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  2. THE LADIES' COLUMN.

    How peaceful at night The sleeping children lie, Each gentle breath so light Escaping like a sigh! ...

    Article : 138 words
  3. AT THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.

    The other afternoon I spent an hour at the Children's Hospital. I am afraid the story of my. visit will make sad reading. Some sad sights I saw, and the cries of pain ...

    Article : 1,844 words
  4. THE SANTANDER TRAGEDY.

    The English papers to hand this week contain graphic accounts of the terrible disaster at Santander last month. We present extracts from two narratives. ...

    Article : 1,351 words
  5. THE YOUNG FOLKS.

    Who laid the white eggs? "I," said the stork, "I came to New York On my own long legs, ...

    Article : 132 words
  6. THE WIDE WORLD.

    Corruption in American politics is so common that a fresh example of it must be very striking to be worth mentioning at this late day. The case of Mr Van Alen, however, ...

    Article : 923 words
  7. POPULAR SCIENCE.

    The largest infant at birth of which there is any authentic record was born in Ohio, January 12th, 1879. This remarkable prodigy was the son of Mr. and Mrs. V. Bates—the father ...

    Article : 182 words
  8. Curicus Facts in Natural History.

    Man enerally flatters himself that his anatomy is about the highest expression, or rather, effort of Divine skill; yet that of the insect is more complicated. No portion of our organism ...

    Article : 182 words
  9. Ladies' Gossip.

    Last week (writes " Hebe" in the "Gentlewoman") I saw at a children's tea-party a little boy of five, and a little dark-haired, black-eyed maiden of about ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 762 words
  10. What a Boy King Dd.

    Not long ago there was terrib[?] excitement at the Royal Court of Annam. The King, Thanh-Tai, who is now fourteen years old, was missing. ...

    Article : 365 words
  11. MEASURING CRIMINALS.

    The British Home Secretary has appointed a committee to report upon the method of identifying habitual criminals at present in use in this country, with special ...

    Article : 913 words
  12. The Art of Breatning.

    Breathing is an art, according to M'Jajor-General Drayson. We ought to take in 14 pints of air per minute. At the usual rate of breathing we do so. But if we get into a rarefied ...

    Article : 161 words
  13. Plague of Scorpions.

    Scorpions are so numerous in the city of Durango, Mexico, that the municipal authorities have offered a prize to the person who kills the largest number. In general the city pays 60 ...

    Article : 81 words
  14. Fifteen To-day.

    For the last time, dear dolly, I dress you And carefully put you away : You can't tell how much I shall miss you But then I am fifteen to-day. ...

    Article : 202 words
  15. Velecity of a Cannon Ball.

    The highest velocity attained by a cannon ball has been estimated at 1,622 feet per second, which is equal to a mile in 3-2 seconds. The velocity of the earth at its equator, due to its ...

    Article : 92 words
  16. WIT AND HUMOUR.

    Visitor: "What a little bit of a thing your baby sister is !" Little Girl: "Yes'm; it's a condensed milk baby." BEEN THERE BEFORE. ...

    Article : 791 words
  17. The Apiarian.

    "The Commercial Aspects of Beekeeping" was the title of a lecture delivered on the 8th inst. at the Horticultural-gardens, Burnley, by Mr L. Chambers. of the Beekeepers' Supply ...

    Article : 747 words
  18. A Newly-Wedded Couple.

    A shocking explosion has occurred at a small village named Soothay, Silverdale, North Staffordshire. A young man named Charles Poulton and his wife, who had ...

    Article : 328 words
  19. Advertising

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    Advertising : 163 words
  20. Home and Fireside.

    CROCHET TIE.—In response to may correspondents directions are given for above. get tow [?]oz balls of good knitting silk and a fine steel crochet needle. First make a chain ...

    Article : 181 words
  21. SOME CHRISTMAS RECIPES.

    WODONGA sends the following:—Fruit cake: I cupful of butter, 2 cupsful of brown sugar, I cupful of molasses, I cupful of strong coffee, 4½ cupsful of flour, 4 eggs, 2 teaspoonfuls of ...

    Article : 1,472 words
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