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Superstitions (The Strand, 1903) "With so many excellent superstitions lying about to choose from, not to be superstitious would be a wicked waste of pleasant opportunities." Truffle-Hunting with Pigs and Dogs (The Strand, 1900) "Probably but few, if any, of our readers have taken part in, or witnessed, a truffle hunt, a novel and somewhat amusing sport, possessing many advantages. It can be indulged in by rich and poor, man, woman, or child, without danger to life or limb... and has the additional advantage of being at times extremely profitable." Autumn Leaves (Good Company, 1880) A ramble through an American wood in autumn. A Siberian Scare (St. Nicholas Magazine, 1897) Were the mysterious footsteps at night the work of a ghost? English Forests Under the Sea (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1875) "A fringe of submarine forests surrounds the dry land, over whose sites, at low water, especially where the sea-bed is shallowest, you may walk for miles." On Some Minor Points of Etiquette (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1876) Some excellent tips, largely concerning callers and performing one's duties as a hostess. Football Dogs (The Strand, 1900) "The football dogs, whose spirited play we are to chronicle in detail presently, are for the most part bull terriers of high degree." American readers, please note that "football" means "soccer." Metropolitan Sundays: Shoreditch (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1876) The sun must shine brightly to penetrate the smoke that shrouds Shoreditch, and even then, "with his genial rays... he exposes thereby so much that is tawdry, and unfit to bear the searching test of strong morning light." Old and New for Halloween (Good Housekeeping, 1892) "There is no holiday that gives occasion for merrier games or more fanciful rites." Humour in House-Building (Pearson's, 1898) Siam's submarine dwelling, America's elephant-shaped house, tree dwellings, cave dwellings, houses made from boats and more. In Search of the Shipwrecked (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1881) "[The Crozets] have recently been visited by HMS Comus, under special instructions of the Admiralty, for the double purpose of ascertaining if any 'castaways' were living there, and to establish provision depots for the benefit of any poor wretches who might hereafter be driven upon those barren rocks." The Store-Room (Cassell's Household Guide, 1884) Why having one's own household store-room is better than relying upon the provisions available from the nearby grocer - plus a host of tips and recipes for keeping such a store-room deliciously stocked. Impromptu Cookery (Girl's Own Paper, 1892) Suggestions on what to cook (quickly) when confronted with unexpected guests for dinner. Marqueterie Wood Staining (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1893) "We must glance for a moment at the articles suited for marqueterie staining. Almost any piece of furniture which is of light dainty design may be chosen." "Gentlemen of the Jury" (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1891) What to expect if summoned for jury duty. Although this article states that any "natural-born subject" can be summoned, clearly at this time, only males would have served on a jury. ZigZags at the Zoo: Parrots (The Strand, 1894A) This lovely, and lengthy, series looks at all the different types of creatures to be found at the London Zoo, with marvelous caricatures by H.A. Shepherd. Recipes: Pickles and Their Kindred (Good Housekeeping, 1887)