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  2. An Eminent Congregationalist. THE LATE REV. DR. MACFADYEN.

    John Macfadyen was born in Greenock (Scotland), in 1835, and through the death of his father two years afterward, waa left solely to his mother's care. She, however, was exceptionally ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 579 words
  3. The Speaking Doll.

    It is said that over 70,000 dolls have been manufactured at Sonnenberg, in Thuringia, and sent to America to be charged with the phonograph. A story of a speaking doll is told by a ...

    Article : 222 words
  4. Views of Suva, Fiji.

    The very thought of the South Sea Islands has always something of the romantic and beautiful associated with it. The mention of the Fiji Islands carries with it vague dreams of a purple ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,479 words
  5. THE CHILDREN'S CORNER.

    This is the way the morning dawns; Rosy tints on flowers and trees, Winds that wake the birds and bees, Dewdrops on the fields and lawns— ...

    Article : 151 words
  6. A Mean Brother.

    "What are you pouting about, Johnny?" "Billie's very mean." "What's the matter?" "I eat all my candy, and Billie, won't give me ...

    Article : 38 words
  7. Caught in the Act.

    One fine May morning between forty and fifty years ago a little French boot-black was standing at the entrance of the Pont Neuf, one of the finest of the many bridges which cross the Seine ...

    Article : 695 words
  8. The Federation Conference.

    The debate on Sir Henry Parkes's motion in the Federal Conference was continued by Messrs. M'Millan, H. S. Bird, Sir John Hall, and Mr. Macrossan. Sir Henry Parkes, in reply, said he ...

    Article : 771 words
  9. A Great Event.

    Teacher: "What great event occurred in 1878?" Small Boy (after a pause): "Please, ma'am, I was born then." ...

    Article : 31 words
  10. The Leona Extincteur.

    The "Leona" Extincteur, which is shown in the figure, is recommended by the insurance companies instead of water-buckets. The fluid it contains does not freeze, in cold weather, and ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 88 words
  11. Pastoral Leases.

    Mr. Joseph Abbott, M.L.A., introduced a deputation of pastoralists to the Minister of Lands last week, with a view to discussing with the Minister the best ...

    Article : 606 words
  12. Smithfield Roads.

    Mr. F. Farnell, M.L.A., introduced to the Minister of Lands last week a deputation from the Municipal Council of Smithfield and Fairfield, in reference to certain road ...

    Article : 196 words
  13. The Tweed River.

    Messrs: Ewing and Nicoll; Ms.L.A., had an interview with the Minister of Works, on February 13, to ask the Government to improve the banks of the Tweed River, and to build certain wharves ...

    Article : 140 words
  14. Confidences.

    Bobby: "I s'pose pa knows I stole the peaches?" Mother: "Yes; he knows it." Bobby: "And I s'pose he'll whip me?" Mother: "Yes, child; I think so." ...

    Article : 77 words
  15. Such Ignorance!

    "Papa, asked Jones's youngest olive branch "how do the savages tell the time of the day when they haven't either clocks or watches?" "My son, they count it on their fingers," replied ...

    Article : 35 words
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