B----A, N. J. DEAR ST. NICHOLAS: In looking over our old ST. NICHOLASES we found, in the January number for 1882, a piece entitled, "Puppets and Puppet Shows," and as it struck our fancy, we agreed to try it. After several attempts, we succeeded in obtaining very good figures. With a little ingenuity and the plans of three busy brains, we arranged an excellent screen and scenery; then, with two of us to work and one to read, the puppets were set in motion. Our audience, though not large, was an appreciative one, and the show was a grand success. The puppets were carefully placed in a box, and will be kept for another entertainment. Last summer we girls made a twine house in our orchard. A couple of cows strayed in one afternoon and ran through the house, and the chickens dug up a number of the morning-glories; but, in spite of these obstacles, a great many happy hours were spent in the house. We wait impatiently from one month to another for your pleasant magazine, and we remain, Your interested readers, "PUSS-IN-BOOTS," "CARABAS," "CORSANDO." * * * * * CAMILLA VAN KLEECK: The article you wish is entitled "Lady Bertha," and was printed in ST. NICHOLAS for December, 1880. * * * * * EASTON, MASS. DEAR ST. NICHOLAS: This is the first year I have ever taken you and the first year I have ever lived on a farm. I enjoy reading your stories and enjoy living on a farm. When I lived in the city I could not have as many pets as I can out here. Neither should I have had you. You are sent us through the kindness of a Mr. Ames, to whom I should like to extend my thanks through your columns. I also wish to thank you for making your pages so interesting to us boys and girls. Yours truly, W. S. B. * * * * * ST. LOUIS. DEAR ST. NICHOLAS: I have taken the ST. NICHOLAS for three years, and I like it very much. I take it for my little sister now, but always read it first myself, and enjoy it very much, and so does my little sister. I send it to her by mail after I am through with it. I have been making my own living for five years, and I do not get much time to read. I almost always read the ST. NICHOLAS going and coming from work, as I have to take the street-car. Seven years ago, I came from Sweden and could not speak a word of English, but now everybody takes me for an American.