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+ | '''Christopher Smart'''<br>[[Image:Christopher Smart.jpg|thumb|Christopher Smart|right]]Christopher Smart (11 April 1722 – 21 May 1771), also known as "Kit Smart", "Kitty Smart", and "Jack Smart", was an English poet. He was a major contributor to two popular magazines and a friend to influential cultural icons like Samuel Johnson and Henry Fielding. Smart, a high church Anglican, was widely known throughout London. From [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Smart WIKI] | ||
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− | A nice astronomical pun on "serious business." Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, aka "Dog Star." | + | A nice astronomical pun on "serious business." Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, aka "Dog Star." |
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Christopher SmartChristopher Smart (11 April 1722 – 21 May 1771), also known as "Kit Smart", "Kitty Smart", and "Jack Smart", was an English poet. He was a major contributor to two popular magazines and a friend to influential cultural icons like Samuel Johnson and Henry Fielding. Smart, a high church Anglican, was widely known throughout London. From WIKI
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Sirius Business
A nice astronomical pun on "serious business." Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, aka "Dog Star."
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Shelton Clock
Clock made by John Shelton, clockmaker of London, see LINK.
Ellicott Clock
Clock made by John Ellicott, clockmaker of London, see LINK.