CHERRY RIPE.—The word “fiat” means an order or decree. We thank you for your good wishes and praise of our paper. J. F. C.—We have pleasure in giving out readers the address of the Santa Claus Society, for providing toys and dolls for children in hospitals. To make them during leisure hours would be a nice occupation for young people. For the benefit of those who would like to aid in a truly charitable and Christian work, as well as for the sake of the poor children, we copy your address, as one of the managers of the society—Miss J. F. Charles, Hillside, Southwood-lane, Highgate, N. A. M. C.—There is a home of rest at 9, Albion-place, Ramsgate. Apply to Miss Bennett. You may be taken in for three weeks, and the lowest terms for board, lodging, and attendance are 10s. a week. POMME DE TERRE.—We have seen the grave of the late novelist, Charles Reade, to which you refer, and the outside public knows no more than just what the inscription states. This is all we can say in reply. WHITE HEATHER.—The falling of the hair is often due to a condition of the general health and failure of nerve power, and the remedies need to be internally administered, as well as externally. Go to a skin doctor, and obtain his advice. MARY LEEMING and ALICE HAUGHTON.—Some collectors of insects use the fumes of chloroform or brimstone. Where there are many wild flowers you will find butterflies. PROGRESS.—Yes, women have been returned to Parliament in past times. In 1360 writs were issued, to four abbesses, requiring their attendance at Westminster, and the year following five ladies of the nobility were likewise returned (35th Edward III.)—viz., Marie Countesse de Norff, Alianor Countesse de Ormand. Agnes Countesse de Pembrook, Philippa Countess March, and Catherine Countesse de Atholl. Whether they actually took their seats, we do not say positively. The only woman ever made a Freemason was Miss St. Leger, a daughter of Lord Doneraile, about the year 1739. NIL DESPERANDUM.—You may say “intreat,” but “entreat” is more correct.