ll hail glad summer, bright and fair, O'er hill and dale, through glen and glade, IAGO FFYNONAU. TO MY DEAR SISTER MARY. A DAY of joy is dawning-God bless its rosy light Joys and roses, hopes and blessings, in summershowers fall; But yet I feel not glad to-day as others by thy side,. To see thee, gentle Sister, apparell'd as a bride; For so long, so well, I've loved thee, that I know not how to part With thee, thou darling Angel of my happy home and heart! Our Mother's eyes beam gladness-they reprove my sadness now, She loves to look sweet Sister, on 'thy free and. careless brow; And though she feels our home will have indeed a vacant place, She thinks of thee and happiness, and a smile steals o'er her face; She knows her darling jewel will in Love's bright... ring be set; And stays with blessings on her lips, her loving heart's regret. But though mine eyelids may be wet with many a.. falling tear, Dear Sister, do not think my hopes or wishes less sincere; By all the joys through thee we know-by'all the love I feel, With deep devotion in my heart, for thee to-day I kneel; Oh! may each hope that now is felt-each prayer of those we love, Be heard with smiles by Him who looks from the land of light above. I know earth's roses must have thorns--the loveliest day, its night, But may you love as fondly then, as when all is calm and bright; Should friends forsake, or should the sky of Hope be overcast, GOD grant with love TOGETHER you may smile upon the blast, And though the bloom of Health may fade, yet then, as in its prime; Oh! may ye prove that Love can reign triumphant. over Time. Thou knowest Sister that I love, all that is loved. by thee, That every favorite of thine, must be very dear to me; But I joy to think there is not one in whom I would confide, More than in him who to his heart now takes thee. as his bride, God bless him for his love for thee, his truth to me and mine, And may the cup of Life for him be fill'd with richest wine, May he know no doubts, no dangers, no sorrow and no gloom, And may guardian Angels tend ye both, from the altar to the tomb. DOMESTIC HINTS AND RECEIPTS. THE strawberry is a delicious fruit, and yet few are careful enough of its management. By continuing the following process you will obtain fine crops of strawberries:-Arrange your plants in rows, each row being a yard apart, and leaving one-third of that space between each plant. Keep the ground clean and well cultivated; every three years the roots will require transplanting; to do which let the runners fill up the space between the rows, which has been kept clean and in fine condition. Put pieces of slate or glass between the fruit and the soil to preserve them from dirt and vermin. Strawberry beds should be frequently watered during the month of June.H. E. N. CHOICE OF WALL-PAPERS.-We could give scores of instances of bad taste shown in the choice of patterns on our walls. The difficulty would be to find many which are not. In the choice of paper for the walls of rooms, it ought to be borne in mind that in most instances the covering of walls is only a background for prints, water-colour drawings, or paintings; rooms may be seen hung with valuable drawings, papered with the gayest coloured flowers. The force and beauty of works of art are completely destroyed by such a mounting. In addition to the bad choice of the paper, much damage is often done to prints and pictures, which now supply the place of the ancient tapestry, by the style of the frames.-The Builder. A FINE TOOTHPOWDER. As teeth should be whiter than snow, A sieve, that the dust may be fine. AN IMITATION OF CREAM CHEESE FROM E TER-MILK.-Keep the Butter-milk till it be to whey at the top; then pour it into a cloth, let it stand in a large cheese-vat, and if the ter-milk runs through the cloth the first and cond time, when it has done running, pour again. It must be changed into a clean once a-day, and when the whey has partly. running, put it into a smaller vat, and to daily till it is almost dry, and then it is fit fo [The cheese requires some attention and tr in the making, but it is good and wholes and will repay a little trouble. All my fi are very fond of it, and those of my visitors have tasted it pronounce it very good.]-ED DAVIES. FRENCH POLISH. To 1 gallon of the spirits of wine, add 1 lb. of gum benzoin one-pennyworth oxalic acid. Stain to the regi tint with dragon's blood. When you mix the together, shake it occasionally, till the whe dissolved, without heat, or at least in a moder warm place, and it is fit for use. I have at t used logwood chips boiled in water, to stain wood red, and by adding a little sulphate of it makes a rosewood colour. Lime water is sometimes used for giving a dark stain; but bably the dragon's blood will be sufficient for purpose. One gallon of spirits of wine and shellac, makes a beautiful clear polish, and i thick, thin down with spirits. The above good, hard, durable, and brilliant polish. I used it repeatedly (although I am not a poli and never found it to fail.-D. B. Or,-Put into a glass bottle 1 oz. of gum 2 drachms of mastic in drops, 4 drachms of arac, 3 ozs. of shellac, oz, of gum drago duce the whole to powder; add to it a pie camphor about the size of a nut, and pour 8 ozs. of rectified spirits of wine; stop the close; but take care when the gums are di ing, that it is not more than half full. It be placed near a gentle fire, or on a Ge stove; but a bath of hot sand is preferabl the compound is very apt to catch H. L. G. D. TO DESTROY BEETLES.-Mix equal weigh red lead, sugar, and flour, and place it i near their haunts, or else place a few lumps slacked lime where they frequent. Either of is a sure way of ridding a house of beetles few days. To do likewise; I know 'tis divine. G. M. F. G. MEALS.-The practice of eating at certain conventional periods of the day is never attended by any bad consequences, and is actually necessary in the present state of society. Habit exercises the greatest influence in the matter, and the man YELLOW INK.-This ink, which is useft who has been in the practice of taking food at a drawing and in making pen-and-ink sketch certain hour of the day, will always, whilst in good prepared thus:-Take of the berries of the 1 health, feel hungry at that hour. Indeed, it some- Rhamus infectorius, commonly called French times happens that the stomach will only work at ries, 1 oz.; aluman oz.; rain, or distilled w those hours to which it has been long accustomed,a-pint; gum arabic, a oz. Boil the and infirmity has frequently been traced to a together for about eight or ten minutes, change in the hour of taking a meal, more es- strain through fine muslin; when cold, pecially dinner, which, with most people, is the ready for use. The berries are sold by the chief meal of the day. The habit of eating to salters. repletion which many are too apt to indulge in, should be carefully avoided, as more evils result from it than is generally imagined. TO MAKE INK FOR MARKING STEEL. THE ONLY WAY TO PICKLE SALMON-T whole fish, bone it, and cut it in pieces (good square ones), place them in a jar with s the top to prevent any water getting in, - Dis- spice, and whole pepper; then tie a bladder into a saucepan of boiling water, let it keep s two hours, then take it out, and when quite add as much cold vinegar as there is liquor, the salmon will be delicious.-M. W. solve sulphate of copper (blue stone) in water, add a little sulphuric acid (oil of vitriol), use a pen for writing. Immediately on application copper letters will be formed on the iron or steel. N.B.-It may be made without the oil of vitriol. FAMILY COUNCIL. ADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF THE COUNCIL.we have so full a council during this inly hot period is more surprising than that any have absented themselves. The brickned cities and towns must be content to ir inhabitants to the shady valleys and eze, which makes its home exclusively by the To remember us at all at this enervating is highly pleasing, and is proof constory of your hearts being fully in the work. DIES OF THE COUNCIL.-Your sweet letters made us envy the gentleman to whom they dressed. Never since we have held the rable position of President have we had so tful a task as reading the warm affectionate ions and refined sentiments, responding bw honourable and gallant offer of marriage our last by the gentleman just referred Criticism is disarmed, and we are sure, that it would have puzzled the happy man to have made choice of a wife where written letters equal in modesty, in ty, in intelligence, and love. Three only ined the proposal, and for the reason ous engagements, which, honour to their the tender appeal of our friend in of a bride could not win them from. y should we have been glad could we and space for all the answers-yet per"'tis better as it is," for it might perhave made the hero vain of his conor regardless of their value. htful effusions are those of EMILY NER, AWAKING, ANNIE MCDONALD, NASH, CATIE GORDON, FLORENCE, ANNIE M. W. M., MARIAN EGLINGTON, ESPERE, BLANCHE ALSINGTON, ADELAIDE, ANNETTE and LEILA S. "How happy be with either!" was our exclamation ng their letters, which we confess has impression on us "that will not so However, as JAMES DAVIES can only ewife so we can only have one letter; "for better for worse we make choice of MARIA'S: LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE.] AR JAMES, In answering your very unexpected letter, would fail to express all I feel on so serious acred a subject. I believe with you that bles man, and makes him capable of high enterprise; that love, removed from all nesses and frivolities with which schoolat it-and also from all the trammels of 4 ambition, which manoeuvring Mothers on-loving Fathers surround it-is a fire on God's altar, holy and pure; the sparks are enough for us, fanned, as they are, wo spirits of kindred feeling meet, until into a flame, it burns steadily and for where true love once exists, no power i can quench it. Ting an answer to your honourable proshould be only affecting prudery to say "are indifferent to me. I have long adesteemed you, and, after much mature thought and consideration, feel even a warmer sentiment than that of friendship. But as a decision for life should not be settled too quickly, I should like you to know me better than you do at present. I fear you are looking through a strong magnifying-glass to see my virtues; allowing you to do this, I ask you to use the same glass to view my failings and many weaknesses. I am but an erring sinful woman; finding that "when I would do good, evil is present with me." I could not even promise as much as yourself that "no harsh word shall e'er be heard;" let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he fall: married life, I think, when reduced to practice, is not so romantic as many would make it. A patient, selfdenying, devoted life-a bearing of each other's burdens, and an endeavour to esteem the other better than himself, such is, or should be, the intention of those who enter a married state; but think me not prosy. If you can accept me as I am, not as I would be, then I think we may pass our lives together, mutually helping each other in doing our work in God's appointed way, our love growing brighter as years increase, each striving to lend the counsel and encouragement so much required in a world where dark clouds often gather over our heads, dimming our faith in all that is good in man, and not unseldom making us faithless to God himself. "May we ever bear and forbear with infirmities born of the earth, having the sun of righteousness in our own hearts, causing our closing life to be gilded with the halo of light which surrounds the humble and the good. With fervent wishes for your welfare, "Allow me to subscribe myself, "Yours affectionately, "ANNA MARIA." But we must also show our readers how gracefully the ladies of the Council can decline an offer:--[LETTER DECLINING.] "DEAR JAMES, 66 The contents of your letter did not surprise me so much as you imagine; for the marked attentions you have lately shown have spoken more eloquently than the strongest language, for "actions speak louder than words." The proposals you have sent me I have well considered, and must, in answer, say, I cannot return your affections sufficiently to be happily united for life. I know your good sense will point out the propriety of refusing the hand when the heart cannot accompany it. I feel both grateful for and flattered by your professions of deep attachment to me, the sincerity of which I have not the slightest doubt, (though I have seen many instances of the most devoted lovers becoming very neglectful husbands), but I have too high an opinion of the integrity of your character to think you would prove unfaithful. It is not from a want of respect for your character and abilities; there is no gentleman for whom I possess a greater regard than yourself, but regard is very different from love. I have ever esteemed and highly valued your intellectual qualities and amiable disposition, and shall still continue to do so. I should deeply regret if any word or action on my part has induced you to believe that your attachment is returned; if such is the case it is quite unintentional; I assure you I would not 239 on any account trifle with another's feelings, "Your sincere friend and wellwisher, "AGNESE." GENTLEMEN.-As it is to you we must look for our next letter, we shall be glad to hear your views on DOMESTIC ECONOMY, embodied in an epistle to a wife on her household extravagance. IRRELEVANT. Losing one's way in a labyrinth of words.ANNA SARAH. Talking about the weather to an applicant for money.-HYTSAD. The brightest and purest pearl in the sea of love.-W. Y. S. That which places God first, and believes all other good will follow.-J. T. One fair quality in the peasant maid which inspires the sweetest songs about her, and gains her the truest love.-ELSPIE. Flowers we gather from the banks of childhood, and too often lose in the forest of youth.-M. BLUEBELL. A lady's greatest charm.-G. M. B. The hidden fount from whence all blushes spring.-ROLANDO. A veil which, though it partly hides, renders beauty more lovely still.-EVELINE. Rebecca veiling herself when Isaac was in sight. -ALPHA. Twin sister to innocence.-ELISE. A virtue more frequently professed than prac tised.-G. M. F. &. The moon behind the light clouds of the firma. ment.-J. J. C. A talent we should hide if we wish to keep.- The lowly head of the sweet-scented violet hid. Prefacing a declaration of love with remarks on Playing a game at cross questions and crooked answers.-M. W. M. Talking of chemistry to a young lady alone in "Lover's Walk."-M. BLUEBELL. A fence which prevents many a fatal step down the precipice of folly.-L. H. Generally most found where there is most to be proud of.-H. B. S. A young lady's "No!" when she means "Yes." Avoiding one question by asking another.--ARTHUR. ROLANDO. The recommendation of medicines to the sick at heart.-EVELINE. Description lost in a fog.-G. M. F. G. The unkindest cut of all when the question is momentous.-FANCHETTE. "Do you play the flute ?" "No, but my brother plays chess."-OTTO. "No, but my mother's "Were you ever abroad? maiden name was French."-G. G. The deaf man's "very indeed," in reply to your "How do you do?"-M. O'K. The bye paths of argument.-ADELAIDE, MODESTY. The perfume that remains when the rose faded.-ANNA SARAH. PERSUASION. Eloquence in a melting mood.-ANNA SARAH. The perfume distilled from the flowers of rhetoric.-HYTSAD. A powerful influence for good or evil.-M. E. T. The sunbeams in the fable forcing the traveller to lay aside the cloak which the winds could not tear from him.-PICA. The master key which opens every heart.FERN. The result of sound reasoning applied to the unprejudiced mind.-Quiz. Argument enforced by smiles and sealed with kisses.-AWAKING. hasThe tempter's insinuating address to Eve.JOHANNES and J. C. The insignia of true worth.-HYTSAD. A flower that never fades.-H. L. G. D. The companion of virtue.-C. F. The loveliest ornament of youth.-FERN. A dress which young ladies always ought to wear; it is very attractive and never goes out of fashion. QUIZ. The lonely violet unobtrusively diffusing its fragrant influence.-AWAKING. Virtue's blush.-A. C. M. J-LL. Small intentions in disguise.-A. C. M. J. Parental tenderness warring with evil, and magnified into seraphic beauty by the contest. J. Č. Inducing your acquaintance to take in the Argument wearing her holiday dress.-M. W.. A word that means shall when it says will. ROLANDO. The friends of Lady Jane Grey advising her to A robe of nature that should be worn by every accept the crown.-ALICE and MARY. lady.-DAMOCLES. The gentle voice of conscience.-EVELINE. Gentle force.-JUANITA. The language of the trees and flowers drawing us to them.-HAREBELL, The spider's address to the fly.-M. A. P. The perturbation of the planetary system where each body influences the motions of the rest.-W. Y. T. The silken cord by which the mind is often led.E. F. The cunning of the serpent disguised under the simplicity of the dove-STEPHANIE. Queen Isabella pleading for the lives of the burghers of Calais.-OBLANDO. The influence of a strong mind over that of inferior intellect.-JOSEPHINE. The lover breathing in the ear of his intended.S. C. Paul preaching at Athens.-IAGO. Paul before Agrippa.-AGNESE. A sweet and gentle voice that never imitates. LEILA S. The young ladies' business when acting as saleswoman at a bazaar. The mother's tear.-J. L. H. Worldly Wiseman's dialogue with Christian.C. C. A motive power of such incalculable force that it can almost move a world.-C. W. F. "Come now, and let us reason together."JOHN W. A flowery preface to a stupid book.-A. G. D. A woman's strongest weapon.-BLANCHE. Mamma trying to induce her etsee petsey to put his ootsee footsees into his own little ootsee bootseys.-M. O'K. I'm a word as familiar, as useful, to all, Each portion of which is complete in itself, The famed Crystal Palace could ne'er have been Had my second refused its aid; For by raising that building my first was well done My third's a conveyance for trading designed, A boon to the million who traverse the sea, 64. 10 in the flock; 10, as many again; 5, half as many; 7 besides; total, 32.-65. Stool, tool.-66. Spark, park, ark.-67. David.-68. Bass-i-net. 69. Snowdrop. PUZZLE PROVERBS. 18. Catch the bear before you sell his skin. 19. Ever in life remember death. 20. Fear ever attends guilt. 21. A cat in gloves catches no mice. 23. He dances well to whom fortune pipes. |