a strain
on the little system. Its diet should be adapted to its needs, says a
careful mother. Five light feedings are much more scientific, the first at
about six-thirty in the morning since baby keeps early hours. Milk and
toast should be given at this time. At ten-thirty a. m., well cooked and
well strained cereal might be served with rich milk. Cream is for older
children. Stewed prunes, baked apples, and oranges are also good. Dinner
at one-thirty might include meat broth, or soft boiled eggs, and bread and
toast. Soups must be free from grease. Crackers or toast with a cup of
milk should be served for the five o'clock supper, and another cup of milk
at bedtime.

Forbearance.--There is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a
virtue.--Burke.

The Romper.--The romper has become an essential part of the young child's
wardrobe. They are developed mostly in linen, galatea, and less
expensively still in chambray. The best colors are dark blue, brown,
green, tan and natural colored linen; green perhaps is best for summer. It
is cool looking and it does not show grass stains. Short flowing sleeves
are most satisfactory.

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BABY'S PURPOSE.

With mighty purpose in his mind,
He clambers up. And then,
With purpose quite as well defined,
He scrambles down again.
From "Seven Ages of Childhood."

Picnic Supplies.--Women taking small children to picnics should carry
along a heavy quilt or blanket to place on the ground for the babies to
sit on. There is always more dampness in the woods than out in the open,
and summer colds are not pleasant for grown folk, much less wee tots. A
few safety pins, needle and thread will not take up space in the big
basket, and how often such articles are needed.

THE MYSTERIOUS FUTURE.

I've been a little girl so long,
That, somehow, it seems almost wrong
To think how grown-up I shall be
In days that have to come to me.
--Carolyn Wells.

Zweiback Noodles.--When making soup for children zweiback or Jew's bread
is excellent for making noodles. Pound the bread to a powder, roll it with
the rolling pin, sift and use the same as flour. It can also be used in
milk as a baby food, and is often given to children with very delicate
stomachs.

AFFECTION.

In the soft soil of little lives
Affection quickly springs and thrives
And grows like anything;
Its tiny tendrils Love puts