QUIET HOURS WITH THE QUICK WITTED. FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE HOUSEHOLD AND THE CHILDREN OF A LARGER GROWTH AS WELL. [Contributions for this department are always in order, the only proviso being that everything submitted shall be fresh and entertaining.] 123.-NOTABLE MEN AND WOMEN. The following Anagrams are prepared from a list of notable men not a few, and a sprinkling-by way of saving grace-of women, gleaned from historical, literary, religious and political fields of the world, in which the pulpit, the press and the stage have representation, and invention, industry and discovery are recognized. The list also reaches backward to the time when new worlds were being discovered, and is an interesting resumé of new discoveries in notable men and women, both of high and low degree, from those days of historical significance to these when the anagram is popular and GOOD HOUSEKEEPING is its prophet. It is proper to state in this connection that these anagrams were prepared by a confirmed bachelor, and upon the editor hereof taking him to task for the great preponderance of notable men, in the list of names, over those of notable women, the reply made was that his education in the line of femininity had been sadly neglected. He is, however, now repenting in sorrow and sackcloth, and in search of the titles of every woman whose name has ever been written "in letters of gold high enough up on the scroll of fame to enable it to be seen and recognized by the anagrammatically inclined readers of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. That should be, indeed, a long list, as it is a noble one, furnishing material enough for a score or more of anagrams; and future numbers of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING will tell how successful the search has been. I. We heard her cry "Ben." 2. Ma, tune in B sharp. 3. Custom helps our rich B. 4. O, King Cole's corn. 5. Rags go when I get on. 6. Naked corn jaws. 7. Chain a lorn lamb. 8. Now eat herbs. 9. Note who bid. 10. A cart has let her run. 11. Races halt not much. 16. Ed will love her melons. 19. Growl when hot folly wanders. 20. Jo, hand grey foxes. 21. Join the few near her gilt. 22. King L. feel the craze. 23. Harry has no mill in Wier. 24. Never clod gravel. 25. N. B. Jam rain or shine. 26. No limp voter. 27. I will spell the war map. 28. Bill Troter, Conn. 42. Deer Islanders draw. 46. W. R. M. lives at Lima. 56. Let it go, kill a limp G. W. 76. Jo, shall I halt on bridge? 80. Air band unite at a ball. 82. Lone Tom and I call. Prizes are offered for the first six correct solutions received of the above Anagrams, and they are as follows: FIRST.-A" NEW FLORENCE" OIL Stove. The latest and best oil stove of the Florence Machine Company, which has won an enviable reputation for its stoves as being elegant, economical and durable. These are thoroughly constructed oil stoves, elaborately nickel plated and of superior construction and finish throughout. These stoves received the first and only premium at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial, and their popularity which was cotemporary with their introduction, has never abated. SECOND.-A CABINET OF WOOD'S GENUINE SELected spices. Each labeled and in a spice bottle with a nickel-plated dredge top prepared by Thomas Wood & Co., Boston, Mass. THIRD. TANNATT'S COMFORT PORTFOLIO. The Comfort Portfolio is indispensable to every one who values order, neatness and convenience in correspondence. It is light, compact, strong, durable and attractive; contains every requisite for correspondence; occupies less space in a trunk or valise than paper, ink, pens, pencils, etc., thrown in loosely, and can be held in the lap to write on; can be suspended from the wall, by the side of the table; an elegant, useful gift for the natal day, wedding day, anniversary day, holiday, or any day; only 83⁄4 x 53⁄4 x 2 inches in size, yet contains a quire of extra superfine linen paper, envelopes to match, blotter, pen-holder (nickel trimmed), pencil (nickel tip, rubber eraser), pen-wiper, ruler, paper folder and cutter, calendar for three years, postal card, two penny-stamps. The annex-box contains a glass ink-stand (screw cap), seal stamp (blank for engraving), sealing wax, wax tapers and socket, steel pens. J. F. Tannatt, manufacturer, Springfield, Mass. FOURTH.-GOODHOLME'S CYCLOPEDIA. This Domestic Cyclopedia is a book for the household that the winner of the fourth prize will be glad to possess. FIFTH. ANY BOUND VOLUME OF GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. The fifth prize will be any volume of GOOD HOUSEKEEPing, bound in attractive style. SIXTH.-ONE YEAR'S SUBSCRIPTION TO GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. To the person sending the sixth correct solution, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING will be sent for one year. ANSWERS TO QUERIES, ANAGRAMS, ETC., (Printed in GOOD HOUSEKEEPING No. 83.) 113.-CROSS WORD ENIGMA. Answer.-Fourth of July. 114.-ACROSTIC. Answer.—(1) Nadab. (2) Altar. (3) Psoas. (4) Ousel. (5) Lithe. (6) Eagle. (7) Orion. (8) Nappe. Napoleon. 115.-ANAGRAMS. Answers.-(1) Obliterated. (2) Rhetorics. (3) Goodness. (4) Nourishment. (5) Physician. (6) Arraigned. (7) Dangerous. (8) Occasionally. (9) Decisive. (10) Presidents. (11) Melodious. (12) Generosity. (13) Accurate. (14) Impartial. HONORABLE MENTION. B. Schnarr, West New Brighton, N. Y., sends the correct answer to No. 113, but his answers to Nos. 114 and 115 were not the ones selected, though admissable, at least in the making of No. 115, (2), read “ Chorister." His answer to No. 114 was “Harrison." E. L. W., Worcester, Mass., answers No. 115 correctly. EDITOR'S PORTFOLIO. Springfield, MASS., AUGUST 4, 1888. Registered at Springfield Post-Office as second-class mail matter. All communications for the Editorial Department should be addressed to the Editor of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, Springfield, Mass. Postage stamps must accompany all contributions sent for editorial consideration, when the writers desire the return of their MSS., if not accepted. The number opposite a subscribers name, on the address label attached to each issue of Good HousekeepING, shows to what number the subscription has been paid. This issue of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING is copyrighted, but our exchanges are invited to extract from its columns-due credit being given-as they may desire, save the contributions of MISS MARIA PARLOA, all rights in these being especially reserved to the writer. The special papers which appear in GOOD HOUSEKEEPING will be written expressly for its pages by our selected contributors, and,-with rare exceptions,the entire Table of Contents will be served up from our own larder. Whenever we borrow from a neighbor a bit of this or a bite of that, we shall say where such bit or bite came from, and to whom it belongs. TO ALL NEWSDEALERS. Retail Newsdealers can send their orders for GOOD HOUSEKEEPING to the News Companies from which they procure their regular supplies and have them filled. It will be furnished regularly by the following companies: American News Co., International News Co., National News Co., New York News Co., New York; American News Co., Denver, Kansas City, Omaha and St. Paul; Brooklyn, News Co., and Williamsburg News Co., Brooklyn; Baltimore News Co., Baltimore; Central News Co., Philadelphia; Cincinnati News Co., Cin cinnati; Cleveland News Co., Cleveland; New England News Co., Boston; Western News Co., Chicago; Pittsburg News Co., Pittsburg; Washington News Co., Washington, D. C.; Newark News Co., Newark; St. Louis News Co., St. Louis; New Orleans News Co., New Orleans; San Francisco News Co., San Francisco; Rhode Island News Co., Providence; Albany News Co., Albany; Northern News Co., Troy; Detroit News Co., Detroit; Montreal News Co. Montreal; Toronto News Co., Toronto and Clifton, Canada. CONTRIBUTORS TO GOOD HOUSEKEEPING WILL PLEASE NOTE NOW AND FOR ALL COMING TIME. That-All contributions for publication will be considered and passed upon at the editor's earliest convenience after being received That-Accepted manuscripts will be printed at such time as the subject matter of each paper may be found pertinent and proper in context with other papers of same issue, to the end that "Variety, which is the spice of life," and an appetizing seasoning as well to our Bills of Fare-may be successfully introduced That-GOOD HOUSEKEEPING has reached a circulation, both in numbers and circumference, that it makes it a necessity to put "copy" into the hands of its printers, for each number, four weeks before the date of issue, in order that remote subscribers and newsmen may have their copies in hand and on sale a few days before the publication date That-Each contribution will be paid for by check bearing even date with the issue of the number in which the contribution is published That-A return of a manuscript does not necessarily imply that it is not meritorious, or that it would not be accepted by publications of a different nature, or an editor of different ideas from our ownThat-A return of a manuscript with a printed slip announcing its non-appearance on the ground of not being available, or for the reason that the editorial hopper is full and running over, is simply a necessity of circumstance and not a discourtesy in any sense of the term That-To write a letter of explanation with every returned manuscript would require more time than a busy editor has at disposal and would be a ruinous tax upon both time and labor That-Writers who may wish to have their manuscripts returned in case of non-acceptance, must enclose return postage with their communications. All manuscript unaccompanied with return postage, in case of not being retained for use, will be filed away for safe keeping" until called for." GOOD THINGS IN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. Hester M. Poole's continuation of "The Philosophy of Living," treats of "Family Friction," and gives some excellent advice to all members of the family. The third paper on "Biscuits and Breakfasts," from the pen of Maria Parloa, contains a number of recipes for breakfast dishes, which are sure to prove palatable in many homes. F. K. Collins tells about the "Pictures on our Walls," with directions for selecting, framing and hanging them. "Old Maidish Notions," a few remarks on "taking care of things," by Marion Thorne, is an interesting subject well treated. "My Closet-Door Bag," by Juniata Stafford, describes one of those useful articles, with directions for making. An illustrated initial gives a good representation of one of these bags. Helena Rowe gives some of the latest "Fashions and Fancies," in the new styles in dress; the new goods in silks, woolens, etc.; how they are to be made up for the fall trade, and other gossip of interest to the ladies, who will soon begin to prepare their clothing for the coming season. Some interesting amusements are given for the "Children of the Household," by a mother of several little lads and lassies. In "Summering at Home," Emma E. Volentine gives seasonable suggestions, for those unable to leave home in summer. Eleanor W. F. Bates's article on " Dates in Cooking," will prove of interest to all housekeepers. This fruit is highly recommended as being both palatable and healthful, and the half dozen recipes given for their use in bread, cake, pies, etc., are worthy of a trial by all good cooks. "Tribulations and Triumphs of the Table," is a short story on "Spotted vs. Spotless Table Linen," by Mariana Tallman. A strong prejudice exists against Mushrooms, on account of mistakes which have been made in picking and eating some poisonous fungi for this delicious and nourishing vegetable. The article on this subject by Susan Hale tells how to gather the real article, as well as directions for preparing them for the table. "Household Pests" occupies several pages in telling the experience of many housekeepers with Buffalo Bugs, Bed Bugs, Moths, Flies and Fleas, with the means employed to exterminate them. This is the third installment of letters, in response to the offer of four prizes of $25 each for the best means of exterminating the pests. In the "Quiet Hours with the Quick Witted" department another anagram is offered entitled "Notable Men and Women." Several valuable prizes are offered for the first correct solutions. A number of pretty poems help fill the pages: "Doing the Same Things Over Again,” by Mrs. M. W. Blacker; “Unheeded Gifts," by Lillian Grey; "Two Babies," by Mrs. George Archi 66 bald; "The Commonplace Woman," by Louise Phillips; A Madrigal," by M. B. H. H. and "August," by Sarah E. Howard. FOUNTAIN-HEAD FASHIONS. Helena Rowe's "Family Fashions and Fancies," No. XIV, which appears in this issue of GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, interestingly treats of "The Coming Styles in Dress-Fall Woolens, Coming Brocatelles, The First Empire Mode, Parasols, Lingerie, etc.," and we are able to accompany this carefully prepared paper with the assurance that it contains the very first statement of the coming styles, obtained from the most trustworthy and exclusive New the favor for the writer of an entree for examination of the coming York importing houses, secured from personal acquaintance and styles, allowed to a very select few only. The importers do not show these silk styles, even to customers, as yet, lest they should be duplicated, and GOOD HOUSEKEEPING is thus enabled to give as nearly an exclusive report of the coming fashions as it is possible for a Fortnightly publication to print. In this connection, we may add in justice to both our Fashion contributor and ourselves, that her contributions may always be relied upon as genuine and reliable, the material for her communications being always drawn from original and Fountain-head Fashion Sources, to which only a select few have access, the floating so called fashionable gossip of the day having no place in the preparation of the papers of our Fashion contributor. Whatever Helena Rowe gives to our readers may be relied upon as "authority" in the world of "Family Fashions and Fancies." ORUMBS FROM EVERYBODY'S TABLE. A GOOD DISINFECTANT. Dissolve half a drachm of nitrate of lead in a pint of boiling water, then dissolve two drams of common salt in eight quarts of water. Pour the two mixtures together. After the sediment has settled the liquid is a saturated solution of chloride of lead. A cloth dipped in it and hung up in a room will purify a fetid atmosphere. It may also be used to pour down a sink, drain or water-closet. This is very cheap, as a pound of nitrate of lead will make several barrels full of the disinfectant.-Medical Classics. IMPURITIES IN ICE. A great deal of careful experiment has shown that water in freezing largely expels its coarse, visible contaminations, and also that a large proportion of the invisible bacteria which it contains may be destroyed, even as many as 90 per cent. But still large numbers may remain alive, for many species are quite invulnerable to the action of cold. It has been found that in ice formed from water containing many bacteria, such as water with sewage contamination, the snow ice almost invariably contains many more living bacteria than the more solid, transparent part, so that the snow layer should be especially avoided in ice obtained from question able sources. A WOMAN WHO WILL NOT TALK. A curious report comes to us from the insane asylum at Poughkeepsie, where a school has recently been organized for the patients. A woman who had refused to speak for some five or six years stood in the spelling class in line with the others. The teacher pronounced a word to her when her turn came, as he had to the other members of the class, never dreaming that she would respond. Imagine his surprise when she promptly and clearly pronounced the word and spelled it correctly. Since that time she has conversed as freely as other women, and great hopes are now entertained of her ultimate recovery. A woman who will not talk is such a phenomenon that it seems almost unfortunate to have her silence broken.-New York Sun. DISEASE IN PILLOWS AND BOLSTERS. not swear or smoke in the presence of women; he does not eat his dinner in a hurry; he does not crumble his bread about, making it into pills; he does not eat his soup with a hissing sound, or tip the plate to get the last drop; he mends his table manners if they are bad; he dresses himself well if his means will allow; be he ever so poor he must be clean. If he commits any little error at the dinner table he must learn to be composed; he must be deaf and blind to the errors of others in society. But etiquette never means stiffness; the best bred people are the unconscious. So sudden are the rises in American society that many a man has been invited to a dinner party to eat his dinner off the plate which he lately washed. -Mrs. M. E. W. Sherwood. POISON IN CROCKERY. The exposures in these columns of the possible danger arising from the acid glazes in the china ware from which we eat and drink have excited widespread attention. The position of the American Analyst on the subject has not been thus far controverted, nor, in fact, has any view in opposition to it been seriously set forth. The fact is, we were correct. The Crockery and Glass Journal, whose interest it is to maintain the absolute innocuousness of earthenware under all circumstances, attempted in its issue of April 1 to reply to our critical discussion of the subject in an editorial article which we reproduce in another column. The reply, however, is, as our readers will perceive, tame and absolutely unresponsive. It wholly fails to meet the issue. We have more to say on the subject, but the manifest inability of the champion of the other side to maintain a reasonably antagonistic ground has disarmed us. We do not care to press an attack on a fallen foe, especially when, as in the present instance, the "craze," which our opponent is so anxious to underrate, has so manifestly communicated itself to his mental organization.-American Analyst. FEMININE POCKETS. A fashionable young lady thus reveals one of the mysteries of shopping: "As I make small purchases I lift the back of my hat and shove into the crown such trifles as hairpins, lace, needles, gloves, thread, etc. You have no idea how convenient it is, for in warm weather one needs both hands for parasol and fan," and here fashion's favorite raised her parasol of tulle and silk and gracefully swung it over her left shoulder. "Whenever I go to a picnic or boat excursion I get rid of my gloves and handkerchief in this convenient place. I went home with Rosa M— one day last week, and when she took off her hat there in the crown were two pairs of silk stock The hatmakers have been thoughtful enough to make the crowns of the hats as large as a good-sized basket, and my basket, you see, I carry on my head, and not on my arm. A correspondent of a medical journal bids us take note of the fact that disease and death lurk in the very pillows and bolsters on which we lay our heads at night. It is easy to talk of down and feathers, but as a fact, if they were cut open, these articles would be often found to be more or less stuffed with the most hetero-ings, three pairs of kid gloves and four embroidered handkerchiefs. geneous materials. Pillows, bolsters, and beds have been examined, and found to contain portions of filthy, coarse black serge, apparently parts of soldier's coat sleeves, pieces of dirty, greasy silk dresses, old worsted braid from the borders of women's gowns, soiled linen rags and colored calico and even nuts and walnut shells and pieces of crinoline wire. The bedding in this case was bought new, we are assured, a few years ago of an expensive and respectable upholsterer. Moreover, a woman who was employed to do the unpicking work for the trade informed the lady of the household that the practice of stuffing bedding with dirty rubbish and rags was very general, and that few beds or bolsters contain only the materials of which they are supposed to consist. WHO IS A GENTLEMAN? Now as to the use of the word gentleman. It is often vulgarized in our own country. When Tom on the ball field says to his generous antagonist, "Horatio, you are a gentleman," he uses it correctly. When a driver says to his fare, “If you are the man who is going to ride, I am the gentleman as is to drive you," he uses it incorrectly. When a servant announces a plumber as a "Gentleman to fix the pipes," she uses it incorrectly. And the word "gentleman," one of the noblest, sweetest, grandest words in the language, should not be used too much. Put in the better word man, remembering that gentleman implies much breeding, much culture, a certain refinement of occupation, and a moral tone of the very highest. And to descend to the lowest thing about a gentleman, we should remember that his minor manners must be attended to; he does Many ladies out shopping have been seen to dispose of parcels of quite a large size in their closed umbrellas, the overlapping folds of silk entirely concealing them from public view. It is a notorious fact that shoplifters make use of their bustles to conceal purloined goods. A lady's gown is provided with but one pocket, while the tailor bestows upon a gentleman's outfit a dozen or more, and thus the gentler sex are forced to resort to some expedient to make up for this deficiency. During the reign of tie backs even this one pocket was relegated to dowdies, as it destroyed the graceful, flowing outlines of the figure. A lady's glove, too, is a receptacle for small change, memoranda, etc., and the handkerchief is generally tucked in the belt. The nuns carry in their long, loose sleeves their mouchoirs, and many an apple and juicy orange is drawn from its fold to be presented to the favorite scholar in the convent schools. A pocket sewed within the corset serves in traveling to stow away bank notes and diamonds, superseding the style of former days, when money was concealed in the shoe and the stocking. A chamois leather bag, too, is very often used en voyage suspended from the neck and in these the careful beauty places her finest jewels, unwilling to risk them in her trunks. The fashionable dame, too, carries at her side a full accouterment of necessaries, made of silver and suspended by a richly wrought chatelaine. Among the pendants the most prominent are the vinaigrette and bonbonniere, the latter of antique silver, filled with choice French bonbons.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat. LIBRARY LEAFLETS. Argonauts of North Liberty. Bret Harte's work is not always equally good-he would be a mere literary mechanic, not a man of genius if it were-but he never writes anything which does not contain flashes of wonderful insight into the motives of common human nature, an honest sympathy with the good that is in the worst of men, or women, and pictures that we should be poorer for losing, of that romantic life and time now fading away on the Pacific coast. "The Argonauts of North Liberty" is not one of Mr. Harte's strongest stories; but it is yet true and charming. The character of Joan is conceived and handled as only Bret Harte could do it. Whether the conventionally respectable New England reader cares to admit it or not Joan is a perfectly real woman, an inevitable product of puritan hereditary and training under certain conditions, such as our author supposes; but no other author would have made us feel, as Bret Harte does, that her phariseeism is only a manner, and not of the heart, and that beneath all her waywardness there is something in Deacon Salisbury's daughter, as Ezekiel Corwin never forgot, that one must admire. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin & Co. Springfield: The W. F. Adams Company. Price $1. Some New Novels. A new issue in Cassell's Rainbow Series is "The Silent Witness," by Mrs. J. H. Walworth. It is a strongly dramatic story, with a carefully worked out plot that is ingenious enough to suit the most exacting. The character of Catharine Kendall is a fine creation. The Elite Library of the Welles Publishing Company has got as far as its second volume, "Eugenia, a Friend's Victim," by Alton Hurlba. It is a tale of Italy, with some of the Italian warmth and beauty in its scenes; an entertaining story with a good degree of originality in its composition. Prolific Florence Warden's eighth novel comes from the press of D. Appleton & Co. "A Woman's Face, or a Lakeland Mystery," she calls it, and it is after the same order as her previous writings; sensational, with faults and merits of style a good deal mixed, and plenty of unconventional ideas. Cassell's Sunshine Series deserves commendation for the reason, among others, that it consists of original copyrighted stories and is to that extent an encouragement to American writers. They are not pretentious, making any claims to literary greatness, but they are generally true to the name of the series, being bright, clean and entertaining, and these are after all the chief virtues of fiction. Recent issues of this series are, "Odds Against Her," by Margaret Russell Macfarlane, and "No. 19 State Street," by David Graham Adee. The scene of the former is laid in Germany, and the pages contain some pleasing glimpses of foreign domestic life. The chief interest of the story, however, is in the characters and the dramatic action which is well sustained. Mr. Adee's story is a sensational narrative, good of its kind, its interest growing out of mysterious complications and exciting events. Newspaper and Magazine Notes. Henry George some time ago removed his editorial sanctum from the cramped quarters at the top of the Everett building, at Nassau and Ann streets, New York, and now occupies close quarters in a dingy building on Union square. Three of the grandsons of Dom Pedro of Brazil, whose ages are twelve, ten and seven years respectively, are publishing a bright little paper called the Courier imperial. They are editors, printers and pressmen. Their journal is liberal in politics and opposed to slavery. Belford's Magazine, original and good in the first number is better in the second. Don Piatt's editorial departments, including the book reviews, are decidedly unconventional and racy, as was to be expected novel of him. The complete in this number, "The Wrong Man," by Gertrude Garrison, is good. The Chicago Times reduced its price to two cents a copy the other day, hoping to make inroads into the Tribune and Herald circulation. The Tribune promptly met this reduction in price, putting its figures down from 23 cents a week to 15 cents (seven days), making the price of the week day issue 2 cents and of the Sunday edition 3 cents. The Inter-Ocean alone retains the 3 cent price. The Publishing World continues to justify its name by covering very fully the interests of the publishing and book trades. It follows the plan of giving up each number mainly to specialties. The issue of June 15, devoted to Educational works and summer reading, was profusely illustrated. lished by Moulton, Wenborne & Co., at Buffalo, each number of The Bibliographer and Reference List is a new periodical pub of which, as far as possible, will be devoted to a special subject. The first number was devoted to the history of English and American Literature, giving a list of works general in character illustrative of the subject. The second number contained a simi lar list of works on the history and science of elocution and oratory. If carried on as begun the Bibliographer will be of great value to all buyers and users of books. The Kindergarten, published by Alice B. Stockholm & Co., at 161 La Salle street, Chicago, is a new periodical aiming to interest and instruct teachers and parents in kindergarten methods. The greatest fault with kindergarten teachers and kindergarten literature has been a slavish imitation of Froebel and his immediate circle. We are glad to see in this new venture some signs of independent thinking. With a great deal that is admirably good there has been and is in kindergarten practice, especially in the stories and games, too much that is merely silly, and which, instead of cultivating imagination and affections, as intended, can have no other effect than to make children soft and simple in the objectionable sense of the word. Froebel himself had a big soft spot, not only in his heart but also in his head. As the Kindergarten seems destined to exert a good deal of influence we hope it will work for a reform in this respect. The men and women who established independence and put down slavery were not brought up on lah-de-dah. GOOD WORDS FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING is the most helpful household magazine in existence.-Portland (Oregon) Globe. Ladies who once acquire the habit of looking for this magazine every Fortnight, are certain to come to the conclusion that there is no "good housekeeping" without it.—San Francisco (Cal.) Hotel Gazette. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING is a good magazine-the best of its kind, and there are many. It occupies a position at the head of journals devoted to home interests by reason of its inherent exellent qualities.-Buffalo (N. Y.) Fashion Magazine and Ladies' Home Journal. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING has shot so far ahead of all rivals in its special field as to hold practically the monopoly. But, unlike many monopolies, it has gained that position through the affections of the people, who voluntarily flock to its support by thousands.Lowell (Mass.) Vox Populi. Good HousekEEPING is one of the best guides to assist the unaccustomed housekeeper in daily duties which has fallen in my way. The articles are short and practical and treat on such a variety of subjects that no woman who has the care of a house can afford to be without it.-The Husbandman. No lady's list of household periodicals is complete without GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. In fact, it really ought to head the list. Each issue seems brighter and better than its predecessor. For a semi-monthly periodical of such value, its price ($2.50 per year) is low.-Ottawa (Kas.) Fireside, Factory and Farm. The ideal publication of its kind is unquestionably GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. We care not how experienced the housekeeper may be she will yet find profit in its pages. Every household would be more methodically, economically and attractively conducted if those who control it would wisely and generously utilize its varied and manifold assistance.- American Hebrew. A PAGE OF FUGITIVE VERSE. GATHERED HERE AND There. THE CHILDREN. They are such tiny feet! They have gone so short away to meet The years which are required to break Their steps to evenness and make Them go More sure and slow. They are such little hands! Be kind; things are so new and life but stands Such tempting things to shine upon; and so They are such fond, clear eyes, That widen to surprise At every turn! They are so often held To sun or showers, showers soon dispelled By looking in our face. Love asks for such much grace. They are such fair, frail gifts! Of light that lie along the sky; -Washington Critic. THEIR ANGELS. My heart is lonely as heart can be, Although I know They are all in the land where I shall go. I know Only one has died. There is one small mound, Given back, with the gain. The secret this I'm a child myself where I shall go. BACK TO DEAR NEW ENGLAND. Back to my dear New England, with eager feet I go, "I want the fruit of the topmost bough; Let him who trembles desert the fray; I think of the crown on the victor's brow, And not of the lions that guard the way, For the time is short and the arm is frail, And the bark may weather no other gale, And the dews of death may be gathering now; But fixed is my gaze on the topmost bough. "I want the fruit of the topmost bough; 'Tis a dizzy height and 'tis lonely there; But the breezes play o'er the fevered brow, And the fruit of that bough is very fair. Shall I rest and dream while a shred of life, While a spark of hope is left in me? Is this the way to the meed of strife? Is this the Eden beyond the sea? "In the marble effigy and bust I read but a dream of the prize I seek: For spite of it all it is dust to dust, I have watched for the purple mountains to break into sight for me; Though the grassy waves were tinted with many a floweret bright," I pined for the grand old mountains that never came in sight. But I know where the hills break sharply, close under a starlit dome, Where the partridge springs from the covert, anear is my early home; The squirrels come freely about it, the birds twitter close to the door, And down by the old green willow sings the merry brook as of yore.. No more on the shadeless prairie, all wearily day by day, I follow the trend of the corn rows for miles and miles away; But I seem to be on the mountain farm where cooling breezes sweep, Over the caves of the hillside, fresh from the breast of the deep. And look for once on the empty urn And the wide-strewn ashes of vanished life; And then beholding thy better hope, In starward gaze and with steadfast brow, Seek the wicket-gate that the angels ope; This is the fruit of the topmost bough! -Unidentified Exchange. O spirit of rocks and caverns! O breath of the Of red-fruited woodbine, with gray immortelle, stormy main! I drank too oft of thy nectar pure to dwell on the humid plain; That blesses and brightens wherever it strays. Gather the blossoms, too-one little flower, Varied verbenia, or sweet mignonette, As the eagle flies to the mountain height from Still may bring bloom to your desolate bower, the rich dark vales below; So back to my dear New England with eager feet I go. -Springfield Union. STRUGGLE. "I want the fruit of the topmost bough; "There is Alexander weeping the bitter tear Like the bird that steers through the azure clime Still may bring something to love and to pet. Make your home beautiful-sure 'tis a duty; Call up your little ones-teach them to walk Hand in hand with the angel of beauty; Encourage their spirits with Nature to talk; Gather them round you, and let them be learning Lessons that drop from the delicate wings Of the bird and the butterfly-ever returning To Him who has made all these beautiful things. Make home a hive, where all beautiful feelings Cluster like bees, and their honey dew bring, Make it a temple of holy revealings, And "love" its bright angel with" shadowing wings." Then shall it be, when afar on life's billows, Wherever your tempest-tossed children are flung, They will long for the shades of the homesweeping willow, And sing the sweet song which their mother had sung. -Eliza Cook. |