THE BILLY BOYS' WORKSHOP
THE
CHINA MAIL.
The WENDY
HUT.
A HANGING MAGAZINE-
HOLDER
This holder, which is intended
Now cut the two ends to the to keep magazines tidy, can be sizes given at C, and be sure to see that the back, front and constructed easily and cheaply bottom edges are planed square Uso your from odd pieces of wood. Three-with the side faces. eighths-inch wood should be try square from time to time to check the work during the plan- used for the back, and wood a
ing. quarter-inch thick for the other parts.
GEORGE'S SACRIFICE.
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George and Rummy rushed home in great excitement, for that afternoon the school was.)
granny,
PRINCESSES OF THE PAST.
Katherine The Fair Of France.
Katherine was the youngest.
being taken to nec * great child of Charles 8th of France actress, and they had to be pune and his cruel Queen Isabeau, and tual.
Ishe was born" in the year 1401. When they told their motherHer father was subject to fits of and during these about it, she looked very wor-madness, ried. "Boys," she said, "this periods his children were neglect- morning I had a letter from your cd. They lived with him in grandmother, asking If you Paris, but Isabeau went away, would go over to see her, and not caring what became of them. help her, as she is not well. Katherine was brought up in the Rummy frowned. "But we kitchen by the servants, and at might
have the the age of three the little. prin- never chance of seeing this actress
cess might have been mistaken again, mother," he said. "I don't for a beggar. She was ragged. mind going to see
dirty and wild, but her beautiful
mums,
," said George cheerfully. eyes gleamed through the mat- "She has no maid, and it must ted locks of hair which fell over be horrible to be lonely when her face as she climbed the stairs the kitchen to visit the you don't feel well." So it was arranged that George should go poor mad king of whom she was Rummy went with the rest of
grandmother, while very fond,
Then suddenly King Charles the scholars to see the famous regained his senges.
When he saw his ragged, half-starved little children, he gave his gold cup to one of his faithful ser vants who had shared his food with them, and the man went out and sold it, and returned with supper for them all.
to
his
actress.
When it was time to go home,
from
WENDY'S LITTLE DRESSMAKERS.
A Pretty Braid-Trimmed Jumper.
It is time now to think of making nice new jumpers. The one we're telling you about this week will be just the thing for you, because it is easy to sew, and will loook pretty when fin- ished!
You will need about two and a half yards of soft woollen mater- ial in dark blue or green. Mea- sure from your shoulders to hips, and across your chest, and take a piece of stuff twice the length and two inches wider than tho
Dressmaker tells you how to make this pretty braid- trimmed jumper.
width. Fold it widthways and lengthways, and cut as shown in Diagram A, making a little shallow scoop-out for the neck.
are
and small curves down the sides for the arm-holes.
Slope the shoulders a little to ensure a good it there. The sleeves straight pieces of the material joined on at the armholes, Sew up the side seams; then join on the sleeves and gather the ends to fit little braid cuffs.
a
When George arrived at Grannie's house, he saw at once A piece of wood measuring that she looked very poorly.
"What shall I do, Gran?" he fifteen inches long and three
Grannie told him she The sizes of the back are inches wide will now be required asked.
The trimming is contrasting- Now the Queen, hearing that coloured braid tacked on round given in diagram A. After plan-for the bottom part, which must would be glad if he chopped
on both sides and some wood and trees.
the King was in his right mind the neck, the hem, and down the ing the wood on both sides, mark be planed
edges.
In fixing the parts together, George went down the road and again, wished to have her eldest left side of the front, ash te use long fine nails and strong said goodbye to his Grannie and son, the Dauphin, in her charge. in the sketch. When all is tack- So she sent ruffians who founded down. go over the tacking- went wondering how glue. Fix the bottom part first, off he one and a half inches from the Rummy was enjoying himself. the children asleep on a pile of stitches with another coloured straw and carried them off. For wool, as shewn in Diagram B. matter of fact, Rummy bottom edge of the back. Next, As a glue and nail the ends in place wasn't having a very good time, tunately the Duke of Burgundy Sew a line of similar braid over at a distance of one inch from for he had rather guilty feel-rescued them and returned them the sleeve-joins, and make
to their father, and then the braid waist-belt to complete the the side edges of the bottoming, which spoilt all his enjoy King sent Katherine to a con-jumper. The buckle for the belt piece. Before fixing the front, ment.
vent to be educated. Here she can be made from a piece of stiff Next day a parcel arrived discovered that she was one of card, of the shape and size indic- lightly bevel the bottom elge so that it rests evenly on the for George containing a lovely the richest princesses in Europe! ated in Diagram C, covered with
While she was still
little braid base of the holder. Diagram D gold watch and ten pounds with
or an odd scrap of the will make this clear.
a card which said: "With love The ornamental strips consist to the kind boy who sacrificed of quarter-inch half-round bead- his own pleasure for an ing, which can be glued on, the Lady." two strips on the front hiding the nail heads. Fix the wooden diamond ornament with glue and fine brads, and finally screw an eye-plate near each top corn- er of the back, and give the in- ished holder two coats of vern- igh stain.
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The hanging magazine. holder. Carpenter tells you about making it, and it will form another useful addi- tion
atore of In your Christmas gifts for lucky friends.
out the shape carefully, and, with a tenon-saw and chisel, re- move the parts not required. Smooth the rough edges with your chisel and finish with glass- paper.
The Hut Carpenter.
FAIRY FINERY.
A Fairy wanted a dancing dress,. So she told her tale to the Sky. It sent her an armful of baby
clouds
That were lazily floating by. And oh! they were lovely, and
may-blossom-white, They made her a ball-dress of
true delight.
The Fairy wanted some dancing-
shoes,
old
After this you may be sure that Rummy learnt a lesson, and now he is as unselfish as George,
Lillian Juster.
girl, the King of England asked jumper material. her hand in marriage for, the Prince of Wales, but he was re- fused.
Wendy's Dressmaker.
Katherine grew into such 蘊 beautiful girl that she was nam-million crowns. But the King re ed The Fair, and, from time to fused, and for two years there
of Madcap Harry, was war. time, news
It hurried away to the Back-of-her mother. Isabeau dressed her jewels, magnificently
Beyond,
To the land where Dreams are
made.
And the dreamland slippers they
sent the Fay
thistledown-dainty, and Were
sunbeam-gay!
The Fairy wanted a crown for
her head.
She whispered her wish to the
Night.
It sent her a garland of baby
stars, All twinkly and glittering
bright. She called the West Wind to She twisted them deftly amid
her aid.
her hair, And the Moon kissed her gently,
she looked so fair!
For the front of the holder. you will require a piece of wood fourteen inches long and seven inches wide. Saw the top to an angle as shown in diagram B, Continued at foot of next Column.) and smooth both sides and edges with glasspaper.
MLADE
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From Chandala MYORSA,
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Rosies BEAU
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BUT IT ACTS
LIKE POISON
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Prince of Wales, reached her. Then Isabeau offered to meet When she was about fifteen, she Henry, and she took Katherine left the convent and lived with with her. Glittering with dressed, in the most beautiful clothes, the princess smiled at the covered her with jewels, and one King of England, and he day asked her whether she would was
overcome by her marry this madcap prince, who beauty that he
afraid had now become King of Eng to lower his terms in case she land, and had also invaded despised him for it. That night France.
the Queen rode off with Katherine, and Henry, in n rage, sent a messenger to the King saying he would only treat with the Princess herself and offering "I have a mind to be Queen of ❘ to meet her in a Church. England," laughed Katherine, So the lovely Katherine and "Then Normandy and Aquitaine her mother went to the Church, will still be mine."
and the Princess gave Henry as So Isabeau sent Katherine's her dowry the provinces he de picture to Henry 5th, who pro-sired, and told him very sweetly mised to stop fighting if Charles that she was quite ready to be would give the princess two Queen of England.
IT'S TOO BAD-THIS CANDY THAT ROSIE MADE PUT THE
BOSS AND WILLIE IN THE HOSPITAL-SO |
BROUGHT IT HOME. SO NO ONE ELSE AT THE OFFICE WOULD EAT ANY OF IT-I KNOW I WON'T
"Hic swears that he will have Normandy, Aquitaine, and the hand of Katherine the Fair," said the Queen.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1931.
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TINK'S CROSS WORD PUZZLE.
S and A were the two lettera drawn beside last week's puzzle. And if you said them, you said the word "essay" which was hidden in the puzzle. Solution:-
1. Fuss
4. Bygone 7. Excelled
11. Pronoun
12. Serpent
13. Pronoun
14. Hidden word
Across.
15. Short for "postscript"
17. A Colour
{Ado), (Ago).
18. Measure of length (abbreviated) (Ft.).
(Surpassed).
(HG).
(Asp).
(Me).
(Essay).
(FS).
(Tan).
20. Drink
22.
Meadow
(Ale). (Lea).
23. Finds fault
26. Taunt
(Complains). (Twit).
27. Price
(Cost).
28. Sign
(Token).
Down.
1. Remains of something burnt
(Ash).
2. That should be paid.
(Duo).
3. Conjunction
(Or).
4.
Because
(As).
5. A precious stone
(Gem).
6. Poen
Odo).
8. Gone by
(Past).
9. Attack
̈(AgBall).
10. Short time or distance
(Span),
15. Agreements
(Pacts).
16. Tardy
(Slow).
18. Marshes
(Fens).
19. Try the flavour of
(Taste).
21. Give out
(Emit).
22.
Animal
(Lion).
24. Meaning "turn over the page"
(P.T.O.).
25. High playing-card.
(Ace).
Here are some more letters which, I feel sure, will suggest a quite usual English word which means "to pacify." The word is hidden in the puzzle..
PP PP
Clues:--
1. Mislay..
5. Monkeys:
9. Insects.
Across.
10. Remalader. 11. Not strong.
12. The oak is one.
14. Hidden word.
10
23
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What English word does this Pilggest to you?
16. Belonging to him.
17. Large animal of the deer family.
19. Part of verb to be,"
20. A limb,
22. I'ronoun,
. 23. Command,
25. Not light.
20, Portable shelter.
UM! LOOKS LIKE CANDY·
Down.
1. Grass-plot in the garden. 2. Number,
3. Go on letters for the post,
4. Scottish river.
5. Skill.
6.
Read.
7. Compass point.
3. Btalk.
13. Listened to.
14. Purpose,
15. Trec
16.
Not
Noft.
18. English county.
20. Where Nouh lived. 21. Came face to face with, 2. Conjunction.
24. About.
THE TINKER BELL CLUB. .
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Name Address Age ..........
Date of Birthday
Cut this out, and send it to Tinker Bell, c/o The Editor, China Mail.
TASTES
LIKE
CANDY-
WHERE'S THE LAND- LADY AND WHO ARE YOU?
IN THE HOSPITAL AND HER DOG 1S HAVING FITS OUT IN THE YARD - TAKE
MY ADVICE -
DON'T EAT ANY OF
THAT CANDY-
ARCHIEF 1'M GLAD- YOU'RE HERE-DID
YOU EAT MY CANDY?
IFT HAD EATEN IT SHE'D BE SAYIN WHERE ARE YOU?
EVANS
ANTISEPTIC THEDAI
Pastilles
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