ladies of "How to make a purse for your brother?"

Who edited the "Book of Beauty?" and mention a few of the aristocratic
names whose portraits have had the honour of appearing in its splendid
pages.

Can you describe the habits and haunts of the "Swedish Nightingale?" and
can you mention the highest note it ever reached, and also why it sang
in a Haymarket?

State the name of the "Bohemian nobleman" who first brought over the
Polka to England.

In what year of VICTORIA'S reign was the celebrated _Bal Costume_ given
at Buckingham Palace? and describe the dress that HER MAJESTY wore on
that interesting occasion.

Give the names of the principal singers who distinguished themselves at
the two Italian Operas during the rival administrations of GYE and
LUMLEY, and describe the nature of the feud that existed between those
two great men.

Give a description of "Pop Goes the Weasel," and state all you know
about the "Weasel," and what was the origin of his going "Pop."

Who succeeded WIGAN in the _Corsican Brothers_?

Mention the names of the principal watering-places, and say which was
considered the more fashionable of the two--Margate, or Gravesend?

When did flounces come into fashion, and state the lowest and the
highest number a lady could wear?

Describe the position of Chiswick--and give a short account of its
Gardens, and the _Fetes_ that were held there every year.

What were the duties of the Ladies of the Bedchamber, and in what
respects did they differ from the Maids of Honour at Richmond?

Mention the names of the most delicious novels that were published
between the years 1840 and 1853, and name the character and scene that
pleased you the most.

Whose gloves do you consider were the best?

What was the last elopement that created any sensation at Gretna Green?

State who was JULLIEN? also, whether he had anything to do with the soup
that bears his celebrated name?

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TEA-TABLE TALK.

A lady living at Peckham Rise has nearly ruined her husband by the
enormous prices she has been giving for Cochin-China fowls. The poor
fellow is always pointed at in the neighbourhood, so the story goes, as
"the Cochin-China-pecked husband."

A gentleman at a party, where table-turning was the principal amusement
of the evening, upon hearing that the power of turning mainly depended
upon the will, instantly recommended his wife, as he "begged to assure
the company s