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Ledcil, Hello, Irish Foreman, Carl, Nucky and Eskaletta, Carrie Wilmer,
Little Rhody, Weesie, R.O. Chester, Lowell, Madeline, Charles Goodwin,
Thad R. French, Addle Shun, Ham, Stanna, Viscum, Rosalind, Fred L.
Comstock, Romulus, Jim Nast, Windsor Boy, Gemini, Night, Ed U. Kate,
Katie O'Neill, John Watson, Dorlo, Auburnian, Olive, Legs, Spider,
Theresa, Arty Fished, Joe-de-Joe, Flora Nightingale, M.E.T., Herbie C.,
Miranda, Alcaeus, Orlando, Mary Roland, Carrie Ketchum, Cypress, Andrew
F., Tan, Sir Joseph, Venio Vincere, Flare, Pantagrapher, Lucrezius
Borgers, May Le Hosmer and Magnolia, Jack O'Lantern and T. Hinker,
Sam Smart, Esq., Osceola and Martin Dale.

COMPLETE LIST.--Goldey and Pen Ledcil.

PALAVER.

Once more we wish to draw the attention of all Puzzlers who favor us
with their contributions to a very necessary caution in the selection of
the words which they use in the work. Some unscrupulous puzzlers see no
objection to using any word, since they are able to make successful
combinations. We are of a different mind, in this department. Puzzledom
in GOLDEN DAYS has a very varied constituency, which includes old and
young, boys and girls, men and women. We intend to keep it a bright,
progressive department--above all, clean and without reproach in any
particular. Therefore, puzzlers who are given to the use of words of
double meaning, or words whose reputation is shady in the slightest
respect, so to speak, will please bear this in mind and not in such a
way spoil an otherwise excellent piece of work which they may desire to
see in our columns.

THAD R. FRENCH.--Your puzzle comes under the above criticism. You are
new, however, and we hope you will receive the timely word of advice.
If so, you are very welcome to our ranks. Would like to hear again from
you.

NEW YEAR'S NICK-NACKS.

--A correspondent wants to know if "fits are hereditary." Any small
boy, compelled to wear out his father's old clothes, could tell him
they are not.

--There are many shoots in a park of artillery.

--"What are you doing?" demanded a furniture dealer of his clerk,
who upset an extension table.
"I'm only turning over a leaf, sir."

[Illustration: TWO KINDS OF HIDING.]

--City Dame (in the country): "Boy, can't you get me some cat-tails?"
Country Boy: "Yes'm. Long ones?"
City Dame: "Oh, long or short, whichever are the prettier!"
Boy: "Well, mum, I guess I'd better just bring you the cats, an' y