if she can't control him.

Fans of TLC's LA Ink are never without awe as they watch Kat design custom pieces for her patrons every week.

All too often, the idea of getting a tattoo is so thrilling, patrons head down to the local tattoo shop with nothing more than a desire to get inked.

In Mexico, it was once believed that the butterflies were protectors of warriors and patrons of women who had died in childbirth.

Those guests who can afford the luxury the hotel provides will find their every need is catered to with a level of service that amazes even the most demanding patrons.

Performer Merle Haggard once set a record by buying a round of drinks for all the patrons in the club.

Since most libraries allow their patrons a month to return books, you should have plenty of time to find and test out those that appeal to you most.

Additionally, these meals offer very little nutrition as they're mainly composed of sugars and carbohydrates; leaving patrons to feel hungry and wanting eat more later in the day.

The lean cuisine recall gave many patrons of this microwavable dinner quite a scare.

This recall also has many patrons questioning just how good Lean Cuisines are for you, especially since the company claims to produce a health food.

While gyms and fitness centers usually offer a wide variety of free weights for patrons to use, you can get a few pieces that easily store at home and provide similar benefits.

The sales staff is trained to guide patrons on flattering lingerie for your figure and to answer questions you may have about different items.

In order to fill his slot, this owner put in a tape recording of music and asked patrons if they wanted to sing along.

Both girls got jobs at Hooters, and because the patrons and their coworkers had a really difficult time telling them apart they were nicknamed "The Ikki Twins," which is the first letters of their nicknames removed.

The Hell's Kitchen restaurant is now a coveted dining experience, and patrons can wait a long time to get tickets.

Comment cards are filled out by patrons of the restaurant as the services end, but ultimately, it's Gordon Ramsay's show and he is the sole judge.

The challenges consist of teams of contestants preparing a three course meal for patrons with a pre-determined menu.

If things are going especially badly in the kitchens, Ramsay will shut down the entire service and send patrons out.

During Episode Four, entitled "Just Another Day at the Shore," Farley grows tired of all the stares and derogatory statements made by other bar and club patrons at the club they are visiting and gets into a fight.

The wait staff uniforms a dining establishment chooses should complement the ambiance and décor patrons will enjoy when they visit.

The restaurant prides itself particularly on its peach butter, which patrons drizzle over chicken and waffle alike.

From lamb schwerma to vegetarian bryrani, patrons are sure to find a dish that will delight their palate and appease their appetite.

Patrons select what they want from an expansive menu before a personal chef prepares the food at your table.

Patrons will dine in an elegant environment accentuated by subdued colors, theater-style lighting, oversized mirrors, beautiful floral displays and a maple-top bar.

The cozy and comfortable atmosphere serves as the perfect venue for patrons seeking a place to relax and dine in the heated patio or indoors while nightly live jazz tunes emanate from the piano.

Historic establishments abound, not the least of which are the bars and taverns frequented by patrons for more than a century.

The yogurt and honey are served separately, allowing patrons to find their desired sweetness.

It is unpretentious enough to tolerate hiking clothed patrons.

Touted for friendly service and an unpretentious dining area, patrons can opt to enjoy their meal with a glass of fine wine on the scenic outdoor patio.

Patrons can avail of tapas, raciones, cheeses and desserts throughout the day every day.

Finally, patrons can enjoy live music three nights a week, with no cover charge.

It's a pleasant but no-frills greasy spoon with a relaxed atmosphere--despite the brisk table turn-over and unlimited coffee that keeps its patrons wide-eyed.

Patrons may have to pay to park at a municipal garage.

Patrons who order the rodizio-style meats may also choose side dishes from the buffet.

Private parties and guest rooms are available; jackets are required for male patrons.

Jeveli's affordable prices and hearty portions keep patrons coming back for more.

Reservations on non-holidays are only accepted for parties of five or more, and patrons interested in group events should inquire about special rates and menus.

Patrons can choose from six meats or a vegetarian option.

Patrons can also enjoy selections from the extensive wine list.

The menu is expansive with numerous seafood main entrees as well as a large sushi and sashimi bar, offering patrons an eclectic mix of options to choose from.

Aside from the wine list, patrons especially love the selection of cheeses, small plates and other flavorful cuisines.

The nautical-themed dining area and the fine selection of seafood dishes is more than enough to get patrons to come back.

Patrons will find bars on the first and second levels.

The restaurant's pricing is moderate and patrons leave satisfied, with leftovers.

Wood floors and gentle lighting help to create a warm and comfortable feeling, accented by a wait staff that encourages patrons to feel as though they are welcome and valued guests.

The restaurant staff tries hard to make patrons feel as though they've been invited to the family table.

The owners are always in the restaurant and actually cook themselves and meet patrons daily.

Patrons can fill their stomachs with tasty appetizers such as mozzarella sticks and buffalo wings.

No alcohol is served at the cafe, although patrons are welcome to bring their own.

A large salad bar is suitable to vegetarian guests, and restaurant patrons can finish their meals with a robust cheesecake or a delicate chocolate mousse.

Upon arrival, patrons order drinks, and then visit the salad and sides bar for vegetables, meats and cheeses.

Although the food is hit-or-miss, the dining experience, friendly wait staff and happy patrons are worth the gamble, if you're feeling travel-weary.

It's not uncommon to hear patrons provide stories of the owner feeding them on visits.

Live entertainment is usually found at the restaurant during dinner hours, and patrons can choose from an extensive wine list.

Louis cooks up some of the best wings in town with a secret sauce that brings many patrons back for more.

He found this entirely entertaining, and only approached her once while patrons were demanding her attention.

The foursome talked about the showing, making fun of some of the stuffy patrons.

The boy ran through the crowded marketplace, dodging merchants' carts and weaving through the patrons.

The Dioscuri too, as patrons of mariners, were held in honour.

Worship is simpler at the smaller shrines than at the more famous temples; and, as the rulers are the patrons of the religion and are brought into contact with the religious personnel, the character of the social organization leaves its mark upon those who hold religious and judicial functions alike.

In the early 14th century, the age of Dante, the new spirit of the Renaissance made Italian rulers the patrons of art and literature, and the Jews to some extent shared in this gracious change.

Dorset died in 1501, but Wolsey found other patrons in his pursuit of wealth and fame.

Although bitterly opposed by the partisans of scholastic routine, Genovesi found influential patrons, amongst them Bartolomeo Intieri, a Florentine, who in 1754 founded the first Italian or European chair of political economy (commerce and mechanics), on condition that Genovesi should be the first professor, and that it should never be held by an ecclesiastic. The fruit of Genovesi's professorial labours was the Lezioni di Commercio, the first complete and systematic work in Italian on economics.

His tastes were of the simplest; and while scholars like Filelfo were intent on extracting money from their patrons by flattery and threats, he remained so poor that he owed the publication of all his many works to private munificence.

For his old patrons of the house of Medici Ficino always cherished sentiments of the liveliest gratitude.

The prophet and his princely patrons will be accorded special honour.

In company with his two patrons Gerbert visited Rome, where the pope, hearing of his proficiency in music and astronomy, induced him to remain in Italy, and introduced him to the emperor Otto I.

After his release Prynne further expressed his feelings in defence of advowsons and patrons, an attack on the Quakers (1655), and in a pamphlet against the admission of the Jews to England (A Short Demurrer to the Jews) issued in 1656.

Augustus gave it the name of Colonia Julia Pisana; his grandsons Gaius and Lucius were patrons of the colony, and after their death monuments were erected in their honour, as is recorded in two long inscriptions still extant.

In addition to persons of high rank, poets, legendary and others (Linus, Orpheus, Homer, Aeschylus and Sophocles), legislators and physicians (Lycurgus, Hippocrates), the patrons of various trades or handicrafts (artists, cooks, bakers, potters), the heads of philosophical schools (Plato, Democritus, Epicurus) received the honours of a cult.

Gutenberg and Shakespeare were among the patrons of the thirteen months in this calendar.

But if the Japanese sculptor adopted such standards in working for foreign patrons, his market would be reduced to very narrow dimensions.

Traces of this union of immigrants with older inhabitants have been detected in the combination of Zeus Herkeios with Apollo Patrons as the ancient gods of the phratry.

For a time at least " the drama's patrons " were content with the higher entertainment furnished them; in the end Garrick had to " please " them, like most other managers, by gratifying their love of show.

The death of his patrons, the duke of Richmond and the marquess of Hamilton, and of King James put an end to his hopes of political preferment; moreover he probably distrusted the conduct of affairs under the new reign.

First, the growth of the practice of " reservation " and " provision," by which the popes assumed the right to appoint their own nominees to vacant sees and other benefices, in defiance of the claims of the crown, the chapters and private patrons.

The presence or absence of useful minerals, plants and animals rendered some congenial, others unfriendly; some areas were the patrons of virile occupations, others of feminine pursuits.

Although the interest on the state fund had risen to $70,000 in 1819, this together with an equal sum raised by the cities and towns was insufficient, and to meet the deficiency the patrons in each district were required by a " rate bill " to contribute in proportion to the attendance of their children.

About the same time he made the acquaintance of Metastasio, who was lodging in the same house, and who introduced him to one or two patrons; among others Senor Martinez, to whose daughter he gave lessons, and Porpora, who, in 1753, took him for the summer to Mannersdorf, and there gave him instruction in singing and in the Italian language.

He still, however, had no lack of patrons - he never had - though his perversity made him quarrel with all in turn.

Appointments to benefices are in the hands of the state (sometimes with consent of parishes), of private patrons and of local parish councils.

The state appoints to 56%, private and municipal patrons to 34%, and congregations to io% of the whole.

The same patrons employed him upon frescoes in their own palace; one of "Judith and Holophernes" is especially noted, its style recalling that of Mantegna.

The practical difficulty of the constitutional problem gave the "court parson" - as Gneisenau had contemptuously called him - excuse enough for a change of front which, incidentally, would please his exalted patrons.

By the insertion in it of the statement that the king's evil had been cured by the Pretender, Carte forfeited the favour of most of his patrons.

After the Norman Conquest, when the boundaries between church and state were more clearly marked, it became usual for patrons to appoint to livings not only without the consent, but even against the will, of the bishops.

Certain owners of advowsons are temporarily or permanently disabled from exercising the right which devolves upon other persons; and the crown as patron paramount of all benefices can fill all churches not regularly filled by other patrons.

This is perhaps the explanation of the strange fact that the clients, who through their patrons were attached to these clans, obtained political recognition as early as the plebeians who had no such semiservile taint.

Throughout his life he profited by the gift of attaching to himself the right men, whether as patrons or, like Weidenbach and Stern, as assistants.

We may reasonably go further, and see in this part of the dialogue a piece of historical romance, designed to put the " tyrant " family in a favourable light, as patrons of literature and learning.

Next, entire cities banned smoking in all indoor public places, contending a private business's right to allow smoking was trumped by the dangers of exposing patrons to secondhand smoke.

In fact, the Cyclone was so intense that it is the only coaster in history to have employed a full time nurse on the unload platform to minister to patrons who had fainted or sustained other injuries while riding.

Patrons may watch as their sushi is freshly prepared, either table-side or at the sushi bar.

Served with the freshest of ingredients and grilled to perfections, patrons enjoy a mouthwatering dining experience.

A parking garage, which offers discounted rates for patrons, is located across the street providing a solution for an otherwise busy downtown location.

Patrons can choose to dine outside on the back porch, order carry out or pick up a frozen meal to go from the freezer case.

These elderly patrons paid their bills, didn't trash their rooms and, to a person, were breathlessly enthralled with the mountains, weather, scenery, and everything else about the beautiful mountain town of Ouray, Colorado.

Xander was forced to learn to use his special skills to steal from the market's patrons rather than beg with the rest of the kids.

Avicenna's chief reward for this service was access to the royal library of the Samanids (q.v.), well-known patrons of scholarship and scholars.

The focus of Polish nationality was now transferred from Warsaw, where the Targowicians and their Russian patrons reigned supreme, to Leipzig, whither the Polish patriots, Kosciuszko, Kollontaj and Ignaty Potocki among the number, assembled from all quarters.

The earlier Persian kings acknowledged the various religions of the petty peoples; they were also patrons of their temples and would take care to preserve an ancient right of asylum or the privileges of long-established cults.'

He lost his father prematurely; and after the battle of Philippi and the return of Octavian to Rome, Propertius, like Virgil and Horace, was deprived of his, estate to provide land for the veterans, but, unlike them, he had no patrons at court, and he was reduced from opulence to comparative indigence.