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  2. TRAVELLER.

    The Norfolk Island pine has found its way to most countries of the world but to those who admire its magnificent stateliness does it occur to ask. Where is Norfolk Island, and ...

    Article : 1,495 words
  3. Short Story.

    It's all a tremendous worry,' said Vansittart, feebly. Dr. Musgrave laughed. 'I wish I could help you' he returned. ...

    Article : 2,015 words
  4. PERSONALITIES

    Princess Helena of Orleans, the eldest unmarried daughter of the late Comte de Paris, is said to he an accomplished horse-woman and devoted to outdoor sports. ...

    Article : 606 words
  5. VARIETIES.

    The world has 41,073 cannon. 41,073 Aluminium was discovered in 1827. Apples originated in the Himalayas Horns were the first locomotive whi[?] ...

    Article : 865 words
  6. THE CHINAMAN AT THE GAMING TABLE.

    There is one element in Chinese gambling that I have never seen present in gambling among other nationalities. I remember on one occasion, in the city of ...

    Article : 236 words
  7. SKETCHER.

    The erratic Mr. Rose, who named his daughter Wild, had probably never imagined the possibility of her marrying a Mr. Bull, as we are told she did, but this is only ...

    Article : 1,019 words
  8. THE POTTERY TREE OF PARA.

    One of the curiosities of Brazil is a tree whose wood and hark contain so much silica that they are used by potters. Both wood and bark are burned and the ashes are ...

    Article : 83 words
  9. Tourist

    In mental and physical endowments the Parsee differs as much from the native races as he does, in costume and creed. Bodily, strength, untiring perseverance and vigorous ...

    Article : 648 words
  10. UNDERGROUND LONDON.

    It gives an impressive idea of what subterranean London is fast becoming to learn that on emerging from the river the new City of Waterloo lino will in its passage ...

    Article : 127 words
  11. SOME FAMOUS GAVELS.

    Mr. Gladstone was asked last summer where he got all the gavels that hung upon the walls of his library at Hawarden. He said: ...

    Article : 847 words
  12. Spare Moments

    Candidate-- 'I trust, my friend, that you will vote for me.' Voter-- 'What's the use of truatin', boss,: when you can pay cash?' ...

    Article : 31 words
  13. WILLIE'S IDEA OF APPROPRIATENESS.

    Miss Oldie-- ' What are you going to give me for a birthday present, Willie?' Willie-- 41 guess I'll give you my grandpa.' ...

    Article : 29 words
  14. SEASON CLOSED.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 49 words
  15. MORAL SUASION.

    Old gentleman-- 'Do you mean to say that your teachers never thrash you?' Little boy-- ' Never. We have moral suasion at our school.' ...

    Article : 73 words
  16. REAL KINDNESS.

    'A merry Christmas, dear! I've bought you a silver watch as a Christmas box, to replace the one which you got stolen. I thought I wouldn't give you a gold one, ...

    Article : 63 words
  17. SHOT THE WRONG BIRD.

    The other day a gentleman entered a restaurant and ordered a chicken. The chicken was evidently touch, for, when the waiter came in, he behold the gentleman ...

    Article : 105 words
  18. SHE WAS SAVED.

    A little girl in India went to the missionary school; she was a pretty, clever little thing, and so attracted the teacher that she ventured to visit her in her home. She found the child ...

    Article : 370 words
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