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  3. FARM AND FIELD.

    Writing on the value of farmyard manure, Mr Shortt, chemist to the Experiment Farms, Canada, makes the following remarks in a recent ...

    Article : 297 words
  4. A THEORY.

    "If you would only compel yourself to listen to my playing," said the Wagnerian musician, "you would be benefited morally and intellectually." ...

    Article : 45 words
  5. ELEVATED RAILWAYS.

    The New York correspondent of the London "Daily Mail" wrote on 19th January:— The precipitancy of a workman in ...

    Article : 403 words
  6. WIT AND HUMOR.

    Irish Nurse (to patient): Now thin, mum, wake up an' take yer sleepin' dhraught! First Milkman: I had an awful dream last night. Second Milkman: What was It? First ...

    Article : 1,037 words
  7. THE LADIES' COLUMN.

    It is our good fortune to be called upon, every six weeks or so, to entertain a party of a dozen young children. As the children arc nearly ...

    Article : 997 words
  8. GREAT DEMANDS.

    "It doesn't seem right," said the member of parliament thoughtfully. "What Is the trouble?" asked the sympathising friend. ...

    Article : 77 words
  9. HUMOROUS TELEGRAPHIC ADLRESSES.

    The Calcutta "Englishman" draws attention to the extraordinary code words used for telegraphic addresses in the Indian Army List. The official compilers of the list seem ...

    Article : 79 words
  10. PLAYING A JOKE ON A BISHOP.

    The late Dr. Ellicott, for many years Bishop of Gloucester, was once playing billiards at a famous country house, not very far from Gloucester, with a peer who is now dead, ...

    Article : 116 words
  11. WOMAN'S BRAIN.

    "Woman is not inferior to man. She is only dissimiliar. A sensible woman has, no desire to be like a man, for the more she resembles him in her physical ...

    Article : 547 words
  12. FORTUNE GIVEN AWAY.

    The mystery of a succession of anonymous gifts to charitable organisations in York has been cleared up in a remarkable manner. ...

    Article : 254 words
  13. Pickling Seed Grain.

    There are many farmers who never pickle their seed prior to sowing, even although smut may be traceable in the grain. To those who know of ...

    Article : 388 words
  14. AN ARCTIC VOYAGE.

    Captain Mikkelsen, the young Danish explorer, sailed from England last month, on an Arctic journey which will last two years. ...

    Article : 232 words
  15. CREMATED IN A PIT.

    The New York correspondent of the London "Express" wrote on 9th January:—Twenty-three people were killed in ...

    Article : 261 words
  16. BARN-DOOR LATCH.

    A latch for barn doors is shown in the accompanying illustration. The details of construction are given plainly in the picture. The piece (a) works vertically ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 155 words
  17. DOG FASHIONS.

    There has long been an "entente cordiale" in fashions. Parisian men can scarcely be distinguished from London clubmen, and the smart Englishwoman ...

    Article : 229 words
  18. "THE BEAUTIFUL MISS CROKER."

    We regret to learn that the Dowager Lady Barrow, who on Friday last entered her ninety-seventh year, died at her residence, Ulverston Cottage, East ...

    Article : 276 words
  19. ELECTION ITEMS.

    In Mid-Lanark Captain Campbell (U.) has just distinguished himself by hiring a special train from Glasgow to Wishaw to address a dinner-hour ...

    Article : 272 words
  20. CHRONICLES OF CHARTOONING.

    The "Windsor Magazine" for January writes:—In telling the story of how M. Loubet had risen from a simple, if worthy, citizen to the high post he occupied, ...

    Article : 250 words
  21. RIOT IN MADEIRA.

    The Funchal correspondent of the London "Dally Mail" wrote on l9th January:— Previous reports of plague and riots ...

    Article : 219 words
  22. METHODS OF MILKING AFFECT THE QUALITY OF MILK.

    That not only the yield, but also the quality of the milk, may be influenced by the milker, is a fact that is not so widley known and appreciated as it ...

    Article : 431 words
  23. A COSTLY FOWL.

    Under the general beading of "Poultry, Eggs, Etc.," the "East Anglican Daily Times" prints the following advertisement:— BANTAM, very strong frame all plated ...

    Article : 34 words
  24. GRAPE LEAVES FOR DRESSING WOUNDS.

    In Switzerland, according to "Science Siftings," grape leaves are applied to medicinal or surgical uses. For cuts and fresh wounds they are esteemed a ...

    Article : 181 words
  25. PROTESTANTS IN AUSTRIA.

    From some interesting particulars in the "Sunday at Home" we learn that the total Protestant of population of Austria proper (excluding Hungary) is less than ...

    Article : 138 words
  26. A VERY PROPER MODESTY

    The following notice hangs in the fitting rooms of a prominent ladles' tailor:—"As the principal fitter desires to try on his own garments perso[?]ty, customers are requested not ...

    Article : 43 words
  27. ELECTIONEERING GOLD.

    In America everything can be done by means of money. In England nothing can be done without money. The two things me quite different. ...

    Article : 118 words
  28. HOMELY FARE.

    Cold Tongue in Jelly.—Required: A pickled ox tongue, one dozen peppercorns. a blade of mace, spices. Put a medium-sized tongue, which has been in ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 725 words
  29. NEW SOURCE OF FOOD SUPPLY.

    Why should not Londoners consume their own fog? It seems to [?] done in the more enterprising of the Provinces. The "Doncaster Ga[?]ette," for Instance. advertises:— ...

    Article : 44 words
  30. A FORTISSIMO FINALE.

    According to the "Musical Times," Mr Wilbelm Backhaus's English tour is to [?]nd some-what noisily. "At its conclusion," we are told, "he will be heard in Germany, Austria ...

    Article : 35 words
  31. THE TEST OF COURAGE.

    She: You m[?] are such [?]wards. He: Anyhow, one of us married you! "I'm taking my boy to the Zoo." "Indeed! I'm sending mine to Eton." ...

    Article : 32 words
  32. A [?] SUMMARY.

    This world's a stage. That's understood Like other shows we've [?]ad. Some parts of it are pretty good And some are pretty[?]. ...

    Article : 26 words
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