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BY D. D T f1 z .rat.
Jniy, with its heat asci hiimichtye is a
vary busy and trying month -on the farm,
ins.uguratingthereat-haying and harvestitag
season over a large portion of country, and.
also necessitatingthe bestgwal of much at-
tention to corn and other spring crops un-
der cultivation. Although it seems but
yesterday when cold rains and chilly blasts
prevailed; midsummer is here with its usu-
al accompaniments of hot weather and
hard work. Wherever spring crops are
late, as they are in nearly all sections this
year, farmers will find it very difficult to
give those needing cultivation timely and
propor attention at a season when the secur-
ing of grass and grain cannot be postponed.
System and "order together with unusual
promptness will be required to prevent loss
or damage to matured or growing crops, as
some staples deteriorate if not cultivated,
aid others lessen in value if their harvesting
is delayed. The backward spring so delay-
ed planting that hoeing will be mixed with
haying in many localities this year, thus
materially increasing the labors of the hus-
bandman. It is there/di% incumbent upon
toil tillers to be upon the alert at this sea-
son of uncommon activity and to make the
best use of their resources possible in order
to avoid Ioss or waste now and to aasure
profitable returns in autumn.
Grass and grain cutting and garnering
form the principal business of farmers this,
month, and it calls tor the most incessant
and fatiguing exertions of the year. Ex-
perienced farmers know the advantage of
being ready for field operations with a
strong force of men, teams, and machinery;
for when the time arrives any delay will be
likely -to prove detrimental. It is true
economy to engagethe best of help before-
hand, and certainly no wideawake ruralist
will employ any go -as -you -please field hand
at a season when work is pressing and lively
action indispensable. The first great point
is to have everything in readiness (men,
teams, machinery, etc.) the moment the
grass or grain should be cut and the weath-
er favorable ; and the next is as a rule to
secure the crop in the shortest time possi-
ble.
The heavy rains and cool weather of a
fortnight ago were fa iorable for the grass
crop and at least an average yield of hay
may be expected. Haying is already under
way in many sections of the country, but
there are others of course in which it has
not been commenced. Early cutting is gen-
erally advisable, grass cut when in flower
always making the best hay, and any delay
after this impairing its value. Remember
that if the crop is allowed to become ripen-
ed and brown it will scarcely be worth cut-
ting at all unless for litter, and therefor it
is important that the work be pushed for-
ward as rapidly as possible until completed.
What we have said about men, machinery,
and the necessity for prompt action applies
with even greater force to the grain harvest
than it does to securing the hay crop, as
after the grain has reached the proper
stage of maturity for cuttiag it is more
liable to damage from delay and -exposure.
There has been much discussion as to the
time to begin harvesting wheat, but the
majority of farmers are in favor of early
cutting—before it is fully ripe.
The season has thus far been unfavorable
for corn, the late and cold spring greatly
retarding the preparation of ground and
planting, yet with propitious weather for
the ensuing two months and good culture
a good crop may yet be raised in those sec-
tions well adapted to its production. But
the crop will require special attention in
the way of cultivation, and hence the care
it needs this month mayencroach somewhat
upon the labors of haying and harvesting.
Those who would have full cribs in the fall
must now carefully attend to the eultiva-
tion ot the great cereal staple. It should
be " worked for all it is worth," or is ex-
pected to be in the autumn. The soil must
be stirred and mellowed to secure a mulch,
the weeds killed, and in some fields thin-
ning out may be necessary. Level and shal-
low culture are coming moreand more into
vogue of late years among good farmers.
Much backaching work will be required in
sections where hand -hoeing is still in prac-
tice, but where the cultivator or horse -hoe
is mainly used the labor will be compara-
tively light and easy. Frequent stirring of
the soil is important, if not indispensable,
and to assure good crops it is necessary to
keep the cultivator moving at a lively rate
about these days as well as later in the sea-
son, according to the condition and for-
wardness of the plant.
Drilling in or sowing corn for fodder or
soiling should now receive attention from
those who have much stock to provide for,
as it will prove a great help when the
pastures begin to dry up and be relished by
the cows and other cattle, -and as it can
hardly be done safely after the middle of
July. all who propose to undertake the
work are attdyised to bear- in mind that they
have little time to spare. A_quiek growing
variety.. of aweet corn is Best for the purpose,
and d, tlling in is preferable to broadcast
sowing. Sow the corn pretty thick in rows,
three feet apart, run the 'harrow the long
way of the rows, and follow with the, roller.
Run through between with the cultivator
once a week after the plants have come up
until they shade the ground, when no more
cultivatiion will be required. German
millet is also a good soiling crop, and may
be sown later than corn—any time during
this month or in the -early- part of August
Great caution should be used at this sea-
son, when severe labor in the field is a ne-
cessity with farmersand their employes. It
is not wise to overwork at any time. espe-.
- _daily when the mercury is in the nineties
and the heat and buinidity extreme.
Though cases of sunstroke are -comparative-
ly rare on the farm, yet they do occur, and
monk instances of suddenly fatal or wast-
ing sickness resulting from severe labor dur-
ing great heat are reported every `swi mer.
Therefore it is in order for farmers and
ether out -door workers, whether in town or
mise of iitroraa
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overheat.
at major -
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ts. One of
for har-
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glutinous
eld drink-
ider, etc.,
and fre..
wel com-
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erations.
workers
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its regu-
protect
liars fit,
cau. All
kept up
bade and
ht to be
. Cows
pasture
of water
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in this
, where
urage is
k can be
next to
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in is a
ecially
pretty
sheep,
cess to
given
young
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rs need
asture.
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both
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ssary.
stint
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with the best and ons fsafestintemperate
b veragess
vest use is oatmeal water. - It
easily prepared, and may be swe
desired, while a moderate amoun
it will do no harm. Most of the
and saccharine preparations for h
ine—suhav nootendeuch as y molasses,
allay thirst,
quently cause diarrhoea and bo
plaints.
e All working 'teams need specs
this -season when they are requir
pend so ranch strength- in field op
Horses are generally such faithful
that they are entitled to good foo
best of treatment. Give them o
laxly, even if they are pastured,
them from flies, see that their co
and give them all the rest you
domestic animals that are not
should have the comfort of good s
pure water, and every pasture oug
provided, with these indispensables
often suffer from excessive heat in
for lack of shade, while the absence
renders them uncomfortable and les
profits of their owners.
Hurdling stock is little practiced
country, but is common in England
land is so valuable that the past
limited, and undoubtedly more stoc
kept on a given area in this way, as,
soiling, it best insures cropping of t
age over the entire surface. Hurdlin
on this grass and feeding extra gra
good way to increase its fertility, esp
with sheep, whose droppings are
evenly distributed. Speaking of
remember that they should have ac
water, be provided with shade, and be
salt frequently. Don't forget that
pigs intended for early market shoul
receive extra care and feed, but othe
little attention if they have clover p
Poultry should be protected from h
rats, and vermin. Apply plenty of
wash to the sides and floor of the p
house and kerosene to the roosts if yo
the vermin to vanish.
Good fruits and vegetables are no
sidered a necessity in every well -reg
family, and no farmer can afford to n
their cultivation, as they promote
health and comfort. Watch both t
chard and garden this and next mont
do whatever work therein may be nece
Look after the small fruits and don't
the family in their use, even if yo
market them profitably, but if you d
marketing be sure to assort well and
neatly in order to secure the best price
to acquire a good reputation for your
After much discussion most pomolo that July is the best month for
ing, as the wounds heal more rapidly, a
it is not too late in the season to thin
fruit it may be done in many cases t
vantage. Thin out the apples and p
and nip off the ends of grapevines. F
the borers and all other fruit destroyers
The vegetable garden demands strict
tention, for weeds will grow rapidly w
you are busy in having and harvesting,
insects also m'iltiply quickly at this sea
Go for the former with steel rake; hoe,
cultivator, and do it persistently. Pro
plants and vines from insect pests by
use of Faris green, London purple, or ot
insecticides. A very little arsenical poi
is -enough to kill if it is eaten by the ins
and it is a very common error to use
much. A too free use of these poison
unnecessary, injurious to the plants,
often. dangerous to stock or even the o
ator himself. Sweet corn, beans, and so
other crops may yet be planted. Cabs
should now be transplanted, and ca
flower and celery will soon need looking
ter. See that .tomatoes are kept from t
ground by trellises or stakes in the gard
or by means of brush if grown in the fie
Turnips will also require attention and in
be sown at any time during this month, b
the earlier they are put down the bett
There are various other things that may
done to advantage about now, and th
should not be neglected by those who wi
to have choice vegetables, either for mark
or use in the family.
The flower garden not being regarded
a necessity, is -very apt to be left to look o
for itself at this time when the labors of
busy season areso pressing. Still there a
a good many sensible people in count
village, and suburb who agree that a nea
ly kept lawn and well arranged plant
shrubs, vines, and ornamental trees are in
vestments that pay large dividends on thei
small cost. They add beauty and value t
the homestead and have a refining influ
ence upon its inmates. Therefore, busy a
you may be with field crops, fruits, an
vegetables, try and find a little time to ai
the family in making the home more attrac
tive. If dahlias are grown carefully ti
them upto stakes and see that they are
watered plentifully in case of drought.
Roses may now be propagated by budding
and layering. Keep house plants out of
doors in a cool, airy place. Geraniums cut
down now will make nice bushy plants for
next season. The lawn should be kept in
order, but too much mowing may injure it
in hot dry weather, when grass makes Little
growth.
Secure the best machinery for haying and
harvesting; and see that it is ready for use.
Now push forward all field work and guard
against accidents and delays. Lazy men and
shackly implements have. no place afield.
Too much drying impairs the feeding
quality of theihay. System and order pay
at this season. Be easy `With Hien and teams
at midday. . Provide good pasturage—it
willrender cows profitable. Keep the
cultivator moving ' among the corn. Be
regular in salting pastured stock. Don't
neglect the paying pigs and poultry. Go
afishing and to the fair after harvest. Time
to raise both buckwheat and turnips.
Mulching plants and trees are in ,order.
The nom -Once. on Witfo11 a Famous Po
was Founded,
" There is scarcely an epi sode in real Iii
says Sir Bernard Burke, " so romantic as
the story of the second nuptials of Hen
Cecil, afterward Marquis of Exeter."
Early in life, and. long before his accessio his father's title,he married the rich heir
ess•of the Vernons of Hanbury, but experi
encing little happiness from the union, h
separated from his wife. Shortly afterward
tired of the artificial attractions of rank,
sought out some undescended country maid
en who would wed him from disinterested
motives of sincere affection. Like Japhe
in search of a father, he now•went in search
of a wife. He travelled in Shropshire as a
plain countryman and took up his residence
ata humble inn in a remote part of the
shire, where diScard;ng all aristocratic pre-
tensions, he entered into whatever company
he found at the inn. His ready command
of money and the mystery that hung around
him excited the gossips and soon caused
him to be shunned. One old crone would
have it that he robbed a bank ; another
that he killed some man of wealth and thus
came by his money, but all agreed that dis-
honesty or fraud of some kind was the
cause of so educated a man assuming sur-
roundings so humble and making compan-
ions of those who were so unmistakably his
inferiors. At length, weary of such sur-
mises, he left the inn and engaged lodgings
at the farmhouse of a man named Hoggins,
in the neighborhood. Here he resided
for two years, building a house, purchasing
a farm, and going to London whenever he
needed money, never once revealing his
rank or station. Farmer Hoggins had a
daughter of sweet 17, whose charms attract-
ed the attention of all the neighboring
swains. Mr. Cecil, too, fell in love with -
her,and felt that though humble in environ-
ments and unfinished her education, her
simplicity in life and virtuous actions would
easily adorn that higher social life to which
he was accustomed, and of the shams and
conventionalities of which he was already
sick unto death. He finally resolved to
make her his wife, and at last proposed for
her to the farmer.
"Marry our daughter !" exclaimed Mrs.
Noggins. " What, to a man we know
nothing about ! No, indeed !"
Yes, marry her he will," ejaculated the
husband, "for she likes him. Has he not a
house and farm, and plenty of money to
keep her? Isn't he as good as any of those
youngsters who come looking after Sally ?"
The mother gave in ; the matter was ar-
ranged, and Mr. Cecil married the rustic
beauty of the very unaristocratic name
and family of Hogging. About the same
time the uncle of Cecil, the Earl of Exeter;
died, and young Cecil, being heir to the
title and estates, found it necessary to re-
pair to London to administer the will of his
uncle and to prove his claim to succeed him
in the House of Lords He accordingly set
out, taking the Shropshire girl with' him,
calling at the seats of several noblemen on
the road,where, to his wife's utter astonish-
ment, he was every where cordially receiv-
ed. At last he came to the magnificent man-
sion,Burleigh House,and as they approach-
ed through the park the husband asked her
whether she would like to be at hor_ie there.
" Oh, yes, indeed, it is a lovely spot.'
" Then," said Mr. Cecil, who was now Earl
of Exeter, ".it is yours." ,it would be im
possible, says the narrator, Sir Bernard
Burke, to describe in words the surprised feel-
ings of the lady, or t,o divine the random
thoughts which crowded upon her mind in
that moment ; the wrongs that had been
done Cecil's character by the wiseacres at
the inn ; the obstinacy with which her moth-
er had at first denied his offer, and her own
future station in life as the lady of so fine
an abode. Tennyson has elegantly told in
one of his immortal ballads the story of Hen-
ry Cecil's courtship. It is entitled. " The
Lord of Burleigh.
A TENNYSONIAN BALLAD.
They by parks and lodges going
See the lordly castle stand :
Summer woods about them blowing
Made a murmur in the land.
From deep thought himself he reuses,
Says to her that loves him well—
"Let us see these handsome houses
Where the wealthy nobles dwell."
So she goes by him attended,
Hears him lovingly converse,
Sees whatever fair and ap1endid
Lay betwixt his home and hers.
Parks with oak and chestnut shady,
Parks and ordered gardens great;
Ancient homes of loid and lady,
Built for pleasure and for state.
Then her heart rejoices greatly
Till a gateway she discerns
With armorial bearings stately,
And beneath the gate she turns.
Sees a mansion more majestic
Than alLthose she saw before;
Many a gallant. gay domestic
Bows before him at the door.
And while now she wonders blindly,
Nor the meaning can divine,
Proudly turns he around and kindly—
" All of this is mine and thine."
All at once the color flushes
Her sweet face from brow to chin:
As it were with shame she blushes,
And her spirit changed within.
Then her countenance all over,
Pale again as death doth prove;
But he clasped her like a lover
And he cheered her with his love.
router entry, to. take every .precaution :against``Look after the cucumber and melon vines.
the Ndne exposure, and the strict observance Don't cease fighting insect enemies and evil
estima sanitary laws is, the. only, safeguard, weeds, Neatness in marketing.isprofitable
',build tenever the ternperatnre: of_ the air ex- -How shout preparing. for ;the fair P Pro-
Wadyeedathat of the body, there is danger to vide a good clover .pasture for pigs. Tho
southee who continue at hart' tabor; and sties swarming bees will get away if not looked
reaches. ersist are liable to suffer, if not_- die, en :after : Use caution while= working afield
to erten equence of their recklessness.- - this_ hot weather. dean out those bushy
eatablrsh attack of sunstroke .generally comes fence -corners. This is the season for bud -
tween Caiut-any speciawarning and hence the . ding, remember.
,the Khed iity of prompt action if it does. 'occur;
tiaa army enever-one:feels a weakness or ..pros-- ` —
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and all the\ .suddenly coming over him :while lie Told the Truth.
believe th.- afieldiia very hot weather, itis us- "r preeame I have seized the baggage of
--went is care , thatshonitt`be heeded- fm actors than any other man fn. this
amain into t1 Tee wisestconrse is , to 'atop :town," sand s grnzt]emari at the railway sta.
-: sant & blew; c`e it .,rpt aid employ proper -tion in a amslrtp�.
rate tha system Iii. a " A},'yit on aim a cnnstnble ere you ?"
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dollars to the andieetoere=water _ agpIlea in
tog his rns and: dt hent tFeT>iywlrr1gikpbyysiciartls• Leara� _the burglar. Does " it ever
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resent• a " e rriatters dela s $ ericaii tsavellerfays
1 y danger that iTre >yi_nn- = boiheoiistrictors in these
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Poe
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e , One Suwmer''evening, ere the sun
When city men were hastening fro
To reach their homes- some near a
ry far,-
To be beyond thereachoof i sty'or r,
on j A cheery -looking girl, scarce four years old.;
. Although not shy, her manners were not bold;
Bnt all alone! one scarce could understand.
She held a little bundle in her hand—
e A tiny handkerchief with corners tied,
, But which did notsome bread and butter hide ;
he A satin scarf, so natty and so neat.
Was o'er her shoulders thrown. She took her
seat,
And laid her bundle underneath her arm,
t And smiling prettily, but yet so calm,
She to the porter said, " May I lie here?"
He answered instantly, "0 yes, my dear."
And there she seem'd inclined to make her
stay,
While once again the tram went on its way.
The tall conductor—over six feet high,
Now scanned the travellers with a business
eye;
But in that eye was something kind and mild,
That took the notice of the little child.
A little after, and the man went round,
And sopa was heard the old familiar sound
Of gathering pence, and clipping tickets too—
The tram was full and he had much to do.
" Your fare, my little girl," at length he said.
She looked a moment, shook leer little head,—
"I have no pennies; don't you know," said
she,
"My fare is paid, and Jesus paid for me?"
He look'd bewildered- all the people smiled:
" I didn't know ; and who is Jesus, child?"
" Why don't you know He once for sinners
For little
died,
and for men beside,
To make us good, and wash us from our sin:
Is this His railway I am travelling in?"
Don't think it is! I want your fare you know."
" I told you Jesus paid it long ago :
My mother told me just before she died,
That Jesus paid when He was crucified ;
That at the cross His railway did begin,
Which took poor sinners from a world of sin;
My mother said His home was grand and fair;
I want to go and see my mother there—
I want to go to heaven, where Jesus lives,
Won't you go too ? My mother said He gives
A loving welcome—shall we not be late?
0 let us go before He shuts the gate;
He bids us little children come to Him."
The poor conductor's eyes fest rather dim;
He knew not why—he fumbled at his stoat,
He felt a substance rising in his throat.
The people listen'd to the little child,
Some were in tears—the roughest only smiled,
And some one whisper'd as they looked amazed ;
wOut of the motfth of babes the Lord is praised."
I am a pilgrim," said the little thing;
Them. l cheek against her hand, and asked, shyly,
"Auntie
t .
wentdown, , couldn't you and Rob's mamma
m the town, ever have got off the bar without Rob and
hand, some me
to ti • p the boat when you get to the dock."
A tNellie put Tommy to bed that night.
After he had said Iris prayer, he laid his
And a gentle consort made he,
And her gentle mind was such
That she grew a noble lady
And the people loved her much.
From this lady the present Marquis is de
scended. His son, Lord Burgleigh, was
Member of Parliament for Stamford for
many years; and it was for - this burough
that. Lord Salisbury first entered Parlia-
ment.
Portuguese Maidens.
An eni;iisiasti: traveller, describing the
lovely maidens of Portugal, says :
" But see the maiden water carriers of
Lisbon, prettiest of all women in the ancient
city, with great dancing eyes, pouting lips
ever parting from dazzling white teeth, their
tongues ceaselessly running in musical
staccato, and their supple forms ever in ir-
repressible movement from the boundless
life within them. Their short skirts disclose
limbs which outrival the Venus of Cos in
delicate symmetry. Their smart bodices
vainly hide busts of marvellous roundness
and amplitude, with full arching neck bared
above, and crowning sit such a dainty and
impledehinas even Tuscany cannot match ;
bile the line from tip of little finger up
heir brown round arms beyond the dimpled
lbow is a marvellous study in nature's only
ertect mobile bronze, But they have dal -
ed and chatted long enough. With a whish
little pad of rushes or cloth is clapped on
their dainty, shapely heads ; in a twinkling
he great cask, half as tall and quite as big
s they, is resting on the pad, and with a
ongorroguishlaugh they are away, tripping
omeward as daintily and airily as in the
easure of a contradana or waltz."
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"I m going to heaven. My mother used to sing
To me of Jesus and His Father's love ;
Told me to meet her in his home above,
And so to -day when aunt went out tote
And looking out I could not father see,
I got my bundle -kissed my little kit.
(I am so hungry—won't you have a bit?)
And got my hat, and then Ileft my hom
A little pilgrim up to heaven to roam ;
And then your carriage stopp'd and I con
You look'd so kind. I saw you beckon m
I thought you must belong to Jesus' trai
And are you just going home to heaven
The poor conductor only shook his head;
Tears in his eyes—the power of speech ha
Had conscience by her prattle roused his
And struck upon the fountain of hie tears
And made his thoughts in sad confusion
At last he said, "Once I'd a little girl,
I Loved her much ; she was my little pet,
And with great fondness I remember yet
How much she loved me. But one da
died."
" She's gone to heaven," the little girl rep
" She's gone to Jesus—Jesus paid her far
Oh, dear conductor, won't you meet her th
The poor conductor now broke fairly do
He could have borne the harshest loo
frown,
But no one laughed ; but many sitting by
Beheld the scene with sympathetic eye.
He kissed the child, for she his heart had
"I am so sleepy," said the little one,
"If you will let me, I'll lay here and wait
Until your carriage comes to Jesus' gate ;
Be sure you wake me up and pull my froc
And at the gate give just one little knock !
And you'll see Jesus there !" The strong
wept !.
I could but think as from the car I stept,
How oft a little one has found the road,
The narrow pathway to that blest abode ;
Through faith in Christ has read its title cl
While learned men remain in doubt and fea
A little child! the Lord oft uses such
To break or bend, the stoutest heart to touc
Then by His Spirit bids the conflict cease,
And once for ever enter into peace.
And then along tho road the news we bear,
We're going to heaven—that Jesus paid
fare!
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The Life -Saving Guaxd.
BY MARY A. P. STANSB17Ry.
mmy was staying at Lakeside with his
and mamma. Uncle Jack and Aunt
e were there too, and Mr. and Mrs.
ngton and little Rob, who was Tom -
best friend.
mmy and Rob had a beautiful time at
side. The wat3r was so shallow, and
andy bottom so hard and smooth, that
could be trusted to wade out as far as
hey liked, splashing and playing like
erry little mermen in Tommy's fairy -
evening Aunt Nellie and Mrs Bar-
n were walking together up and down
each A curved feathery moon and
r three stars were in the sky. Their
shone faintly on the water, -and the
s made a whispering noise like the
let us go for a row 1" saicl Aunt Nel-
they unfastened Uncle Jack's boat,
ed away into the shadows.
he shore a great camp fire had been
. Rugs had been spread_ upon the
rewn abous to lean upon, and one of
ies read aloud from a book, which
all the old people laugh merrily.
and Rob could not quite see the fun
, so, after a little, they ran away by
Ives through the sweet cool darkness.
enly Tommy stood still. " Hark,
Vhat is that noise ?" he said.
e they both listened, a long musical
e over the waters ; then another and
t sounde like my mamma's voice,"
d Rob, and he carght fast hold of
s hand. " Where is my mainma.,
? She wesn't up there at the
my auntie, either," said Tommy.
11 sounded again, clearer, than be
at, • 'caught on a sand bar. There's
nd bars ; Uncle Jack said said so.
right out and latish 'ern off. Take
hoes and stocking, Rob."
o little boys dropped on the sand.
ute their feet were bare and they
tucked up abovetheir knees.
e coming !" they shouted, shrilly,
lubged into the dark water%
not long before they could make
ething white before theme -Aunt
uslin dress.
exactly as Tommy had imagined.
Ives fast on a bar. Aunt Nellie
-Barrington had pushed with the
they were tired, without moving
Then they had sat still, calling
ng.
you be one bit afraid, auntie!
you !" cried Tommy, galantly.
e we will, mamma dear I" Raid
" Not unless we had made ourselves
dreadfully wet and dirty," answered Aunt
"And ladies never do that, do they ?"
said Tommy ; and he went to sleep smil-
ing.
On the evening before they were all to
go back to town there was another splendid
camp fire. Uncle Jack popped a great pan -
f al of corn over the coals, and there was
plenty of nuts and bonbons.
At last Uncle Jack said that Tommy's
papa had been asked to make a speech, be-
cause, being a lawyer he knew how so
much better than anyte;dy else.
Then Tommy's papa rose, and took out of
his pocket two little boxes, which Looked
precisely as if they had corne from the jew-
eller's. When the boxes were opened,
there were two beautiful little silver
medals. On one side of each was engraved
the picture of a ship in distress, and around
the opposite rim the words, "Life-saving
Guard. ' One medal was marked, "Rob
Barrington," and the other, "Tommy
Venner."
Tommy's papa made a fine speech, and
presented the medals ihbut to Tommy he
said, "My son, it is plain that you are a
chip of the old block.'
The others laughed at that, so Temmy
laughed too, although he did not kno w
why.
Our Bennie was very anxious to be a man,
and he thought that the first step towards
that was to wear trousers instead of kilts.
Mamma did not want him to give up
kilts so soon, so she made him some pretty
trousers like his dress, to wear under the
kilt skirt.
Bennie had to take a look at himself in
the long glass before the skirt was button-
ed on, and after walking back and forth
, ore t e mirror several times, he said
ma, can't you tuck it into the pants ?
Whatecould mamma do with those ear-
nest eyes pleading so for manly dress ?
Papa declared that he was plenty large
enough for trousers, and brought home a
new sailor suit that ver i h
The next day he went with mamma on a
visit to auntie. Auntie soon brought out
a beautiful wax doll, which she laid in a
chair near him. Bennie's eyes sparkled,
and he looked at it wistfully, for he liked
dolls very much, but he did not; take it up.
" Why don't you take her, Bennie," said
" Thank you," answered Bennie solemn-
ly. " She is very pretty, but you'd better
give her to Nell. I used to play with dolls
when I was a little girl, but I don't any
more. I wear pants?"
There was no more to be said.
The Glass Hat.
Helen was visiting at grandma's. She
had never seen a lamp before, for gas was
always used in her own home. She was
much amused at the idea of having a light
on the table. Once she pointed to the
chimney, and said, " See that light has a
glass hat."
Attacks on &dish Laiies at Malta.
The exchange Telegraph Company's cor-
respondent, writing from Malta states that
several ladies while riding in the neighbour-
hood at Valetta have been accosted, and in
some cases insulted by Maltese following
them for miles, throwing stones at them,
attempting to pull them off their horses, and
otherwise ill-treating them. One young
lady returning from a pic-nic party with
friends found her horse restive and let him
have his head for a few minutes. After a
short gallop, by some chance she took the
wrong turning and lost sight of her party.
She taought to make' her way back, but
the further she went the less easily could
she ascertain her whereabouts. Close to a
village she was followed by a Maltese, a
broad -shouldered powerful man with black-
ened face. He demanded money, and not
receiving any answer seized the young lady
around the waist, and tried to drag her off
her horse. Not succeeding, he beat her
about the body with his fists. She scream-
ed for help, and held on bravely to the sad•
dle. While the unequal contest was going
on a bit. of sugar " bonne bouche " for the
horse slipped from her pocket, and the rob-
ber, thinking it something of value, darted
after it. Findine herself free, she cried to
the horse, whicli galloped off at a great
speed. She soon reaehed the environs of
Shenia, and in a fainting condition sought
help at the first dwelling she came to, and
two men came out to her -assistance. The
miscreant had followed her 9.11 the way. The
men, however, refused to arrest him, and
the police were at once informed, and went
after -him, but he escaped.
She Am I.
Travellers are amused, startled, and
frequently indignant at the strange customs
of strange lands. For instance, in any good
hotel in Paris, if you do not care tor have
the contents of your satchel known, keep
the key in your own possession, for floe
French maid, in arranging your room for
the night, always searches for your night-
dress, to spread it upon the foot of the bed
that you are to occupy.
They have strange chambermaids at Shep-
herd's Hotel, in Cairo. says a lady traveller.
The one who waited in our room, and at-
tended to all the various duties of the call-
ing, even to the making of the beds, was
a Frenchman, dressed as if for a dinner party
(white waistcoat and dress coat), and having
the air of a refined and educated gentleman.
It is really embarrassing to accept of the
services in such a capacity.
One of the ladies on arriving at the hotel,
rang fordhe chambermaid.
This man presented himself. Supposing
him to be the proprietor, or his chief assis-
tant, she expressed her wish to see the
He very politely replied, in the best Eng-
lish he could command : "Madame, she
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pulled at the bow of the boat, and
d at the stern. AD first it would
They tugged harder and harder.
it began to slide—siewly, with a
se ; then faster and mote smooth-
pped into the deeper water.
!" Pried Aunt Nellie. ° " Now,
bin yourselves."
ntie, we exile° wet ! We must -
your pretty gowns," answered
" We'll go on ahead, and be ready
- A Salt -Roofed Lake.
There is a lake entirely roofed with salt
near Obdorsk, Siberia. The lake is nine
miles wide and 17 long. In the long -ago
apid evaporation of the lake's water left
reat salt crystals floating on the surface.
n the course of time these caked together.
hus the waters were finally entirely cover -
d. - In 1878 the lake found an underground
utlet into the river Obi, which lowered its
urface about three feet. The salt crust was
o thick, however, that it retained its old
vel, and now presents the curious spectacle
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Fish are always sold alive in Japan.
FOR ONE
Spiders have eight eyes.
Music type was inveriet
Silkworms are sol
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The Russians invents pavin4
The ashes of burnt corks make fine bla
paint.
The wearing of green veils is sai o be
There are 1,000 men to es ery nen
in Greece.
The savings bank was invented by a
In battle only one hall out of eighty.fiee
takes effect.
A thousand children are born in London
workhouses yearly.
There has been no change in blacksmith's
tools for three hundred years.
History fails to record that any Indian
has ever been killed by lightning.
The shoemaking business in California is
ontrolled almost entirely by Chinese.
The fastest ship afloat is the City of Pe-
kin, owned by the Pacific Mail Company.
The cocoon of a healthy silkworm will
often yield a thread 1,000 yards in length.
The tallest and shortest people in Europe,
the Norwegians and the Laps, live side by
The longest animal known to exist at the
present time is the rorqual, which averages
100 feet in length.
The mines of the world produce twenty-
five tons of gold every week, but the pre-
cious metal remains as rare as ever.
Unless an Austrian gains the consent of
his wife, he cannot get a passport to journey
beyond the frontier of his own country.
At a public entertainment in Paris a
young man was hypnotised. Two days
elapsed before he was restored to conscious-
ness.
The number of fires in London has in-
creased by 50 per cent. since 1882 ; 25 per
cent. of the fires oecur in uninsured pectin -
The shade -trees planted along the quays,
avenues, and boulevards, and in the squares,
parks, and gardens of Paris number
more than 400,000.
The natives of Vera Cruz do a large trade
in fireflies, which they catch by waving a
blazing coal at the end of a stick. The
insects fly toward the light, and are captur-
ed in nets.
Paper quilts are becoming popular in hu -
rope. They are cheap and warm. They
are composed of sheets of perforated white
paper sewn together.
Girls from ten to thirteen years of age
fetch in Morocco about £16 to £30 each,
and the slave merchants find the females
more profitable from ten to twenty years of
age.
The Empress of Austria lately ordered
that 50,000 rose trees should be planted
around the statue of Heine, to be erected
on her property at Corfu, on a rock over
2,000 feet above the level of the sea.
number on guard to give the alarm in case
of danger. The signal is a quick clap of
Seals when basking place one of twhietihr
the flippers on a rock. Rabbits signal
athnediecaloisr.epaws, and have regular signals
A novel road race was ridden in F
recently. The contestants were all mou
on pneumatics and the course was sprin
with nails, the purpose being to pun
the tire if possible and make the rider
pair them on the road.
The hose used in spriekling the plazas oil
Paris is a queer contrivance. It consists
of lengths of iron pipe, each length mount-
ed at the end on short axles having twa
small wheels, and the lengths joined to.
g -ether by short pieces of flexible hose.
The Emperor of China does not stir much
in wet weather. This is due in part to the
fact that it takes ten men to carry his um-
brella, and it is difficult to get them away
from the fantan table all at once.
Have your piano tuned at least four times
the year by an experienced tuner. If
u allow it to go too long without tuning
usually becomes flat, and troubles a tuner
get it to stay at concert pitch, especially
the country.
India furnishes a market for large num-
rs of white diamcnds, as well as for yellow
coloured diamonds, or stones with flaws
specks in them. The natives invest their
ings in them and ether precious gems, as
do in stocks and shares.
he Rajah of Indore, who likes shewy
ngs, has had made a furniture set all of
ss. Glass bedsteads and chairs, huge
ss sideboards, and other articles of do -
tic use.
short time ago, the Moorish Kaids gave
Sultan of Morocco and his son preaent--
00 male and female slaves to celebrate
event of the marriage of the heir to the
rish throne.
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traveller's pipe is amongst the latest in
ions. Attached to the bowl is a hook:
h may be fastened in the button -hole
e vest or coat, while a, flexible tube
nunicates with the mouthpiece. The
er can use this pipe while both hands
ree to be otherwise occupied.
c " Times" reports of the debates in
ritish Parliament are dictated through
elephone to the printing house, a mile
half away, and immediately put in
so that when the debates continue
3 a.rn., as they often do, the papers,
fnll reports, are ready for the 5 a. m.
aper trains.
Mayalipuram, India, is graced with seven
of the most remarkable temples in the
world, each one of these unique places of
worship having been fashioned from solid
the largest of the seven, is three and a half
stories high, and its outlines resemble
those of an Atlantic steamship. The inside
of the boulder has been chiselled away
until the walls do not exceed 8 inches in
The Japanese dancing girls are rosy -
lipped and black-eyed, with comely and
delicate features, tiny hands and feet, and
possessing an air of graceful modesty and
innocence rarely seen on any stage. .As for
their coiffure, it is a miracle of Japanese
hairdresser's skill. Their costumes are
aglow with scarlet, light blue, hite and
gold, in robes of great length, adorned with
flowers and coral. Fans, of course, play a
prominent part in the intricate gestures of
the maiko. The dance illustrates an elab-
orate measure of woven paces and waving
hands, stich as Vivien may have trodden in
the " wild wood of Brocelianda."
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