THE BROOK AND ITS BANKS. By the Rev. J. G. Wood, M.A., Author of "The Handy Natural History."

CHAPTER I.

"SHE COULDN'T BOIL A POTATO;" OR, THE IGNORANT HOUSEKEEPER, AND HOW SHE ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE. By DORA HOPE.

MERLE'S CRUSADE. By ROSA NOUCHETTE CAREY, Author of "Aunt Diana," "For Lilias," etc.

AMONG THE HOLLYHOCKS. By CLARA THWAITES.

NOTICES OF NEW MUSIC.

EXPLANATION OF FRENCH AND OTHER TERMS USED IN MODERN COOKERY.

THE SHEPHERD'S FAIRY. A PASTORALE. By DARLEY DALE, Author of "Fair Katherine," etc.

VARIETIES.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.