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  2. PUZZLING PLANCHETTE

    Mr Josef E. Franklin writes in the London "Daily Mail":—Planchette is the devil. There is no room for scepticism, because I have it ...

    Article : 1,312 words
  3. THE LONDON AND GLOBE

    The decision of the Attorney-General that no action should be taken by the Director of Public Prosecutions in the London and Globe case was made the ...

    Article : 926 words
  4. RUSSIA AND JAPAN

    Should the war cloud which, has arisen between Russia and Japan, over Corean and Manchurian affairs, come to active hostilities, the naval aspect of the conflict ...

    Article : 1,387 words
  5. THE LADIES' COLUMN

    I passed the window where she used to sit With quickened step ; I knew she was not there; This was the time her lamp was always lit, ...

    Article : 210 words
  6. HORTICULTURAL.

    The gooseberry is more easily cultivated in private gardens than many imagine. It is, in fact, surprising that people are satisfied to be without a full supply, or ...

    Article : 315 words
  7. AN AUSTRALIAN VIOLINIST

    The distinguished artist belongs in reality to no country, because he belongs to everyone. Otherwise his reputation could never be ...

    Article : 2,121 words
  8. THE HUMORIST.

    The wisest men will gladly borrow. From wit and mirth surcease from sorrow. Physician: Your heart is a little weak. Patient: Well, that last bill of yours didn't strengthen ...

    Article : 1,080 words
  9. GOSSIP.

    Made mustard will remain much longer in good condition if a "pinch" of sugar be added to it when being mixed. It also greatly improves, the ...

    Article : 30 words
  10. TO KEEP FLAT-IRONS SMOOTH.

    Rusty flat-irons it is said can be rendered quite clean and smooth by an application of salt and beeswax. A piece of the latter should be tied up in a ...

    Article : 77 words
  11. THE KITCHEN GARDEN.

    Earthing up is the finishing touch to all celery. No matter how line it may be, if not earthed up it will be hard and tough, while in its most acceptable form it ...

    Article : 363 words
  12. A NEW USE FOR POTATOES.

    A Frenchman is said to have discovered that boiled potatoes are superior to soap when washing very fine linen and delicate textures generally. He ...

    Article : 62 words
  13. WHEN HANDS ARE WASHED.

    Sugar is, asserts an English journal, of great use in restoring soiled hands, if a small quantity be added to the soap used. According to my authority, "it ...

    Article : 40 words
  14. HOW TO TEST WATER.

    A scientific paper gives the following. recipe for testing water:—Fill a tumbler with the suspected water, and add a lump of sugar; then leave it all night ...

    Article : 63 words
  15. A PICTURE HAT.

    This sketch shows a hat of the most popular type. It is of straw, with a heading of narrow black velvet. The crown is swathed with black tulle and ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 59 words
  16. THE FLOWER GARDEN.

    Early autumn is without doubt the best time to plant evergreen trees and shrubs. To ensure the best results it is necessary that the ground should have been well ...

    Article : 386 words
  17. USEFUL HINTS.

    A Black Polish, to be used on stoves and grates during summer, is made of shellac varnish, with enough ivory-black stirred into it to make it of the consistency of ...

    Article : 611 words
  18. INCREASING DESERTIONS

    The numerous desertions from the navy which are being repeatedly reported are ominous for the future welfare of that service. Nearly one hundred of ...

    Article : 377 words
  19. THROUGH A GLASS.

    "So Professor Armcrook is dead. I suppose he studied too hard." "No; the thirst he died of was not for knowledge." "Well, at. any rate, it was spiritual over-exertion." ...

    Article : 32 words
  20. "KN IFEAND FORK" SURGERY.

    It has been said, not inaptly, that the skin is the surgeon's great enemy, for it is difficult to sterilise the skin of the hands so effectually as to do away with ...

    Article : 378 words
  21. THE CONSERVATORY AND POT PLANTS.

    A full supply of cuttings should be struck with as little delay as possible, so that they may be well established before winter. Pelargoniums of all kinds, and ...

    Article : 307 words
  22. SOME CONSOLATION.

    Jones: 'Well, how do you like this weather;. Johnson? Johnson: Oh, fine! Jones: But you've got a fearful cold? ...

    Article : 36 words
  23. A FRIENDLY TIP.

    Mistress: I don't want you to have so much' company..: You have more callers In a day than I. have in a week. Domestic: Well, mum, perhaps if you'd tried ...

    Article : 47 words
  24. JUST AS WELD.

    "Better not wait for Charley any' longer. You know what it is when, a fellow is calling. on his girl." "Ah, there they are now! He is just ...

    Article : 49 words
  25. AN INCENTIVE TO DO GOOD.

    Dressmaker: Some day I hope to get an order for your trousseau. Myrtle: Well, that depends. Some girls would have no occasion for a trousseau if it. ...

    Article : 40 words
  26. THE FACETIOUS BOARDER.

    The facetious boarder had the plot laid for a killing joke. "It's a wonder," he said, "that you didn't serve up this hen, feathers and all." ...

    Article : 44 words
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    An interesting personage has passed away by the death, near Hambleden, Bucks, of Miss Georgina Charlotte Hobbs, at the age of 85. Miss Hobbs was in the ...

    Article : 137 words
  28. TOO MUCH HAPPINESS.

    "What's the matter, Jimbsy? You look bothered." "I am. I had a happy home until my wife joined one of those philanthropic clubs, and ...

    Article : 50 words
  29. TOO GENEROUS.

    George: I have been invited to a "flower party" at the Pinkies. What does it mean? Jack: That's one of the newest ideas this season. It is a new form of birthday party. ...

    Article : 107 words
  30. CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CASES.

    Anxious Daughter: Mother, did papa have his salary increased when he 'was married? Mother: No, my child. Anxious Daughter: I don't suppose he had:. ...

    Article : 91 words
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