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A London Cemetery for Dogs (The Strand, 1893) The final resting place for some Victorian "best friends." Carriages Without Horses (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1896) Imagine... vehicles upon the roadways without horses... Horseless carriages... Will they ever catch on? A Sheep's Coat at Sunrise, a Man's Coat at Sunset (The Strand, 1899) The outcome of a wager made in 1811. Paddle Your Own Canoe (Demorest, 1888) Canoeing on the Hudson River, a favorite summer pastime for New York ladies! Our Belongings: The Little Ones (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1892) First in a series about the lives and roles of various family members. Bread and Cakes (Girl's Own Paper, 1899) Delicious recipes for such treats as gingerbread, scones, citron buns, rock cakes, chocolate cake, plum cake and Roscommon loaf. Swedish Embroidery (Girl's Own Paper, 1901) Artist Fred Miller brings us examples of a new and elegant embroidery form. Fashionable Stationery (Demorest, 1880) How to select appropriate letterhead, envelopes, notecards, menu cards, birthday cards, visiting cards, and stationery for specific occasions such as mourning. Moorland Idylls: The Night-Jar (English Illustrated Magazine, 1895) First in a charming series by noted author Grant Allen, who was also a keen observor of nature. Our Friends the Servants, Parts 1 & 2 (Girl's Own Paper, 1893) A six-part series on understanding and managing the all-essential staff of the Victorian home. July (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1875) A monthly series on the seasons in the English countryside - the birds, beasts, and flowers to be seen, along with tips on what to do in the garden, and natural history notes. This is the time of year to begin observing Britain's wildlife, including wild cats, martens, otters, weasels, stoats, foxes, badgers and polecats. Precious Stones: Their Homes, Histories and Influence (Girl's Own Paper, 1894) An eight-part series on the lore and history of precious stones. For July: The Turquoise & The Cat's-Eye Lamps of All Kinds and Times (The Strand, 1894) Pictorial feature. Fiction: The Lady, or the Tiger?, by Frank Stockton (Century, 1883) We can't resist reprinting this all-time classic, followed by a poem that suggests a clever solution to the conundrum. Odds and Ends (Girl's Own Paper, 1898) A fascinating round-up of news, notes and trivia from around the Victorian world. Poetry The Lady, or the Tiger, or Both?