little trouble. Across the cover at each end nail a thin strip of wood
an inch wide. In the centre of the cover cut a hole 4 by 6 inches, and
over this paste two thicknesses of yellow post-office paper. The strips
of wood are to prevent the cover splitting. For the chimney, remove the
bottom from a round tin spice-box, and in one end of the box cut slashes
an inch in depth and half an inch apart. In one end of the wooden box
cut a hole into which this tin shall fit snugly. Slip it into the hole
as far as the slashes are cut in the tin, turn the piece of tin back
against the wood, and fasten them with small brads or tacks. For the
covering of the chimney, to prevent the escape of white light, take an
empty tin fruit or vegetable can--the cans used for corn are the best
size--cut slashes in the tin the same as in the small can, and above
these slashes for about two inches puncture the tin full of holes. Turn
back these pieces of tin at right angles, place it over the chimney, and
tack it in several places to the box. This arrangement will allow plenty
of air to enter for ventilation, but no white light will escape. For a
light get a small brass candlestick like those used for camping, and use
adamantine candles.
A NEGATIVE WASHING RACK.
If one has an old washboard half the work of making a negative rack is
already done. From the washboard cut two strips seven inches long and
three inches wide. The strips must be cut so that the corrugations go
across, instead of lengthwise, the strips. These two pieces are for the
sides of the rack. Now take four pieces of wood six inches long and
about an inch square, and nail a piece to the end of each strip so that
they project an inch beyond the strip at one edge and two inches the
other. Fasten these two side pieces together by nailing pieces of wood
from one of the ends of the projecting sticks to the one opposite,
allowing just space enough for a 4 by 5 plate to slip between the
corrugated zinc as they are turned in toward each other. On the bottom
nail a thin piece of board to the four pieces of wood on which the
plates may rest when in the rack. You thus have a skeleton box, grooved
on the inside, which can be filled with plates; and when necessary to
change the water the box can be lifted out of the pail without danger of
breaking the plates. A negative-box costs from $1.75 to $5.00, and this
negative-box costs but half an hour of time.
A HYPO-TRAY.
A tray for hypo may be made by lining a small wooden box with enamel
cloth. Have the cloth a little larger than the inside of the box; fit it
smoothly, and fold it at the corners, instead of cutting it; turn the
edges over and tack in a few places. The cloth for a box 8 by 10 costs
only five cents, and will last a long time if rinsed thoroughly each
time after using.
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To make a plate-lifter, take a stiff piece of wire, bend it exactly in
the centre, and twist the halves together so as to make a loop. Bend
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sharp angle, and with the ends turned toward each other. The ends of the
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to hold the plate without slipping. This lifter is as useful as those
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At Home at "Mona."
We reached our place, "Mona," about a month ago, coming over in our own
carriages. It's about sixty miles from "Round Hills," where we first
were. Two of my brothers rode over on their bicycles. There is a high
mountain, called Mount Diablo, five miles up and three down, that has to
be climbed and descended. There are two fair hotels on the road. Between
them is a small village, called Ewarton, where we passed the night.
The scenery all along the road is lovely, and when you get in among the
mountains and drive along the banks of the Rio Cobra River, it is
superb! On all sides rise those great blue mountains, and the river
rushes and roars below them, and everything beautiful is there. The
railway runs beside the mountains, and after a little enters a tunnel
right through the heart of the biggest mountain. The sky is the
loveliest blue, and little white clouds float in it, big vultures sail
in it, and tall royal palms stand up against it and wave their great
fronds. Pretty soon you get out of all this and into a long, hot, dusty
road, the bushes on each side of which are so covered with dust that the
rain cannot clean them; so they remain dirty, and are not worth looking
at.
The hotel in Spanish Town is one of the best in Jamaica--cool, with
large rooms and wide verandas. There is a garden in front of it with a
thick royal palm in the middle. Kingston City is the hottest place on
the island; but we are higher up, and that is much better, though in
summer it is none too cool. I should like correspondents of my own age,
seventeen, but foreign to the United States, and not boys.
GWENDOLEN HAWTHORNE.
MONA, KINGSTON, JAMAICA, B. W. I.
Those Funny Foxes.
Some time ago we offered a bound volume of a former year of this
periodical for the funniest picture or pictures of a fox. Permission was
given to take any sort of liberty with Sir Reynard, but the condition
was made that the drawing would reproduce for printing. About one
hundred members tried their hands, but almost all sent pencil sketches,
or those done on common paper in common ink. Such we could do nothing
with, though a few were quite funny. Here is the best--the prize-winning
drawing. The series was made by Beverly S. King.
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Memorial Stones in the School Building.
Recently two Founders suggested that Chapters, classes, and individual
contributors give memorial stones for the Round Table School Building,
said stones to bear the names of the giver. The thought was to have as
many States represented as possible. Another Founder, fearing the cost
of transportation, and that so many different colors of stone as would,
of course, result, wrote to say that it might be better to have the
stones made at a quarry near Good Will.
The suggestion is that any person, old or young, a Chapter, a class, or
a society of young persons, furnish these memorial stones made of the
uniform size of 20 inches long, 9-3/4 inches wide, and 9 inches thick;
they form the base-line on which the brick wall rests. They thus come a
few feet from the ground, where they may be easily read. Several
Chapters have responded already, and say they are ready to forward
memorials. One of these is the Robert Louis Stevenson Chapter, of
Cincinnati. Another is the William D. Moffatt Chapter, of Oakland, Md.,
a third is the Whittier Library Chapter, of Milwaukee, Wis., and a
fourth is the Eugene M. Camp Chapter, of Brooklyn, N. Y. A society in
Stillwater, Minn., wants to send one, and the Thaddeus Stevens Chapter,
of Philadelphia, who has lost by death the Knight who founded it, may
give a stone as a memorial.
The face of each stone would bear the letters, as: "W. D. Moffatt
Chapter, Oakland, Md.," or, "In Memoriam: R. K. McCullough." It would be
ideal to have enough of these memorials for the entire base-line, so
that a person walking round the building could read the name of many
Chapters from many States. Can't you help? Ask your Sunday-school class
about it, or propose it at your Chapter meeting.
With each stone some contribution should be made. It was suggested that
at least $5 should be given to the Fund; but perhaps it will be as well
to allow donors of stones to give any amount they are able to. Suppose,
this summer, you give an entertainment on the lawn. We can furnish an
easily arranged programme. You can clear $10 easily. You could give to
the Fund one half of it, and have the stone dressed, marked, and
delivered for the other half. Several Chapters are to be represented.
Let's have more of them. Write to us for particulars.
The Decisions of the Founders.
The flood of votes from Founders shows that the original members of the
Order are as interested as ever in its welfare. The Order is, it may be
well to explain, conducted by its members, and finally by its Founders,
who vote on all important matters. Three questions were put to the
Founders. 1. Should the eighteen-year age limit be abolished? 2. Should
there be a new membership certificate to be called a "Patent"--a patent
of noble chivalry? 3. Should the Order have a new badge?
On the first question very sound judgment was exercised, we think.
Indeed, you showed a keener insight and greater breadth than we
expected. There is no doubt about the decision, for it is a three-to-one
one. It is that the eighteen-year age limit be retained; but once a
member, always a member, without age restriction. That is, members do
not cease to be members upon reaching their eighteenth birthday.
Founders in very large numbers urge the admission of persons of any age,
upon application, to be styled not Knights and Ladies, but Patrons of
the Order. We think this a happy solution of the problem, and shall,
unless we hear objection, provide a Patron Patent, similar in design to
the member's patent.
The second point is unanimously agreed, and so is the third, save that
many ask that badge designs be submitted. To this we agree, and will
submit the same as soon as possible. When the new patents and badges are
ready we will announce the fact, and old members may have new Patents by
asking for them. The prices of the new badges cannot be told until the
design is selected: but an effort will be made to have one at ten cents,
and one in gold at somewhere between fifty cents and $1. So many new
readers have come to us lately, that as early as we can find space, we
will print again the objects of the Order, how to join it, the story of
the Good Will School, etc. The Order is to have some splendid prize and
other offers soon.
Kinks.
No. 87.--CHARADE.
A worthy foe: a trusty friend, the safest friend to have,
For if you differ, never mind, no danger is to brave.
A friend so easily shut up, so readily put down.
Can give no cause for sore regret, for deep remorse to drown.
A thing almost all people hate, and nervous people fear.
So ugly, that to naturalists it only can be dear.
Yet when that hateful stage is past it lives its little hour,
A floating gleam of beauty, it blossoms like a flower.
The very happiest life on earth, I do believe, is this,
He sits and lets _your_ world go by, and _his own_ world _is_ his!
And if he does no good at all, he surely does no harm.
And science, wisdom, wit, and song, fill all his days with charm.
Possibly 'tis an idle life, only a life of ease,
Or worse than all, a selfish life, _but_ don't disturb him, please!
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No. 88.--A STUDY IN CATS.
1. A list of numerous things of worth.
2. An inundation of the earth.
3. A kind of useful fishing-boat.
4-5. Some helps to sailors when afloat.
6. A mineral used for making soap.
7. A transformation of a trope.
8. The parent of the butterfly.
9. A bad affection of the eye.
10. A surgeon's amputating knife.
11. A poultice that may save your life.
12. A book that should be oftener read.
13. A resting-place for honored dead.
14. A sepulchre in foreign lands.
15. A cruel whip with many strands.
16. A cataract or waterway.
17. I take your senses quite away.
18. A spicy sauce to use with meat.
19. A class of workers with four feet.
20. A kind of ivy often found.
21-22. Sciences of reflected sound.
23. A heavy armor used of old.
24. The doctrines of the church, I'm told.
25. A mineral used for isinglass.
26. A useful herb you often pass.
27. An engine used for throwing stones.
28. A remedy for broken bones.
29. I form a chain of many links.
30. A philosophic list, methinks.
31. Essential to the violin.
32. I'm noted for my scaly skin.
The Prize Story Contest.
Members forget that it takes a much longer time to read several hundred
stories and weigh their merits than it does to examine puzzle answers.
To this fact is due the necessary delay over our last Story Competition.
But the decisions have been made, and the First Prize Story, with names
of all successful contestants, will be announced next week.
Want Corner.
Janet Priest writes to say that the yell of the University of Minnesota
is "Rah, rah, rah, Ski-U-mah--Varsity, Varsity! Minne-So-ta!" and the
colors old-gold and maroon. Ralph Cotter and others are reminded that
one certificate admits to all branches of the Order. The new
certificates will be called "Patents." They will be very handsome. Due
notice will be given when they are ready, and all will receive who ask
for them. Camera prize offers are now under consideration. M. B. Y.:
Rose Standish, mentioned by Longfellow, came in the _Mayflower_, the
wife of Miles Standish. She was of English stock, but we can find little
about her. Does any one around the Table know of her early life? She
died of famine and privation in the next January but one after the
Pilgrims landed. It was the second courtship of Miles that Longfellow
describes.
LARRY, JACK, AND THE BELLS.
A goodly number of years ago there dwelt in Ireland two brothers whose
names were Larry and Jack. They were witty and humorous, and played many
a mad prank on their unsuspecting neighbors. Now it seems that the town
they lived in had in its church steeple two uncommonly large bells, and
the clatter, when rung, was a source of annoyance to many people. Being
church bells, no complaints were made, although they were the subject of
many a conversation.
Larry and Jack for a long time had their eyes and minds on these same
bells, and finally they decided to effectually stop the ringing by
cutting the ropes off close to the clappers. Accordingly one night they
effected an entrance to the church steeple, but were at a loss how to
reach the bells without climbing the ropes, the only means of
communication. This they finally decided to do, but first they piled a
lot of pew-cushions on the floor to break any fall that might take
place. Then Larry, throwing off his jacket, grasped one of the ropes and
very slowly worked his way up to the bells.
It was either stupidity or forgetfulness on Larry's part, but when he
reached the bells he whipped out his knife and cut the rope close to the
bell over his head. Consequently down came poor Larry, striking the
cushions with a sounding thump. It knocked the breath out of him, and
Jack thought surely the fall had killed him. Larry, however, quickly put
him at ease by crying out: "Faith, Jack, oi'm all right. If it wasn't in
a church oi am, oi'd swear. Begorra either the earth struck me, or oi
struck the earth, but heavens knows we have a very strong attachment for
each other."
"Larry, you're stupid, me boy; yer head is as thick as sour cream. Oi'll
show yez how to manage a little affair loike that," and Jack commenced
climbing the other rope. "Now, Larry," he cried, when he reached the
top, "watch me show yez how to do it," and, unlike Larry, he cut the
rope from under his feet, and hung there dangling without means of
reaching the floor.
Afraid to drop, his brother was forced to seek assistance from the town,
and for a long while the two brothers were the laugh of the county.
A SOLDIER'S ANSWER.
Emperor Napoleon, after one of his great battles, gathered the remnant
of his forces around him, and proceeded to compliment them in his
characteristic manner, so endearing to the hearts of his soldiers.
Finally Company D, of the Guards, who had been in the thick of the
fight, were ordered to present themselves, and to the astonishment of
the Emperor a single soldier appeared. He was bound up in bandages, and
could barely walk.
"Where is the rest of your company?" asked the Emperor.
A tear welled in the old soldier's eye as he answered, "Your Majesty,
they lie on the field dead," and then wofully added, "They fought better
than I."
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AN EXPLANATION.
MAMMA. "Willie, how did that candle-grease come to get all over your
bureau?"
WILLIE. "I suppose, mamma, it was because it couldn't get into the wick
to burn up."
BOBBY'S TROUBLE.
I'm generally contenter
Than any boy I know,
I'm satisfied most always
Whate'er may come or go.
But this time I'm dissatisfied,
A most peculiar biz!
There's something that I want to do,
But I don't know what it is.
PHRENOLOGIST. "I see that you have a good many lumps on your head; they
all mean something."
CHARLIE. "I guess they do. The larger one is where Fred Mason struck me
with a bat; the one next to it I got from falling down the stairs."
MOTHER. "Jack, what are you going to do with the screw-driver?"
JACK. "I'm going to fasten the screw which Willie Mason said I had loose
this morning."
THE STEAMBOAT.
The steamboat is a wagon;
On wheels it runs its course.
The machinery's the harness,
The engine is the horse.
AN EXTRAORDINARY HAPPENING.
"I saw my papa's last book before he wrote it," said Jimmieboy.
"How did that happen?" asked the visitor.
"It was a blank-book then," said Jimmieboy.
BOBBY (_on ferry-boat_). "I know why the river is so angry to-day."
JACK. "Why?"
BOBBY. "Because it is crossed so often."
UNCLE JOHN. "Jimmie, if I were to take one dollar and divide it into
four parts, and give a quarter to each of your brothers, what would be
left?"
JIMMIE. "I would."
LOOKING ON THE BRIGHT SIDE.
MAMMA. "You must take this medicine like a good boy, Tommy; it is spring
medicine."
TOMMY. "All right, mamma, if it will only make the spring come, so's I
can play ball."
An old gentleman, within a short distance of the grave, remarked to his
coachman, "Alas, James, I shall shortly go on a longer journey than you
have ever driven me."
JAMES (_who had often been berated for reckless driving_). "Rest easy,
master, for it's a journey down hill all the way."
"I don't know why it is, Charlie, but you are always quarrelling. I dare
say you quarrel with yourself."
"Can't help it; every one does that has a nose and chin."
"Why, how do you make that out?"
"Words always pass between them, you know."
Little fishy in the brook,
Went out one day on his own hook,
Despite the warning of his mother.
And then, alas,
It came to pass
He found the hook of Jimmie's brother,
And no one knows where he is at
Since he went whisking off on that.
GENTLEMAN. "Here Pat, pull off these boots of mine."
PAT (_looking at the gentleman's extraordinary large foot_). "Sure your
honor, I'd willingly do that same for yez, but it's beyond me power. The
forks of the road below here might git the better of thim."
A CRITICISM.
The baby's picture is not good,
I tell you plain and flat;
Not even when he's eatin' food
Is he as still as that.
"Diss is to-morrer," said Russell, as he waked early one morning.
"No, it ain't," said Jimmieboy. "This is to-day."
"No, 'tain't," said Russell. "Yesterday was to-day. Mamma said so, and
she said last night when I waked up it would be to-morrer. Diss _is_
to-morrer."
End of Project Gutenberg's Harper's Round Table, June 18, 1895, by Various