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  2. IN THE PAPERS.

    "In the days when crinoline was the rage," Dr. John Kerr relates in "Memoirs Old and New" (Blackwood), "a girl came to school in Banff with a very extensive one, which ...

    Article : 2,108 words
  3. SECOND-HAND.

    "No, you're wrong. I don't keep books; books keep me. I sell them—when I can. If they won't sell, I give them away—for others; or they go on the penny table, and ...

    Article : 1,659 words
  4. THE PASSING SHOW.

    It is a great tribute to the adaptability of the English language that there should be argument about the correct pronunciation of the name of the new flagship. In ...

    Article : 2,092 words
  5. AMONG THE FEDERAL MEMBERS.

    We have all endeavoured to keep our minds closely fixed on business this week We determined that we would concentrate our attention on conciliation and ...

    Article : 1,336 words
  6. FOOTSTEPS OF THE EXPLORERS.

    Two Cunninghams are associated with Australian exploration, Allan and Richard. Both were botanists. Allan, who was on Kew-gardens staff, was sent out to Sydney ...

    Article : 2,223 words
  7. SOCIAL LONDON.

    One cannot always accept the sketches of Mr. F. Carruthers-Gould as good-natured, but their very cleverness and aptness take away half the artist's sting. Mr. ...

    Article : 1,443 words
  8. THREEPENNY-WORTH OF DRAMA.

    A handbill thrown into our garden announced that a thrilling drama, "Escaped from Prison," was to be played by a company in a suburban hall, and that the front ...

    Article : 1,336 words
  9. AN EARLY-TAUGHT THIEF.

    "The Autobiography of a Thief," recorded by Hutchins Hopgood (Putman), is the story of the life of a criminal who began thieving in childhood. ...

    Article : 768 words
  10. CATS IN A BOMBARDMENT.

    A lady who was in Port Arthur during the bombardments ordered by Admiral Togo describes the effect produced on cats. "I was at my window during each ...

    Article : 192 words
  11. AN UNAPPRECIATIVE CONGREGATION.

    Dr. John Kerr, in "Memoirs Old and New" quotes the farewell words spoken by a licentiate on giving up a mission station with a small salary to accept the chaplaincy ...

    Article : 161 words
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