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  2. OLD MAIDS

    I object to the term "old maids" being applied to all single women over a certain age, regardless of their respective dispositions and characters. They are all ...

    Article : 1,112 words
  3. THE GURU FIGHT

    The outbreak of hostilities in Thibet was due entirely to the Thibetans, who made an unprovoked attack on Colonel Young husband's mission. The Grand Lama's ...

    Article : 702 words
  4. FIRST MEMORIES

    Most people have some first recollection of all; often it is of some very insignificant detail of their lives as children, and their chief wonder now is as to how they ...

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  5. HIS HOOFS.

    It must occur to every honest man when he looks at his bare feet at night that great credit for his personal appearance is due to his shoes. ...

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  6. HORTICULTURAL.

    Pruning is an operation that will soon occupy the greater part of the orchardist's time. When the area is large and skilled operators scarce, a much earlier ...

    Article : 403 words
  7. THE HUMORIST.

    The wisest man will gladly borrow. From wit and mirth surcease from sorrow. An old dress and an easy conscience are better than a new one and an empty purse. ...

    Article : 1,341 words
  8. WARS THAT HAVE TURTLED

    People are disposed to think that an early victory means good luck for the victor. However, if history goes for anything, it is usually unlucky rather than ...

    Article : 733 words
  9. THE LADIES' COLUMN.

    When Fortune had no smile for you, and joy seemed out of reach, And you and Happiness, alas! were very far apart. ...

    Article : 204 words
  10. DEEPLY INTERESTED.

    "Father," said the fair girl, "Harold has left me, never to return." "I am sorry to hear that," exclaimed the old gentleman, in softened tones. ...

    Article : 65 words
  11. CHANCE FOR HIM.

    "Is there no place in public life for me!?'. asked the chronic office-seeker, wearily. "Well," replied the successful politician. thoughtfully, "I think you would fit in all ...

    Article : 39 words
  12. CRUEL.

    Duffer: Reefer, the butcher, Is going to get a divorce from his wife. He says his affection has grown cold. Snuffer: I should think it would. She shut ...

    Article : 46 words
  13. PRECISELY THE DIFFICULTY.

    Ambitious Politician: I don't think I'll have a bit of trouble in getting any office I want. Look how easily I was elected lastly ear when the people hardly knew me at all. ...

    Article : 48 words
  14. GOOD BUSINESS.

    A motor-car on the London and Brighton road passed over a dog, but did not apparently hurt it. The driver, however, stopped the car, jumped out, and gave the man with ...

    Article : 72 words
  15. GOSSIP.

    This diagram will be very useful, as indicating the shape for a young girl's Empire bodice for a party dress. The bodice is not much longer than a yoke, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 872 words
  16. WHAT HE TOOK.

    He took her fancy when they met, And then he took a kiss; And then be took some. more, you bet, From such a charming miss. ...

    Article : 56 words
  17. TRY THE BOX ON.

    James started courting, and, as it was Polly's birthday, he thought he would buy her a pair of boots. So he took her to the boot shop, and out came a young man in a ...

    Article : 155 words
  18. THE KITCHEN GARDEN.

    Preparations should now be made for the main crop of onions. In most places this is one of the principal crops grown. The seed is' best ...

    Article : 227 words
  19. DO YOU KNOW

    What is the difference between I. A gardener. II. A billiard marker. III. A gentleman. ...

    Article : 48 words
  20. ALARMING THE YOUNG MAN.

    It was the second time that the hero of the' story had accompanied the young lady home. She asked him if he would come in. He said he would, ...

    Article : 215 words
  21. THE FLOWER GARDEN.

    Advantage should be taken of the favorable weather to proceed with the work of renovating garden walks, drives, etc. At the same time the drains should be ...

    Article : 229 words
  22. THE GOOD OLD TIMES.

    Being the bitter lament of a poor pap whose daughter learned so-called "French cookery." We used to have old-fashioned things ...

    Article : 138 words
  23. JAPANESE ACUTENESS

    In a message sent by the special correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" from Tokio on March 5th is the following:— ...

    Article : 491 words
  24. EYESIGHT OF THE NATION,

    The decision of the Spectacle Makers' Company to institute an official examination, and to grant a diploma in eyesight testing for opticians is warmly welcomed ...

    Article : 294 words
  25. HOAXING A MISTRESS.

    The gift of imagination has not been denied to a domestic servant living at Longsight, a district of Manchester Merely to obtain the opportunity of ...

    Article : 270 words
  26. THE CONSERVATORY AND POT PLANTS.

    The young stock of foliage begonias should now be ready for potting on. These plants are very useful, for table decoration when used in their small state and ...

    Article : 293 words
  27. A SEA TRAGEDY

    While the British steamer Arabistan was on her way from New York to Monte Video, a stoker, an Italian named Gallerducei, in a fit of madness killed ...

    Article : 237 words
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    Mrs Mary Lee, who recently died at the age of ninety, at White Waltham, near Maidenhead, on the Thames, was the oldest publichouse landlady in England. ...

    Article : 165 words
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    "Yes. I am very anxious to visit Australia," said Sir Henry Irving on landing in London after his highly successful six months' tour In America. After that ...

    Article : 143 words
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    Professor William Elliot Griffs, of Cornell University, who went to Japan more than a quarter of a century ago to organise a school on the American plan, has ...

    Article : 101 words
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    Only Half Educated,—Lady: I want you to sign your name on this paper, swearing to abstain from drink for one year. Loafer: I would with pleasure, ...

    Article : 62 words
  32. HER SINGING.

    Daisy: What do you think? Charles went out and sang at an entertainment in a private insane asylum. Edie: Did she say whether they showed their ...

    Article : 40 words
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