The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1000, February 25, 1899Various
General
The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1000, February 25, 1899
Various
Children's literature -- Periodicals
MISS NICHOLLS.—1. We cannot insert your requirements in full; but are
willing to say that any reader, not under twenty-four, acquainted with
German, French, and either painting or music (the latter preferred),
who feels she would like to work with another lady in teaching and
share her house, may write to you for further details.—2. Your poems
are very fairly good, especially the translations. The first two
verses of the Italian specimen do you credit. We also proceed to
notice, at your request, A Romance Languages Club, Secretary, Miss
Nicholls, Laburnum Villa, Leamington. “The club is designed to promote
the intelligent study of the Romance Languages—French, Italian,
Spanish and Portuguese. Every member must study French and one other
language—Italian, Spanish or Portuguese; but if a member wishes to
work at three or all four languages, she will be at liberty to do so.
On receipt of a stamped addressed envelope a trial lesson will be sent
free to anyone.” Further particulars may be obtained on application.
SELECTA and FIRST CLASS of FRÄULEIN GREEN’S SCHOOL, HAMBURG.—We are
very glad, dear girls, to hear that our paper finds its way to you and
gives you pleasure. You must have made excellent progress in English
when you can read it as a recreation, not merely as a lesson. We
should like to encourage you to persevere. Germans have understood and
commented upon our greatest author, Shakespeare, better even than we
English have done, and we owe your country a great literary debt. We
hope that in days to come you may each be able to appreciate, not only
the great books of your own country, but the great books of ours—and
then you will never regret any toil or trouble spent in learning the
English language.
MISCELLANEOUS.
AN OLD SUBSCRIBER.—Visiting-cards, as such, should not be sent by
post under any circumstances. The enclosure of cards with a piece of
wedding-cake only serves to indicate whence the latter comes. They are
not sent as visiting-cards.
SCIENTIST.—The writer of the articles on “House-Mottoes” has been
questioned on the subject of the old house in Lancashire, known as
“Bradley Hall.” That it may be identified as being reduced to the
position of a farm-house is all she can suggest. She was not aware
that any other ancient country seats existed in Lancashire, all of
them known by the same name; and is surprised to hear that there are
“several.” “The Herald’s Visitations” of the county might afford the
information required.
ETHELINDA writes a good legible free hand.
OUR DICK.—The game called “kiss-in-the-ring” is not one played by the
higher classes of society. Amongst others less reserve is unfortunately
permitted. In any case such familiarity between young men and women is
inexpedient. Blues, greens, and violet are the colours which best suit
red or chestnut hair.
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