Socially New York is a delightful place for a girl of small means who is yet agreeable, intelligent, and refined. But let her from the first carefully refrain from making the mistake of forming intimacies without discrimination. She should make up her mind as to the class of persons she wishes to know, and wait for that class. The easy conquest of an inferior grade of social life will only prevent her ever gratifying her better ambitions, for acquaintances once made are not easily got rid of, and she will be unfavorably judged by those she wishes to know when they see her associates. Let her fill her life with such pleasures as are to be had for the taking, and let her wait for the natural course of events to bring her friends. The first year is always the hardest and loneliest, but suddenly one finds after about a twelvemonth that people have become aware of one's existence, and begin to recognize whatever one may possess of amiability or cleverness. Then one's "good times" begin. The New-Yorkers are generous, hospitable, and friendly, and are glad to offer all the pleasantest forms of amusement and hospitality to an agreeable girl who looks neat and attractive and is amiable and vivacious. In conclusion, it may be suggested that a girl would do well to connect herself with some church and interest herself in some charity. There are none so poor and so friendless that others do not need their aid, and apart from all the moral help and restraint to be found in serving others, such work brings one in contact with the very best and noblest women, from whom one learns to form noble ideals, and to discriminate between apparent and real success in life. [Illustration: ETHEL FORRESTER'S DREAM] BY CAROLINE A. CREEVEY AND MARGARET E. SANGSTER. THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING. _CHARACTERS:_ ETHEL FORRESTER. ELISE FORRESTER, _sister of_ ETHEL. FIRST FAIRY. SECOND FAIRY. ELGIN, _a fairy messenger_. GENIUS OF THANKSGIVING. PURVEYOR OF TURKEYS (_a boy_). MISS MAIZE. MISS CORN TASSEL. ROSY-CHEEKED APPLE (_a girl_). GOLDEN PUMPKIN (_a boy_). NUTS AND RAISINS (_a boy_). RED CRANBERRY (_a girl_). BEETS, CARROTS, AND TURNIPS (_a boy_). MISS GRAPE. MISS MINCE PIE. MISS CELERY. SCENE.--Ethel's _bedroom_. _Enter_ Ethel Forrester. _She throws off her hat and shawl, and sits upon her cot-bed._