Haxby

(York-shuh, Lester-shuh and so on). - by on the end of a name (e.g. the town of Haxby, where I grew up) signifies a - be sound, not a - buy sound (Hax-be).

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-- Went to Haxby, and found only one to meet me there: but the

Religion in Earnest A Memorial of Mrs. Mary Lyth, of York John Lyth

-- The means of grace are not so plentiful in Haxby as in the city; but here I enjoy the quiet of retirement, and breathe a purer atmosphere.

Religion in Earnest A Memorial of Mrs. Mary Lyth, of York John Lyth

-- Mr. Hope announced from the pulpit, that it was his wish I should commence a class in Haxby on Monday evening, at seven o'clock.

Religion in Earnest A Memorial of Mrs. Mary Lyth, of York John Lyth

-- Came with my daughter to Haxby, for the benefit of a change.

Religion in Earnest A Memorial of Mrs. Mary Lyth, of York John Lyth

He preached his last sermon in Haxby, and paid his last visit to our house; but the place that knew him shall know him no more for ever.

Religion in Earnest A Memorial of Mrs. Mary Lyth, of York John Lyth

But a few weeks elapsed after this visit to Haxby, when her daughter Eliza, whose loving and gentle spirit endeared her to all who knew her, was taken away at

Religion in Earnest A Memorial of Mrs. Mary Lyth, of York John Lyth

-- The quarterly fast was observed in Haxby for the first time: I found it good to unite with them.

Religion in Earnest A Memorial of Mrs. Mary Lyth, of York John Lyth

-- According to appointment I went to Haxby, to meet any who were desirous of fleeing from the wrath to come.

Religion in Earnest A Memorial of Mrs. Mary Lyth, of York John Lyth

He is at this present time vicar of Haxby, Yorkshire, but far too aged and infirm to have any memories of those old Haworth days.

Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle Clement King Shorter 1891