OUR DRAWING-ROOM. OUR EXCHANGE.-Ladies wishing to effect exchanges through our columns can do so GRATIS, on the following condition -1. That they give an address, which may be printed. 2. It is not possible for us to undertake to forward letters and enter addresses; but ladies who wish to exchange, and who object to their addresses being published, can advertise an exchange, without address given, on payment of one shilling for thirty-six words, when their names will be entered, and letters forwarded, without further expense. C. M. C. will be very thankful if she can be informed how long it is requisite to be in mourning for an aunt; also, the length of time a little girl, four years old, should wear mourning for her brother, eighteen months old. [Crape three months, and second mourning three months more. From nine to twelve months.] FEFFA would be much obliged if the Editor would give a pattern of a round pinafore for a boy three years old. Feffa wrote to Heather Bell, at Eddeston, in November, and received the fern roots quite right; so it is singular how other letters have gone astray. Can any of your correspondents tell me if there is an organsetting of Oh, that I had Wings like a Dove, by Mendelssohn, and where procurable? Feffa thinks the songs and pieces are advertised in the Drawing-room at too high prices. [We give the patterns that are likely to be most generally useful. At the same time, if we find that there is a great demand for some one special pattern, we try to comply with our subscribers' expressed wishes, and issue it.] MRS. R. would be greatly obliged to the Editor, or any of his readers, if they would kindly tell her a cure for superfluous hair. She has taken THE YOUNG ENGLISHWOMAN for six years, and never, to her knowledge, has she received two coloured plates with one. [There is no cure for superfluous hair. Any attempt at removing it only results in disfigurement; and not only that, but the attempt always leaves visible traces. Now and then, an extra coloured plate is given away with THE YOUNG ENGLISHWOMAN; but the publishers will discontinue the practice if they receive so many complaints that they do not always give away extra plates.] H. BEAUMONT writes, Seeing how very kindly all young Englishwomen who apply to the YOUNG ENGLISHWOMAN for advice are answered, I venture to ask assistance in a matter that troubles me. It is this: I want a situation of some kind, and I do not know how to obtain ', one. I have advertised in the " Telegraph' and "Christian World" without any success; and as a few shillings even are some object to me, I cannot afford to do this often on chance. There is a paper called the " Continental and Swiss Times. Would this be a likely paper through which I might find something suitable? I am not fitted for a governess, but any other capacity I think I could fill. I should like to be in business: I understand confectionery and refreshments thoroughly; and fancy I should like to be in some exhibition, bazaar, or some such place, either in England, Paris, or Brussels -indeed, anywhere. Or, I could be in an hotel at the sea-side. I would be glad even if it were only for the busy season. Now, if the Editor can help me, I shall feel very thankful. I think it is likely that at some of the fashionable sea-side places, at hotels and confectioners, they have extra hands for the season, and I am in no hurry for a month or so. Please do help me, and let me have an answer early. [Your failing to get replies to your advertisements may have been owing to want of clearness in expressing your wishes. Advertising is your only way, if your friends cannot assist you. The "Christian World" is an excellent medium for advertisement. State your age, if of pleasing appearance, and if you are willing to give any time at first-which you had better do if you have had no experience. If you could manage to advertise in this way two or three times successively in any one good paper, with an interval of a day or two between the appearance of your advertisements, you would be almost sure to obtain a result.] EMILY BURTON, who is an old subscriber to the magazine, wishes to purchase a song by the late Charles Edward Horn, The Troubadour, beginning "One summer's eve, at twilight hour." She will feel obliged by any subscriber kindly sending her the words of a piece of poetry commencing The leaves of autumn fade away, The summer's brightest flowers decay." E. B. greatly values your excellent and instructive magazine. The additional paper on Daily Politics she trusts will be continued; fashionplates suitable for the dresses, caps, and bonnets for the middle aged-the latter, she considers are much needed, and would be appreciated; and a detailed account of the materials, shades of colour most suitable for the season, and where procurable, would be advantageous. E. B. wishes to know whether there is any charge for answers in THE YOUNG ENGLISHWOMAN? [We are always glad of practical suggestions and comments. There is no charge for answers in THE YOUNG ENGLISHWOMAN.] BROWNIE Would be much obliged if any correspondent of the magazine would tell her how to make frames for pictures of cork. She has often seen them, and they look as if there were hundreds of little bits of cork stuck on; but she cannot think how they are done, and would be much obliged for any information. A CHURCHWOMAN sends Elspie the words of a hymn which she asked for in the September number. She adds, I am not a subscriber, but see your valuable paper through a friend, so want to know if I have the privilege of asking questions through its medium? [Certainly.] Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all, Hear me, blest Saviour, when I call ; Jesus, my Lord, I Thee adore ; Jesus, too late I Thee have sought! Jesus, what didst Thou find in nie, Jesus, of Thee shall be my song, JESSIE CLYDE would send a packet of 20 roots of Devonshire ferns (6 varieties) for 12 stamps; or, if preferred, half the number for 6 stamps. Post free.-Miss Clyde, Northdown Lodge, Bideford, Devon. ANNCHEN writes, Can any of your correspondents tell me where I can procure articles suitable for a bazaar, at a cheaper rate than I can get them at ordinary shops? If you will insert this in your next number, you will greatly oblige me. MAVOURNEEN would be very glad indeed to have the Nightingale's Trill from Liberal, at the price she names. If agreed, what is M. to do? [Send stamps to the amount to the editor, with blank stamped envelope, and instructions to whom to forward.] Mavourneen would be glad to know, when a gentleman at dinner, after saying some complimentary sentences to a young lady, raises his glass to his lips, if it is necessary for her to do the same? [Certainly not.] PURPLE PANSY inquires whether the feathers of the ostrich drop out naturally, or require that the bird shall first be killed? [I am afraid they are plucked out while the bird is alive. There is but a small proportion of the feathers that are valuable, except to the bird itself. Those that drop are naturally rather out of condition.] Is it considered correct to send a visiting card by post, or by servant, in case it is impossible to call? [If you have a man servant, it would be more polite to send them by him than by post. If not, post them. To send them by a maid servant would be out of place.] BLUEBELL begs to recommend E. G. S coal-tar soap for the skin when irritated by cold. It can be procured from any chemist at 6d. per cake. Bluebell would be much obliged if the editor, or some correspondent, would inform her where the following lines are to be found: "Such is life: one constant change. And yet to love it, Oh! how strange!" And also say whether he should infer from her letter that her education is very imperfect? [Latter query against rules.] Bluebell encloses some lines for the Amateur's column, should they be deemed worthy of insertion. [Declined with thanks.] SWEETBRIAR would feel greatly obliged if Sylvia could tell her some simple and becom ing way of doing up her hair. She is five feet two inches in height; has golden hair, rather long, but not very thick; long face, rather thin; fair skin, dark-blue eyes, slim figure. [The Catogan coiffure ought to suit you admirably, arranged rather far back; and your hair puffed out a little at the sides, as your face is rather thin. In case you do not know how to do it, I will describe the manner of it as well as I can; but it is always difficult to convey information of that kind. Divide the hair across the middle of the back. Comb the lower-part up, and tie it. Pin under the string two frisettes. Roll the hair over these, twist the frisettes over each other, and fasten the end of the twist up beside the tied part; that makes the falling plait at the back. Then tie the hair up at the left side, leaving out the front piece, if you prefer to do it separately. Fasten the hair at the right side back with a hairpin, as little rolled curls are made of it afterwards to hide the beginning of the pendant plait. Pin two frisettes under the tied hair at the left side, cover them with the hair, twist over each other, and coil the twist across the head, fastening the end rather far back. Then roll the little curls mentioned before round your finger, and fasten each with a hair pin. If you write again, please use only one side of the paper.] OTTILLIA presents her compliments to Sylvia, and would be greatly obliged if she would kindly answer the following questions: What quantities of feathers ought to be put in beds, bolsters, and pillows? [Depends on the size; must not be too much, for that makes the beds, etc., too hard.] How should a young lady wear her watch-chain; should it be put round the neck, or doubled up till it is short? [Looks prettier, and is more fashionable, doubled up.] What kind of bottles should one have to hold gin, whiskey, brandy, and rum, etc.? [There are small decanters with silvertopped corks and labels, sold in stands on purpose.] Of what material should jelly-bags be made? [Thick new flannel.] With what kind of brush should carpets be swept? [Longhandled brush, the broom part being about a foot in length.] What kind of biscuits would be most suitable for the tea table? [Biscuits are more suitable for luncheon and dessert; but the softer kinds might, perhaps, be put on the tea-table.] A. W. G. presents her compliments to the editor, and would he kindly answer the following questions: Should the pulp of an orange be eaten? [No, except when boiled, as in marmalade]. Are all the cakes in Mrs. Beeton's Cookery Book suitable for tea? [Not the very rich kinds.] On what kind of dish should jugged-hare be served, and how should it be arranged on it? [Silver or plated deep dishes. Pieces all close together in the gravy.] Should bread sauce be as thick as apple sauce? [Thicker.] How long should plum and other boiled puddings be left to cool before being taken to table? [They usually cool sufficiently in the process of dishing.] And how should they be cut is it cross down like one cuts a loaf, or should the knife be put in towards the middle? Put the knife in the middle of the top, and cut straight down to the dish. Cut several slices thus before you remove one.] How should a fowl's wing be eaten-should it be opened with a knife and fork, or left as it is? [Just as you wish.) A SPINSTER will be obliged by Sylvia taking into her consideration the Old, as well as the Young, Englishwoman. Now and then a suggestion as to a dinner-dress, and coiffure to match, would be most acceptable to the elderly portion of her readers, and it would increase the usefulness of the publication. [See Sylvia's Letter.] Can any of our correspondents tell Edith S. of anything that will prevent the hair falling out? E. F. wishes to know of something that will cleanse the ormolu part of a steel fender. [The water in which tamarinds have been boiled will clean ormolu, but I do not know if it will injure the steel or not.] EMMIE C. would be glad to hear of any institution where young girls are trained for domestic service. THE CORSAIR asks if any of our correspondents know the name of the author or publisher of a book called Clovernook? FANNY THE FAWN will feel obliged if the editor will tell her, if there is a saint called St. Chad, and what is he the patron of? [Wells.] Can Sylvia recommend a good book with plain directions for knitting ribbed stockings? [Such a book will shortly be issued by Messrs. Ward, Lock, and Tyler.] I want the words of the song, Parted; will any correspondent kindly send them? Is there any saying about "Too many irons in the fire," and what is the meaning? She is glad to be able to tell Mabel W. that pine wool can only be bought of Madame Simon, Soho Bazaar. I think it is rather expensive; a pair of knee-caps are 5s. 6d., but she has not found much benefit from the use of it. L. A. writes, I should feel greatly indebted to you, or any of your correspondents who would kindly inform me as to the particular process for etching in pen and ink. Are the pens used the ordinary steel pens, and is common ink employed? if not, where could I procure the proper materials? I trust that my letter may be in time for your next number. A NEW SUBSCRIBER asks for a list of the Manors and Hundreds of Berks. Meta thinks it just possible she (or he) may find the information required in Kelly's Post Office Directory for that County. is M. A. P. presents her compliments to Alice Grace Violet, and has much pleasure in telling her that "I will not Heed Her Warning the third song connected with the Gypsy's Warning, words by W. Mitchell, music by Alfred Lee. M. A. P. has, I will not Heed Her Warning, and would be glad to dispose of it to Alice Grace Violet for 5d. post free, good as new. W. Smallwood is the composer of Spring Flowers: there are six, viz., The Daisy, The Lily, The Primrose, The Violet, The Pansy, and the Forget-me-not. M. A. P. has three numbers, and would be glad to dispose of them. for 5d. each.-Address, M. A. P., Post Office, Low Bentham, near Lancaster. [If you write again, please use only one side of the paper, and put Advertisements for the Exchange on separate paper.] M. A. H., seeing Freda complain of not receiving the extra coloured plate with each number of the magazine, has the same complaint to make; but did not know that two were issued till she saw Freda's letter in the Drawing-room of the February number. M. A. H. has taken THE YOUNG ENGLISHWOMAN many years, and always liked it. [A Coloured Pattern, in addition to Fashion Plate, is not always given.] QUEEN MAB presents her compliments to Sylvia, and would she kindly answer her a few questions? What would be most suitable for a confirmation-dress for a young lady eighteen or twenty? [White cashmere, alpaca, or muslin.] Do you think a clear or white striped muslin would be most suitable? also, how should it be made? [Clear would be more suitable; made very simply. You could add tunic and other elaborations afterwards.] Should a veil or cap be worn? if the latter, how should it be made? [A small cap of white tulle, or fine muslin, trimmed with soft lace, is more suitable than a veil; the sole reason for wearing either being that the hands of the archbishop or bishop must be laid on your head and it is sometimes unpleasant to touch hair--for instance, when pomade is used.] Queen Mab has taken THE YOUNG ENGLISHWOMAN for some time, and looks forward with pleasure for each part as it appears. BELLA greatly wonders to see Our Amateur's Page so frequently blank. Are Young Englishwomen afraid to venture their efforts into print? or does Mr. Editor so often reject what is sent as to give discouragement? Bella has so often wondered what could be the reason, that she now sends a little verse of her own to see what the result will be. [Declined with thanks.] SNOWDROP will feel obliged if Sylvia will inform her in the March number if it is considered right to wear jewellery in slight mourning. Snowdrop has worn deep mourning for a parent twelve months, and has now left off crape, and does not know whether she must still wear je, or a gold chain. [You cannot wear a gold chain till you begin to wear second mourning.] AN IRISHWOMAN writes, In confirmation of the remarks on the growth of Camellias in the open air, which appeared in the last number of this magazine, I may be permitted to say that, in a garden in the South of Ireland, is a camellia-tree, fully six feet high, facing southeast, which every year is covered with gay blossoms, numbering generally between 150 and 200 flowers, and supplying bouquets for a couple of months in early spring. At present this tree is in full bloom; and the contrast of the bright scarlet with the deep green leaves, makes an appearance not often presented by open-air shrubs at this season, Snow, or hoar frost resting on the flowers discolours them; but, on the whole, the blossoms escape very well, though totally unprotected over head. A situation too much exposed to the sun does not agree with the camellia. I find a little wholesome neglect does more to insure vigour than too much petting. EMMEY. It is impossible to reply by post. It is not necessary to wear a silk dress with a silk bonnet. Leaves of Autumn, declined with thanks. E. W.'s verses declined with thanks. AGNES NEVILLE writes, Is the present fashion of doing the hair likely to continue? I think it only suits tall figures. [Fashions for the hair never last very long; but the Catogan seems particularly popular.] What can be the cause of a person getting chilblains that never had them before? She is now twenty-two, and quite strong; but for the past two years she gets them. Is it true that people's constitutions change every seven years? [Chilblains indicate defective circulation. There is some probability in the theory.] Where could I get a plain English dictionary. I like a small one, that I could keep in my pocket. Is not a very high forehead in a woman considered ugly? [Yes.] Is not an oval face more admired than a round one? [Yes.] Are not people with round faces more youthful-looking, as a rule? [Perhaps so.] What do you think of my writing? [This query is against rules. J E. R. writes, Will you kindly insert the following in the next number of THE YOUNG ENGLISHWOMAN? I make pretty, useful, baby's bibs, in thick, ribbed, and raised crochet, for Is. 6d, each. Also the following articles, with fern impressions upon white jean. Toilet mats: one large mat, for brush and comb, and six smaller ones, for 5s. 6d. Nightdress tidy, 4s. 6d. Whatnot for bed, 4s. 6d. Watch-pockets, 3s. 6d. per pair. The above will all wash well. Drawing-room mats, fern impressions upon leather, 35. 6d. per pair.-Address, E. R., Box 44, Post Office, Coventry. [In future, Advertisements of this description will be charged for at the rate of one shilling for twelve words, and will be inserted at the end or the Drawing-room.] GEM, Wereham, Brandon, Norfolk, will be glad to exchange Half-Mast High for Janet's Choice, and Walter's Wooing for Maggie's Secret. All by Claribel. J. B. H. writes, Will you allow the following to appear in the next number of THE YOUNG ENGLISHWOMAN; I have the numbers for 1874, in good condition, with diagram sheets. Will take half-price, which can be sent in stamps. I have also a quantity of pretty songs and pieces. Will forward any of the following on receipt of 13 stamps. Songs: I Wandered by the BrookSide (Oliver Notcutt), Ring Out, Wild Bells (John Blockley), The Danube River (Hamilton Aidé), A Year Ago (W. S. Rockstro), Let Your Motto be Up and Be Doing (Harry Clifton), Evening Rest, for the piano (Sydney Smith), The Lorne Quadrille (J. P. Clark), Under the Evergreens (W. F. Taylor), La Traviata (Felix Gautier), Rhine Bells (Harold Thomas), The Blue Bells of Scotland, duet (J. Pridham). J. B. H. wishes to say that she likes the magazine very much since it has been enlarged, and she wishes it all success. Will you please say if I have complied with all the rules.-Address, J. B. H., 59, Denmark Road, Northampton. It MRS. B, has the first four numbers of Jones' "Grammar of Ornament," now publishing in monthly parts, of which I wish to dispose. is issued in half-crown parts.-Address, Mrs. Bing, Stagenhill, Burton-on-Trent. MISS ST. CLAIR thanks the Editor very much for inserting former questions, etc., and would be obliged if he would find space for this one, at his first convenience. Has anyone the Girl of the Period Almanac for 1869, for cash or exchange? The following pieces I will send to any address six for Is., or separate: Crossing the Brook (Pridham), Angel of Night (Packer), Jerusalem the Golden, Havelock Galop (S. Glover), The Burlesque Galop, Cheer, Boys, Cheer (March), The Fairy Dream (B. Richards), What are the Wild Waves Saying (B. Richards), The Echo of Lucerne, Masters' Grande Valse, Woodland Whispers Waltz, Overture to Caliph of Bagdad, Lakes of Ireland (Pridham), March of the Cameron Men (S. Glover), March Mexicaine (Herry), Sultan's Polka, Tarentalla (Rossini), Martha (Oesten), Lucretia Borgia (Oesten).-Address, Miss St. Clair, Post Office, Peckham Rise, S. E. Can any of our readers tell Une Jeune Mere from what subject a piece of old-fashioned piece of fancy-work called "Poor Maria," is taken? [When friends make a short call it is not necessary to offer them cake and wine. For afternoon calls, tea is now often offered instead of wine. The head of the table is at the end of the table furthest removed from the door. At supper parties it is not necessary to arrange with gentlemen for carving until they enter the supper room. Of course, if your acquaintance with them is slight, it is as well to say a word beforehand. Their names may be put on the plate, or not, as you wish. Menus may be put at every plate, or only at the carver's. It is better to put them all round the table; gentlemen prefer it.] VALENTINE. For a parent, you must wear crape for a year; and until you leave it off, you cannot go to theatres, concerts, dinner parties, or evening parties-only to spend quiet evenings with friends. BLANCHETTE has many songs and pieces to sell or exchange for something useful. Can be had separately. HERALDINE has crests and monograms, 100 for 1s. 2d.; 100 with names for 2s. 6d. ; 50 illuminated in gold and colours for 5s.; 25 eccentric monograms, illuminated, for 5s. MARGARET has many songs and pieces of music to dispose of at a low price, and in good condition. Will send list on application to Mrs. Wilmot, Fylton, near Bristol. A. S. has the following pieces to dispose of, almost new: Caprise sur Le Prophète (Thalberg), Is.; Serenade from Il Barbiere di Seviglia (Thalberg), 6d.; Lillly Dale (Thalberg), Is.; Don Juan (Thalberg), 6d. ; Strauss's Blue Danube Walse (arranged by W. Kuhe), Is.; Dinorah (Kuhe), 1s.; Oh! Ruddier than the Cherry (Kuhe), 6d.; Blue Bells of Scotland (Kuhe), Is.; Mandolinate (J. Leyback), 6d. ; Tarantella, 6d.; Bohemiennes Russes (Jules Schulhoff), 6d.; Adieu (J. L. Dussek), 6d.; The Mocking-Bird (Edward Hoffman), Is.; Just Before the Battle (Franz Nava), 6d.; Morning Dewdrops (Sydney Smith), Is.; La Perle du Nord (J. Ascher), 6d.; Der Freischütz (J. Benedict), IS.; Floating on the Breeze (G. A. Osborne), 6d. ; Lied Ohne Worte (Edward Lawrance), 6d. All of which will be sent post free. Letters to be addressed to A. S., at Mrs. Mears', 8, Windmill Street, Brixton. C. T. has THE YOUNG ENGLISWOMAN for 1874, which she would like to exchange; would prefer an old-fashioned book, no matter how shabby.-Address, Rosa House, Burnham, Somerset. MISS F. has THE YOUNG ENGLISHWOMAN for the years 1872 and 1873. Should like to exchange them for black jet brooch or eardrops, or will sell them for half-price. Please insert this in Our Drawing-room in the March number, with the following address.-Miss Fryer, 35, King Street, Newark. I like the Letters on Etiquette, and think they will be very instructive. M. H. O. has several volumes of the magazine, unbound, which she would be glad to exchange for the Quiver, Day of Rest, etc., or dispose of very cheaply, either in part or as a whole. If Alice Grace Violet still wishes for the third song connected with the Gypsy's Warning (I will not Heed Her Warning), I can send it to her for three stamps.—Address, M. H. O., Epping. S. A. L. L. has for disposal the following articles very cheap: a very nice Church Service, only 25, 6d., worth more; S. A. L. L. is parting with it because she is very near-sighted, and the print is rather small. Also, some nice new books, viz., Leslie Goldthwaite, 7d.; Edgeworth's Popular Tales, 7d,; Aunt Jane's Hero, 7d.; What Katy Did, 7d.; Little Women, 6d.; Good Wives. 6d. Also a new bound book of music, very cheap, 5s., and a quantity of unbound music, quite new. ALBERT'S DARLING wishes to dispose of the following songs and pieces: The Bird Waltz, 6d.; Weber's Last Waltz, 6d.; Rene Angelique, 6d. (real price 25.); Nora O'Neal, Id. (real price, 3d.); What Nora Said, 1d.; Speak Gently, 6d. (real price, 9d.); Walking in the Starlight, 2d.; Cora, 6d.; I Won't be a Nun, 6d.; Mocking-Bird, 6d. all these are quite new. E. M. has a quantity of pianoforte music, solos, duets, and songs; also, several twoshilling novels, by Miss Braddon, Bulwer Lytton, Anthony Trollope, etc., which she would exchange for anything useful or ornamental for the house. Wants inkstand (walnut or rosewood), shells, etc. Open to offers. List on application.-Address, E. M., Post Office, Balsall Heath Road, Birmingham. A CONSTANT READER wishes to exchange the opera Dinorah, with English and Italian words, arranged by Arthur Sullivan, and Beethoven's Engedi and Mount of Olives, for Handel's Solomon, or Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise. [Please send your name, so that we may forward replies if there are any.] OLIVE has the following songs and pieces to dispose of, either separately or together: Mermaid's Song (Haydn), 1od.; Dear Normandie, IS.; Flower Gatherers, duet, Is. 1od.; Rose of Allandale, 9d. Pieces The Musical Box (Liebach), Is. 4d.; Patchwork Quadrilles, 1s. 6d.; also two Sonatas (edited by Barnett) 25. I have also Franz Abt's Exercises for the Voice, quite new, for which I gave 35. I would exchange this for a volume of poems (Tennyson preferred), or something useful. I have also two years (1869 and 1870) of the Young Ladies' Journal, in monthly parts, which I should like to exchange for two years of the Argosy. I would send 20 roots of Hampshire ferns, six varieties, for 12 stamps.-Address, Olive, Post Office, Totton, near Southampton, Hants. I look forward to receiving your journal with much pleasure, it is so useful to country subscribers. [Advertisements of the latter description will in future be charged for at the rate of one shilling for 12 words. ] A, M. A. has the following music to dispose of: Holly, Holly, Holly Oh (R. Andrews), 25.; Home Again, duet. 3s.; La Bohemienne (Hauman), 35.; Les Montagnardes (Abt), 25.; The Bazaar Waltz (Andrews), 1s. 6d.; La Mandolinata (Kumnel), 1s.; Come Back to Erin (Claribel), 4s.; No. 1 book Leider Ohne Worte (Mendelssohn), 1s. 6d.; Silver May Bells (Trekell), 35.; Over the Sea (B. Richards), 3s.; Andante Grazioso (P. de Vos), 2s. 6d.; Moss Rose Polka (Strauss), 3s.; Let's Welcome Father Christmas (Andrews), 2s. 6d.; No. 19 Mozart's Sonatas (Hallé); Book of Part-Songs and Glees (Mrs. Mounsey Bartholomew.) The above are all in good condition; the prices affixed are the published prices. A. M. A. would like Home they Brought Her Warrior Dead Would Jennie kindly send a list of those pieces she wishes to exchange.-Address, A. M. A., 21, The Groves, Chester. MISS LEE wishes to part with the following songs at low prices: Clairette, ballad from La Fille de Madame Angot, 2s., and So the Story Goes, 2s. (James Molloy), Is. each, quite new; A Little Bird Told Me, (J. P. Knight), 6d. ; I Love Her More than can Say (E. Philp), 9d.; Sighing for Thee (Jules Benedict), gd. Only Last Night (Charles Gounod), 9d.; I Saw Thee Weep (F. Marsh), 9d.; Boosey's Opera Song Book, containing 36 selected from the best Operas, bound in red cloth, gilt edges, 2s. 6d.; Souvenir de Trovatore, pianoforte solo (Hoffman), 3d.; Auld Lang Syne, fantasia (A. Godwin Fowles), 1s.; Rondo Favori (J. N. Hummel), 6d.; Chappell's Beethoven's Sonatas (Hallé), Nos. 7 and 8, in good condition, 6d. . Miss Lee will send them free on the receipt of the stamps. She has also many very pretty patterns of crochet rounds for antimacassars, etc. Four different ones sent to any address, with written directions how to make them, on the receipt of 14 stamps; or two patterns sent for 8 stamps. -Address, Miss Lee, Hill-side Lawn, Chipping Norton, Oxon. VIOLET asks if a daughter can use her father's seal with family coat of arms? [I believe not.] Would anyone oblige me with the words of a song by Campana, called the Scout? What is the best kind of soap to use for washing? some say the common yellow. [Oatmeal soap.] KITTY asks if there is a book published that would give her instructions in crochet: wool antimacassars being mostly what I want. I am not particular as regards price. [Madame Goubaud's Crochet Instruction Book on Knitting will teach you the stitches, and you will find patterns in the same volume.] DAISY will feel much obliged if the Editor, or one of his readers, would send her the names and addresses of some French papers in which advertisements are inserted by young ladies seeking engagements as governesses in schools or families in France. [Continental Herald, 19, Rue Scribe, Paris; Galignani, Rue Rivoli; Figaro, Rue Richelieu.] A. M. S. writes, Would you kindly tell me why valentines are sent on the 14th of February? [The origin of this custom cannot be accurately traced.] Could you tell me the words of a song called, I really am so Sleepy; perhaps, one of your correspondents may have the song to sell cheaply. I like the magazine very much. SOPHY would give an onyx ring in exchange to any young lady who could send her cut-out pattern of jacket-bodice that was given in the magazine the beginning of last year. I am sorry to say I have lost mine. I think it was in March or April.-Address, S. H., Post Office, Aberystwith, Wales. VIOLETTA will feel much obliged if the Editor, or any reader, of the magazine, will kindly tell her who is the publisher of The Manual of Parsing, by Davison and Alcock, of which she has heard so much. She would also like to know if anybody can tell her what is the price of the book. THEODORA presents her compliments to the Editor, and wishes to know how "La Rosée du Matin" is pronounced, and what it means in English; also, how 'Des Eaux Rapides" is pronounced, and the meaning. [The first means "Morning Dew," the second Rapid Waters." You will find the pronunciation given in a French pronouncing dictionary.] I have been told that cleaning the teeth with soap preserves them; but it makes them yellow. What does the Editor think? [The Lancet recommends soap as a dentifrice.] A CONSTANT SUBSCRIBER is charmed with the kind answers Sylvia returns to the tedious questions asked in the Work-room. She admires the coiffures inserted in the January magazine very much, and wishes Sylvia would kindly help her, by her advice, to copy No. 19. Would a small wire frame be required? If so, how, and where, can she obtain one? An answer inserted in the March number will greatly oblige. [A piece of stiff net, with a narrow piece of wire sewed in round the edge, will be sufficient.] |