again the bay close by. Now as Ivan approached him he was completely frightened and distressed, beat around him with his tail, sprang up high and moved the foaming water so greatly that Ivan found it impossible to master his prey. "Only wait a moment!" said he, "you shall soon be tame." With these words he drew his axe out of his girdle, cut a stout piece of wood into the shape of a spade, and now dug into the light sand very soon a narrow run, by which He conducted off the water of the pool into the bay. FATHER. The loss could be easily replaced; wood lay in plished; the water ran off continually, and when Ivan, who in the meantime had cut up some wood, came back, it was already wholly drained off, and the fish lay worn out and flapping the dry sand. A few smart strokes with the head of the axe despatched him, and Ivan was busy in dividing up the fish when the pilot and Gregory returned. That longsought hut had not indeed been found; but instead of it they had discovered a fine roomy cave, which was far better suited for lodging than that in which they had been yesterday, and which besides, as it was now beginning to be darker, they might not have found again. In this way every one had something to tell of. Ivan showed his friends the fine fish and the heap of fire-wood he had cut up small, while they described to him the cave they had discovered, which happily lay near, behind a projection of the rock. The drain was perfectly accom- not far from their quantities of them would be They kindled up the supply they had brought together, as a precaution. They had observed in the light sand on the shore footprints or tracks of bears; and have feared that so they must, therefore, pressing into the cavern during the night. And hence kindling up a blazing fire, which was the best means to keep off the dreaded guests. Now our friends lay down to sleep covered in their blankets, having their loaded guns near them. The kindly warmth which the fire diffused in the cavern, the supper eaten, and the firm conviction gained that they were not forsaken, caused them soon to fall into a soft slumber. Then all at once they were aroused MOTHER. The cry of the nightwatch, dear father! It has struck eleven. Tomorrow, children, your father will tell you what then roused them up. THE AFFECTIONS. From our present establishment of affections, what life. For each one of which God, amidst exquisite enjoyment springs of domestic this mand's faded glories, hath preserved a of most exquisite delight. They now went to work. They carried the fish and a large quantity of the firewood to the cave; and not till the sun had for a long time gone down, did they take time to examine more closely their new dwelling. A fire kindled in the middle of it lighted it up perfectly, and, to the great nameless charms; astonishment of all of them, clearly showed Home, that word of that the handiwork of man had aided love, that inexhaustible theme of sentiment and poetry; all relationship, paNature. On the side were many stones cut out for seats and tables; in the walls rental, conjugal, and filial, shall hereafter were to be seen places hollowed out; and arise to a new strength, graced with innothey clearly perceived that the upper cency, undisturbed by apprehension of portion of it was blackened by smoke. decay, unruffled by jealousy, and unweakened by time. All proving that this cavern must have formerly served for a dwelling. ΜΑΧ. And did not they find farther traces? FATHER. At least not at once. But before it was fully night Ivan and Gregory "Heart shall meet heart-. Each other's pillow to repose divine." Oh! what scene of social life I fancy to myself in the settlements of the blessed. -Edward Irving. No marvel that his birthright was a wealth of love untold; i That she now mourning heavily, would fain have died to save The tendril of her household stem, from darkness and the grave! So winsome in his artlessness, such sunshine in his joy, Earth seem'd to welcome with a smile the presence of the boy, And all was bright; one moment more the dream had pass'd away, -'Twas well that he should seek a home unsullied by decay. Why marvel that the flower should fade, with no congenial sky, To bring its budding glory forth, or warm its summer dye, That sweet birds droop, when wintry winds despoil them of their nest, Oh, where but in a shadeless land shall innocence find rest! And blessed are the memories they leave upon the heart! They wither not, but grow with age, and tenderness impart; They soothe us when affliction steals upon our gentler mood, And sanctify with hopeful thoughts our days of solitude. Let the young sleeper rest in peace! the spirit is with Him Who call'd him hence before one tear those eyes of blue could dim; Let him depart, 'twere meetliest thus, while pure and undefiled, And in the better land above, oh Mother, seek thy child! CROCHET FLOWERS. THE POPPY. Materials. - Deep scarlet wool, as nearly as possible the colour of the poppy; and some fine white cannetille, and black floss silk, with a mesh three-quarters of an inch wide. SPLIT the wool in half to make the petals lighter. Make 7 chain. Take a fingerlength of wire, and work over it on the chain 1 Sdc, 2 Dc, in each of the next 3 stitches, 3 Dc in the next, 3 in the next. On the other side of the chain, still holding in the wire, do 4 Dc in the same stitch as you have just made 3, 3 Dc in the next, 2 Dc in each of the next three, 1 Sde in the next, 3 Sc to take the wool above the first Sdc. Work now all round this petal, inserting the hook always under both sides of the chain, holding in the wire. 1 Sde on Sdc, 1 De on the same, 1 De on each of the next 7, 2 Dc on each of the next 11, 1 De on each of the next 7, 1 De and 1 Sde on the next. Make a slip-stitch, and fasten off. Four of these petals are required for each flower. FOR THE STAMENS. With the foss silk make a chain 1 inches long; then thread a needle with half a yard of the silk, left at the end of the chain, and work on it, over the mesh, taking the stitches closely together as possible. Withdraw the mesh, cut the fringe, and roll it as tightly round as possible, so that the chain part shall be a very small ball, give this a stitch to secure it. Take a bit of fine wire, 2 fingers long, slip it through the chain, and bend it in the form of a hair-pin Cover a very small bit of it, at the top, with green wool, then arrange the petals round, and fasten them to the stem by winding the wool very closely all round to the end of the wire. KNITTING-BAG. Materials-8 yards of cotton cord; 3 strawcoloured silk tassels, and 2 yards of cord to cor.. respond; 1 skein of filoselle to match; 1 skein of light green filoselle; 4 skeins of black Berlin wool; 7 shades of green Berlin wool, and 7 of lilac ditto (2 skeins of each); No. 13 Boulton's crochet hook, and a mesh one-third of an inch wide. WORK on the end of the cord, with black wool, 10 stitches, which form into a round, on which work 20 stitches. 2nd Round. Darkest green wool. Crochet all round, increasing sufficiently to make the work perfectly flat. 3rd Round. With the next shade of wool, do the same. 4th Round.-Next shade of wool. Do the same, having 60 stitches in the round. 5th Round.-Next shade of green, and darkest lilac, +1 lilac, 6 green, on 5 + 10 times. 6th Round.-Next shade of both colours +1 lilac, 7 green, on 6 + 10 times. 7th Round.-Next shades, +2 lilac, over 1, 1 lilac over green, 5 green, 1 lilac, 10 times. This is not quite flat. 12th Round.-Change to the lightest. lilac but one, and the next darkest green, altering the lilac to one darker, and the green to one lighter in every future round. Join on the straw silk, + 4 straw, 2 green. 4 lilac, 4 green, + 7 times. Hold the cord looser. 2 ad oilf KNITTING-BAG, BY MRS. PULLAN. 14th Round.-+4 green, 4 lilac, 2 green, lilac, 2 green, + 7 times. 15th Round.-(Lightest green), +1 green, 5 lilac, 2 green, 5 lilac, 2 green, + 7 times. There is an increase of seven stitches in this round; the cord is also held sufficiently slack to increase the bag a little. The remaining rounds are not increased. 16th Round. (Green filoselle, and darkest lilac but one), + 6 silk, 9 lilac, + 7 times. 17th Round-Darkest lilac only, without increase. Then do four rounds with the black wool. At the end, cut the cord in a slanting way, so that the top may terminate gradually. Thread a needle with the darkest green wool, and net all round the top of the bag a single round of common netting; do another round with each shade of green wool, to the lightest, about 24 stitches should be sufficient for the top of the bag. In the last round of netting, the cords are run to draw it up; and the part where the crochet and netting join is trimmed with fringe. A tassel is added at the bottom. COUNTESS OF WARWICKing Dr THIS excellent lady was the daughter of Richard Boyle, the first Earl of Cork, and born in the year 1630. Her father, afterwards so distinguished among his contemporaries, began life without aid of rank or fortune, the younger son of a younger brother. Not discouraged by difficulties, he adopted the motto, God's Providence is my inheritance." Success attended his arduous labours; yet when wealth and honour poured in upon him as a flood, he retained the humility and piety that had marked his early days and narrow resources. After he became the possessor of a princely estate, he often inscribed on his buildings the motto that he had chosen in poverty, as if to keep ever before his eyes a grateful memorial of the goodness which had prospered him. It appeared also on his tomb; for he had directed that his epitaph should be the words of trust that had stimulated his youth "God's Providence is my inheritance.") 1 Among his numerous children were, the philosopher Robert Boyle, a man illustrious for genius, learning, and piety; and a daughter, who in early youth became the consort of the young Earl of Warwick. Her strong powers of mind had been disciplined by an excellent education; yet though her conduct was circumspect and amiable, she was ignorant of that religion which has its seat in the heart, until her arrival at maturity. She admitted that she entered the home of her husband with erroneous views of the "one thing needful;" that the true devotion she there beheld, and especially the welltimed and affectionate efforts of her illustrious father-in-law, were the blessed means of removing her prejudices; and that opportunities of retirement and occasional afflictions served to detach her thoughts from the empty pleasures of the world. This change in her sentiments produced a correspondent one in character. She became eminent for humility, a sweet sedateness of manner, and an almost seraphic zeal to promote the cause of piety. Her diary records the prevalent frame of her spirit, remarkable providences towards herself or others; comforts, temptations, answers of prayer, or whatever else might be useful for guidance, consolation, or gratitude Frayer, she used to style, "heart's ease." Such, indeed, it was to her. She was not only constant, but fervent in this duty. It seemed the element in which she lived, the vital breath that eventually wafted her soul to heaven. Two hours every morning she devoted to meditation and intercourse with her Maker. Memoranda, in which she sometimes indulged on these occasions, swelled into manuscript volumes; and the extracts which have been made from them, do honour both to her head and heart. She considered the institution of the Sabbath as one of the most powerful preservatives of the life of religion in the soul, and was anxious to lose no portion of its benefits. For the stated solemnization of the "Communion," she prepared both by prayer and fasting. If any in whom she felt a particular interest were deficient in religious sensibility, she would employ the influence of friendship and the persuasive eloquence in which she excelled, to plead the cause of their own salvation. She studiously kept aloof from bigotry and sectarian controversy, wishing not to make proselytes to any peculiar set of doctrines; but to the living faith and loving spirit of the Redeemer. She strove to recommend piety by presenting it in the attractive forms of meekness, benevolence, and courtesy. In so |