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Dandy Dogs (The Strand, 1896) Think pampered pooches are a modern development? Think again! Diamond collars, designer jackets and French fashions were available to the well-do-do Victorian dog as well! Eric's Birthday Party (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1884) Recipes and entertainment tips for a birthday celebration. Police 'Prentices (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1875) What it takes to become a London "Bobby". A Queer Pet (St. Nicholas Magazine, 1889) The short but interesting life of a two-headed turtle. Card-Sharpers and Their Work (The Strand, 1895) A look at the many curious devices card-sharps use to conceal that much-needed ace. Russian Cross-Stitch Embroidery (Lady's Realm, 1901) Some beautiful, unusual embroidery patterns. The Proctor and His "Bulldogs" (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1884) A look at the gentleman charged with maintaining good behavior amongst Oxford students. Cakes for Afternoon Tea (Girl's Own Paper, 1892) Sultana cakes, seed cakes, walnut cake, feather cakes of every flavor... your tea-party will surely be a success with these recipes! Garden and Field in March (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1875) A monthly series on the seasons in the English countryside - the birds, beasts, and flowers to be seen, along with tips on what to do in the garden, and natural history notes. Precious Stones: Their Homes, Histories and Influence (Girl's Own Paper, 1894) An eight-part series on the lore and history of precious stones. For March: More Diamonds. Things in Season, in Market and Kitchen (Girl's Own Paper, 1899) Suggested menu for the month, based on what is to be found in the market, and what is appropriate for the weather. Fiction: The Laggard Letter's Luck (Demorest, 1889) Who will win the fair lady - Bob, or "Francisco Wolf-Browne" (formerly known as Frank)? Aristocracy of the Doggy World (The Strand, 1892) Pictorial feature. Odds and Ends (Girl's Own Paper, 1897) A fascinating round-up of news, notes and trivia from around the Victorian world.