period, and the magnificence of their pyrotechnic exhibitions is still
unsurpassed by the most beautiful displays of modern times. In Europe
the Italians were the first to cultivate the pyrotechnic art.
Exhibitions of rockets and set pieces were given in Italy in the early
part of the sixteenth century, and the annual display which takes place
at Easter on the ramparts of the Castle of San Angelo at Rome is still
famous for its magnificent beauty. Some noted displays took place in
France during the seventeenth century, and those given in Paris at the
present time are marvels of ingenuity of design and brilliancy and
variety of coloring. Filings of copper, zinc, and other metals in
combination with certain chemicals are used to produce the brilliant
stars which are thrown out by rockets as they explode. Although there is
great beauty in many of the combinations of wheels and stars arranged on
frames, in the troops of fiery pigeons flying back and forth, and in the
wonderful presentations of sea-fights, buildings, and other devices to
be seen at every grand pyrotechnic display, there is nothing so majestic
as the rockets and bombs which rush upward to the sky, and, bursting,
fill the air with showers of golden serpents, floating stars of
brilliant, changing hues, and cascades of silver and gold rain.
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R. S. A.--The schooner yacht differs from the sloop only in rig,
consequently an article on schooner yachts would be but little else than
a repetition of that on sloops.
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doubt correct. If you can take note of the back-water above the mills,
you will probably find the increase sufficient to balance the decrease
below. The low water is especially noticeable during the present summer,
when the long-continued drought of the early part of the season has
dried up many of the small streams and springs which usually contribute
to the volume of water in the river.
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PUZZLES FROM YOUNG CONTRIBUTORS.
No. 1.
ENIGMA.
My first in white, but not in black.
My second in nail, but not in tack.
My third in love, but not in hate.
My fourth in luck, but not in fate.
My fifth in ship, but not in boat.
My sixth in atom, not in mote.
My seventh in man, but not in boy.
My eighth in trouble, not in joy.
My ninth in head, but not in tail.
My tenth in turtle, not in snail.
My eleventh in cake, but not in bread.
My twelfth in yellow, not in red.
My thirteenth in wrong, but not in right.
My fourteenth in squire, not in knight.
My fifteenth in run, but not in walk.
My sixteenth in chatter, not in talk.
My seventeenth in horse, but not in mule.
My eighteenth in govern, not in rule,
My nineteenth in rain, but not in snow.
A warrior I, who long ago
In a famous battle won kingdom and crown,
And covered my name with high renown.
CARRIE.
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No. 2.
DIAMONDS.
1. In Scotland. A solid, heavy substance which easily changes its
character. Something never at rest. A verb. In Scotland.
2. In Constantinople. A bird. Agreeable to the taste. A verb. In
Constantinople.
KATIE.
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No. 3.
WORD SQUARES.
1. First, to beg. Second, a rampart. Third, to suit. Fourth, steam.
Fifth, a passageway.
GEORGE.
2. First, a place for skating. Second, thought. Third, cleanly. Fourth,
a girl's name.
EDWIN.
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No. 4.
NUMERICAL CHARADE.
I am the title of a celebrated book composed of 16 letters.
My 4, 10, 2, 7, 14 is dirt.
My 12, 5, 11, 4 is an intoxicating beverage.
My 3, 14, 8, 16 signifies smaller.
My 13, 6, 9, 1, 3, 14, 15 are undulations.
WESTERN STAR.
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ANSWERS TO PUZZLES IN NO. 42.
No. 1.
S I C K
I R O N
C O M E
K N E E
No. 2.
N o W
A nn A
P ilo T
O d E
L andsee R
E ar L
O thell O
N er O
Napoleon, Waterloo.
No. 3.
Geranium.
No. 4.
1. Madrid. 2. Warsaw. 3. Athens. 4. Connecticut.
No. 5.
Ear, pear, year, bear, dear, gear, tear, fear, near, hear, rear, sear,
wear.
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