...conversation therefore be natural, and as to the fashion of your dress take the good old rule — " ' Be not the first by whom the new is tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.' In short, be Sam Slick." " Don't be afeerd, Minister," said Mr. Slick, " I have too much...

...advertise a novelty. Two lines of Pope (I believe), admirably illustrate the middle course:— "JBe not the first by whom the new is tried, • Nor yet the last by whom 'tis set aside. :J Besides which he will find it far easier to become a critic than an author...

...venerable old gentlemen, on whom the poet's advice was lost — " Be not the first by whom the new ia tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside," —...Tory principles would have as soon let them put on a bun waistcoat and blue coat with gilt buttons, as to lay aside their pigtails. So much for SHM's fact,...

...experimental inventions: with reference to such matters one may venture to quote Pope. He says — " Be not the first by whom the new is tried, " Nor yet the last to lay the old aside." Spinning — Under this head are to be noticed several changes and alterations of n convenient...

...inventions : with reference to such matters one may venture to quote Pope. He says — " Be not the flrst by whom the new is tried, '. Nor yet the last to lay the old aside." Spinning- — Under this head are to be noticed several changes and alterations of a convenient...

...of Pope : " In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold, Alike fantastic if too new or old ; Be not the first by whom the new is tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside." * The necessity for a systematic Spelling Reform has often been advocated in the past;...

...tuition fee. In regard to the Township District System, I have acted upon the advice of the poet, " Be not the first by whom the new is tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside ;" And after due consideration, have come to the conclusion that it is not only desirable but also practicable....

...style, and avoiding the archaisms as well as novelties of the day. The old rule remains good : " Be not the first by whom the new is tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside." We do not intend, in this brief notice, to enter into a criticism of Webster's Dictionary....

...style, and avoiding the archaisms as well as novelties of the day. The old rule remains good : " Be not the first by whom the new is tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside." We do not intend, in this brief notice, to enter into a criticism of Webster's Dictionary....

..." ' In regard to t ho Township District System, I have acted upon the advice of the poet, . , " B* not the first by whom the new is tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside ;" And after duo consideration, bavo come to the conclusion that it is aot only desirable but also practicable....