In the midst of so much that is purely selfish, it is delightful to meet such disinterested care for others.

When a large family of children are expecting a parent's return from an entertainment, it will often require great exertions on his part to freight himself so as to meet their reasonable expectations.

A few rules are worth remembering by all who attend anniversary dinners in Faneuil Hall or elsewhere.

Thus: Lobsters' claws are always acceptable to children of all ages.

Oranges and apples are to be taken one at a time, until the coat-pockets begin to become inconveniently heavy.