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currence. He hushed his cries for a moment ; the thought was broken. "Ma,'. he said, resuming his sniffle, " what was I crying about just now ? "
In and Around the Home 'Mid Pleasures and Palaces though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, there's no place like hoome
s
Little
Girl
:
'Mother, is Uncle
ohn deaf ? " Mother : 'No dear why ? " Little Girl 'Every time he gives me a Penny he says, " What do you a say ? " and I'm never saying word.' .1
Girls that are in Demand that are wanted are good
The girls
girls-
Good from the heart to the lips ; Pure as the lily is white and pure, From the heart to its sweet leaf
tips.
The girls that are wanted are home
girls-
Girls that are niother's right hand That fathers and brothers can trust to, And the little ones understand. l';'he
The English Language ral is boxes, But the plural of ox should be oxen not oxen ; Then one fowl is goose, but two are called geese, Yet the plural of mouse, should never be meese ; You may find a lone mouse, or a whole nest of mice, But the plural of house is houses, not Nice ; If the plural of man is always tai-
girls that are wanted are girls
of sense, Whom fashion can never deceive ; Wbo car follow whatever is pretty,
And dare what is silly to leave. The girls that are wanted are careful girls, Who count what a thing will cost with a prudent, generous, Who use hand. But see that nothing is lost. The girls
that are wanted are girls
with hearts
;
They are wanted for mothers and wives, Wanted to cradle in loving arms The strongest and frailest lives, The clever, the witty, the brilliant
girl, There are few who can understand But, oh for the wise, loving home girls There's a constant, steady demand !
;
e'll begin with a box, and the plu-
led men, Why
shouldn't the plural of Pan be
called Pen ? The cow in the plural may be called cows or kine, And the plural of vow is vows not vine. And I speak of a foot and you show me your feet, I give you a boot, would a And
Pair he called beet ? If one is a tooth and a whole set is
teeth, Why shouldn't the plural of both he called beeth, [f the
singular's this and the plural
is these,
Should the plural of kiss he nicknamed keese ? Then one mad be that and three may he those, Yet hat in the plural would never be hose, And the plural of cat is cats, not come.
Suggestions for Mothers
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Bad habits of children must be met and conquered in the home. It will he found an easy matter if taken in time. It would he a good plan if each child in the family had its own litto perform in the home tle duty each day, as it places upon the childish shoulders the little responsibilities which will teach how to bear the heavier burdens soon to come. By this it is not meant that a child should be weighted down with onerous tasks, but only with such duties as it can perform without irkefrne weariness. s-How often we hear mothers say : " Oh, dear, don't ask so many questions ! " Every bright child is a veritable interrogation point, and his questions should not only be answ-
We
speak of a brother and also
of
brethren, But though we say mother, we never say methren ; Then masculine pronouns are he, his, and him, But imagine the feminine, she, shis. and shim. So the English, I think, you all will agree, Is the most wonderful language you
:
" I'm sure,' said the interviewer, to 'the Public would he interested know the secret of your success.' Well young man,' replied the capitalist, 'the secret of my success has been my ability to keep it a secret.' The Catholic school is the proper place for the Catholic child to receive an education. But we must
not expect the Catholic school to do impossibilities. We must not blame the Catholic school for failures which are directly traceable to home influences. The home very often nullifies the work of the school.
Be Candid There are few qualities that count for more than candor, in dealing With young people of the present day. Whether it he an opinion or a practice, or a person that is under discussion, the objections that father and mother raise will he listened to with far more respect if it he known that they are quite willing to hear the other side, and to give it all the weight that it deserves. Youth is naturally open-minded and generous, and prone to take the part of the 'under-dog,' and censoriousness, and the prejudice are most odious faults in its eyes. Mans a child has been driven to a career or a marriage that was not really best to his own inmost thought by the tactless opposition of his parents. On the other hand a well-earned re putation for fairness in small matters may help a Parent beyond his utmost holes in some great crisis of his child's life.
ever did see. How inconsistent we are We long for the future and at the same time wish for the days of long ago It we would always act in 'the living present' ell this would he superflons. 1
A little boy weeping most pitifully was interrupted by some unusual oc-
CAME OF THE TEETH.
Many people lose their teeth from neglecting thorough cleansing than from any other cause. If the teeth are to be kept in good condition, they should he cleaned after ever meal and always before going to bed. It is a good Plan to rinse the mouth with a little salt in water,
morning and evening. This helps to keep the gums healthy, and healthy gums as a rule mean healthy teeth. The proper way to clean the teeth, is not from side to side, as most Persons imagine, but up and down. The upper teeth should be brushed from the gums downward, and the lower teeth from the gums upward. Then particular attention should be given to the hack or inside of the teeth, as it is there that foreign substances are most apt to accumulate. NASAL OBSTRUCTION. Nasal obstruction is a very common trouble. Many people suffer from "stuffiness" or "stoppage," of the nose through life, without ever thinking on consulting their medical attendant. It is one of the most frequent causes of deafness, and it is this symptom which is often the immediate or direct reason for the patient's seeking advice. Nasal obstruction is responsible for many other troubles. Further, it not only interferes with the development of those organs, but when severe it is responsible for a state known as 'ap-
rosexia,' or impaired intellectual development, characterised by lack of ability to concentrate the attention, by dullness of perception, and backwardness in learning, handicapping the snilerer in his struggle through life. It also seriously interferes with general nutrition and growth, and therefore (says the "Hospital), it is of highest importance that the Physician should examine the nasal breathway in every form of respirator:. impairment. DELICIOUS PANCAKES This is an excellent recipe, and will he found very nice for tea used with marmalade. Take three cups of flour, three cups of sugar, three eggs, one teasPonnful of soda, one teaspoonful of tartaric acid. Mix eggs and sugar first thoroughly, then add flour gradually, and acid and soda lastly, and a little milk if necessary. TO CLEAN GAS STOVES.
There is nothing so satisfactory for cleaning a gas stove as a small whisk broom. It removes dust and dirt from the nickel parts, as well as from the burners, grates, oven
bottoms and sheet beneath the burners. If swished through clean pearline suds after using and rinsed under the faucet, it may he kept ready for immediate use.
ered patiently but intelligently. It is a good Plan to let the children associate with those who serve, as well as those who are served, as it will better fit them them to realise all conditions of life.
Doing His Best " That doesn't look like a very valuable dog," carelessly remarked the tactless 1): -stander to a small boy, who was patting a shaggy canine head. " Well," answered the loyal little owner, eager to defend his favourite "anyway he does as well as hi knows how, and that's more'n some folks do." It is a great deal more than most (item do. When one comes to think of it, the great majority of the wrong things that darken the world every day are not the work of ignorance, but of those who are not doing their best according to the knowledge they possess. Accidents, crimes, disasters, crowd every morning's papers with their record, and the responsibility of most of them lies with those who know better.
E.
ARUNDEL (R. BECHTEL & CO.)
Contractors to the W.A. and Commonwealth Governments
Head Office :
Barrack Street, Perth
Factory, and Saddlers Ironmongery Department :
Murray Street, Perth