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  2. A STORY OF A DIAMOND LOCKET.

    It was during Napoleon's march to Russia. The army of the Emperor had entered Moscow, and all was riot. The soldiers were sacking the town,. running ...

    Article : 1,180 words
  3. A ROMANCE OF THE HAREM

    The dovecots of Stamboul have been lately fluttered by no less terrible a scandal than the flight and clandestine marriage of a Princess of the highest ...

    Article : 2,859 words
  4. THE LADIES' COLUMN.

    "I am the mistress of the Post, For Queen and country here I stand, Some twenty letters, at the most, Pass daily through my hand. ...

    Article : 120 words
  5. WIT AND HUMOR.

    Every tailor knows a lot of promising young men. Poverty keeps more cases of gout than all the physicians cure. ...

    Article : 863 words
  6. ITS BAD POINTS.

    A Kerry parson thus concluded his sermon on the use and abuse of temperance:—"It's whisky that makes ye bate your wives and makes your homes desolate: It's wihsky that makes ye shoot ...

    Article : 53 words
  7. THE FLOWER GARDEN.

    Although deciduous trees and shrubs may be planted during the winter, planting at the fall of the leaf is more desirable. The soil is then warmer, and more ...

    Article : 382 words
  8. NURSERY NOTES.

    This should be as plain as possible, easily cleaned and movable, and of an inexpensive sort, that will bear being knocked about. Cork carpet, now procurable. ...

    Article : 506 words
  9. THE GIRL WITH THE HOSE.

    Bowed with responsibility, she stands, Gripping the nozzle like some serpent dread. Determination dwells on her fair face, And seriouswise her rosy lips are set. ...

    Article : 263 words
  10. LADIES' GOSSIP.

    "Taken unawares!" That is a danger against which all of us have to be on our guard. For the enemy is crafty and subtle one, and the trap that ...

    Article : 585 words
  11. HCRTICULTURAL

    Those portions of the orchard containing b ash fruits must now be given attention. Fork up the strong, deep rooting weeds. The smaller and seedling weeds ...

    Article : 346 words
  12. NEWS FROM ALL SOURCES.

    An American firm is experimenting with a slow-speed steam turbine running a from 800 to 1000 revolutions a minute. Tests which have been made are said to ...

    Article : 962 words
  13. HEALTH HINTS.

    A lecturer to the National Health Society, London, gives the following hints on this matter. She says:—"What's well begun is half done," is ...

    Article : 328 words
  14. THE KITCHEN GARDEN.

    No time should be lost in clearing land of all spent crops. Instead of taking them away to the fire heap, as is oftentimes done, it will be found a far better plan to ...

    Article : 375 words
  15. USEFUL HINTS.

    Bathe a sprained ankle at once with hot water for ten minutes. If the pain be very severe apply a bran bag dipped into hot vinegar. ...

    Article : 314 words
  16. HER MARK.

    A laborer out of employment applied at the North Dublin Union for outdoor relief for himself and wife. "But, my good fellow, we must have evidence that you are legally married!" ...

    Article : 85 words
  17. ETIQUETTE.

    Says an English paper:—Svery young married woman should keep a little. register of her acquaintances' call on her, and when she returned their calls. Thus ...

    Article : 532 words
  18. WHAT SHE WOULD HAVE.

    A teacher in a North of England beard school was recently examining a class of small boys in mental arithmetic. She said: "If your father gave your mother thirty shillings to-day ...

    Article : 59 words
  19. INSANITY IN THE FAMILY.

    Doctor: Your husband appears to be run down, anxious, and over-worked, but I see no signs I of insanity. Mrs De Fashion: I am sure he is in danger of it. Insanity runs in his family, ...

    Article : 66 words
  20. MURPHY KNEW.

    Scene—Soldiers' Barrack-room at Dinner-time.—Orderly Officer (inspecting men's dinner), asks: Any complaints, men? Voice from the end of the table: Yes, sir. Officer: "Well, ...

    Article : 67 words
  21. CONSERVATORY AND POT PLANTS.

    Poinsettia puicherrima is one of the most useful plants for Winter decoration. The large crimson bracts blend well with foliage plants and ferns. Some growers, ...

    Article : 400 words
  22. ON, BRITONS, ON.

    By the swift Tugela river, Grobler's Kloof with blood-stained heather, By the kopje's flaming fire. Trenched crests, a funeral pyre, ...

    Article : 250 words
  23. WINTER BEVERAGES.

    Ginger Punch.—Method: Peel a lemon thinly and put the rind in boiling water; let it stand in a warm place for five minutes. Strain and add the juice of the ...

    Article : 381 words
  24. THE PEOPLE.

    At an agricultural show in Dublin a pompous member of Parliament, who arrived late, found himself on the outskirts of a large crowd. Being anxious to obtain a good view for himself and ...

    Article : 104 words
  25. SENSE V. LAW.

    The late Lord Esher tried to console a certain lady litigant, whose case he could not take, by saying that the case would be tried by a well-known fudge, without a jury. "He's a ...

    Article : 71 words
  26. HIS SECT.

    A clergyman of the Church of England, says the "Evening Standard," had at a meeting been persistently annoyed by the interruptions of a pompous little man, who showed great ...

    Article : 231 words
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