S was a Sailor, and spent all he got; T was a Tinker, and mended a pot. U was an Usurer, a miserable elf; V was a Vintner, who drank all himself. W was a Watchman, and guarded the door; X was expensive, and so became poor. Y was a Youth, that did not love school; Z was a Zany, a poor harmless fool. A LITTLE FOLKS' ALPHABET BY CAROLYN WELLS Affable Andy Ate sugar candy. Boisterous Ben Shot at a hen. Careless Corinne Lost her gold pin. Dear little Davy Liked chicken gravy. Elegant Ed Had a new sled. Fair little Fanny Wrote to her Granny. Gay little Guy Thought he could fly. Helen and Hugh Called the sky blue. Ignorant Ike Fell off his bike. Jaunty young Jack Stepped on a tack. Kind little Kay Gave things away. Lovable Lenny Lost his new penny. Merry young Mac Rode in a hack. Nice little Nettie Never was fretty. Opulent Ollie Rode on the trolley. Popular Polly Made pies so jolly. Queer little Queen Always wore green. Rollicking Rory Read a long story. Sturdy St. Clair Marched everywhere. Tommy and Teddy Climbed straight and steady. Unsocial Una Gazed up at Luna. Vigorous Vinton Always was "sprintin'." Whimsical Winnie Started for Guinea. Xenophon Bump Tried a high jump. Yellow-haired Yorick Made leaps historic. Zealous young Zed Stood on his head. Ampersand held a book in his hand. CHILD HEALTH ALPHABET[P] BY MRS. FREDERICK PETERSON A is for _Apples_ and also for _Air_; Children need both and we have them to spare. B is for _Butter_ spread thick on _Brown Bread_, Also for _Baths_ before Breakfast or Bed. C is for _Cereals_ and _Cocoa_ too; Consider the _Calories_ coming to You. D is for _Dates_, the kind that You eat, Deliciously sweet and far cheaper than Meat. E is the Excellent Edible _Egg_, One daily at least, dear Children, we beg. F is for _Fruits_, whether fresh, dried or stewed; Dried, at the Grocer's, you'll buy them, if shrewd. G is for _Gaining_, as every Child could, A half pound a Month is the least that he should. H is for _Height_, be as tall as you can, Weight up to _Height_ makes a healthy strong Man. I is for _Iron_ in Spinach and Eggs, Builds Red Blood and Sinews for strong Arms and Legs. J is for _Jam_ and also for _Joy_, Which spread on his Bread it brings to a Boy. K is for _Kitchen_ so spick and so span, We all like our Food from a shining clean Pan.