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  2. Comic Cuttings.

    Chappleson : "When J—ah—went in for philately, I—er—gave my people mind to stamps." Miss Pertleigh : "And they struck to it, 4 suppose." ...

    Article : 811 words
  3. The Table.

    Necessary ingredients 1lb. of flour, half a pint of milk, 2oz of lard, dessertspoonful of baking p[?]vider, 2oz castor sugar, saltspoonful of salt. First rub ...

    Article : 78 words
  4. Illustrated Humour.

    I'M such a disreputable, old umbrella, ...

    Article : 38 words
  5. Household Hints.

    Ivory knife handles and other Ivory bandies that have become yellow maybe pleached by placing them under a bell-glass in the sun. If the ivory is ...

    Article : 75 words
  6. A DAUGHTER OF THE PEOPLE,

    Mickey and Lorrimer returned in a few moments. They found Olive smoking, cool and impassive as ever. "How are our hysterical friends?" he asked. "I really ...

    Article : 3,550 words
  7. Rice Mould.

    Wash carefully in two or three waters a teacupful of rice. Add to it a pint and a-half of new milk, sweeten to taste, and add a strip of lemon rind or a ...

    Article : 91 words
  8. Preserving Flowers.

    Freshly-cut flowers may be preserved alive for a long time by placing them in a glass or vase with fresh water, in which a little charcoal has been steeped, ...

    Article : 75 words
  9. THE DIVIDING LINE.

    "Davis, what is a monkey?" "A monkey is a man what hasn't sense enough t' git shaved." ...

    Article : 25 words
  10. A FAMILY FEELING.

    Isaacon: Pass de vinegar, modder, please, Mother: Bud ef yer drink so much vinegar yer won't grow. Father: Led him drink it all, den he vill ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 41 words
  11. Orange Jelly,

    The juice of six oranges and one lemon, 2oz, of sugar, and ½oz. of isinglass are required for this dish. Take the lumps of sugar and rub them on the ...

    Article : 184 words
  12. Dust.

    In furnishing, everything that can encourage the deposit of dust should, as far as possible, be avoided. Heavy furniture, unless it reaches from floor to ...

    Article : 436 words
  13. A Good Spice Cake

    may be made as follows:—Mix thoroughly 1¼lb. of flour. 8oz. of castor sugar, a large teaspoonful of baking powder, and a teaspoonful of ground cinnamon. Rub ...

    Article : 84 words
  14. WANT OF CONFIDENCE.

    Mamma: Take this medicine now, like a good boy. The doctor says it will make you better. Johnny: What does he know! Didn't ...

    Article : 81 words
  15. Griddle Cakes.

    Mix ½lb. of flour and a little salt, then rub into it 1oz. of butter or lard. Mix a small half-teaspoonful of soda with a cupful of buttermilk ; stir these into the ...

    Article : 86 words
  16. SO AFFECTING.

    "Did you hear about the poetical way in which the Bifflets announced the death of their pet dog?" "No. How was it?" ...

    Article : 48 words
  17. Light Paste for Tartlets.

    Take ¾lb. of fine flour, and mix with it a teaspoonful of baking powder. Add the white of an egg beaten to a stiff froth, and as much water as is ...

    Article : 84 words
  18. SATISFACTORILY EXPLAINED.

    "Why do you talk to much ?" ma cried, Reproving little May. "I 'spose it's 'cause," the child replied, "I'se got so much to say." ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 31 words
  19. Sean for Whitening the Hands.

    Into a wine glass of eau-de-cologne and a wine glass of lemon juice, scrape two cakes of brown Windsor soap very finely, and mix well. When it becomes ...

    Article : 44 words
  20. Simple Sponge Cake.

    Necessary ingredients : Three eggs, their weight in sugar, half ditto in flour, one teaspoonful of baking powder. Beat the eggs for ten minutes, then add the ...

    Article : 94 words
  21. Care of Laundry Implements.

    Whenever it is possible, it is well to keep a separate cupboard for articles pertaining to ironing. Keep the irons, starch, blue, holders, boards, sheets, ...

    Article : 128 words
  22. Russian Brawn.

    This recipe is always popular. Two ounces of semolina, half-a-pint of gravy. ¾lb. of cold meat—roast mutton or beef, if possible. First put the gravy in a ...

    Article : 113 words
  23. The Secret of Pretty Nails.

    A prettily-shaped hand is often entirely disfigured through its owner failing to bestow ordinary care upon the nails. These may easily be polished, ...

    Article : 159 words
  24. VERY PARTICULAR.

    Lady : Are your antiques all genuine ? Shopman: Yes, madam, and we guarantee them. Lady: Well, all our furniture is antique, ...

    Article : 37 words
  25. Peculiarities of the French Marriage Law.

    French marriage law has, it seems, still a surprise or two left, even for unlikely subjects (says the "Pall Mail Gazette"). Witness the leading man at ...

    Article : 284 words
  26. Yately Bread Pudding.

    Pour one pint of nearly tolling milk on to 3oz. of breadcrumbs and let it cool. Beat up an egg and add it to the milk and bread. Grate the rind of half ...

    Article : 83 words
  27. A VICTIM OF TOBACCO.

    Twynn: Poor Rickett's death resulted from his fondness for tobacco. Triplett: I heard that he was killed by an explosion. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 44 words
  28. Stewed Ox Kidney.

    Take 1½lb. of kidney, and cut it into thin slices. Season with pepper and salt, and fry a golden-brown. Remove the meat from the pan, and add a gill of ...

    Article : 84 words
  29. Spices.

    should be bought whole by every practical housekeeper, then ground, and stored in labelled bottles or tins. The coat of a mill for grinding will soon be ...

    Article : 175 words
  30. Snow Cake.

    Cream two ounces of butter with two ounces of castor sugar, then add a well- beaten egg. Sift into the creamed mixture five ounces of dried potato flour, ...

    Article : 334 words
  31. REMARKABLE.

    Brown (to waiter, who has at last brought his order): Did you ever see me before I gave you my order? Waiter: No, sir! ...

    Article : 181 words
  32. A Prisoner in Fez.

    There was a wretched, ragged man crouching in the street corner ; he jumped up, kissed our feet, and ran after us. Once we reached our house safely, ...

    Article : 258 words
  33. Sinecures.

    The General Council of the Seine has lately abolished four sinecures, and as patterns of what sinecures ought to be, these four deserve notice (says the 'Pall ...

    Article : 233 words
  34. Cool Jester.

    A French officer of Napoleon Bonaparte's army told Lord Malmesbury the following story of the Peninsular campaign:— The French officer was reconnoitring with ...

    Article : 145 words
  35. IT WOULD DO.

    "I am a self-made man," said the pompous individual with his chest expanded. The order looked at him critically. "Your excuse is satisfactory," he said. ...

    Article : 29 words
  36. A DRAWBACK.

    Mrs Hobrous, I shall have to try another French [?] won't do. Hob[?] What's [?] with herd Mrs Hon[?] [?] picking up a ...

    Article : 39 words
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