ONLY THE SUNNYJHOURS.
Only the sunny hours
Are numbered here--
Not winter time that lowers,
No twilight drear.
But from a golden sky
here sunbeams fall,
Though the bright moments fy-
‘hey re counted all.
My heart its transient woe
Remembers not ;
The ills of long ago
Are half forgot
But childhood s round of bliss
Youth's tender thrill,
Hope's whisper, love's first Kiss-
They haunt me still.
Norrows are every whet 3,
Joys—all too few!
Have we not hud our share
Of pleasure, too?
No past the glad heart covers,
No memories dark :
Only the sunny hours
The dial mark
a
Mr. Chaloner's Housekeeper,
Midwinter, and Iright seasonable
weather. Snow lying, shining,
packed on all the roads, and a sharp,
frosty air and a sparkling blue sky—a
morning to make one feel their blood
flow joyously veins, and their
the open air,
well-
in their
eyes glow with exercise in
Juliet Elton. in a warm sacque and a
Juliet sent them out of her generous
salary,
“We shall have to do something,
as she bustled
sy
about, tidying up the
It’s not fair for us—me-—to be
living off Juliet, She will be wanting
to get married, some day, and she onght
to save her salary, and besides Manna,
now don't look reproachful, your can
help it: but it just galls me a little to
be so beholden. Therefore, Mrs. Laur-
ence Elton, by your royal permission, I
look for a position where 1 can
earn my and help to take
if
UWI ouey,
i
her golden hair,
down the steps of the grand entrance at
Chaloner Hall—off for a twenty
utes’ constitutional before settling down
to the duties of the day,
Mrs. Elton in Viva’s
loving little sinile,
smiled saliey
If feel dear,
must be right.”
Of course it's right,”
* And I am all ready to start on
While
you that way,
gaily,
were dozing
and I've cut out this adver-
that and that |
Two are for governesses-
for I'd not leave
Two
suits me,
day
alone
governesses you
are for
what
at night, mamma.
salesladies, and the last
do you think 7’
She looked mischievously
but Mrs. Elton's
was particularly
mamma,
her
in
al
glance
and
return touching
dred dollars a year,
And,
overcoatted and hatted,
the sleigh to take him to the 8.18 train,
city bound, Mr. Hubert Chaloner looked
at the rapidly retreating figure, slen-
der and petit.
Mr. Hubert
owner of Chalone
standing at his library
in readiness for
=O
and graceful.
thirty-eight,
the father of
had 1 i=
wre
Chaloner
Hall,
three little torments who
trusted to Miss El
graceful, gentlemanly
perfect taste,
ing,
we
ton's «
man. dressed
and decidedly good
with his close-cut brown hair.
pale skin,
face a woman would
clear, and bonny blue eve:
mstinctively
out of a thousand faces,
N e looked
haired Juliet
drawing
OW atter pretty,
thoughtfully
thinking
had been iu finding
Maude,
satisiied-
ston]
. a8 he
on his gloves,
fortunate he
erness with whom
and Clyde
who was pleasant
how who was ladv-like,
Were so
# Woman
fo look at
to dress,
ful, and never transcended her |
Then Petes
two-seated sleigh-——a marvel of
with its
drove up with the
IUxXury
and elegance, velvet-cushione
and Brussels-carpeted fl
prancing bay
Seals
warm fur robes,
coachman in quiet Hy
Chalor
and solemn
And Mr.
went flying over the frozen
ing Juliet with a bow and
at the big bronze gates at the entrance
y the grounds.
And, as he t
he tox
his
Haioner
+1
RLY
inemoranduim
wished that.
sulted
Mr (
complishment of his special business
the city, he might successful
he had been tl Julie
Elton.
- ‘ »
Ot
i wr as
we day found
fe
A cheery room into which the morning
sun brightly through the wide
shelf ful of luxurious plants that were
the chief ornaments of the plain,
ant little place,
There were no signs of actual poverty
in the pretty, well-worn Persian carpet,
and the cozy, roomy vet faded damask
easy-chairs and couch, nor in the
little cooking stove, on which the kettle
was singing coutentedly,
There were cheap curtains at the win-
dows, a few pictures-—cheap and unpre-
tending-—on the wall; there were some
books, that looked as though they had
been well and often read; there was a
red-covered pine table between the win-
dows, and a canary, in its cage, singing
its very heart away, :
Altogether a cheerful home-room,
which, though it bore no traces of want,
yet was unmistakably the abode of peo-
ple who had gathered these few things
together-—some remnants of a previous
wreck, and some new, cheap necessities
—and gone on again, cheerily and
bravely,
“It is only two rooms, to be sure,
mamma,” Viva had said to Mrs. Elton,
a year previously, ‘when she described
the newly-rented premises, ‘But we
can do very nicely, I think, by your hav-
ing your sofa in the best biggest room
—parior, dining-room and kitchen in
one, you see~now that Juliet has gone
to Chaloner Hall. You shall have your
plants, mamma, and your books, and lie
on the sofa and be comfortable as you
can, dear'’-<80 sympathetically and
1 will—what is that Mrs, Whitney's
Rosamond could never quite decide,
whether they dined in the kitchen, or
‘kitched in the dining-room? Anyhow,
wee'l make just the very best of it, won's
we?"
And brave sweet Viva had made more
than the best of it, all that dreary year
that her mother was an invalid, and there |
was 10 money haming. in xcept What
shone
pleas-
tiny
i
i
i
i
i
y
‘My
hurt
the
little girl, somehow it seems to
to think of
world
ie your going out into
alone. Are vou sure it
couse it iz best : and if
afraid Id
Juliet is awfully
I'd
Alise
2 tM
that 1
2
yest
wasn't am it wou
Mamma
Lane
and unreasonable
this situation best,
sire, I could ha
after awhile An
3 +
ANd
AVE vou with
me d first off. vou
ould ¢ ne and
nights with vou.»
Viva's cheeks
citement,
*You haven't
'* Mrs, Elton
* Haven't
housekeeper’
al
told
said gently
Well.
'
\ pleasant
guaranteed,
country establishment.
and lary
£7 wl =i
intelligent services, and tl
e to attend.
House. to
Mamma
Yes, 1
know all
Know i ali
about a house. mu
May Igo?
* But i ]
i
i
be very
disgraced
menial
*Mamma,
Mamma, do sas
uch
Mrs,
ittle smile,
And then Viva
only
ionate |
rushed off
stopped
things, and
pale, sick mother by-by before
out in quest of her fortune,
» ® ® ® «
little Viva! in a room
adjoining Parlor B.” the Clytie
House, awaiting her turn among a half-
score of other aspirants to the position
Poor Sitting
in
of housekeeper at a gentleman's coun-
try seat, her conrage and spirits were
momentarily sinking to their lowest ebb ;
and, as female after female was dis-
missed from the adjoining com Irish,
German, American, old and young, tidy
and slovenly, each and every counte-
nance expressive of their supreme pity
for those who had the ordeal to pass-
Viva was wildly tempted to fly, so posi-
tive was she she would share a mutual
fate,
But she fought down the cowardly
inclination, and waited until the sol-
emn-faced servant beckoned her to her
turn, and then, with delicious rose
flushes surging in and out on her
cheeks, her lovely, dusky eyes full of
mingled apprehension and eagerness,
she went in, bowing to the tall, aristo-
cratic gentleman, who looked undenia-
bly and completely surprised at such
girlish loveliness and girlish dignity,
* Lam come in answer to your adver-
tisement, sir,” she said, quietly, her
voice quivering just the least,
He motioned her to a chair, a little,
kindly smile in his handsomeg brown
eyes.
“Can it be possible yov want a situa.
tion ns housekeeper ? Why you are a
child yourself,”
“1 am not 80 very young, sir. I am
over eighteen ; and I thoroughly un-
derstand the duties required of a house
keeper, and-—and, indeed, I do very
much want the position, for we are
poor, and mamma is an Invalid, And
I am used to work, indeed, sir,”
* Used to work I" Mr. Chaloner’seyes
wandered over the graceful little figure,
the pure, girlish face, so dignified yet so
** But, my dear child, it does not seem
possible that you could order a large
household, True, there would be no
menial labor, but, with a family of ten
servants, the resident governess for my
three children, myself, and almost con-
tinual company, will
that the position is no sinecure, *
‘1 know it, sir,” and the brave,
dark eyes lifted to his: ** but I think I
We used to be rich, sir,
and mamma was always delicate, and
my sister was very gay, so that I really
was given of everything. and
mamma's housekeeper taught me many
things. I do feel sure I can suit you,
if only I might try.”
He smiled so kindly.
you
could manage,
charge
Sir,
“Coule
‘Yes,
‘Very
it will be
that suit yon #7
The tears rushed to her eyes,
*Suit me! Oh, feel rich
ady! What will mamma say 7!
He smiled at her girlish delight
*1 am afraid she will say
ter has undertaken a great responsibil
ity,” he said, frankly. “Well, I will
intrust to of the
applicants home and will you be back
here at three o'clock this afternoon ?
I wish to take the 3,20 train out.”
“I will be here,
eagerly “And,
you have consented to try me!
Herl
was on the
1 you go with me to-day ?
I am reads
As to the
dollars a month,
si
well, then, silary,
forty Does
gir, 1 al
her d
Simon send the rest
she said,
thankful
sure,’
sir, I am so
grayv- lisle-thread gloved hand
and Mr. Chal-
when she
the
ittle
door-handle,
oner had arisen courteously,
saw him smiling broadly, showing
i
his chin.
“Has it
knows the
rrivd tO You
C1
of
Allow
1s name
introduce mys
Hall,
me Lo
Mamma.
not the he
$
art to
And her mother had
crush her bright, young
she kissed good-bye,
she had let her go out into the world to
seek her fate,
. * * ® ¥
it is
dream, wi
hn
her and realized
“Hark ! I hear the sleigh-bell
papa coming from the train.”
And little Clyde Chaloner rushed to
the window and parted the ruby satin.
and-velvet curtains, and his
nose against the French plate-glass,
see the prancing bays dash up to
door in grand style
“And he's brought the new
keepor,”’ Maude said, quietly, peeping
over Clyde's shoulder. “Oh, what a
tiny little thing she Not as tall as
you Miss Elton.”
Juliet Elton sat, in a low, gray dam-
ask chair, before the glowing grate,
holding a screen before her fair face,
charmingly dressed in snobtrusive
black silk, and dainty, creamy lace frills
at neck and wrist--such a sweet,
gracious vision to welcome the widowed
father of her three charges : and Juliet
Elton had made up her mind that
Hubert Chaloner should never miss
that weleome until the time came when
both the welcome and the welcomer
should be indispensable to him for the
rest of his life,
“No?' she returned, pleasantly.
Madge, dear, you are straining your
eves, so far from the light. Clyde, turn
up the gas, will you ?"’
And, just as the bright flame was
turned brilliantly on, Mr. Chaloner
entered the room.
“I have brought my new housekeeper
to see you, Miss Elton,” he said.
For one little instant, Juliet’s heart
throbbed at what the thought was pe-
culiary suggestive on Mr, Chaloner’s
part. Her lips parted in a condescend-
ing yet gracious smile, ns she half arose
as some duchess might do,
And Viva removed her blue veil, and
smiled as she extended her hand.
“You are surprised, sister Juliet '!
‘While such a change swept over Ju-
pressed
to
the
house.
is!
liet's face—such shame and bewilder.
ment, and consternation, and fury,
“Why, Viva Elton!"
And Mr, Chaloner, deeply engrossed,
to all appearances, in the children’s
caresses, took note of Viva's pleading
sweetness and Juliet's well-bred rage.
“I dare say you will want to see
other,” kindly, “Miss Juliet,
if you will show your sister to her room
each
he said,
the housekeeper’s room-— please.
And once
er’s room”’
three
inside of the *‘housekeep-
such a cosy, bonny suit of
rooms, sitting-room,
Juliet
vials of her rage on Viva's head,
bed-room
bath-room poured all the
“You have disgraced me have
everything, everything!
fiercely, **You shall not
night! How dare
Coming here
You
she
said, stay
kere another
insult me ¥
of]
you
here, where
1 am—as a housekeeper !
In vain Viva explained and protested,
and it was only when Juliet had
pended all her rage, and left Viva
ery herself to sleep, that she left her.
£X-
to
# * * * & ¥ ¥ ¥
Ten in the
lovely winter day, brig
Mr. Chaloner
of a
and
o'clock marning,
rht and clear :
, standing beside his study-
looking at Viva Elton’s beautiful
rippling with
drooped head,
golden hair, as she stood,
before him, in obedience
to his summons to his library to receive
her orders,
“You really mean you have offended
your sister so deeply ?*’
“She is much hurt, and—and
Very
™ Vivi said sorrowfully,
I he
she will leave ;
ashamed,
‘She SAYS il better not rem
“ain,
do and, sir,
+
easier for vou to get another house.
oddded,
Viva
said, and sud.
IS LOTeR Sie.
nerve
think 1 lov
vei belo
harge ny
darling littl
yes?
And although it very sudden,
and gh unhe in the
of every-day love making, it
was
ait ard of annal,
Was never,
theless a blessed thing for them bothe
and haughty Juliet had the satisfaction
of knowing that her sister was not such
after all, at
Chaloner Hall.
a menial, in the household
And dear little Mrs. Elton has a home
there—a beautiful, happy home, and
her son-in-law loves her as well almost
as he does Viva.
While Viva, so bright, and happy,
and thankful, declares he married the
whole family to get a housekeeper.
Sh A si
LAby-FINGERS made after this receip
are very nice for tea : they should be
eaten while fresh: Rub half a pound
of butter into a pound of flour ; to this
add half a pound of sugar, the juice and
grated rind of one large lemon, and
lastly, three eggs, the whites and velks
beaten separately, and the whites stirred
in after all the other ingredients are
well mixed together. This dough, if
properly made, will be stiff enough to
make rolls about the size of a lady's
finger ; it will spread when in the oven
#0 that it will be of the right size and
shape. If you wish them to be especi-
ally inviting dip them in chocolate icing
after they are baked. Take pains to
see that the icing is so hard that it will
not run, and set the cakes on a platter
in a cool room until the icing is firm,
i i
The dmly sales of natural flowers
in Paris equal $20,000, Of those now
most in fashion’ the gardenia sells at
five francs each flower; the lily of the
valley, ten frances the pot; the queen
rose and the purple rose, the Spanish
carnation and the violet, Of the latter a
have not the perfume of those grown
around Paris. The camellia, at one
time so much prized, in now quite out
of fashion,
Envelopes were first used in 1839,
Anwmsthesia was discovered in 1844, |
The first steel pen was made in 1836 |
The first air-pump was made in 1654.
The first lucifer
1795,
Mohammed was born at
match was made
The first iron steamship was built
1830,
The first balloon ascent was 1nade
1708
Conclies were
1569,
The
1850
The
1826.27
The
n 1224
The
in 1807,
The
in 148%,
hirst used in England in
first steel-plate
first horse-railroad was built in
Franciscans arrived in
first steamboat plied the Hudson
entire Hebrew Bible
Ships
in 1783,
Gold was first
were first eopper- bottomed”!
discovered in
nig in 1848
Was Eng
The first telescope used in
land in 1608,
Christianity introduced
pan in 1549,
The
emburg
First
America in
First
Furbach in
The
17rd
appeared in 1i08,
Was into
watches made at Nur-
in 147%.
saw-maker’s
first were
1819,
almanac printed by George
1460,
first advert
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Sates was published
. 1760,
The
troduced
manufacture of porcelain was in-
into the province of Hezin,
Japan, from China, in 1513. and Hezin
ware still bears Chinese marks,
The first telegraphic instrument was
successfully operated by 8, FF. B. Morse,
the inventor, in 1835, though its utility
was not demonstrated to the world until
1842.
The first Union flag was unfurled on
the 1st of January, 1776. over the camp
at Camdridge. It had thirteen stripes
of white and red, and retained the Eng-
lish cross in one comer.
When Captain Cook first visited
Tahiti the natives were using nails of
wood, bone, shell and stone. When
they saw iron nails they fancied them to
be shoots of some very hard wood, and
desirous of securing such a valuable
commodity, they planted them in their
gardens, Phila, Record
sims AIAG AGI A.
The Cat in Egypt.
The domestic eat, so far as Europe is
concerned, is generally supposed to be
somewhat of an upstart. In Egypt its
cultus has existed for ages before our
ancestors dreamed of paving it that
species of worship which at present ap-
pears to connect it with the tutelary
genius of the hearth. We have the au
thority of Herodotus for the fact that
when a cat died in an Egyptian home
the members of the bereaved family
shaved off thelr evelmows, and that of
Diodorus for the touching statement
that although Egyptians have been
known to eat their féllow-creatures
during famines no instance of cat-eating
was ever heard of, If an Egyptian hap
pened to find a dead eat, says the
Sicilian historian, lie was careful not to
approach it closely, for fear of Being
suspected of its murder, Standing at a
distance, he made the sad loss known by
cries of distress. During conflagrations,
the
spectators allowed the flames to rage tm
checked,
saving the
ing houses
to kill a
according to Herodotus Egyptian
devoting their attention to
cats belonging to the burm-
A Roman Orie
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time
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day bv accident,
took
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Several row
black or scarlet silk.
Nurses’ aprons, to be worn w
the baby, are
made of soft flannel. Ven
are made of white flannel,
hem, which may be
leather or cross-stitch, useful
of drab flannel are much worn.
These aprons should be made very long,
and if a door is suddenly opened in the
nursery the apron can be thrown over
the baby. Aprons made of Canton
flannel, with the soft side for the right
side. are inexpensive, and may be used
in place of the flannel, although that is
preferred if the expense not too
great.
I saw an ol fashioned, high- backed,
cane-seated chair, covered in service-
able fashion the other day. A sort of
bag was made which exactly fitted over
the chair. It was securely fastened at
the bottom, the edges being turned in
and sewed ‘‘over and over.” The
covering was made of Canton flannel
of old gold color, and inserted in it
were two stripes of cretonne. The
cretonne had a black ground-work,
with gay birds and flowers on it. For
anything so simple and so easily made,
this chair covering was very effective, re-
deeming as it did an old and much-used
chair from positive ugliness,
Everybody who cares for the sick
ws how difficult it is to remove or
‘put on the knit wrapper; it seems as
if the invalid needs to assume attitudes
that would be almost impossible to one
in robust health. A half hour's work
with needle and thread will suffice to
change a pair of these garments and
make them more comfortable, Cut
them open their entire length; then put
on a facing on one side and a plait on
the other, at proper intervals sew on
small poreciain buttons and make the
washing and dressing
pretly ones
with a deep
with
Ones
fastened
but
also
is