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  2. A New York Christmas Story.

    The midnight bells were ringing. Santa Claus was driving post-haste through the streets. There were many people passing to and fro, but no one ...

    Article : 698 words
  3. WIT AND HUMOUR.

    A bright little fellow was turning over the dusty leaves of the family Bible, when suddenly he asked his mother: "Mother, is this God's Book?" ...

    Article : 51 words
  4. DOCTOR AND PATIENT.

    A family doctor who has written some "confessions," tells an amusing story about himself: "I received a request to call from on old patient, who ...

    Article : 283 words
  5. BURYING A LIVE MAN.

    A few years ago (says the "Glasgow Mail"), says a local agent, when setting up for myself, I agreed to accept a position with a life insurance ...

    Article : 1,122 words
  6. MY NANCY:

    I have been master of the workshop at Sutton Tibthorpe for five-and- twenty years, having worked my way up from small beginnings, as many a ...

    Article : 4,009 words
  7. The Drunkard's Child's Christmas.

    Why is my Christmas robbed of light? Why is it all one hideous night? Why is no message brought to me Of brighest hopes for Christmas glee? ...

    Article : 322 words
  8. TRUTH WILL OUT.

    "I suppose," said the physician, smiling and trying to appear witty, while feeling the poise of a lady patient. "I suppose you consider me an old ...

    Article : 51 words
  9. A DEAF MAN'S MISTAKE.

    A friend of mine (writes "Robin Good fellow") rather prides himself on his undoubtedly well-stocked kitchen garden. This year he has had a ...

    Article : 107 words
  10. A SMART RETORT.

    A gentleman was to lecture on "Fools." Dr. Thompson introduced him in this manner: ...

    Article : 223 words
  11. ARE YOU MARRIED?

    When a man asks a woman to marry him, he asks a great deal. He asks her to leave her father's house, around which cluster all the associations of ...

    Article : 302 words
  12. NAMING THE BABY.

    They gather round the snowy cot Wherein the baby lies, With sweet contentment on his face And laughter in his eyes, ...

    Article : 205 words
  13. YOU WILL NEVER BE SORRY

    For doing your level best. For hearing before judging. For thinking before speaking. For standing by your principles. ...

    Article : 36 words
  14. THE GAME OF NATIONS.

    Have you ever played the game of "Nations?" It is amusing, simple, yet instructive at the same time. This is what you have to do. Make a long ...

    Article : 275 words
  15. MISUSE OF HORSE POWER.

    A dozen years ago two brothers purchased each a team of Canadian ponies for work upon their farms. They were as nearly alike as two teams ...

    Article : 163 words
  16. Christmas Blessings.

    Christmas will ha a time of depression and sorrow to many Australians, who have been compelled to count their losses, of crops, and stock, and ...

    Article : 518 words
  17. FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE.

    Many years ago, Gottlieb, a poor wood-cutter, with his two children, Hans and Gretchen, lived in a cot near the Black Forest. Each ...

    Article : 420 words
  18. SUNSHINE.

    The baby sat where the sunshine Crept golden over the floor. And the wondrous rays came smiling, Smiling through the open door. ...

    Article : 130 words
  19. DISGUISING THE TASTE OF MEDICINE.

    The noxious taste of many wholesome drugs is so much against their use that a few hints as to harmless antidotes of flavour will be useful. ...

    Article : 136 words
  20. VARIETIES.

    Old newspapers can be turned into milk-white, plain printing paper by a process invented by a German professor. The process is rapid; the paper is ...

    Article : 285 words
  21. SEVEN STAGES OF DRUNKENNESS.

    In the world are pubs, And all the men who visit them, mere drinkers. They have their hiccough, and their ...

    Article : 218 words
  22. THEY DIG THEIR OWN GRAVES.

    One of the most curious religious sects exists in Ottawa, Canada. Those who belong to this sect dig their own graves day by day, simply contenting ...

    Article : 149 words
  23. LITTLE BY LITTLE.

    On step and then another, And the longest walk is ended; One stitch and then another, And the largest rent is mended; ...

    Article : 146 words
  24. BENEVOLENT OLD GENT.

    "Don't you think fishing a cruel sport?" Fisherman: "I should just think it is. I've been sitting here five hours and ...

    Article : 53 words
  25. IF AND PERHAPS.

    If every one were wise and sweet. And every one were jolly; If every heart with gladness beat; And none were melancholy; ...

    Article : 125 words
  26. A SLIGHT MISUNDERSTANDING.

    A teetotal minister who was very particular about his toilet, went to preach one Sunday for a brother-minister in a parish church in Kinross-shire. ...

    Article : 124 words
  27. BABY'S FIRST STEPS.

    There is very little lime in the bones of a new-born child, and the practice of teaching them to bear their weight and walk early often produces curved legs. ...

    Article : 78 words
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