ly, "No. darling, that would make little boys
sick," he was perfectly satisfied. Never having tasted things not suited
to his age he did not crave them. One cannot miss that which he has never
had. As he grew older he reaped the benefit of the strict regime and his
digestion was perfect.

PROGRESS.

New occasions teach new duties; Time makes ancient good uncouth;
They must upward still, and onward, who would keep abreast of Truth;
Lo, before us gleam her camp-fires! we ourselves must Pilgrims be,
Launch our Mayflower, and steer boldly through the desperate winter sea,
Nor attempt the Future's portal with the Past's blood-rusted key.
--James Russell Lowell.

Temperature of Nursery.--Sixty degrees Fahrenheit is the proper
temperature for the nursery, either in summer or in winter. This is not
sufficiently warm to be weakening nor sufficiently cool to cause chills.
Of course, when the natural heat of the atmosphere is higher than sixty
degrees the temperature of the nursery cannot be kept that low, but with
darkened windows during the heated portion of the day and good ventilation
the room can be kept at a reasonably comfortable temperature.

ROCK ME TO SLEEP.

Backward, turn backward, O Time in your flight,
Make me a child again just for to-night!
Mother, come back from the echoless shore,
Take me again to your heart as of yore;
Kiss from my forehead the furrows of care,
Smooth the few silver threads out of my hair;
Over my slumbers your loving watch keep;
Rock me to sleep, mother,--rock me to sleep!
--Florence Percy.

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The Pinafore.--The ideal dress for children is, of course, the pinafore
style. It is so easy to renew the overdress and under bodice as required
and it is, moreover, invaluable to suit the weather changes from day to
day. The serge overdress can have a little cotton or flannel blouse, just
as thermometers demand.

WEDDING CELEBRATIONS.

Three days --Sugar.
Sixty days --Vinegar.
1st anniversary --Iron.
5th anniversary --Wooden.
10th anniversary--Tin.
15th anniversary--Crystal.
20th anniversary--China.
25th anniversary--Silver.
30th anniversary--Cotton.
35th anniversary--Linen.
40th anniversary--Woolen.
45th anniversary--Silk.
50th anniversary--Gold.
75th anniversary--Diamond.

Afternoon Gowns.--Short afternoon gowns are proper for formal wear;
especiall