Truth, mighty and noble, down came from the Maker, The Sovereign Ruler of earth and of sky; Then cling to her fondly and never forsake her, Till death shall have closed thy now beaming eye; Truth is so mighty, Superstition and Error, All powerless and weak, must fall by her side; Then, friends of the Right, do not falter in terror, But nobly press onward with Truth for your guide. LADY'S RIDING BOOTS. [Illustration] WE are at pains to present our friends with every _recherché_ article that can contribute to their welfare; for this purpose, we illustrate a pair of riding boots for ladies, which, in addition to their ostensible purpose, are admirable for damp or muddy walking, especially in locations where vegetation renders protection desirable. These boots will effectually prevent the moisture that is brushed off from proving detrimental. They are made of patent leather, of a rich, lustrous black hue, the upper portion of fancy colored morocco, purple, maroon, green, or bronze, and bordered with silk galloon, finished with neat tassels. Excepting in their elegant proportions and ornamental appearance, they are essentially similar to the dress boots of the sterner sex; and we are gratified to observe this move in the right direction. This fashion is in accordance with sound sense and comfort. For the original of these beautiful and commendable articles, we are indebted to Mr. E. A. Brooks, Boot and Shoe Emporium, 575 Broadway, New York, from whose large and varied collection we propose affording frequent illustrations, that our fair readers may be fully _au fait_ in this important department of their costume. COTTAGE FURNITURE. [Illustration: Fig. 1.] Fig. 1 represents two tables formed to fasten together underneath. [Illustration: Fig. 2.] Fig. 2 is a Pembroke table with the leaves raised. LADY'S SLIPPER ON CLOTH.—SMYRNA EMBROIDERY. [Illustration: LADY'S SLIPPER ON CLOTH.—REDUCED DESIGN.] _Materials._—Any dark-colored cloth, black or dark claret is the best. Silk or terry velvet of a color contrasting well with that of the cloth. Purse twist, first size, either gold color or the color of the velvet, but one shade or two lighter. Draw your pattern on the cloth first; then on the wrong side of the velvet; cut out the velvet carefully, and gum well the wrong side of the velvet. When cut out, apply on the cloth, press it down gently, and let it dry; when perfectly dry, work the outlines in chain stitch with the purse twist. If you can manage the tambour needle, the chain stitch would be better done in tambour work, also quicker and more easily. This design, embroidered with black silk on scarlet or blue merino, will also make an extremely pretty baby's shoe. [Illustration: THE LEAF OF THE SLIPPER IN ITS PROPER SIZE.] [Illustration: PART OF AN EMBROIDERED COLLAR.] BREAD-CLOTH. [Illustration]