The subject is so vast, it is impossible to deal with it here, and it would be absurd to suppose that one brief article could be a comprehensive guide to Greek literature. But that is not needful, or intended. This point alone we wish to emphasise: that culture is altogether impossible without some idea of the mighty Past. And even the busy and the poor may in the present day obtain a glimpse into its beauty and wonder, by means of the translations we have mentioned. One such glimpse will lead on to another. _The Heroes of Asgard_, by A. and E. Keary, if still in print, is almost as fascinating in its way as Kingsley’s _Heroes_. It treats of the Scandinavian mythology in a very attractive form, telling of Baldur the Beautiful, of Loki, Thor, and many other names that should be familiar. No one can plead ignorance of ancient lore, when the stories that embody its mythology are within the mental compass even of a child. One benefit of the study of olden literature is this; that the mental prospect receives a background as it were. The thoughts found in Greek literature are the thoughts that now influence society; the eternal longings and aspirations of the heart of man were expressed in those days of old; while the gladness of the childhood of the world—a gladness that we know now in youth and the soft spring days, and the beauty of the earth—finds expression in immortal verse. So that of the names already mentioned, and of many others, it may well be said, in Mrs. Browning’s words: “These were cup-bearers undying, Of the wine that’s meant for souls.” LILY WATSON. (_To be continued._) HOUSEHOLD HINTS. A RAG steeped in turpentine will usually stop severe bleeding of a cut. STAINS on bedroom basins come off easily if rubbed with a little Brooke’s Monkey Brand soap on a damp flannel. BEDROOM and sitting-room fires should be always kept laid and ready to light at a minute’s notice in case of an emergency, accident, or illness. WATER-BOTTLES in bedrooms should be completely emptied each day and refilled with water that has been boiled. THERE should be a cupboard in each house containing simple remedies for wounds, burns, and cuts, and simple drugs for immediate need; also some lint, linen bandage material, and a pair of sharp scissors with blunt points. This cupboard should, however, be placed beyond the reach of little children. THE little wooden rollers round which unmounted photographs are sent out are valuable for preservation of face-veils. When these are taken off, they should at once be rolled round one of these smooth rollers in order to preserve the shape. IF you wish to keep the feathers of any bird that has been shot, be sure and cut off the ends of each quill before you use it, as that contains matter which decomposes. A GAME OF MEMORY. “Let me teach you another game,” said Aunt Louie, “and it shall be a game of memory.” “I hope it is not a dreadful game of forfeits,” cried Carrie.