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But these accounts do not show that Northerners have been subjected to embarrassment or provocation by Yankee-hatred displayed in social gatherings.

This dinner was the start of a new blatancy in the relationship between the gangs and the politicians, which, prior to 1924, says Pasley, `` had been maintained with more or less stealth '', but which henceforth was marked by these ostentatious gatherings, denounced by a clergyman as `` Belshazzar feasts '', at which `` politicians fraternized cheek by jowl with gangsters, openly, in the big downtown hotels ''.

Unprecedented gatherings of thousands of people attended camp meetings where they came to experience salvation ; preaching was fiery and focused on saving the sinner from temptation and backsliding.

Active alumnae have built a fine building on the campus where members can come and stay for a few days or longer and where they can have their social gatherings and professional meetings.

Maria longed for the balls and gatherings in the Winter Palace.

Anglican Benedictine Abbots are invited guests of the Benedictine Abbot Primate in Rome at Abbatial gatherings at Sant ' Anselmo.

Social gatherings are commonly centered around sharing a meal.

These gatherings were hosted regularly for a while by himself and his wife.

Other archaeologists think instead that the main purpose of the road system was a religious one, providing pathways for periodic pilgrimages and facilitating regional gatherings for seasonal ceremonies.

Described as a wealthy, sporting man who served in the army with Colonel Brandon, he is very affable and keen to throw frequent parties, picnics, and other social gatherings to bring together the young people of their village.

The combined effects can lead to a " snow day " on which gatherings such as school or work are officially canceled.

More can participate, either as individuals or pairs or as teams of up to six, in formal tournaments or social gatherings where the governing rules of the event are prescribed by the sponsoring host.

The tuxedo was also increasingly accepted at less formal evening occasions such as warm-weather gatherings or intimate dinners with friends.

* crowds singing the national anthem at certain public gatherings ;

Located in Kennebunkport, Maine, the compound is where Bush family gatherings have been held for nearly 100 years.

Esperanto is not the primary language of any geographic region, outside of temporary gatherings ( such as conventions like the World Congress of Esperanto ) and isolated offices ( such as the World Esperanto Association's central office in Rotterdam ).

The bishops met to discuss the membership of the commissions, along with other issues, both in national and regional groups, as well as in gatherings that are more informal.

The " Wilhelmus " is also widely used in Flemish nationalist gatherings as a symbol of the cultural unity with the Netherlands.

Thus, according to Murray, reports of Satan actually represented pagan gatherings with their priest wearing a horned helmet to represent their Horned God.

Sculptor Mary Grauberger, a friend of Harvey's girlfriend Janet Lohr, held solstice bonfire gatherings on Baker Beach for several years prior to 1986, some of which Harvey attended.

There, he served as a genial host for many cotillions, band concerts, parties and gatherings which glamorized the social life of the post where civilians were always welcome.

According to the municipal administration of Rybno, after World War I Poles in Działdowo believed that they will be quickly joined with Poland, they organized secret gatherings during which the issue of rejoining Polish state with help of Polish military was discussed.

The triangular park that has played an important role as a place of community gatherings is also shown on the 1876 map.

International bawdy classics such as " Eskimo Nell " and " Charlotte the Harlot " can be heard at gatherings around the country.

His public roles included celebrations called farbrengens ( gatherings ) on Shabbats, Jewish holy days, and special days on the Chabad calendar, when he would give lengthy sermons to crowds.