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My Farm in Switzerland (Harper's Monthly, 1881) A lovely diary of life on a Swiss farm, with the moral that life is far happier with an investment in land than in the "risky whirlpool of what is called 'business.'" The Paris Exhibition of 1900 (Pearson's, 1896) "Paris has an ambition. This ambition is to sum up within its walls... the career of civilisation. To include each triumph, to give a conspicuous place to every masterpiece, to allow no achievement to escape unnoticed, to do this is to produce a world in miniature. The wonders of every country will be found represented at the exhibition." Servants of the House: The Parlourmaid (Cassell's Household Guide, 1884) Her "combined duties include dusting and polishing furniture, answering bells, cleaning plate, waiting at table, and filling up spare time with needlework." Our Friends the Horses (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1889, 1890) "The English may or may not be the finest horsemen in the world, but I doubt whether any other nation - with the exception, perhaps, of the Arabs - are on such thoroughly confidential, friendly terms with their horses as the English." Housekeeping on a War-ship (Good Housekeeping, 1900) "The cleaning of a man-of-war is a daily, almost an hourly task... Everything is done according to an unalterable law of time, application, and cleanliness." Chicken (Good Housekeeping, 1891) A host of chicken recipes, including Chicken Creole, moulded chicken, chicken pudding, chicken pot-pie, chicken dressed as terrapin, and more. Broken Engagements (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1894) "In their heart of hearts a large number of men and women believe that a promise to marry ought not to be kept if the promiser would rather not keep it" - making it, the author notes, no promise at all. But breaking an engagement in Victorian days was not always an easy matter! A Pair of Passionate Pilgrims (Demorest, 1889) "Let me give you the instance of two single women who spent a summer in London and a winter in Paris for not a cent more than their expenses would have been at home, after their ocean passage was paid. They are people of some social position, and their expenses at home do not include board money." Home-Made Sweetmeats (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1878) "There are a few simple sweetmeats which do not present so many difficulties as the rest. They will be very useful for dessert and supper dishes, as well as for treats for the children... and they will be sure to be appreciated." The Cab-Stand (Leisure Hour, 1860) This article on the London cabby takes us back a little further in time than our previous issues, and focuses on what goes on at the cab stand itself when a cabby is not on the road. Chimes Upon the Bells (Leisure Hour, 1860) Some of the lore, superstition and history surrounding bells and belfries, including church bells and curfew bells. A Potato-Peeling Competition (The Strand, 1901) This curious competition originated at the London catering firm of "Pearce and Plenty," where lads peel potatoes literally all day long. Washable Gold Embroidery (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1894) Some lovely embroidery suggestions employing a relatively new gold thread that can stand up to washing and heavy wear. Woman: What May She Be Permitted to Do? (Good Housekeeping, 1889) A humorous look at what women's roles might rightfully be - or not be. Toile Indienne China (Cassell's Household Guide, 1884) How to use chintz in a sort of decoupage technique to imitate the patterns of fine china. Easter Eggs (Cassell's Household Guide, 1884) A variety of ways to make colorful Easter egg gifts. Six Don'ts for Hostesses (Good Housekeeping, 1889) This list begins with what is perhaps the most practical suggestion of all for the would-be hostess: "Don't invite company unless you want them to come"! The Good Old Days (Good Housekeeping, 1894) "I fancy that were a modern housewife carried back to the days of her grandmother, and forced to keep the house in order with the very limited conveniences possessed by her ancestress, we would have fewer longings for the fascinating glories and comforts of those 'departed days.'" Eggs for Lenten Days (Good Housekeeping, 1898) Several delicious egg recipes to use in the meatless days of Lent. ZigZags at the Zoo: Bovine (The Strand, 1894B) 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. Thoughts and Observations on Natural History (Girl's Own Paper, 1894) A delightful series that notes that "observation is the rarest of gifts," and goes on to record the author's observations of animals, birds, plants and even weather throughout the British year. Recipes: Bananas (Good Housekeeping, 1889)