 | 1834 - 402 sivua
...the field. By striking it near the ground or at the top, they make it discourse most excellent mnsic. The bandjo is another instrument they are fond of,...; besides, their labor is light in comparison with that of the others. I was surprised to find that the negro women were employed in field labor ; only... | |
 | James Howard Harris Earl of Malmesbury - 1884 - 492 sivua
...proud of the frigate ' Proserpine,' taken from the English. The number of convicts at Toulon is 4,000. They work from sunrise to sunset, with the exception of two hours in the middle of the day. Beautiful carvings are made by a man of the name of Miron, who stole Mademoiselle Mars' jewels, and... | |
 | James Howard Harris Earl of Malmesbury - 1884 - 490 sivua
...Proserpine,' taken from the English. The number of convicts at Toulon is 4,000. They work from suurise to sunset, with the exception of two hours in the middle of the day. Beautiful carvings are made by a man of the name of Miron, who stole Mademoiselle Mars' jewels, and... | |
 | Ontario. Legislative Assembly - 1910 - 992 sivua
..."Learning by doing." The Agricultural and Trade School students work from 8 until 5 in the afternoon with the exception of two hours in the middle of the day when some of them have lectures relative to the work they have had during the day. For instance, the... | |
 | Farmers' Alliance - 1834 - 756 sivua
...sky and drop at sky. 2d. In the summer season to rise at S o'clock, and work till six in the evening, with the exception of two hours in the middle of the day. 3d. Wages to vary from 11/. to 14Í., according to the experience of the workman, with meal and milk... | |
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On many plantations they work from sunrise to sunset, with the exception of two hours in the middle of the day. 