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  2. CHRIST OR MITHRAS.

    About the year 354 a Roman writer named Philocalus produced a kalendar, partly pagan, partly Christian. In the pagan portion occurs this entry on December 25: "Natalis Invicti, ...

    Article : 1,367 words
  3. CAPTAIN COOK.

    During a casual stroll through our splendid Museum, I halted for a half-hour in No. 8 Room, to examine the interesting historical collection of relics, medals, etc., connected ...

    Article : 536 words
  4. OUR NATIVE FLOWERS: RICH PROFUSION IN KURING-GAI CHASE.

    The preservation of Australian flora has resulted in wonderful bush displays. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 19 words
  5. ROTORUA.

    Two ceremonies that took place recently at Rotorua hold interest for the thousands of Australians who, at some time or other, have visited the New Zealand thermal region. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 964 words
  6. MORPETH.

    Some time ago there appeared in the "Sydney Morning Herald" an article by Mr. J. H. M. Abbott, called "Steam to Morpeth," which was of particular interest to those of us who ...

    Article : 1,307 words
  7. MY FIRST CHRISTMAS-BOX.

    One day last week the postman brought me a registered letter—enough in itself to cause a mild flutter of excitement. But when I. recognised the handwriting, I ...

    Article : 409 words
  8. MEMORIES.

    Of the five Christmas Days which fate compelled me to spend on active service in Flanders, the first was unique for many reasons. As the war dragged on, year after year, it is ...

    Article : 1,114 words
  9. FOR THE CHILDREN.

    Now little Johnny Jenkinson, He was the wicked one, He found his daddy's garden seed, And mixed it up for fun. ...

    Article : 138 words
  10. LOURDES.

    For an automobile touring club to "adopt" a fortress so ancient that it ante-dates the recorded history of the region, and make of it the first self-supporting museum in France, ...

    Article : 855 words
  11. THE FIRST CHURCH

    On November 8, 1931, was celebrated the diamond jubilee of the Anglican Church of St. John, Wentworth, New South Wales. The foundation-stone of this, the first church ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 330 words
  12. TIDDLYWINK.

    Tiddlywink is a friendly star Who sails in a ray of light, On the Milky Way, where the cloud boats are; Tiddlywink is a friendly star, ...

    Article : 105 words
  13. THE PARTY.

    Mrs. Duck gave a party And all her friends invited; Eager bright-eyed bantams came, And fussy pullets, so excited. ...

    Article : 57 words
  14. CHOOKS.

    A rustle of trailing white wings, a sharp peck, another rushed attack, a triumphant crow from an outstretched throat, and the stranger was introduced to Jimmy. This ...

    Article : 269 words
  15. CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

    What a hustle, what a bustle; What a rustle and a tussle. Whistles popping, parcels dropping; Shoppers hopping, shoppers mopping ...

    Article : 77 words
  16. THE SHOE-BILL.

    The Shoe-bill is a wading bird That paddles by the Nile. It walks in water such a lot I'm sure its shoes must quickly rot— ...

    Article : 64 words
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    Lourdes Castle: Old print in the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  18. THE TRYST.

    Upon a quiet Christmas night Two thousand years ago, A pain-worn woman, weak and white, Lay 'neath a flick'ring stable-light ...

    Article : 320 words
  19. CHRISTMAS BOXES.

    During the next few days those who possess a host of friends will be racking their brains, anxiously consulting gift guides, and carefully perusing catalogues and advertisements, ...

    Article : 195 words
  20. LOOKING EAST.

    The day is done. The sluggish breeze has lost its happy warmth, and thrills to the advance of night. Above the blurred horizon the cool, green heavens hold an aimless cluster ...

    Article : 250 words
  21. TREE.

    Tree! As I He stretched beneath your bending limbs, Here in the trelllsed golden of the sun, I seem to feel the surging life that brims— ...

    Article : 234 words
  22. FLANNEL FLOWERS.

    Welcome, bonny flannel flower, Soft and creamy white; Pointing blessings many ways, Making life more bright. ...

    Article : 130 words
  23. TRUTH.

    I am the Conqueror and unafraid, On me the hope of all the world is stayed: To me men look as to a sunlit height, The while they grope through wastes of murky ...

    Article : 120 words
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