ndependence. Mrs. Hancock said in substance that she could not approve
of a girl who was indifferent to her dress, nor of one who showed that
she was thinking about it, and that she was pleased with the effect she
made. A girl must not strut about like a vain peacock; she must wear her
clothes as the plant wears its flowers--unconsciously.

If you are sensible and clear-headed girls you will not wish to have
many frocks at once. A strong serviceable serge for every-day wear, a
pretty cashmere or silk for best, a simple white frock for evening, two
or three separate waists, and an extra skirt to relieve the serge, are
sufficient for the winter wardrobe of a well-dressed young girl. In
summer one requires more changes, but print and muslin and gingham
frocks are cheap, and, if neatly made, are always appropriate. Of
under-clothing have as simple a supply as you can take care of. The
dainty girl likes to be clothed in fresh and clean garments next the
skin, and where her clothing is not seen. These garments may be of fine
and nice material, but the school-girl and the young woman should avoid
elaborate frills and puffs and tucks, embroideries and laces, for these
are easily torn, and are hard upon the laundress. Of stockings a
half-dozen pairs are necessary, of handkerchiefs two or three dozen, and
of linen for the neck and wrists enough to insure one's personal perfect
neatness on every occasion. Gloves and shoes are important parts of a
young lady's outfit. Of the former two pairs, one for best and one for
common wear, will probably be enough to have at once, and of the latter,
if you can afford it, have three or four pairs, for out-door and in-door
uses. A young woman whose gloves and boots are good of their kind, and
in nice order, will always appear well dressed. A water-proof cloak, a
thick warm jacket, and two hats, one a toque, trim and dainty, the other
a wider and more picturesque affair, with a brim, and feathers, ribbons,
or flowers for trimming, will meet all exigencies. Don't wear birds or
wings on your hats. No ROUND TABLE Lady must countenance the cruel
killing of little birds that her hat may be adorned in a barbaric
fashion. The prejudice humane people feel against the wearing of slain
birds does not extend to ostrich feathers.

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SOME CURIOUS FACTS CONCERNING HEARING.

An inquiry was recently made in London as to the greatest distance at
which a man's voice could be he