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  2. WIT AND HUMOR

    He: I'm a self-made man. She: Where do you expect to go when you die? A young lady says she longs for fingers like the prongs of a pitchfork, with diamond rings ...

    Article : 1,198 words
  3. AN ITALIAN SENSATION.

    Some time ago a controversy was opened in the Press concerning the respective interests of Northern and Southern Italy, and this controversy, which from the ...

    Article : 1,075 words
  4. THE GLORY OF A WOMAN.

    Although this nineteenth century is said to be an age of "rush"—more. attention is being paid undoubtedly, in many ways to matters which, in the slower lives of ...

    Article : 1,060 words
  5. THE LADIES' CULUMN.

    A little sin a little rain, A soft wind blowing from the again. And warmth within the mountain's breast ...

    Article : 114 words
  6. HORTICULTURAL.

    There can be no doubt that root pruning is a very great help to fertility in the case of trees whose roots have get out of bounds, and possibly into crude and ...

    Article : 317 words
  7. NURSERY NOTES.

    Says an English paper:—From the age of seven to fourteen is the seed-time for most of the habits which are to be a help to children themselves throughout their ...

    Article : 597 words
  8. UNLUCKY WOMEN TRADERS.

    Woman has not only won the right to trade; she has the right to become a bankrupt. Last year in England and Wales there ...

    Article : 276 words
  9. HOW SHOULD HE KNOW?

    Board School Visitor (examining scholar): "Where is the North Pole?" "I don't know. sin?" "Don't know! Are you not ashamed, that ...

    Article : 58 words
  10. LADIES' GOSSIP.

    Many of my elder readers, who are also mothers, mist, I think, often ponder over What class of literature to put into the hands of their growing up sons and ...

    Article : 605 words
  11. HIS CHEST EXPANSION REDUCED.

    First Officer : How would you fancy a sailor for a husband, Miss Curzon? Miss Curzon: Very much Indeed, ii he were like yourself. ...

    Article : 51 words
  12. NOTHING NEW.

    Stubb: Here is an account of some woman who thought so much of her dog that she actually had a little valise to carry its extra collars and blankets in. Did you ever hear of any ...

    Article : 54 words
  13. AN EXCEPTION.

    Smith (Illiterate): W'ats the meaning hot this 'ere ultimatum witch the Boers 'ave sent to Britain? Mrs Smith: It means the last word in the ...

    Article : 59 words
  14. THE KITCHEN GARDEN.

    Advantage should be taken of any rain that falls to transplant largely of leeks for winter use. The leek likes a deep. friable rich soil. When the plants are about the ...

    Article : 295 words
  15. HE OBJECTED.

    "I'm goin' fast, Amos," said old Mis' Walker. Amos held his grey head in his hands, but said nothing. She had always been the spokes man. and experience had taught him that ...

    Article : 119 words
  16. FRANCE AND GREAT BRITAIN.

    The Paris correspondent of the "Daily Mail" hears "from very well-informed sources" that if the scurrilous attacks on England and the English in the French ...

    Article : 224 words
  17. NO DOUBT HE DID.

    Office Boy (outside): The business manager wants to see you. sir." Editor (inside. his arm about typewriter's waist): I haven't time just now. ...

    Article : 42 words
  18. HIS MISSIS.

    Old Surliboy: Hullo, fellow! What are you doing here Rustic: Only courtin' sir. I'se courtin Mary. Old Surliboy: Nonsense! What do you want ...

    Article : 55 words
  19. THEIR CHILDREN.

    Mr and Mrs Jones had not spoken to each other for three whole days. How the difficulty originated it would be hard telling. ...

    Article : 760 words
  20. THE CONSERVATORY AND POT PLANTS.

    Young plants of gardenia should be placed in their flowering pots as soon as they have filled those they now occupy with roots. They must be given a moist ...

    Article : 275 words
  21. RECIPES FOR BACHELORS.

    Crumpets.—These cakes I have always found to be particular favorites at tea tables, and are inexpensive and quickly made. Have a clear, bright fire, not too ...

    Article : 564 words
  22. THE QUEEN'S GIFT TO HER SOLDIERS.

    In the "Libre Parole" we have the following effusion on the gift of the Queen to her soldiers:—"Made in mud, and hardened with blood ...

    Article : 218 words
  23. USEFUL HINTS.

    To blanch almonds drop for an Instant in very hot water, which will loosen the brown skins, then throw them into cold water, and rub between the [?]gers. ...

    Article : 394 words
  24. THE FLOWER GARDEN.

    Annuals, as they go out of bloom, should have the dead flowers removed. By this means the period of flowering is prolonged, besides giving the garden a more tidy ...

    Article : 233 words
  25. SHAMELESS ACCUSATIONS.

    It is natural that the "Nationalist" papers should attack England, and their violence baffles description. They have accused the English soldiers of atrocities ...

    Article : 506 words
  26. WEATHER AND CONDUCT.

    If, as has been contended by many writers, the condition of the weather, at any particular place, at any given time, has an intimate relation with the ...

    Article : 357 words
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    In the county of Down, Ireland, is a steel-plate roadway, known as the Benbrook and Newry Electric Railway. It is only three miles long, and has a rise of ...

    Article : 299 words
  28. MRS BADEN-POWELL'S DRAWINGROOM.

    Mrs Baden-Powell's drawingroom may safely, at least in one respect (writes "M.A.P."), be pronounced absolutely unique. There are few enough people in ...

    Article : 237 words
  29. HEALTH HINTS.

    There is no excuse (says an English paper) for a person who is anxious to live to old age, and who knows that certain paths lead there, and that certain ...

    Article : 286 words
  30. LADYSMITH.

    Within that leagured city's bound, 'Midst war's alarms, with death at hand, Where shells and shrapnel strew the ground,. A few bravo hearts have made their stand. ...

    Article : 208 words
  31. WAITER'S ARITHMETIC.

    "What have I to pay?" "Pay, sir? Why, what have you had, sir?" 'Chop." "Yes, sir; fourteen pence, sir—and fourteen ...

    Article : 88 words
  32. THE WORLD'S WAY.

    When debt is dressed up in its best With linen fine and purple raiment, With jewels rare and haughty air— Why, creditors don't ask for payment. ...

    Article : 210 words
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