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Curiosities of Stained Glass Windows (Pearson's, 1896) A look at some interesting oddities of stained glass church windows, focusing particularly on anachronisms. Animals at Church (Windsor Magazine, 1902) "Few people have any idea of the number of curious carvings and sculptures of animal life that are to be found in various cathedrals and churches." The Post Office (English Illustrated Magazine, 1884) "The Post-Office is an example of the mode in which things change while names remain. It was originally the office which arranged the posts or places at which relays of horses and men could be obtained for the rapid forwarding of Government despatches." Here's a look at how it works in the Victorian era. The Doings of Dustmen (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1876) "There is, in truth, a vast amount of money made out of rubbish." In other words, recycling is not a modern concept... Some Things We Say, and Do, in America (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1888) One of the things that particularly impresses this author is how a postman may leave piles of packages on top of a mailbox that won't fit inside - and no one would think of stealing them. (That was then...) Omelettes and Custards (Cassell's Household Guide, 1894) A host of omelette recipes, including omelettes with herbs, jam, kidneys, mushrooms, onions and more, plus spun eggs, Italian eggs, eggs as snow, and baked custard. A Simple Method of Window Decoration (Girl's Own Paper, 1892) How to make a lovely window decoration with a stencil cut-out and colored tracing paper. How to Cut and Make Walking Sticks (Cassell's Household Guide, 1894) Where to find and cut likely walking sticks, and how to finish them. Science and Art of Modern Etiquette: Courtship and Marriage (Good Housekeeping, 1891) This charming piece offers more in the way of common-sense tips than "rules of etiquette," but does point out that the gentleman is a "bridegroom," not a "groom," unless he works in a livery stable! Easter in the Olden Time (Good Housekeeping, 1891) A brief but charming look at some old Easter folklore, including the idea that the sun dances on Easter morning, and if one gets up early enough, one can see it do a jig. Electricity in the Home (Good Housekeeping, 1894) "Half a decade ago the thought of finding in electric currents the means for heating dwellings, and accomplishing other results of which heat is the prime factor, would have been regarded at least with extreme incredulity." Fiction: Miss Carnarsie's Crinoline (Demorest, 1893) The "new" fashion of crinolines seems a bit of an all-round nuisance, until they prove of unexpected value... A Peep at Billingsgate (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1876) A look at London's great fish market. Unconscious Oaths (Good Housekeeping, 1888) "In a low state of civilization all kinds of oaths are common. Such was the case in English society until the early part of the present century." This article offers an interesting look at the meaning of many common and seemingly innocuous oaths. Janitors I Have Met, and Some Others (Good Housekeeping, 1900) Next in a charming, humorous seven-part series on the difficulties of finding a livable flat in New York City. The Brook and Its Banks (Girl's Own Paper, 1886-1887) Next in a lovely 11-part series covering the flora and fauna of the British brook - for "a brook has many points of view." Every-Day Desserts, and Desserts for Every Day (Good Housekeeping, 1888-1889) Next in a 12-part series that literally offers a recipe for a different dessert for every day of the year. ZigZags at the Zoo: Entomic [Bugs] (The Strand, 1893B) This lovely, and lengthy, series looks at all the different types of creatures to be found at the London Zoo, with marvelous caricatures by H.A. Shepherd. Recipes: Crackers and Cheese (Good Housekeeping, 1887)