ARIEL.—Leave the steel brooch in oil for a day or two, and then rub it well with chamois leather. Should that prove ineffectual in removing the rust, send it to a silversmith to be cleaned. E. M. H. must let her friends know that she has returned, and the best way to do that is to call and see them. ERNESTINE.—The name De Lesseps is pronounced as in English, excepting that the final “s” is mute. The name Sodor is derived from _Sodor Eys_, or South Isles—_i.e._, the Hebrides, the Orkneys being known as the North Isles. These Southern or Western Isles were made an Episcopal diocese by Magnus, King of Norway, in 1098, and were united as one diocese to the Isle of Man in 1113. JOHN’S KITTEN.—May 6th, 1853, was a Friday, and July 21st, 1867, was a Sunday. We are glad to hear that our answers have helped you. JANIE SHAW.—Miss Ellman, The Rectory, Berwich, Sussex, is secretary of an early rising society, as well as of other societies. F. E. S.—There is always a table for finding dates in every “Whitaker’s Almanack.” MISS MOORE SMITH wishes it to be known that her Home Workers’ Missionary Union passed from her hands into those of Miss Chute, 25, Longford-terrace, Monkstown, co. Dublin, and thence again into other management. Perhaps Miss Chute might give any information desired. DAISY A. (Moor-street).—The “Old Maid’s Story” is not without merit. The language flows very easily, and, with more experience and plenty of perseverance, we think the writer might do something worth reading later on. FORGET-ME-NOT, MAGGIE DAVIES, and LITTLE DOT.—Write to our publisher about the index, “Crown of Flowers,” etc. The 13th November, 1833, was a Wednesday, and the 12th October, 1833, a Saturday. It is pleasant to hear of your appreciation of the G. O. P. * * * * * [Transcriber’s Note—the following changes have been made to this text. Page 211: dreadfuly to dreadfully—“dreadfully sensible”.]