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But just what are her means Of n,pnort

put just what are her means of support
is no concern of mine; my presumption
should be that she is deserving of re-
spect. If she is misjudged by "people
who are accustomed to draw certain in.
ferences from certain appearances" such
are not the people whose "respect" she
requires; nor is theirs habit of mind
which entities them to her respect.
am happy to testify that in this German
capital such women do "get the re-
spect' of the best people-of those who
judge "by appearances" that such in
dustry, modesty, fidelity, talent, zeal,
womanliness, indicate lady worthy of
confidence, whether her means of sup
port be visible or invisible, from things
present or things to come. As to young
ladies who have already taken place in
society at home and, why should they
not travel abroad as freely as young
'nien, whether FOR STUDY, pleasure, or
general culture?" Can any one sur
mise or suggest reason against this
which does not imply dishonor in the
objector? Certainly ladies can thus
travel in Germany with entire safety
and propriety, without chaperonage or
duenage." Nor are these so much
needed in society as some imagine.
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A Benevolent Bishop.

There are many stories current about
the late Bishop Selwyn, and all tend in
the same direction. Here is one from
his own lips. 1t was simply told in illus
tration of the possibility of naturally
helpless man overcoming the difficulties
Of suddenly finding himself placed in
the charge OF young children. During
one of his expeditions along the coast Of
New Zealand, DR.. Selwyn had given a
passage to a woman who had with her a
baby Just weaned. The voyage was
rough, and she became absolutely pros
trate with sea-sickness. The baby re-
manned preternaturally lively, and the
question, what to do with it, became
one of serious concern for the officers and
crew. DIR. Selwyn solved the difficulty
by taking the child under his own care.
There was an apprentice on board, who
took naturally to children, and he was
installed as under-nurse. "The voyage
lasted eleven days" the bishop said,
"during which time the mother was
wholly Incapable of doing anything. I
had not much idea what to do with the
badly, but, with the assistance of Tom,
we got along splendidly, and at the end
of the voyage our chief difficulty was to
get the baby to go back to it's mother
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FOR The YOUNG FOLKS.
Summers Here. !
By MRS. L. c. WILTON.

. BY MRS. L. c. WILTON.
Purple violets have died;
Il Snow-drops lest their leaves Of SNOW;
But in valleys green and wide
Honey Suckles grow;
Robins with their rainbow breasts
Through the sunshine flashing 60,
Dreaming of the hidden nests
Builded high and low;
There's rain of silyery singing-summer's here,
you know! ~
From the maple tassels red J 7
An the fire has burned away, Z J va
And the soft green leaves instead d.
On the branches play;
Butterflies with wings Of gauze
In the gold air golden glow,
And enthroned In roses pause
Coaxing them to blow; .,, ......
There are blue skies, heavenly tenier-summer's
here, you know!
s<<s 49, - s:l!s:as ven. in ....>.>.,
Grows the vardure fresh and bright
And the swollen rivers sing
Ripping with delight; .....t ..
Lilies, swaying with the tide
In the shore-klssed waters blow;
And the swallows as they glide
Shadows fling below;
There's a whole worlds throbbing pulses sum-
mer's here, you know!
Squirrels dart from tree to tree;
Z In the tangled woods are hear %
Whispered strains of ecstacy ff II
k When the pines are stirred
Plumy ferns, that light winds shake
Rock the sunshine to and fro
And in quverng shadows make
Plumy ferns below
There's abandonment of nature-summer's here
you know!
Vide Atrake
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New MOOnstOne.

A new moonstone has been discovered
in Japan. In Seki, place frequented
by travellers on their way to Ise, there is
stone figure of Buddha which has
stood there for ages past. 1t has ever
been believed by the inhabitants of the
district that magical radiance proceed
ed from one Of the ears Of the image,
which was in consequence an object of
devout worship. Some native philoso-
pher h,-aring of this strange story. and
anxious to discover its origin, made a
pilgrimage to the miraculous statue, and
on closely examining the ear, found i'm
bedded in the lobe of it a crystal sub
stance, which, on further examination,
turned out to be diamond. On the re-
suit of the examination being made
known, the people of the district became
greatly excited, some wanting to take it
out and sell it, and others protesting
against such proclamation. Application
was accordingly made to local suthori-
ties for guard TO prevent ths stealing
of the jewel, and the precious image is
now guarded night and day,
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Men Dressmakers in England.

Now and then futile attempts have
been made to ameliorate the condition of
the prosecuted male sex. What is most
needed is a practical society for the
emancipation of man. Such a one is
promised by prospectus issued il. the
advertising columns of the London pa
pers. In spite Of the relentless opposi-
ton of greedy women, certain brave
sons of Britain are resolved to become
dressmakers. Of course, it is a bold
scheme, and in this age of surprises it is
not the least of the new things that indi-
cate the march of progress. Fired by
the success of the renowned Worth, this
new English firm start out with great ex-
pectations, and should they survive the
savage attacks of women, who claim the
exclusive right to cut, fit and make
dresses, a grand opening will be made
for the many overworked and half starry
ed men who now are on the verge of de-
spair. This soulless womanly monopoly
will be broken, and noble, magnanimous
man, who extends such hearty welcome
to woman, inviting her to enter the pro-
LESSONS of law, medicine, theology, pol
itics, or any other business she chooses,
will be offered a career which will for
ever Danish want and humiliation-At
bang Times.
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Romance of a Boat Race.

The marriage of Miss Alice Evans, of
Ithica, to Capt Charles Sumner Francis,
of Troy, to-day, is fitting sequel to a
romance in real life. In 1876 Mr..
Francis was student at Cornell, and
pulled with the college crew. At one of
the regattas Miss Evans was one of the
throng of spectators, and became so en-
thusiastic that she forgot her close prox-
unity to the water, lost her footing and
fell III. The gallant Charles saw it,
leaped from the scull and rescued her.
He was struck with her beauty, grace
and intelligence, and Immediately fell in
love. Miss Evans belongs to one of the
first families of Ithica. Her wedding
trousseau is said to have cost over 50, 000
Mr.. Francis is the only son of the Hon.
J. M. Francis, OF the Troy Times. His
father has given him a beautiful resi-
dence, elegantly fitted up for the recep-
ton of the bride. The sister OF the
bridegroom, and her husband, son Of ex-
Mayor Havemeyer, of New York, at
tended the wedding.-Albany Times.
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Fashion Notes.

The fashion of adding streamers to
the back of bonnets is again revived.
The new mastic Of putty color is very
fashionable in soft chip for bonnets.
STEEL springs are used in the place
of whalebones in the latest imported
dresses.
A NEW fancy in white chip, bonnets is
to have at intervals rows of rainbow tin
sci braid.
A NEW style of bracelet shown, is a
simple wire Of gold, with a medallion in
the center.
A VERY unique umbrella-holder is in
the shape Of an inverted umbrella han
die and all.
CARRICK capes are seen on batiste and
organdy dresses, and even on morning
wrappers. .-..... e ...-i.g ---.z
NEW umbrellas are of ecru serge, with
flowers embroidered in colors around the
edge. -
VELVET pocket bags have,a monogram
in silver upon the outside. A lock and
key would be of more service.
H. sUNsHADE composed entirely of
pansies, With solid gold handle, is one
of the latest expensive novelties ~ r
TRAINED skirts have the back preadths
laid in kilt plaits, or in wide double box
plaits, to the end of the train.
New bridal walls are of tulle, with
vine of Marguerites and leaves, en-
broidered in white silk floss.
L1sLE thread gloves of all colors are to
be worn this season. They have deep
open work gauntlet tops. .ar IA
PRETTY lace pins are in the shape of
four leaves, with innumerable chains of
small silver beads and balls. -..
In earrings, one of the latest mon
strosities is silver arrow, which when
worn looks as if it were thrust through
the ear.
"A PAIRsof small porcelain vases, ex-
,quisitely tinted and decorated with
cupids in solid gold, attracts much at
tention.
ALL bonnets must have strings, either
of lace or double-faced ribbon, brought
forward from the back and tied under
the chin. "a
HANDKERCHIEFs with centers of rose
colored or pale-blue cambria, and having
white borders scalloped to match, are a
novelty.
FICHUs will be much worn this sum-
mer, those of muslin will be embroidered
in colors, and colar,s cuffs and hand ker-
chief must match. 4 .Ess
s LOOPS of narrow ribbon trim nearly
everything, and are put'on every con
ceivable place in toilet.
MANTLEs made of stripes of lace in
sertion and velvet, and bordered with
lace, will be wore again this summer.
They are very stylish.
FRENCH lace is very much used this
spring, and some OF it initiates the thread
lace so closely that it requires connois-
seur to distinguish it,
The newest style of silk scarfs have
.marabout edges, or the silk is frayed on
all the edges, and the centers are en-
broidered in gay colors.
The waist belt on cuirass bodice
ending with basques is favorable to Fl g.
ures Of slight tembonpoint, but when
waists are more than usually slender it
is not graceful. - - ~ - A=4
PUFFs and false braids are being dis
pe1sed " ill., I'll and it is nvw7 fashionable
to arrange the hair in little curls close to
the head, and bind it with classic fillet or
C.aal hand r--t --.s pr T I'd
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the myriads of bees that had covered it
flying off and forming dense cloud
above and around. The man then lay at
full length along the limb, and brushed
off the remaining bees with his hand,
and then, drawing his knife, cut off the
comb at one slice close to the tree, and,
attaching the thin cord to it, let it down
to his companions below. He was all
this time enveloped in cloud of angry
bees, and how he bore their stings so
coolly, and went on with his work at
that giddy height so deliberately, was
more than l could understand. The
bees were evidently not stupifed by the
smoke or driven away far by it, and it
was impossible that the small stream
from the torch could protect his whole
body while at work. There were three
other combs on the same tree, and all
were successfully taken, and furnished
the Whole party with luscious fl aev'StstS
honey and young bees, as well as a val
liable lot of wax.-Apphton's Journal.
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American Ladies Abroad.

A few weeks ago the Paris correspond
ent of the Nation wrote in this uncom-
Portable vein of certain class of Ameri-
can ladies who are found abroad in large
numbers:
Gone meets single ladies who have
come to study for 2riann donnas, or for
general culture with no visible means
of support; married ladies without their
husbands many American families, like
their mercantile houses, have branches
on this side); widows of the class called
, vedova pericolantein Italy, sometimes with
daughter, pretty, dressy, not bashful,
gui.s'habiUe ct babille; and young girls
travelling together without champeron-
age or duennage, sans pear and all, of
course. sans reproche; but no amount Of
conscious rectitude will get them the
respect of people who are accustomed to
draw certain differences from certain ap-
pearances." .saF - III 49,
This statement is challenged very
frankly, and, we think, successfully met,
by an American lady living in Berlin.
She protests against dignifying club and
boulevard gossip by giving it the name
of public opinion. Respectable people
in Europe now understand the uncon.
scious freedom of American girls and
women and do not misconstrue it as they
once did. - In 81
Of course there are in Europe Amer
lean women whose ways are still a puzzle
to society, whether foreign or american;
and there are some who discredit their
sex by their effrontery, and are more of
a nuisance than puzzle. For obvious
reasons these will be found chiefly in
Paris. But here in Germany it is well
understood in the best circles that the
personal independence to which the
American girl is trained puts her above
the suspicion of evil and protects her
from insult. This habit even commands
the respect of society. Such woman
comes to study music or art. She goes
quietly about her business, lives de.
Gently, pays her bills punctually, and yet
she has no "visible means of support. u
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SHADOWS.

Only two shadows alone at the gate, 'tsasAes
Only the moon and the stars above;
Only a questioned question of fate, Oh" Ht
Only an answer--an answer of love.
Steals then arm round slender, waist, a 49,. ..
But they're only two shadows, so who will cars?
Only Of two dewy lips taste, y
Only glimmer Of shining hair E$& s
Only dream without care or sorrow,
Only promise, both warm and true,
To love well to-day, and love better Tomorrow:
Only promise made by two.
Only enc shadow alone at last,
Only light in a room above;
Watching only shade on the curtain casts
The shadow of some one the shadow loves.
.. M Y Evening Post.
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AN ALTERNATIVE: Time, 8

AN ALTERNATIVE: Time, 8 P. M
Charles, love, Lady Ledbury is at
home tonight, and Mrs. Gelasma has a
concert, and there's the Duchess of Fps
wich's dance. Now, are we going to
these places, or not? For if we are, it is
time for nae to go and dress; and if We
are not, it is time for me to ass.tssss Gs;'s.
taIdi plaster on my chest, some flannel
round my throat, and 60 straight off to
bed" -Punch.
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English Women and the Prince.

The Paris correspondent of London
newspaper, writing from the exhibition,
says: His Royal Highness was on show
for the English next day in the great
dining-room of the Hotel du Louvre.
The grateful exhibitors of our section had
offered him a dinner, which was gra-
ciously accepted, and between 200 and
800 sat down to the meal. | said on
show, and I hold to the phrase. Every
English woman staying at the hotel
seemed to have come down to have a
glimpse of him, first glimpse as he
passed out at about II :30-a good three
hours of watching on the draug hty stone
staircase of the court. There they stood
all that time, in their wraps, to see what
could be seen of Him (please indulge me
with capital for, the pronoun) between
two thicknesses of plate glass, the win
dows of the ante-room and the doors of
the hall. 1t was but little; glimpse of
that crown of his head that is one day to
be supplemented by the crown OF Brit
ain, as he stopped to his food at the end
of the long vista of table. Inever ate
with more remorse in my life; it was like
feasting with the b ngry poor at the
gate and some of tn fairest, gentlest,
of ones countrywomt I for the hungry
poor. l consoled myself by rejecting
that it was but the hunger of the eye,
and that, in some measure, it was being
satisfied by the rare glimpses aforesaid
of the top of the princely head. They
were but glimpses, for all that passed
was for these outsiders but as dumb
show. The fair ones saw the CLEAN of
800 spoons, and they knew it was soup,
the flourish of as many forks, and fish
was clearly on the board. Theactio1rs Of
the princely one were often only to be
OWNED from ours who were nearer the
point of view. Now, we raised the mar
row glasses, and the Burgundy was go
ing round; now the broad ones, and it
was the champagne. Yet it was enough,
apparently, for they stood out there, as I
said, for three mortal hours, and at the
last their numbers were augmented by
breathless ones, who seemed to have been
summoned by telegraph from distant
parts of the capital by watchful friends"
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Sinking Fund.

At the last meeting of the Lime-K
club the Rev. Penstock rose to a ques-
ton of privilege. He said:
sway Oh de las end of de Brush fahm
an old man is dyin. lis ole woman am
run d away, his chiPen am scattered, an
he lies dar all alone, wild no kind hand
to pass him a fried cake or wet his
parchin' brow wild camfur. He am not
one of us, and we can't give to him from
our relief fund, but l axes de consent of
Brudder Gardner dat We may take up q
colleckshun." -r
"You kin-you KIM" was the prompt
reply of the president.
al puts dis dime III dc hat, an I truly
hope dat de gem'lin will depreciate de
situashun," said Penstock, as he started
on his way. Passing from man to man,
the preacher at length returned to his
seat. 3, AS he looked towards the presi-
dent there was queer cloud on his
brow.
"Well. what SUGGEST" queries the
president.
"Fo' de Lawd, but lie chen los de
ten cents ! started wid!' gasped Pen
stock IL 80 - ~ ~
The silence was SO deep that ii could
have been cut up into coal shafts. Not
a hair moved.
- "Dar pears TO be a great moral les
son aroun' heah sumwhar," said Brother
Gardner Free Press.
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For upwards of thirty years Mrs
W1NsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used
for children with never-failing success. il
corrects acdity of the stomach, relieves
wind collie, regulates the bowels, cures dys
EMERY and diarrhGa, whether arising from
teething or other causes. An old and well.
tried remedy. rs cts. a bottle.
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OLD Dr.. JOHNSON was benefactor.
Seventy-fve years ago~he invented what is
now called Johnson's Anodyne Limiment, the
wonderful success of which in the cure of
diseases of the head, throat and lungs is
truly astonishing. No family should be
without it. 81
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THOUSANDS of dollars might be an
nually saved to farmers if they would give
freely of &cridan's Caralry Condition Pom.
ders to their horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, and
fowls. They prevent disease and promote
the growth. We said Sheridan's. Those
put up in large packs are utterly worthless.
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A True Story About Mice.

| am sure that all my little readers are
ready for a story about mice, for chill
dren always like those bright little fell
lows with their smooth gray fur, their
bright eyes shining like diamond beads,
and their curious ears always listening
for the sound of the footstep ofan enemy.
Once there was dear little boy who
lay very i'll Of scarlet fever; to be sure
he was rich little boy, his home was a
very beautiful one, and in his sick room
was every comfort and every nice thing
that could be thought of, while a loving
mother and sister constantly cared for
him. But all these luxuries could not
atone for his sufierings, and little Will
would gladly have changed places with
the barefoot boy who tended the cows in
his fathers lot, and who lived in very
plain house.
Now Will was a very patient little
fellow, and tried hard not to complain of
his aching head, Or Of the disag reeable
medicine which caused his poor mouth
to smart so dreadfully, but after a few
days the burning fever seemed to gain a
stronger hold upon him and he became
delirious. Night and day he talked ;
and night and day ne saw strange sights
which no one else could see.
Strange to say, he constantly fancied
that he saw white mice, with their little
pink eyes, running across the floor, or,
worse yet, creeping over his bed: and
every few moments he would Jump up
and saying, "There he isv' would make
vigorous grab at the bed-clotbes, and
then would cry because he could not
catch the mouse which he thought was
there.
But one MI ht as his sister sat by his
side, he quickly touched her arm and
whispered, laughing at the same time,
"See those funny little mice drinking
my lemonade;;" at first his sister did not
look, supposing it to be a fancy of his,
but when Will again begged her just to
look once, she turned around, and what
do you think she saw?
On the mantel-piece stood a goblet half
filled with lemonade, and perched on the
side of the glass, hanging to its rim by
his hind feet, was wee, gray mouse; but
funnier still, there was another mouse
standing on the mantel, and holding the
tail of the first mouse in his teeth, lest
he should fall into the glass and meet the
awful death Of being drowned in the
lemonade. And then, as Will and his
sister silently watched them, the old
mouse pulled down the little fellow,
thinking he had had enough, and he
himself climed up the glass, hung on the
edge and drank his fill, while the little
wee mouse carefully held his tail be-
tween his teeth, just as the older one had
done for him.
But it was so funny that Will could
not help laughing, and a half-suppressed
giggle from him made the mousy start
and jump down from the glass as nimbly
as sailor and HE away nome, taking
his little son with him. Y \
] could tell you many funny things
about these little animals, but will not
tell you what l did a few weeks ago,
when on lifting box down from high
shelf and taking off the cover a gray
mouse lay asleep in corner of it, for
you boys would say, "Just like grill"
Helen Heath, In Christian Union.
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Brown Breakfast Cakes.

One cupful each Of Graham and white
flour, one teaspoon DOOLEY's YEAST Pow.
DER, one pint sweet milk, one egg, a little
salt; separate white and yolk of the egg,
and beat thoroughly. Bake in heated irons,
and in a. quick oven
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FRANK LESLIE, ESQ, of the sIllustra-
ted Weekly" says: "for some time past !
have been using BURNETT's COCAINE, and
think it far preferable to anything l have
ever used for the hair" -5
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The man born to be hung, and already
sentenced to fulfill his fate, consoles
himself in this tempestuous season with
the reflection that he will never be
struck by lightning. .6-E4 Eu8
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The Grays have asked Julia to Newport;
l worked hard enough, l am sure,
To get her invited last winter:
Must she write now, and say she's too poor
To buy a respectable outfit?
What excuse she can make don't know,
And it never will do to offend them;
Indeed, Mr.. b., she must go!
They move in the very best circles;
It's chance that she oughn't to miss;
I'd never nave given that party
If I'd thought it was coming to this.
Don't tell me that coal shares have fallen!
That's the way with you-off upon stocks,
Whenever ask for dollar,
Or tell you the girls want new frocks.
Seems to me, to be risking your money
In this way Is very upwise;
And ii you will do it, why don't you
Invest in something that will rise?
You know how we all hate the country,
And just because board there is cheap
To ask us to go there this summer!--
Mr.. B., believe you're asleep!
-Hnrper's Bazaar