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  2. THE WIDE WORLD

    The "Express" correspondent wrote from Paris on 10th August:— Professor Giraudet, the president of the International Academy of Authors. ...

    Article : 618 words
  3. WIT AND HUMOR.

    Even bargain sometimes come to those who wait at bargain counters. "Married for money, didn't you, old man?" "Yes; but the wife baan't declared any ...

    Article : 773 words
  4. THE LADIES' COLUMN.

    Potatoes.—Although large potatoes a [?] less trouble to peel than small ones, [?] are frequently bought after for that reason, they are by no means the best. A ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 774 words
  5. PERSUASION BETTER THAN FORCE.

    "[?] of opening [?]," said old Hurricane, "why nothing's [?], if you only know how." "And how's how!" inquired Starlight. ...

    Article : 154 words
  6. WOMEN'S BUTTONS.

    It is only right and fair that a journal devoted to the art and science of dress should be "in the fashion." Our friend the "Tailor and Cutter" is, therefore, ...

    Article : 412 words
  7. SEPARATE COLLARS.

    Plain school-dresses of linen or dark material can be enlivened by separate collars. The first of the two sketched is of lace and mull muslin. It goes on ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 79 words
  8. THE MOTOR MOUTH.

    The medical specialist who recently had the hardihood to assert that motoring would ultimately put an end to kissing, because it made the lips hard, will ...

    Article : 432 words
  9. WHY HERE?

    A contributor to the "Soufles" column in the "Westminster Gazette" writes :— The great railway terminus was ...

    Article : 248 words
  10. SOCIETY MARRIAGE BROKERS.

    In the marriage broking revelations of the Townshend case, London "Truth" finds nothing particularly novel. That journal publishes correspondence handed ...

    Article : 508 words
  11. THE ROYAL NAVY.

    Under the nom-de-plume of "Watch-keeper, R.N.," a correspondent writes to the "Daily Mail":— The naval omcer has to submit to ...

    Article : 720 words
  12. LADY'S BODY IN A CHEST.

    The singular circumstance attending the death of a maiden lady named Ann Parker, aged seventy-seven, who resided alone in Whalley Old road. Little ...

    Article : 324 words
  13. THE SHAW CLAN.

    The Shaw family. Jersey, is establishing a clan, writes a New York correspondent of the "Express." It is the largest family in South ...

    Article : 194 words
  14. A TOWN'S LOSS: £10.000.

    In a remote corner of the west of Ireland there is a town called sligo. It is a very pleasant place, with a great many natural charm, but it is not ...

    Article : 262 words
  15. LONG DISTANCE JANE.

    An old farmer was sceptical as to whether people who were miles apart could really talk to each other over a telephone wire. One day his wife went to make a visit to ...

    Article : 173 words
  16. POISONED WATER.

    An attempt has been made, reports the "Express," to poison Professor J. B. Harrison, director of science and agriculture and Government analyst, and all ...

    Article : 225 words
  17. HELPFUL POETRY.

    To Nobody in Particular. "Go on and do The noble things With purpose true," ...

    Article : 87 words
  18. HOMELY PARR.

    Brabant Soup.—Required: A handful of shredded spinach. a few sorrel leaves, quart of white stock, quarter of a pint of milk, yolKs of two eggs, pepper, salt ...

    Article : 591 words
  19. THE REVERSE OF URBANE.

    Quite recently at a very smart yachting party there were among the guests a distinguished Italian on a visit to this country and an English peeress. The ...

    Article : 124 words
  20. THE JERSEY MURDER.

    A remarkable development has taken place in the Jersey cornfield murder mystery. As stated in the "Daily Mail," the discovery of a broken watch-chain led to ...

    Article : 474 words
  21. BEECH-TREES IN LONDON.

    "Observer" writes to the "Westminster Gazette":—"Beech-trees are by no means uncommon in Kensington Gardens and in Hyde and St. James's ...

    Article : 245 words
  22. EXACT IN ALL THINGS.

    One winter evening an English and a Scottish commercial were travelling to London in a first-class carriage by themselves. They were not long in getting acquainted. ...

    Article : 136 words
  23. FOR EDUCATION.

    There are many people who do not take at its true estimate the high value which the ordinary German attaches to education, whether of the ...

    Article : 514 words
  24. NIGHT SONGS OF BIRDS.

    "Is it unusual to hear birds singing at night?" writes a correspondent. "So far this spring I have heard sparrows sing twice, long after the sun had ...

    Article : 130 words
  25. HE RETURNED THE COMPLIMENT.

    A young man and a young woman are leaning over the front gate. They are lovers. It is moonlight. He is loath to leave, as the parting is the last. He is about to go away. ...

    Article : 152 words
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