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  2. LOST—A FATHER.

    The Stockholm steamer was about to sail from Hull. She had the full complement of passengers, and there was the usual number of friends and relatives ...

    Article : 1,786 words
  3. THE SHROUD OF DESIRE.

    A little old woman was standing at the street corner under the waving gaslight, struggling to hold up a broken-ribbed umbrella. "I believe I'd have had time ...

    Article : 1,551 words
  4. FOR CONSIDERATION.

    The other night a miner who happened to be on strike at Staley bridge came home late much the worse for drink. To his surprise he found the door locked and the house all in darkness ...

    Article : 100 words
  5. HORTICULTURAL

    The disbudding of surplus shoots on fruit trees is still necessary. Remove those that are thickly placed and of unsuitable character. It is not desirable ...

    Article : 743 words
  6. OUR SIKHS

    Many years ago an amusing play entitled "The Palace of Truth" served to remind us what the social world would be like if everybody were to give full, ...

    Article : 566 words
  7. A TALE OF FALLING.

    An aeronaut recently describing his fall from a burst balloon recounted his adventure in these terns:—"When the balloon burst, its lower part dropped on top of the parachute, where ...

    Article : 191 words
  8. NOT WELL.

    The stupidity of servants is a trial to the most even-tempered mistress, but it sometimes serves to amuse the other members of the household. ...

    Article : 126 words
  9. THE HUMORIST.

    When did the lobster blush? When he saw the salad dressing." Smyhten: "Poetry is a gift." Rhythms (gloomily): "That's what it is. You cannot ...

    Article : 894 words
  10. A CHILD'S REASONING.

    The acuteness of children's reasoning is often astonishing. Instead of putting them off too quickly, or telling them some plausible story when they come with their questions, it is well ...

    Article : 179 words
  11. THE LADIES' COLUMN.

    Within the parlor sat the pair, Just after tea; He occupied the rocking chair, The sofa she. ...

    Article : 125 words
  12. TOILET HINTS.

    These are generally an indication that the general health is out of order. If you suffer in this way live as plainly as possible. avoiding highly-seasoned dishes, ...

    Article : 272 words
  13. HER FIRST PROPOSAL THIS SEASON.

    Crash! went the band on the great iron pier. Crash! responded the band on the little pier half a mile to the right. "I like the music, don't you?' ...

    Article : 668 words
  14. THE FEMALE RECLUSE

    According to the details which have reached the "Daily Mail" from a Scotch correspondent, the woman Macdougall, who has for some time been living in ...

    Article : 495 words
  15. USEFUL HINTS.

    To Remove a Rusty Screw.—Hold a red-hot iron to the head of the screw for a short time and use the screwdriver while the screw is still hot ...

    Article : 534 words
  16. ELDERFLOWER-WATER.

    Pick enough fresh flowers from the stems to half fill a covered fireproof jar. Pour on enough strained rain-water to fill the jar; cover closely, put into a ...

    Article : 83 words
  17. THE FLOWER GARDEN.

    Roses in bloom should be examined almost daily and spent blooms removed, partly on the score of tidiness and also to relieve the plants. The flowers, if ...

    Article : 445 words
  18. ARABI AT HOME.

    The correspondent of the "Daily Mail writes from Cairo, on 1st October:—The upper native classes in Cairo show great antipathy to Arabi Pasha, and a ...

    Article : 460 words
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    The conditions surrounding Arctic travel are such that the principal difficulty is found in maintaining communication with a base of supplies. It is believed, ...

    Article : 240 words
  20. GOING OUT.

    They were a simple, inoffensive pastoral looking pair, and no doubt it was their first visit to the sea-side. It was quite dark as they sauntered along the promenade, and ...

    Article : 98 words
  21. HEALTH HINTS.

    Says an English Paper.—Pain has been defined as "the result of an undue stimulation of a sensory nerve." This sounds rather deep, but ...

    Article : 619 words
  22. THE CONSERVATORY AND POT PLANTS.

    Palms should now be growing freely, and if the shade given is sufficiently dense, the new leaves, as well as the old ones, should take on the rich, dark-green ...

    Article : 414 words
  23. CHANGED HER MIND.

    "Charlie, dear," said the young mother, "I've decided on a name for baby. We will call her Imogen. Papa was lost in thought for a few ...

    Article : 81 words
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