LOTTIE.—­If in so feeble a state of health, you should obtain medical advice.  We could not prescribe for a perfect stranger.

JUNE.—­All the chief writers of this paper, with the artists and musical composers, including ourselves, have already been represented, in a more or less satisfactory manner.  The story, “That Aggravating Schoolgirl,” appeared in the second volume, beginning at page 9.

M. C. F.—­We do not quite understand what you mean.  Visiting cards should never be sent by post, and if they be left at the house you acknowledge them by calling in return.  If people be at a distance from you, you must take an opportunity of calling when near.  You must answer congratulations either by letter or a call.

BIRCHBROOM.—­St. Paul was a bachelor, and tells you so in 1 Cor. vii.  You will find many pretty designs for knitting in our paper.  We do not propose to keep any space specially for knitting recipes.  You will find one for a petticoat at page 41, vol. ii., in the number for October, 1880.

NELLICA.—­We thank you for your kind and grateful letter, and rejoice that you enjoy our paper and are allowed to read it.  You write a very fair, legible handwriting.

A HOTHOUSE PLANT.—­Pampas grass must be bleached in a solution of chloride of lime.  You had better consult the chemist of whom you procure the drug as to the proportion of water.  Perhaps he would prepare it for you.  You write well, but use a bad pen—­we mean an old, worn-out one.

BEDWAEEN (Hyderabad).—­We acknowledge your kind letter with our best wishes and thanks.  You do not ask any special question; but as you regret a want of acquaintance with the rules of English grammar, we recommend “The Handbook of the English Tongue,” by Dr. Angus, published at our office, 56, Paternoster-row, E.C.; address Mr. Tarn.

AMELIA should take her “twopenny mulready envelope” to a shop where stamps are sold for collections.  This is the only plan, if not disposed of to a private collector.  We do not think she will make very much on the sale.

THE BIRD.—­Kindly refer to the article in question, where all information is already given.

ORMONDE should call after all invitations, whether she accept them or not.

LILY WALKER.—­The bridegroom presents the bride and bridesmaids with their bouquets; but it is not needful that the latter should have them.  The health of the bride and bridegroom respectively are proposed by the oldest friend of the family present; but other healths are no longer drunk as a universal rule, we believe.

ITALIA.—­The competition papers are in no case returned.  Your quotation is very good, but is useless under the circumstances.

DULCIE WESTON should consult a doctor and take a tonic.  We should decidedly object to cold baths in her case.  They should be rather warmer than tepid.

DEWDROP.—­When the right time comes for the hatching of silkworms, they should be kept in the sun.  Before that they should be kept cool, as their coming out should be delayed until that of the new mulberry leaves.  The worms need not to be kept in the sun.