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ANTICIPATION
EFORE last year I never thought
But everyone who knows me now
I like to fancy what I'll get. I think it lots of fun
To picture all my presents piled around me. every one.
I 'm sure dear Mother Goos‘e is going to
And old King Cole that drum I want and hope for most of all.
Of course. some friends will send me dolls. for which I'm much too old—-
But then I know each present will a loving message hold.
UPPOSE there wasn't a tingle;
knife. fork. or gpoon in the house.‘
and you were told to have nice!
tahlo manners, and not use your;
fingers. how do you think you would!
manage to get the food from plate to:
mouth? And suppose your mother'
gave you two long. slender sticks.
about the size and shape of the wood-,
en needles she knitted your sweater?
with. and told you to eat with ”1989.1
and not drop a. speck on the table-i
cloth. “'ouldn‘t you he in a bad fix.
with plenty to eat. but nothing to eat.
it with? But over in China and Jn~
pan. the people have been doing all
their outing for thousands and thou-
sands of ycnrs, with two round sticks.
about twelve inches long. and they}
don't drop any of their food citltcr:'
and when tht'y get through. their
fingers are just as clean as when they
bcvan.
They call them chop-sticks. and it:
comes just agvna‘tnrnl for them in
pick up their food between the ends
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lilo”
lilt’l‘ and May had t-pent the aft—
ernoon at tho thrazto where u
famous magician had mystincdl
them with his startling tricks.l
'ine thing that impressed both chil-
dren the most was the [milling way in
which the magician‘s assistant. sitting
upon the stage, could tell. by the
"transferrence of thought. waves"
knowledge which bad Just been im-
parted to the trickster.
"How do you suppose she did lt.v
Daddy?" asked May. "The magician.
walked through the audience and pea-l
pla allowed him anything they wanted;
to and the lady told what it was in a
Jiffy", ?
"She even told the dates on coins."!
added Bert. "She was some mind.
render. alrightyt" .
“I do not know how those DIPtICu-l
iar tricks were done." said Daddy.
"But I do- know how to foot an au-
dience of friends, and play tricks on
them that will make them think aomei
wonderful mind reading is being]
done." .
"Tell us how.” cried Bert.
"Maybe we can give a show Indy
play tricks on the audience.“ said!
May. "Oh. that would be fun!" ‘
"if you would do that." said Daddy.
“You and Bert will have to practice‘
long and hard. for any mistake made
would spoil your tricks and make you 1
look ridiculous to your audience. The:
methods I know are very simple but?
if well performed they Wl” easily fool;
even a critical group of onlookera.i
luppose you plan to have May act as;
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"Lilli?”f'éfimé
Way To __ Eat
. this trick. Bert could point to thedli'fer-
:say:
fueled? W77
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I had so many friends-—
some little present sends.
give a dandy. ball.
of these little sticks. as it would for.
you to use a. fork or spoon. Suppose;
you were eating rice. do you think;
you could chase it grain around until;
it was firmly grasped. and then getl
it to your mouth? The people who‘
use chop-sticks. hold both sticks in:
one hand. as keen in the picture. and
by long practice. and not knowing any
other way of transferring food from:
the plate to the mouth. have become‘
so expert in their use. that they could.
almost pck tip a grain of rice with
their eyes shut. “'hcn they have
meat of any kind. it is cut up :nzn
.‘smnll cubes hetnre it is scrvvd. so all
they have in do is to pick it
canary hlrd fashion. “'ondcr if they.
did not get the idea in the first pint-o
from seeing birds cat? Now. it is; not
Impossible but that way back when
till.
people were 1‘31ng with their fingers.
that some wise old an noticed a
crime. or Stork tucking up :itrltttilra
l)(l.'10.'l the points of its hill, untl
r'ght u"... find lhf‘rfl he invented choo-
u Would lie a 'Ii'riokstorif
hurl. E
to:
the medium or mind reader.
you \‘lll l);\\0 to be very careful
hear your part in mind. First of all.
May will have to go out of the room.
anti after the door has closed bs-hiru
her you must ask someone in the au-
ll‘EilCG to touch or name some object
in the room. “hen this has been
done call May back and begin to ques-
lion her. First you must have ar-
ranged that she should any 'no' to all
of your questions up to the seventh
one—«or whatever number you thinkl.
is the easiest to remember—but to the ,
seventh question she should say ‘yeo'.
For instance. if the object touched or
named was the piano. you would any
to her when she comes into the room;
'Dld we touch the chair?"
"And .i'd any N0! Wouldn't 1.
Daddy?" interrupted May.
"Exactly. So to each question until
the seventh which would be: 'Dld we
touch the piano?‘ you would answer
‘uo.’ but 'yes' to the seventh question.
There are other ways of performing
ent objects instead of naming them. He
might use my cane. grasped tightly in
his hand, and pointing to the objects
‘1: this it?’ When the stick is
thus grasped the answer should be
'no'Hbut when the cane is held be-
tween ihe thumb and forefinger, only.
the answer should be ‘yea'. Still
another way to do this same trick
would be to have it arranged before
hand that the object named should be
What Shall
0W many of you are asking this!
question now? Surely. nearly:
everybody would rather receive a.
gift that you. yourself have made:
\V’llll loving care and thoughtfulness.’
Here are a few suggestions that you,
can easily and inexpensively follow:
For Dad
Fold a piece of blotting paper to-
gether in book form. the size of a
sheet of note papt‘r. Bind it all,
around with narrow ribbon. and tie a:
bunch of bowknots at the back. Let-
ter the words "My Impressions" on.
the outside of the cover, and lay a.
quire of note paper inside. This
makes a. pretty memorandum pad.
Po! Mother '
Take a. pretty piece of material
twelve inches long and five and a, half.
inches Wide. Sew the short ends to~l
gether. Molten hem along one of the
long sides and put in draw strings for.
the top. Cut another pmco of ma-
ierinl twenty—four inches long and a
little over three inches wide. Sew the;
two short ends together and make it!
hem on one of the long: sides. This;
igto be used for pockets around the
other strip which forms the bag. Lay
the pocket strip around the other.
placing the lower par: of cnch to~
gether. These are to lw- grilliorud
about a circular piece of Vitrttcrinl two
and a half inches in dlnziminr. F‘lnce
J inches.
inockets. mt in number around the
Jim: white linen. making a. width of
. linen.
.whlch should be pointed. and place
‘s-shonl or cnlin-rn‘
'suitt‘nsc.
.centr‘r but this is not necessary.
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this round piece so the right side will
he on tilt: outside and gather the two
strips so the stitches will be inside the
bag. Run a line of stitches from the
bottom of the bag through the two
pieces of material to the ,top of the
pocket firm at intervals of three
fleece stitches form the
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bag. “White thread can be put in the
pockets and colored threads or 311k
inside the bag. which makes a very
pretty and useful spool bag for mother
to’ keep handy when she sews.
For Brother
A napkin ring of linen makes .a
lowly gift. Fold double a. piece of
about three inches. the length to b9
determined by the size napkins you
use. Embroider his initial on the
Make a huttonhole on one end
3 button on the other end. After the
ring: has been worked. it should be
starched stiff and buttoned.
For Sister.
Especially if szstcr goes to boarding
will she appreciate
:1 covt-r to lay 0‘3“” the contents of her
A piece of linen should be.
cut the desired size and the edges‘
may be bound .or hems’titched. A
monogram may he embroidered in the
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sticks 05 t‘oiirrc. t‘."~‘ < in»?
as in how lli" illtfi” .t it. i.-
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crzima ll‘. ll‘." ‘_‘!' ... .
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scrct-n. i-mit lilHl .\t'- x.
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vi" \\'.'t-l H" ‘»
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with a pair of
even hauler. the an5 do not
tallies as We do. with our mout
misniivcly ncztr the plate. but they sit
{int “1.12m- llnor tailor fashion
the food has to be lifted twice (is far i
.1: if :hvv sat of tables. The food is3
wriwl on trays set on tho {mm-.1)?
{are HIV“). And when they are through
from the floor as: gracefully
wry 1am: were oiled and ball.
2312'. holding the tray of dishes in
”km a: ll‘it‘lli. Suppose you try sit-
uxg (m the flour, and then getting up.
tv';:l‘.iiuf the help of your hands. nndi
pointy ‘udlit‘t: El lrny of empty «llshts.
.w- how many cups you wllibrenk.
:Irxmvltmv your knee Joints won‘t
sticks-
sit at
hs com-
10!; of outing
and
t
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work. .1be _‘.l'l: 3090 your balance. and.
ii;» \z‘inir' performance null lie about.
-. {gainful ii?! a row petilr': 0:: her.
"t‘ nib-r a. nap in the. clover. H a5
:Jiy l',:‘i-l :t room fut! of easy chairs:
:..1' kittffvwl mid llfljllill. it“ would flop
ant‘. flat: (2:: the i’ln-vi' with nothing:
i.“>r tr‘vpt .1 thin grass mat;
‘ lzc lute ll:.'l.<lf‘l"‘d the drttlcnlt nrti
' dmvrw and ricing up. and"
i' tum n ilnvciui; motion.
‘ nothing: to he desired.
like their houses all t‘lut-v
tin»! up \titll (hairs. talilen, scram:
hill» Hui dre‘sccra'.
so they 1.2:: don't
.Ev i'xu their). art not nlnnt: just as well.
you
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If it?
into n Jflplllli'xtf home.
the family have moved“
“0 is not a piece of furni-i
wen. \\'lteu bedtime come-s.
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The HANDY BOYM HOME
BY CHARLES A. KING.
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.PLYMOUTH.N.H.
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'n'titlcrs and '3 coat of deeper TAX (use:
run: it: F‘r‘rnml on the flnnr.’
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(To Fe colored with paints or crayons.
ELLOi" says Snnta Claus raising
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dashes of “bite. "It’s a long trip.
:1. YELLUW' gloved hand to And he shakes his RED reins.
shade lilV‘lNK (use RED Ils’ht-l An Eskimo baby all dressed ln
13') face. "it‘s almost time to 89!? lilti,)\‘v‘.\' bear skin is painting the
>l.trlPri:" He is dressed in a RED 5“” ; BLUE letters on the YELLOW Sort}:
and cap tn'mmed with white ermine; Pole with a RED handled brush. The
bands.
"Suref" replies Dancer, one of Santa. behind Dancer is ORANGE (use RED
Claus' team. Dancer has long TANj and YELLOW. mixed) light GREEN.
(use fulfil-VS and “fl-21.1.0“! mixed) PURPLE and YELLCHV.
Little l‘tolly all in PINK. even to
"103‘“ ltltfl't‘VNl speckled over withlher cheeks. has GRAY fuse BLACK
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blankets and comforts are gotten outineck. While the head hangs c-\ or the
In: a closet in the wall. and in the: edge. and doasn‘t even touch the floor.
andeou might try this some night. and
\Veisee how it works.
had custom they have is not wearing shoes
to sleep without some kind of n softv in the house. As one enters. the shoes
pillow. but the Jans do without .pll-iare removed and left outside.
lows ion, or at least the kind we sre-i So if you ever happen to be in Ja-
m»m;siomed to. They use it block of-pan. and make any social calls. it
morning they are all rolled lip
put back where no one sees them.
would think it were awful if we
_wnod about the size of a brick. and ' would be a good idea to examine your
even this is not put under the hend.jstocklngs. and he sure there are no
but it Sor‘CP! only as ,. rest for the,holcs F‘W‘dlf‘t‘: darninz.
hilama and I—and so
I want to ask a favor and
I hope you won't say no. _
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' . r<r "‘"Ii -- .. 1 There s something qurte important. too.
- -- L “J I want to tell—don't smile—-
My dolly must have better clothes—
Her dress is out of style.
She's worn the same old gown for
months;
Her hat's an awful sight:
Her shoes are burst and full of holes—
They always were too tight.
Of course. I hate to have my doll
. Look very odd or strange—
: I hope that you can spare me. sir.
Whenever you come to a trait! spelled in CAPITAL letters are that cn’r
isky is light BLUE. The Northern llzht‘
Another queer
fiiTlte Little 51.55.... V
APA. we're going to shop today; ;
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llghtly) Trotter v lite YIL..-
.brzdle. lie has 31:5: stepped of: h
YELLOW rockers—for he is realty
rocking horse—and is going for l
with Dolly. Dolly holds a. Gill. "‘
and 1:121) striped horn in one .5821
and there is a RED and LLL’i-Z {all
on the floor. The '- lo
LAVENDER (use
'“‘l'.h a. pale GP."
s.(le near the 135k
The YELLUVY
oping Dolly to come and h~
a big. pale BLL‘E new t-a‘l n‘h ._
Jumper. in his funny YELL
with RED talus and bull and FEED
polka dotted (treat. makes {on c! '” :2.
Jumpcr's fare is l'L'Ell’Ll-I 2v 2?.
nose and chin. llzs box 23 r:
triangles of ORANGE.
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is
an
and GREEN. Teddy bear has a L 1.1)
bow.
The border of the picture is litht
YELLOW
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The J lInlOl' Cook
I‘L'MPKLV PIE
Line a. deep pie pan with
recipes for which have append te-
fore‘ in this feature.
Into this crust slip a witcie egr,
‘freshly dropped from the Emil. 50
careful that the yellow does not b‘eak.
Tip the pan slightly so that me es:
will slide around over the pastry sit-21:.
Ethen tip the egg out into a mixing
; bowL This will cover the pastry with
f albumen from the egg and will ensure
la flaky. dry undercrust.
3 Beat up the egg in the mixing bowl
'and add
1 cupfui cooked pumpkin
8,»; cupfui sugar
Q 1 heaping teaspoonful ground clan-
imon
i 1 level teaspoonful ground cloves
15 teaspoonful ground nutmeg
3;; cupful milk.
i Mix well and pour into the pastry
:sheli.
i Bake till the custard is set. winch
lwlll take about 35 minutes.
i Serve With cheese.
and the lettering 13 LA?-
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the first mentioned after reference to
a four-legged object. If Bert shouldf
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WINTER
we?
URRAH for the ice andhurrah And when the moon at night shines]
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for the snow!
Old \Vinter again is here.
bright
Out comes the jingling sleigh
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Oh. surely I think this the iolliest tiine' And happy boys and girls pile in
in all the glad long year.
Bring out the skates. the ice is thick. Hurrah. hurrah for winter fun.
And when that sport is done;
We'll build a fort and have a fight
Oi snow balls just for fun.
It always seems that winter time
And gaily drive away.
That old December brings. 4
Flies by on swiftest wings.
_ a minimum.
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5caie: each square -{x{
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Kill-M time imrtierizoriiil every one
lioeecsecd of normal disrrction'
has had respect for the rear Mid
of a mule. but the one described:
«an furnish a degree. of the entertain—~
ment provided by that-usvl‘lzl quad-
runed while the danger is reduced to
The body and head are of one piece.'
that and the four legs may he madef
of any size desired by changing thel
size of the squares and :zinking the?
outlines to conform to them; the?
squares given will make the mule of I?
convenient size. . .
Bore 1-16” holes in the body andi
legs as indicator]. and a somewhatl
lbnse 5-16” x 2" x 6" long. and DIOCK
iinrger hole to receive the bridle rein.
or the rubber hind at a. Make the
1). 5-16” x 7);." x 1" long. glue and brad
to the base 215" from the end and in
the center of the width. Paint'body.
legs and base as desired. leaving bare
wood at‘ the front hoof and on the
base where the Mint is to be glued
and. fastened to the base. Cut a piece
of copper or soft tron wire 1‘5” long
to hold the legs and body together.
but of a. Size which will permit free
movement of the legs. Turn one end
over 1;; ". push the‘other end through
the holes of the body and logs and
turn over about the same distance
which will allow the legs to move
freely. Make the ears and tail of soft
leather or of paper and tack in place.
Be sure there is no paint which will
prevent the glue from holding the
front feet 'in place at bfock b as in-
dicated; drive small brads as shown.
Fasten a. rubber band with staples.
small ecreweyes or pith tacks as
shown at c and (1; this band should be
strong enough and have sumclent
tension to pull the head down with a
jerk when it re struck sharply with a
small stick which will cause Maud to
make a characteristic response.
ask: 'La it a lamp?‘ May would sayl
‘no'; but 11 he asked: “is it a table'l'.
.~ i then May would know that she shouidi that they be shuffled very-7 carefully.
“I! It This?" l
say 'yes' to the next question."
"Where dzd you evur think up so‘
any tricks?" asked lit-rt. l
"l was interested in magic and thei
trick: magicians used to trick theer:
audiences w;th. when I was a boy no:
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bigger; than you; but i h.t.ve noti
thought of these tricks for u long.“
time. Let's see if 1 can remember.
.‘day leaves the room. hand a. pack of
cards to one of the audience and ask
Then place nine cards face upward
Upon the table, in rows of threes. and
ask someone to touch one of them.
Then when May comes back into
the room she must watch Bert
very carefully. If he holds the
lapel of his jacket with- his left
hand then the card touched is in
the first row. if his left hand is
Bert holds the stick between his thumb
and first finger you will know that
you must point to the first card: it
he has his thumb and two fingers on
the cane. point to the second card.
Any other way of holding the cane will
mean that it is the third card.
"It'll take us a while to learn those
different ways, but I’m sure we can do
it. \Vhat do you say. May?"
“I’m sure we can. too." answered
Start with any letter. and more to 1- 011W TWI-
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_. ._ CORNER,
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DIAGONAL
lily first is deserving.
My second is a sign.
My third is a. week day.
My fourth is a servlter.
My fifth is a. musi:al instrument.
My sixth is o merchant
My whole is a snappy time.
DROP-LE'I'IER CHARMS
FROM CHAS. DICKENS BOOKS
Replace each dash with a letter.
-l~v-r. -w-a-
ol-r-n-e, -o-b-y
out-nu M-Cow~o°
-i~s, -o-c-e-
-a-. W~l-e-
-l-t~e. oo-r-t
-a-. P-g-o-y
~e-c-. P-c-s-i~f
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ANS WERS
DIAGOXAL
IV I) r t h
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WINTER
DROP-LETTER CHARACTERS
2. Florence Dumber.
,can do item many ways jzzst as you
iany others. I used to know a cork-‘
in: good card trick that was easily;
solved by the 'mind-rcndcr' after a5
series of signs had been zirrnn
in his pocket. then the card touched
is in the second row: if his hand hangs
by his side then the card is in the
god. You; third row." .
"But how will I know-which one of
could 19“ hM- lit? Signs. which thingi the three cards it is?" asked May.
in the room had been pické‘tl out by; “His right hand which holds the
the au lience in her absence. Afterl cane or stick will tell you that.‘ I!
May. “and 1 move that we give Daddy
8. free ticket to our trick show because
he is such a. dear and has put us wise
to these clever tricks.”
Daddy bowed his thanks. "qu my
part." be said. “I hope you will he the
most” successful tricksters that over
were."
the right. left. up, down, or dis:- ‘ 3. Wilkins Hacawbcr. 4. His: Hoard".
anally in any direouon. See it you 5. Sam Weucr. 6.Littlc Dmit. 7.8M»
can mak'e out the names _of eight Pegyoty. 8. Hercy Pecksm'fl.
boys and seven girls, each containing
the letters. Hts name Is PATRICK,
and reads am the maze of letter-3.!
Her name is‘THFJu-ZSA. and Hands!
downward. What are the other
covers 1.? SCHOOL — BOYS:
RALPH. JAMES. HENRY, RUFUS.
PETER, DAVID, Emu-1:. FRANK.
GIRLS: ALICE. CLARA. PEARL.
names: 1 LAURA. JULIA, EMILY. 1mm.
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