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Some Remarkable Wedding Cakes (The Strand, 1895) The illustrations "take the cake" in this article on royal wedding cakes, including the one for Princess Louise, which weighed about 2000 pounds! Old Notions Concerning Bridesmaids (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1884) Some of the lore and ancient customs surrounding bridesmaids. Seasonable Fare (The Girl's Own Paper, 1897) Soups, salads and sandwiches feature large in summer fare! Notes by an Artist Naturalist (The Girl's Own Paper, 1892-94) Beautifully illustrated monthly series by artist Fred Miller on the flora, fauna and lore of the season. How We Save Time and Labour (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1881) An interesting look at the results of 19th-century technological advances and how they have changed lives. June Jottings (Ingalls' Home Magazine, 1888) 'Tis the season for strawberries and raspberries, for which this article offers some delicious-sounding recipes. Found in Uncle Sam's Mails (The Strand, 1898) A look at oddities found in the museum of the Dead Letter Office, which has received such items as live rattlesnakes, skulls and other body parts, explosives, an alligator with a parasol, and even old boots. Point d'Hongroie (The Girl's Own Paper, 1897) A beautiful embroidery technique that is still popular today. The Forget-Me-Not (The Girl's Own Paper, 1882) Interesting lore of this small but charming flower. Between Two Waters (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1893) A charming tale of travel, and seeking lodgings, in an Essex village. A Midsummer Night (Century, 1896A) Sights and sounds of a warm midsummer night on the heath near London. Some Austrian Recipes (The Girl's Own Paper, 1896) Tame Snakes (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1884) Adventures with some unusual family pets! A Menu for a Bicycle Picnic (The Girl's Own Paper, 1897) Delightful recipes for a meal on wheels. With Regard to Age (Century, 1898) An interesting perspective on old age and what it does, or doesn't, mean. A Hanging Cupboard with a Decorative Panel (The Girl's Own Paper, 1902) Beautiful Fred Miller design for a small wooden cupboard. Summer Beverages (Godey's, 1868) A host of variations on lemonade, and how to create your own "instant" lemon juice to keep on hand. Wedding Clothes (Demorest, 1884) Fiction: "The G.B.," by E. Nesbit (Windsor Magazine, 1898) Another delightful Oswald Bastable tale, recounting the Bastables' efforts to restore their family fortunes. Poetry: The Rainy Day On a Sheepskin