Howell G. about the quail, woodpecker, and other birds. (We wonder if he
has seen Grant's book on birds, or "Bird Neighbors"?)
James M. about sea-lions and wild animals; also about cats and domestic
animals.
Denison F. about ant-eaters, lions, and whales.
Tom T. about the horse, dog, and python.
You can see by the above letters--and this was but part of one mail--how
many things our young people want to know about, and what a task
"Naturalist" has taken upon himself.
From Sterling, Ill., comes a request from a number of boys and girls for
a book about wild animals and how they live. (Ingersoll's "Wild
Neighbors" is just such a book.)
E. C., of Brookline, writes a very suggestive letter. A few of his wants
are as follows: chapters on garden-grubs, and insects injurious to
vegetation; caterpillars, together with pictures of the butterflies that
come from them; birds' nests; colored pictures of beetles, fossils,
shells, etc. He says in conclusion: "Even with things to see, you often
need to be shown how to look."
In this he is right, for we miss many beautiful things in this world
because we do not know "how to look."
We wish to acknowledge with pleasure the well-written letters from Point
Grammar School, Gloucester, Mass., from "Brenda P. S.," "Alberta S.
M.," "Mary S. E.," and "Susan M."
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With No. 66 of THE GREAT ROUND WORLD will be issued a portrait of the
young Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. Great interest is being taken
in the approaching coronation festivities, which will take place in
September of this year.
[Illustration: THE EASTERN QUESTION!!!]