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  2. LADIES' COLUMN.

    THERE is a silent, dreamy time which comes Like slumber after pain—a quiet hour Of most delicious rest, when e'en the air Seems loath to stir above a leaf or flow'r, ...

    Article : 256 words
  3. CHESS. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

    T. H. Gilmore.—The news of the chess doings in your distict is welcome; we should like to examine the games when completed. Solution correct. J. W., Bogan.—The new problems which you send ...

    Article : 91 words
  4. Fierce Encounter betWeen Two Sharks.

    WE are indebted to Captain Richard Copping, of the barque Lufra (says the Hobart Town Mercury) for the following interesting particulars and results of a desperate encounter between two sharks ...

    Article : 1,224 words
  5. PROBLEM NO. 385.

    {No abstract available} [ILLUSTRATED]

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 17 words
  6. Women in the War.

    WE learn on the authority of the Vienna correspondent of the MANCHESTER GUARDIAN that the Montenegrin army is dependent on the agency of women for its rations and supplies. He writes: "The ...

    Article : 199 words
  7. Facetiæ.

    A great drinker being at table, they offered him grapes at dessert. "Thank you," said he, pushing back the plate, "I don't take my wine in pills." "I don't believe in fashionable churches," said a ...

    Article : 925 words
  8. DEATH OF R. K. HAMMOND.

    With deep regret we learn that Mr. R. K. Hammond, the well-known and well-liked Melbourne chess player, died last week. The deceased gentleman has, in nearly every intercolonial chess match, acted as ...

    Article : 97 words
  9. PASTIME COLUMN. ENIGMA.

    In the midst of bitter woe That all mortals here must know. Within the grasp of poverty, And in the throes of agony; ...

    Article : 89 words
  10. Yes!

    THE NEWS of St. John, N. B., tell the following interesting story of a recent matrimonial engagement that was brought to a happy climax by telegraph:— Miss Maria Roop, author of a series of pleasing ...

    Article : 423 words
  11. DIAMOND PUZZLE.

    My first is a consonant; my second is often applied to a vulgar person; my third is a scale of notes in music; my fourth is very small; my fifth means great brightness; my sixth is of great import; my seventh ...

    Article : 120 words
  12. ARITHMETICAL QUESTION.

    £1200 is spent in buying a certain quantity of tea, at 3cwt for £60, and twice as much at 3cwt for £70; the whole was sold at 6cwt for £126. What was gained or lost? ...

    Article : 44 words
  13. CHARADE.

    My first is best used by those—oh for a rhyme!— Who justly consider the value of time; For business, for pleasure, or for play, Its beat is consulted by night and by day. ...

    Article : 144 words
  14. To Judge Silks.

    THERE are two ways to judge silks. Note the closeness and evenness of the rib tn it, and hold it to the light to see this the better. That shows the texture. Then crush it in the hand and release it suddenly. ...

    Article : 150 words
  15. ANSWERS TO ARITHMETICAL QUESTIONS, &c., No. 404, NOVEMBER 17, 1877. ARITHMETICAL QUESTION.

    Answer: 3s per gallon. Rule—multiply each quantity by its price, anti divide the sum of the products by the sum of the quantity.—A. H. (Goulourn), J. B. H. (Bombala.) ...

    Article : 50 words
  16. VERBAL CHARADES.

    1. Answer: Shoalhaven.—M. D. (Jerildene), M. M. (Goodrich.) 2. Answer: Goulburn.—M. D. (Jerilderie), M. M. (Goodrich.) ...

    Article : 27 words
  17. Household Recipes.

    TO CLEAN GOLD AND RESTORE ITS LUSTRE.—Dissolve a little sal ammoniac in urine. Boil your soiled gold therein, and it will become clean and brilliant. To MAKE BAKING POWDER.—Take 11b of ground ...

    Article : 507 words
  18. ENIGMA.

    Answer: Mails.—J. B. (Rocks.) As illustrative of the extent of works in progress in connection with the building trade in the city, it may be mentioned that one of the large iron ...

    Article : 70 words
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