SCOTIA.--1. It is impossible to make smoke pictures indelible. They should be mounted in deep mounts and framed if worth preserving. 2. The origin of acting as "gooseberry" is found in the unsatisfactory office of a gooseberry gatherer, who undertakes the trouble and bears all the scratching from the thorns for the delectation of others. Thus, the "gooseberry" is the person who, for propriety sake, accompanies two lovers, and is expected to hear, see, and say nothing--_i.e._, have all the toil and the dulness without the pleasure of companionship. LOLLO.--The address of the Governesses' Benevolent Institution is 32, Sackville-street, London. Apply to the secretary for information. EVANGELINE GRACE.--Gather leaves in the early autumn when touched, but not faded, by the frost; dry them thoroughly, and preserve them from decay by giving them a slight coat of varnish. GRACE NOEL.--We are obliged for your communication about the Colonial Exhibition, and regret that we have not space to publish it. We consider it a very creditable production for a girl of twelve years old. HATTIE is probably diminutive for Harriet. We do not understand your question. JANET C.--You had better take your Bible and look out all the places where dreams are mentioned. A. E. T.--The present King of Greece ascended the throne, 30th March, 1863, and married, 27th October, 1867, Olga, eldest daughter of the Grand Duke Constantine of Russia, the present queen. We do not think there is any such word in the dictionary, or out of it. TIE.--The Italian for "How do you do" is "_Come sta?_" the French, "_Comment vous partez-vous?_" the German, "_Wie befinden sie sich?_" The translation of the Latin, "_De mortuis_," etc., is, "Of the dead say nothing but good." KATRINA S.--Some articles on riding were given in the G. O. P. The dress consists of habit, trousers, and low stays. ALICE.--Intimate friends and relations give presents at such events as silver weddings, but no others are expected. [Illustration: CONVALESCENCE.] PSEUDO (Worthing).--1. Not less than eight or nine hours' sleep is needful for young people, so do not stint your rest; get to bed early, and rise at 6.30 or 7 a.m. 2. A very good book on how to teach arithmetic is published by Moffat and Paige, 28, Warwick-lane, Paternoster-row, E.C., price 2s. 6d., as well as other useful manuals for the teacher. RUTH (West Indies).--The account you give of the condition of both head and hair is quite shocking. You had better cut it short, and then wash your head well with plenty of soap, and keep it clean always. Possibly, however, not dirt, but some disease of the scalp may be the cause of the condition you describe. If so, you had better show it to a doctor. But, in any case, you had better cut it short for a time.