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  2. FOR THE HOME CIRCLE.

    IT was not "Christmas Day in the morning," but Christmas Eve at midday, and the usual Saturday morning rush was intensified by the throng of ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,018 words
  3. NEW YEAR'S GIFTS

    The practice of giving New Year's gifts is derived from the Romans. Tacitus refers to it, and it was the one and only day on which Claudius allowed gifts to be ...

    Article : 551 words
  4. Queensland Country Women's Association.

    IN a brief resume of the Council's report for November, reference is made to the satisfactory reports of the Charleville conference, an official ...

    Article : 363 words
  5. THE CHILDREN'S CORNER. FROM MY LETTER BAG.

    WELL, all the fun and excitement of Christmas Day is over, but what a lovely time it was, in spite of the torrents of ...

    Article : 1,133 words
  6. GOOD WISHES FOR 1928

    Hurrah for this, the bright New Yearl And may it bring us; all good cheer. Perchance adventure lies in wait; Perhaps—but that we'll leave to Fate. ...

    Article : 97 words
  7. WOMAN TO WOMAN.

    ONCE more the old year is fading out, and we are looking forward to the new one with all its hopes and promises. At this time I am ...

    Article : 1,104 words
  8. The First-aid Drawer.

    IF more convenient' the top shelf of a press may be substituted for storing a few simple remedies. Where one lives at some considerable distance from a ...

    Article : 316 words
  9. A Dainty Gift.

    Fine tucks and lace with white lawn or tarantulle or Fuji silk make a garment to please the most fastidious girl friend. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 27 words
  10. WHAT HAVE YOU TO BRING, NEW YEAR?

    New Year, coming on apace, What have you to give me? Bring you scathe or bring you grace, Face me with an honest face ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 64 words
  11. VEST FOR A LITTLE BABY.

    SEVERAL readers having asked recently for directions for making a vest for a small baby, the following easy instructions will be found suitable. The vest is ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 323 words
  12. Raincoats, Skirts, Collars.

    THE following method of cleaning the family raincoats, if faithfully followed, cannot fail to be successful. Dissolve one pound of alum ...

    Article : 320 words
  13. Learning Her Lesson.

    Grandmother had been talking to sixyear-old Mary Ellen about becoming angry so easily. After the little girl had listened a few minutes, she thought it time ...

    Article : 83 words
  14. New Year's Eve.

    "ONLY ten more minutes," murmured the old year faintly, "before you get into your places." "It's a shame," sighed the Shortest ...

    Article : 287 words
  15. Only His Due.

    Minister, rousing himself from a nap in the barber's chair:—"Finished, eh?" Barber—"Yes, sir; some time ago." Minister—"Indeed! Then I must have ...

    Article : 81 words
  16. Give the House a Present.

    CHRISTMAS time is a good time to brighten up the house with odds [?]d ends that will make it comfortable and attractive. For the veranda or the garden ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 165 words
  17. A DECORATIVE IDEA.

    The skilful needlewoman may easily achieve a smart and novel decoration for a linen or pique hat by sewing on small circles in vivid colours, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 52 words
  18. A PICTURE STORY.

    Rsere is a story of a little boy who went fishing. Can you read it? ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 21 words
  19. POLITENESS.

    A bishop in India prided himself on saying the right and tactful word to every one he met, and by reason of his office he was not accustomed to find his, ...

    Article : 81 words
  20. A BABY'S DAINTY SHOES.

    THESE dainty little shoes are a change form the usual shape, and possess two advantages. They are quickly made, being worked, throughout in double crochet, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 282 words
  21. Hints for the Cook-lady.

    Pastry intended to be eaten cold should always be mixed with milk. It keeps short and crisp much longer than if mixed with water. When making a suet ...

    Article : 113 words
  22. A BONNY TRIO.

    These three little Australian triplets 4 months old, bring joy to the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Wilson, Nambour. W. A, Pctsky photo. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 30 words
  23. To Prevent Skin on Boiled Milk.

    Many people have a profound distaste for what the French call "bebetta"—the skin that forms on the top of milk that has been boiled. To prevent this skin ...

    Article : 74 words
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