he studies
algebra, geometry, and Latin. I have a beautiful pet dog named
Prince. A showman gave him to me. He will not let strangers come
in the yard when he is loose. He is black, and very large.

ANNIE S. D.

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

I am collecting stamps. I have some French, English, Swiss,
German, and American, and a lot of Treasury stamps. I have a
little brother named Charlie. He can not read, but I read YOUNG
PEOPLE to him, and sometimes mamma reads it to both of us. I
learned to write last winter, but I never went to school.

PAUL R. H.

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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY.

I am quite sick now, and I am going to write my first letter to
"Our Post-office Box." I have a large cat named Louis. At
meal-times he goes right to papa, and waits for something to eat.
If papa does not notice him, he jumps up on his knee and pats his
arm to remind him. Then papa always gives Louis something to eat.
I am nine years old.

GARDNER M.

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HAMILTON, CANADA.

Here is a simple recipe for a jelly-cake for Puss Hunter's Club:
Three eggs; a small tea-cup of sugar; one cup of flour. Beat the
yolks and whites of the eggs together. This quantity makes two
layers; and as it bakes in a very short time, it requires very
careful watching while in the oven. Any kind of flavoring may be
used.

"FATINITZA."

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DANVILLE, ILLINOIS.

Here is one of my own recipes for kisses: Beat the whites of four
eggs to a froth; then beat in slowly two cups of white sugar.
Spread greased paper on a baking-pan, and drop the mixture on it,
a spoonful at a time. Bake in an oven not too hot, until a little
brown.

C. H. S.

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BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.

I am ten years old. I have no pets but a dear little sister, who
is as nice as all the pets in the world. I tried the recipe for
sugar-candy, and found it very nice. I go to school every day.

M. H. S.

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I made two flower beds a few days ago, and the hens scratched them
very badly. I am eleven years old, and I go to school, and have
lots of fun. I have no pets now, but I did have a p