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  2. THE HANDY MAN ABOUT THE HOUSE

    The method shown for fitting fly screens on the outside of the upper and lower hash permits the screen to be raised and held at different heights. Screweyes are turned into the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 147 words
  3. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 1,389 words
  4. CUTTER MADE OF A WAFER RAZOR BLADE.

    A useful instrument for scamstresses and makers of paper patterns and s[?]ls can be made of a piece of steel or iron and a water favor blade. The end of the metal is [?]oned. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 80 words
  5. ATTACHMENT FOR A SCREWDRIVER.

    The simple device shown in the cut will be found very useful in starting screws that are hard to reach with the hand. A piece of [?] round steel rod, about [?]in in length, should be ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 173 words
  6. A WHETTING BLOCK.

    A handy tool gauge for sharpening the various tools about the household is made of a block of wood with the sides of one end cut sloping in different degrees of that each will ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 101 words
  7. OPENING FOR STEAM IN A UTENSIL COVER.

    When cooking certain foods the ordinary cover on a vessel confines too much steam, while if no cover at all is used, too much will escape, hence a cover which is provided with ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 144 words
  8. A TOY POPGUN.

    A toy popgun can be easily made of two bock[?] of hardwood. ½in thick, a joint of bamboo, about 1-8[?] in diameter and 6in long: a small hinge, a piece of spring steel, ½in. wide ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 199 words
  9. GRIP ON A HAMMER HANDLE.

    Before using a new hammer it will be found an advantage to cut one or two notches off the end of the handle and then round it well to beep the wood from splitting. It the hammer ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 77 words
  10. SHIELD TO PROTECT HANDSAW TEETH IN A TOOL CHEST.

    The shield is made of a small grooved stick of wood with a spring attached to hold it on the saw teeth. The spring is made of wire of the proper length with a coil at each end and ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 79 words
  11. SUBSTITUTES FOR DRAWING INSTRUMENTS

    Three of the most used draftsman's instruments are the compass, ruler and square of triangle. When it is necessary to make a rough drawing and no instruments are at hand, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 133 words
  12. A FISH STRINGER.

    The illustration shows a very simple and inexpensive device for the angler to string and carry fish. It is made of a pall handle through which is passed a piece of soft wire, having ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 158 words
  13. A NON-ROLLING THREAD SPOOL.

    A spool of thread may be kept from rolling by gluing squares of cardboard to the ends. The squares should be a little larger than the spool. This will save many a step and much ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 52 words
  14. SHOE SHINING STAND.

    To anyone who finds it tiresome to shine his shoes while putting the foot on the rim of a tub. on a stove or chair with a newspaper on it, the stand here described will afford relief ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 113 words
  15. BUSHING A STOVEPIPE IN A CHIMNEY HOLE.

    When a stovepipe is too small for the hole in the chimney, a bushing can be made of the kind of metal tobacco boxes that are curved to fit in a pocket. Remove the tops and ...

    Article : 86 words
  16. LADS AND LASSES

    To Brighted the Li[?]s, To Lighted the Borders Of Others. Australasia is a Beautiful and Bright portion ...

    Article : 394 words
  17. FOR BRIGHTIES ONLY.

    Two prizes will be given every month for the best letters received during the time on any subject whatever. A gold charm for the best and a silver one for the Brightle accorded ...

    Article : 91 words
  18. EASY WORD SQUARES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 93 words
  19. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

    COSTUME (to Brightie Durkop, Granville. N.S. Wales).—The sample you sent in is excellent. Wish you and your sister every success. ...

    Article : 24 words
  20. CORRESPONDENCE EXCHANGE.

    Florence Dolan, "Sanville," Coominya, Eskline Q. 14 years, with another member. ...

    Article : 15 words
  21. BRIGHTIE LOSES HIS BROTHER.

    Brightie William Taylor, East-road. Invercargill. N.Z., writes to the Conductor, asking him to apologies to his many friends for not writing. Brightie Taylor lost his brother Denis in a sad ...

    Article : 56 words
  22. The Brightie's Smile.

    CULTIVATE IT! ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 8 words
  23. SECOND PRIZE LETTER.

    Tinonee, Manning River (N.S.W.). Dear Conductor.—I am writing an autobiography of a frog. At first I was inside a small egg, which lay on a leaf on the top of the water. After ...

    Article : 172 words
  24. NEW MEMBERS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 52 words
  25. LETTERS RECEIVED.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 29 words
  26. HUNDREDTH BRIGHTIE.

    Once more the hundred has been topped, and the charm this time goes to No. 1800 Brightle, Constance Lohman, Crown-street, Parramatte, N.S. Wales, whose name appeared last issue. ...

    Article : 127 words
  27. JUMPING KANGAROO IS INGENIOUS TOY.

    A toy kangaroo which jumps when placed on a slightly inclined board, table or other surface but which is not provided with springs of mechanical motive power of any kind. Is the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 119 words
  28. Brighties' Fund for Mount Lyell Orphans.

    Brightle [?] Honey. Bonnie View, Tingoore (Q.), has written to the Conductor, suggesting that a Brightles' Fund be opened to assist the little children orphaned by the Mount Lyell ...

    Article : 78 words
  29. RESULT OF ROOM-FURNISHING COMPETITION.

    A large number of competitors sent in some very time furnished rooms. showing a great deal of taste in the arrangement of the furniture Prizes have been awarded to the following: ...

    Article : 59 words
  30. RESULT OF AMPUTATIONS.

    I am a verb which means " to clutch." [?]ohead me and I am "finished." Replace my head, remove my [?]all. Mr "clutch" is undiminished. ...

    Article : 90 words
  31. FOR EACH HUNDREDTH MEMBER.

    To each member who makes hundredth, that is to the one hundredth member, two hundredth. three hundredth. four hundredth. five hundredth, and so on, will be presented a gold ...

    Article : 67 words
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