Hair
a small filament issuing from ous root; or the collection or mass of filaments growing from the skin of an animals, and forming an integument or covering. Haiti, W. I.; bounded by the Dominican
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Hair Spring Stud Index
Wathier's Self-adjusting Hair Spring Stud Index, shown in Fig. 158, is a very useful device, and by its use the watchmaker can save much time and can obtain better results than by following the regular methods of determining Place the lower part of balance staff in round cleat A. Turn balance until ruby pin comes over oblong hole at B. Now let the balance down until roller table rests on steel center plate. The balance will then be ready for the spring. Place the hair spring on the staff, with the stud in exact line with the line on the index corresponding in name with the movement you wish to put in beat. Now fasten the hair spring collet on the staff, and you will find movement in beat. At a glance, the watchmaker may be lead to believe that this tool is only applicable to the fourteen movements shown on the index, but in reality it serves for almost every movement that comes into the hands of the repairer. For example, the line marked E. Howard & Co., not only serves for that make of watches, but also for Waltham 14 and 16 sizes. Directions accompany each tool. Fig. 159 shows a hair spring stud index recently placed on the market by A. W.
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Hajoth Hakados
One of the spheres of angels, by whose agency Jehovah's providence is spread. The Jews believe that these angels inhabit one of the hierarchies named Jehovah," and that the simple essence of the divinity flows through the Hajoth Hakados to the angel " Metratton " and to the ministering spirit" Reschith Hajalalim ." 66 †Register of the Privy Council , Vol. IX., p. 256. In Gypsy Tents, p. 376. || Journal of the Gypsy Lore Society, April, 1889, pp. 246-7.
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Hakluyt
RICHARD (hak'löt), an English author; born about 1553; was educated at Oxford University. He was the author of "Four Voyages Touching the Discovery of America and Islands Adjacent to the Same" (1582); "Four Voyages to Florida" (1587); "The Principal Navigations, Voyages, and Discoveries Made by the English Nation"; etc. He died Oct. 23, 1616.
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Hakodate
the chief port of Yezo, Japan, situated on a peninsula in the Strait of Tsugaru. The town is built partly on the inner slope of the Gibraltar-like hill (1,200 feet) which dominates the strait, partly on the low, sandy peninsula connecting the hill with the main island. The climate is severe. Hakodate, which has a magnificent harbor, is (since 1859) one of the open ports of Japan, and carries on a brisk export trade in seaweed, sulphur, bêche de mer, salted salmon, matches, etc. Pop. about 102,400.
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Hal
a town in South Brabant, Belgium; 9 miles S. S. W. from Brussels. The church of St. Mary (1341-1409) is much resorted to by pilgrims on account of a black miracle-working wooden image of the Virgin, which during a bombardment in 1580 caught 33 cannon-balls in her lap-they lay piled up in the tower. Pop. about 14,300. (hälber-stät), HALBERSTADT a quaint old town of Prussian Saxony; in a fertile plain extending from the N. foot of the Harz Mountains, 25 miles S. W. of Magdeburg. The cathedral, containing painted glass, and valuable antiquities and objects of art, restored in 1850-1871, is the most notable building in the town. It was erected in the 13th and 14th centuries in the Pointed style. Other buildings of interest are the church of Our Lady (1146), with antique reliefs and wall-paintings; the town house (1360-1381), before which stands a Roland pillar; the wine cellar beneath the town house; and the Peterhof, formerly the residence of the bishops. The chief industries of the town are gloves, cigars, machines, sugar, leather, paper, spirits, etc.; and there are also large workshops for railway repairs. Halberstadt dates from 820, the year in which the see was transplanted from Osterwieck to the site of the town of Halberstadt. It received town rights in 998; was twice burned down in the 12th century; and was held alternately by the Swedes and Imperialists during the Thirty Years' War. In 1684 it was given to Brandenburg. Pop. about 46,500.
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Halcyon
hal'si-on, an old and poetical name of the kingfisher. There was a tradition among sailors that the halcyon laid its eggs in nests floating on the sea about the time of the winter solstice. In order that its nest might ride safely the bird was reputed to have the power of charming the wind and waves during this period. The calm weather usually found at this season was attributed, therefore, to the halcyon, whence the name. Even on land, pleasant mid-winter weather came to be known as halcyon days. It seems strange that the legend should not have attached itself to some gull, petrel, or albatross, rather than to the shore-loving kingfisher. See Kingfisher ; Ceyx
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Haldane
1st VISCOUNT, a British statesman. He was born in 1856 and was educated at Edinburgh Academy; Edinburgh and Göttingen universities, receiving the M. A. degree, 1st Class Honors in Philosophy, Edinburgh; becoming Gray Scholar and Ferguson Scholar in Philosophy of Four Scottish Universities, 1876. He became also Gifford Lecturer in St. Andrew's University, 1902-1904. In 1885 he was elected to represent Haddingtonshire as a liberal se of Commons, continuing in the House to represent the same seat till 1911. During 1905-1912 he was Secretary of State for War, becoming Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain in 1912 and holding the office till 1915. He is a member of the Judicial Committee of Privy Council; LL. D.; Rector of Edinburgh University; and Chancellor of the University of Bristol. He has written much, his works including: "Essays in Philosophical cal Criticism" (with Professor Seth); "Life of Adam Smith"; "Education and Empire"; "The Pathway to Reality." He translated, with the cooperation of Mr. Kemp, Schopenhauer's "World as Will and Idea."
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