P/v CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY BEQUEST OF STEWART HENRY BURNHAM 1943 PN 6371.G48" Oracles for youth. 3 1924 027 291 750 Cornell University Library The original of tliis book is in tine Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924027291750 f *s«^ /^rj- PUTNAM & C; 1 352 ORACLES FOR YOUTH. |t |«mt fastim^ BY CAKOLINE GILMAN, AUTHOK OF •'THH sibyl," '*TnE SOITTnEEN MATKON," ETC. NEW YORK: G. P. PUTNAM & CO., 10 PARK PLACE. M.DCCC.LII. Lo £ Entered, accoi'ding to Act of Congress, in the year 1852, By Groroe p. Putnam, i Office of tlio District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. STERffiOTTPSD BY BILLIN &. BROTHERS, NO. 20 NORTH ■WILLIAM-ST,, H JOHN F. TROW, PRINTBR, 49 Ann-sthkkt. CONTENTS. FAGB ■WHAT IS TODS OHAKAOTEa ? 9 "WHAT IS TOUa FAVOURITE YOUTHFUL GAME ? 13 WHAT IS TOUR FAVOUEITE STUDY ? 16 "WHAT ARE YOUR FA'VOURITE NAMES 1 20 "WHO IS YOUR GIRL FRIEND ? 24 WHO IS YOUR BOY FRIEND ? 32 WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO BE, OR DO ? 38 WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FLOWER ? 42 WHAT SPORT DO YOU PREFER ? 47 WHAT MUSICAL INSTRUMENT DO YOU LOVE ? 60 WHAT WILL BE YOUR PROFESSION ? 54 WHAT DISTINGUISHED CLASSICAL CHARACTER DO YOU ADMIRE ! 58 WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE M"rrH0LOGI0AL CHARACTER ? 61 WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CONSTELLATION ! '72 WHAT WILL BE YOUR DESTINY ? "" DIRECTIONS. Let some one hold the hook, and ask one of the ques- tions. The answers being all numhered, the girl or boy who is questioned chooses a number, and the person who holds the bo'ok reads the answer to which that number be- longs, aloud. For instance : Question. What is your character ? Answer. I choose No. 3. Questioner reads aloud : No. 3. Gentle tempered, sweet and kind, To no angry word inclined. ORACLES FOR YOUTH. W,\nt is pttf Cljaradw ? THIRTY ANSWERS. 1. Very careful, I suppose, Since so nice and clean your clothes. 3. Bather careless, I must think, , _ Since you often spill your ink. ^ ' ^ '^^ 3. Gentle tempered, sweet and kind. To no angry word inclined. -4. Sometimes you in fretful mood Rather saucy are, and rude. ? ^ T I • L^ 5. You your lessons try to know. When to school you faithful go. 6. You your lessons sometimes miss ; What a sad affair is this ! f ff '- What is your Character? 7. When you 're summoned from your bed, Not a grumbling word is said. 8. When you 're eating something nice, All around ntiust have a slice. 9. To your parents still, I find. You respectful are, and kind. 10. No coarse words you ever say. Whether angry or at play. 11. You would never tell a lie, Eather would you starve or die. 12. On the holy Sabbath day You avoid all idle play. 13. Teachers never can complam That your manners give them pain. 14. Never, if in sport or pain, Do you take God's name in vain. 15. You esteem it perfect fun. When you make or hear a pun. 16. You are fond of serious books ; I can tell it by yonr looks. 10 What is tour Character? 17. Passionate in temper you ; But 't is quickly over too. 18. By yourself you like to roam, From your playmates and your home. 19. With but one companion sweet, You would walk the public street. * 20. Social is your mood, and gay ; You with many love to play. 21. You a foolish trick possess ; What it is I pray you guess. 22. When a habit bad you take, That bad habit you will break. 23. Some one said, you " bite your nails ;"- But I never tell such tales. 24. Generous and kind your mood. Always aiming to do good. 25. What you have begun to do. That you firmly will pursue. 26. You a resolution make, Which a trifling thing will break. 11 What is tour Character? 37. Sometimes cross, and sometimes sad, Sometimes kind, and sometimes glad. 28. When you do select a friend, That affection knows no end. 29. Very fickle is your love ; Still from friend to friend you rove. 30. Pious thoughts from you ascend ; You will make your God your friend. 12 What is your Favourite Youthful Game? M|at u par |,atonte fmt\M §mt 2 twenty-four answers. 1. You like the busy humming top, To hear it buzz — then see it stop. 2. You love to throw the smooth round ball, High in the air, or on the wall. 3. Leap-frog is the game for you, You can jump the circle through. 4. Prisoner's base is capital fun, When a fellow wants to run. 5. Saddle my nag is a charming play, And very easy to learn the way. 6. Puss in the corner you like to be, ', ^ , , , \ f i C Especially when they let you see. It'''' 13 What is your Favourite Youthful Game? 7. Follow my leader, you must say, For you know you love to lead the way. 8. Touch is the game for you to try, With your quick step and ready eye. 9. Popgun, that's the Northern name. But Plvffer is the Southern game. 10. You are the clever fellow to fling. And so you love to aim the Sling. 11. Best you love the Kite to fly Through the distant summer sky. 12. Shuttlecock and Battledore You can count to a hundred and more. 13. The Hoop, the Hoop, you roll along, Singing sometimes a merry song. 14. Oh, how you frolic at Blindman's buff! Better take care you are not too rough. 15. Skating and Sledding, how you go Over the ice, and over the snow ! 16. Here you go, there you go, up in the air, High in the Swing, and you don't care. 14 What is your Favourite Youthful Game? 17. Whoop and hide is a very nice play, Out in the yard or under the hay. 18. With Hide the handkerchief jon love to tease, Sometimes to burn, and sometimes to freeze. 19. Thread the needle is fun for you. When with hands uplifted all run through. 20. Seated with all on carpet or ground. You love to Sunt the slipper around. 21. Marbles you love to play, my honey. But surely you never play for money. 22. Walking Stilts is a very good thing To make you feel as tall as a king. 23. Queen Anne, Queen Anne is the royal name That you love to give to a pleasant game. 24. Pawns! Pawns! they tell me that you Have very quick brains for things to do. 16 What is youb Favourite Study? l\ut h pur laterate Stoljg? NINETEEN ANSWERS. 1. Geography is your delight ; To look o'er all the earth, And see where lakes and mountains stand, And rivers have their birth. 2. History you most admire ; To learn what deeds were done By Alexander, Charlemagne, And our good Washington. 3. Of Spelling you are very fond, And think 't is strange to look On all the words that have been made With meanings in one book. 16 w HAT IS TOUR Favourite Study? 4. Arithmetic is what you love ; Still more so, when you know That from the principles you learn, Such men as Newton grow. 5. In Writing you must sure excel, For you are charmed to see, Within a neat, unhlotted book, A fair chirography. 6. Composition is your choice ; You wish it were your lot To be an Irving in your style. Or British Walter Scott. 7. Reading surely is your forte ; With voice distinct and slow. You mind your stops and emphasis, And aim the thought to show. 8. In Declamation you excel ; You loudly can proclaim The words of those who stir the soul. And swell the trump of fame. 9. Grammar is your favourite ; You love the mode to view, \1 What is your Favourite Study ? In which from word to word you parse, To make a sentence true. 10. Astronomy you think divine, And love to gaze afar On constellations ranged with skill, And every single star. 11. Mythology seems very strange. And yet you wish to know What people thought about their gods Two thousand years ago. 12. Botany has charms for you ; You love to seek the flowers, Whether abroad in rural fields. Or in the garden bowers. 13. Geology delights your mind ; From depths of earth reclaimed. You seek to know the ancient things Tliat Agassiz has named. 14. Shells, and their strange inhabitants, A thousand wonders teach, Within your cabinet arranged, Or strolling on the beach. 18 • What is tour Favourite Study? 15. Your darling study is to Draw, And see the landscape rise, With tower and castle, hill and tree. Before your charmed eyes. C Music, though difficult, is sweet. And 't is a dear employ To learn the tunes that you may love, | AJt''' Or others may enjoy. 17. On Mathematics you are bent. Struggling and aiming still. To where our Bowditch towering stands, Or gentler Somerville. 18. Ancient Languages you scan. And, bending o'er each page, Imbibe with reverential joy Thoughts of the classic age. 19. The Modern Languages you choose, And dream of some near day. When over Europe's fair domains Your happy feet may stray. 19 What are tour Favourite Names'? Mfeat m pm fatarite pmjsi THIRTT-THREE ANSWERS. 1. You like Eliza, you like Sue, You like Sally, Sarah too. 2. You like Mary and Maria, You like Peter and Sophia. 3. You like Thomas and Amelia, You like Charley and Cornelia. 4. You like Isaac, so do I, You like Julius, you know why. 5. You like David, you like Arthur, You like Rosamond and Martha. 6. You like Benjamin and James ; — 'T is hard to think of all these names. 20 What are your Favouritb NamesI 7. You like Joe and Henrietta, You like George and Violetta. 8. You like Catharine and Teresa, Christiana and Louisa. 9. You like Esther, Margaret, Emmeline and Harriet. 10. You like Fred and Adeline, Justina too, and Valentine. 11. You like Nathan and Eugene, And Archibald to come between. 12. You like Jane and Theodore, EesaliTte and Eleanor. — i u fi Water below and sky above, ^^ You ask for nothing more. 7. With balanced Oun o'er marsh and field. And faithful dog to rove. And bag your game till evening close, — This is the sport you love. 8. Chess, with its thoughtful, silent hour ; The well-placed men you scan, And you forget the passing tirae Wliile carrying out your plan. 9. Ingeniously to act Charades, And with good-nature sweet 48 What Sport do you Prefer? Amuse the circle -whom you love, Where friends together meet. « 10. Billiards to you is healthful play, A most enticing game ; You love to join the graceful sport, Without the gambler's aim. 49 What Musical Instrument do you Love? i littoral Instram^nt k pw f irk ? TWENTY-TWO ANSWERS. 1. The soft Piano's dulcet notes J^ Delight your listening ears ; Lr j^ j (*^ , (j^ They clothe your face with gentle smiles, Or fill your eyes with tears. 2. The Violin, when Ole BuU ^ d i Or Miska Hauser plays ; 7*^ ■ v^ You wonder at their patience rare, And at their skilful ways. 3. Oh, give you the Flute with its tremulous sound. That trills like a bird in the air ; At its hearf>piercing notes you are mute with delight. And vanish all Sorrow and care. H 50 What Musical Instrument do you Love? 4. Rub-dub-a-dub, the Drum for you, You love its noisy roll ; What others stop their ears to shun, Delights your very soul. 5. Hush ! o'er the placid lake, a Horn Comes on the air along ; And ah ! far dearer 't is to you. Than flute, or drum, or song. 6. The sweet Accordeoii's mournful note, Li summer's twilight hour, Fills your young heart with pensive thought. That owns its gentle power. 7. The Fiddle, the Mdle, the fiddle for you. As you dance in the merry round ; The cotUlion, and hop, and waltz, and jig. On its wonderful strings are found. 8. t)on't blush ! the Jews^-harp's twang you love ; Hush ! you must not deny it, I saw you go the other day. And with a penny buy it. 9. You love, from the sleep of a summer's night. To wake and hear afar 51 What Musical Instrument do you Love? The tinkling notes of a serenade r- i; f^^ In the sound of a light Guitar. * 10. When some Italian emigrant Comes through the crowded street, Towards the Hand-organ which he grinds You turn your willing feet. 11. The Tambourine, most strange to say, You call superb and chaste ; And people often wonder, too, At your peculiar taste. 12. The Viol base, oh no ! Bass Viol— This sound you love, there 's no denial. 13. The Clarionet's shrill, piercing sound Makes with delight your pulses bound. 14. The merry Flageolet for you ; In all your leisure time. You listen to its tiilling notes, More beauteous than sublime. 15. You think a band is incomplete Unless it boasts Triangles, Just as a lady's ball-dress is Devoid of lace and spangles. 52 What Musical Insteument do you Love? 16. You must admire the soldier's life, For I declare you love a Fife. 17. The Trumpet, oh ho ! the trumpet for you, The trumpet for you and for all ; It thrills through the heart like a voice from the gods, As its notes on the charmed ear fall. 18. The Trombone's base you most desire, — Its cadence sets your heart on fire. 19. You love to see a round white arm Flung o'er the Harp's rich strings. And joy to feel the placid charm Its sweet, sad music brings. 20. The Christy Band, and the merry song Of their sable set to your taste belong. 21. The queer Banjo, For this you go. 22. The whole wide sweep of a Martial Band, And the flash of the soldiers' steel ; Who would not barter enjoyments rare For its solemn, melodious peal ? P3 What will be your ProfessionI Mjat toill k pwr ^xaimim ? TWENTY-BIGHT ANSWERS. 1. A Lawyer you are like to be, And plead the cause of misery. 2. A Farmer, you will walk your fields, Enjoying all your planting yields. • 3. You a physician good will make, And physic rather give than take. 4. A Sailor's watch perchance you '11 keep. And rock upon the ocean deep. 5. A Clergyman you yet may be, From worldly strife and passion free. 6. You will adorn a Merchant's life ; You like the busy noise and strife. 54 What will be your Profession? 7. A Teacher'' s office you may reach, _ But you must learn before you teach. 1_ / /TV 8. An Artist you may be, and fame Bear on to future years your name. 9. A Printer you perchance may be, And we another Franklm see. 10. A good Mechanic you may prove. And win the praise of those you love. 11. I think that I can make it clear. That you will be an Engineer. 12. A Soldier's life would you delight; But may there be no cause for fight ! 13. A Tavern you will keep, but well I know you will not liquor sell. 14. Behind the Counter you will stand, And serve the ladies of the land. 15. An Architect. Your fate will be To raise up buUdings fair to see. 16. A Blacksmith's toil will be your aim, And on the anvil rests your fame. 55 What will be youb Profession'? 17. Keeping a large hotel you '11 live, And many an entertainment give. 18. To you it may seem very strange, But you a Pedlar round will range. 19. Professor in a college, you Will find hard work enough to do. 20. Sawing wood seems not the thing, But down to that your pride you 11 bring. 21. A Senator of high renown, Your name will go to ages down. 22. I think that you will keep a Store ; The Fates say neither less nor more. 23. The strangest thing that has been said. Is that a Crown will grace your head. 24. In legislative halls you '11 stand, Among the favourites of the land. 25. A Miller, not a Millerite, You will wear a dress of white. 26 Over a college you ^^ ill be President, of high degree. 56 What will be youk Profession? 27. Your miiid will be at constant strife, To choose your pathway into life. 28. An Author's wreath will deck your name, And you will gather praise and fame. 57 What Classical Charactbr do YOtr AdmireI TWELVE ANSWERS. 1. Homer the poet, and Homer the sage, Who, every one knows, had a blind old age- Yet the Iliad grand, and the Odyssey too, From his teeming brain in verses flew. Homer the bard was the first known scribe, Except some men of the Indian tribe. Or the writers who penned the holy word, As truths from the voice of God they heard. 2. Lycurgus, learned in law of old. Before the Saviour came, we 're told ; The Spartans loved him though they feared. And through long years his name revered. 58 What Classical Character do you Admire'? 3. ^sop^ so famous for wit and for fable, And in each of these branches he learned was and able. 4. The noble Pijthagoras, famed for his school, Where he taught by no hackneyed and old common rule. But preached transmigration of souls, a strange code, In Crotona, the place of his sometime abode ; He was skilled in each art of Olympian game. And his strength and agility add to his fame. 5. Anacreon, born in Ionia, a Greek, Who music and love through his whole life did seek ; But though he liked pleasure and poetry alone. In eating a grape he was choked with a stone, In his eighty-fifth year ; so there died in this way, The best lyric bard of Pythagoras' day. 6. Miltiades, the valiant Greek, Who, with his thousands ten. Obtained a striking victory O'er a hundred thousand men. 7. Leonidas noble, Leonidas brave. Who made for the sake of his country — his grave. 8. Aristides, brave and just. Who obtained all Athens' trust. 59 What Classical Chabactek do you Admire? 9. Old Socrates, nor ooiild we more desire Than his fair fame, nor can enough admire His patient life, his independent mind, Nor could we ere such stainless honour find ; His persecuted frame the poison drank, And peaceful in his death this hero sank. 10. Plato, whom learned Socrates, That took the poisoned bowl. Taught strangely, as the people thought, Of the undying soul. 11. Diogenes, the Cynic strange; within a tub he dwelt. And never want of better home or tempting riches felt. King Alexander asked this -sage, " What shall I give to thee ?" The sage replied, "Stand from my light, take thou not tlMt from me." 12. The great Alexander, victorious man, Who Syria, Egypt, and Greece oveiTan ; But, ah ! his great fault wa?, to my humble thinking, The vice that is old as the hills — that of drinkmg. 60 Your Favoueitk Mythological Character^ ®I]nt is pttt latorili Itgtlplffpral ^|warftr ? THIRTY ANSWERS. 1. Jupiter, valiant, and strong, and bold, With his long white beard and his throne of gold. His thunderbolt held in his hand to be hurled. And his sceptre and eagle with wings unfurled. You love the Oak, for to him it was given, The greatest god of the heathen's heaven. 2. Juno, most powerful Jupiter's wife ; To her was given the white lamb's life ; The poppy, the lily, the peacock grand, By her lofty throne in waiting stand. Near her light car, with its feathery steeds. In her brilliant train she Iris leads. And nymphs, as they gracefully float along, Pour out to her praise delightful song. 61 Your Favourite Mythological Character? 3. Apollo, who ruled with his sceptre, as well In heaven, and earth, and lowest hell. His harp and shield and arrows show His three-fold power, which you well know. His beautiful face, with his floating hair. Have made men call him divine and fair. The god of poetry, of eloquence too, I am not surprised that he pleases you. Then add god of med'cine, and augury strange, And we must confess that wide was his range. 4. Minerva or Pallas, that armed dame, Whose birth has given her so much fame — You remember from Jupiter's head she sprang, And the whole god-world with her praises rang. She invented the spinning and weaving arts, And as goddess of wisdom she wins all hearts. As a beautiful virgin she stands — with a plume That sheds o'er her face a shadow of gloom. And then on her shield is Medusa's head. Of whose snaky locks you have often read. 5. Ah ! Mercury, then, is the god for you. Of Maia and Jupiter oifsprmg true. An ill-behaved infant I fear was he, If the tale of his youth authentic be ; 62 Your Favoueite Mythological Character? Juno, they say, nursed this hungry child, Who for his supper was fierce and wild, And as on her breast he ravenous lay, The spilled milk formed the milky way We see in the skies, on a hrilliant night, (I dare say you 've often remarked the sight.) Of him a great many tales are told. And a thief he 's called, both cunning and bold. For he stole the shepherd Admetus' flock. And Neptune's trident, which gave him a shock. The girdle of Venus, the sword of Mars, And I know not what else in the land of stars. And Jupiter's thunderbolts, oh ! I forgot, He attempted them, but found them too hot. He carried the dead to the regions of hell. And as messenger acted his errands well. The goat and the dog were slain for his sake, (I don't quite approve the choice that you make.) But then, with his winged cap and feet. He must have had an appearance neat. Despite the snakes which his wand intwined. And a purse in his hand which we sometimes find. 6. Venus the goddess, and Venus the belle, As she rose from the sea in her bright pearly shell. No wonder she won from young Paris the prize. When she boasted such beautiful dimples and eyes. 63 Your Favourite Mythological Character? Minerva and Juno ! how dreadful for them When Paris their claim to the fruit did condemn, The apple of discord ! ah, Venus, 't was thine. With Helen's fair name cruel war to intwine. The goddess of beauty, the goddess of grace, The sad Trojan war still thy fame must deface. The rose and the myrtle, the emblem of love. Are thine, with the swan, and the sparrow, and dove. And Hymen, the Graces, and Cupid the boy. Who plays with the heart as a child with a toy. 7. Is it true 1 Naughty Bacchus ! for shame ! oh, for shame ! I blush when I merely but mention his name. The festival rites to his honour were wrong, And even his tunes were voluptuous song. Just think of the noisy and turbulent crowd. The Satyrs, Sileni, and Naiades, loud ! Just think of the corpulent ivy-crowned youth ! (I cannot agree with you, that is the truth.) The panthers and lions that drew his strange car, And the Bacchae, whose screams sounded wild from afar ! 8. And now is it possible, under the stars, That you choose from all others the wicked god Mars 1 64 Your Favourite Mythological Character'? When you think of his fierce horses, Terror and Flight, With his countenance clouded and dreadful as night, Of his blood-besnaeared sword and his death-dealing spear, Oh, are you not quaking with agonized fear 1 And then his attendants. Fright, Qamour, and Dread, And Discord, who, screaming, his chariot led. Perhaps if you pause, you may like a mite better Bellona — but pray let me not your choice fetter. / think she is almost as bad as her brother, And so if you wish you may now take another. 9. Aurora, the beautiful goddess of morn. Of Theia and bright Hyperion bom ; In her rose-coloured chariot over each cloud She sails with her white horses gentle and proud ; With a veil o'er her beauty she shines from afar, While above her for ever gleams morning's bright star. 10. Hebe, the goddess of youth and of health. Both with a pure spirit are fountains of wealth ; Her wonderful beauty did great Jove enthral. But as his cupbearer she met with a fall, Which spoilt her fine fortunes, till Hercules came. And then by her marriage she took his high name. 66 Your Favourite Mythological Character? She is clothed with great beauty, in garlands and flowers, All teeming with perfumes from heavenly bowers. 11. Perhaps you like Ganymede, shepherd of Troy, Who, every one says, was a beautiful boy ; The same who was chosen to offer the cup To Jove and to Juno when wishing to sup, Since Hebe fell down with the nectar divine And made the high gods her attendance decline. 12. I see you like Saturn, the god of the hours, Who is never depicted with beauty or flowers ; A decrepit old man with a scythe in his hand. And eating his children, a death-doomed band ; Cybele once managed to keep and to save Young Neptune, and Pluto, and Jupiter brave, 'T was always a strange and remarkable fact — And still we must stare at the wonderful act. But we turn this queer leaf in mythology's page, And remember 't was done near the old golden age. 13. Janus, who boasted the wonderful power Of knowing the past and the future hour ; Two strange-looking, terrible faces had he, With a rod in one hand, in the other a key. 66 Your ITavourite Mythological Character? 14. Ceres, the goddess of harvests and bread, Whose worshippers always with plenty were fed. 15. Vulcan, whom Jupiter kicked from the sky, (I wonder your favourite god did not die,) As it was, on the island of Lemnos he came, With such a rough shock that it made him quite lame — But there with his anvil and hammer in hand He did all the fine iron work of the land. And even for Jupiter thunderbolts made, Though we scarcely imagine that he was repaid. By him fair Pandora was made, too, they say, I cannot dispute it, be this as it may ; But I know that the Cyclops, with only one eye In the midst of their foreheads, dark, wrinkled, and high. The trade of industrious blacksmiths he taught. And the trick of his workmanship early they caught. 16. You love to read of the Muses Nine Far better than gods of fire or wine, Of their horse, which sprung from Medusa's blood. As her severed head poured forth a flood. Of Pegasus fleet, with his open wing. And his hoof which struck a wondrous spring. 17. Momus you like, the god of folly, A foe to grief and melancholy. 61 Your Favourite Mythological Character? 18. Astrcea, Justice rightly named, Who through the living world is famed ; Fast blinded are her searching eyes, And in her hand a balance lies. 19. The strange god Pan, with pipe and flute. With head of man and feet of brute. And shepherd's crook and crown of pine ; He is a favourite of thine. 20. Diana the chaste, or Hecate in hell, By either name she is known as well. The goddess of hunting, the wildwood queen. The sweetest archeress ever seen ; Her doa^ her arrows, her bending bow. Her love for the chase and the woodlands show ; And by the orescent she wears o'er her hair. You know she is also Luna fair. 21. Neptune, solemn and serene, With his trident ever seen, And his chariot formed of shell ; Now I think you know him well. How beautiful his sea^nymphs are. And mermaids playing round his car, Then Amphitrit6, fair was she As Ocean's Spouse should ever be. Your Favourite Mythological Character? How sweet, at close of summer day, To let imagination play. And fancy oft you hear the knell That sounded from his trumpet shell. As by the ocean's shore you roam And watch the white and glistening foam. 22. Nereus, Oceanus' son. — Thus the ancient fables run : He assumed what form he chose As he from the ocean rose. It must seem very strange to you To hear his beard and hair were blue ! You pity Doris, Nereus' wife, And think that her eventful life Must have been truly strange and sad. For ffiy daughters grown she had. 23. Triton, the god of the ocean and storm. With a queer, grotesque, and remarkable form ; With feet of a horse, and the bust of a man, His figure was strange as the shepherd-god Pan. Below his broad waist was a dolphin displayed. And you must confess a strange figure he made. 24. Qalatcea, Cyclops' love. Sweet and gentle as a dove. 69 Your Favourite Mythological Character? But bold Cyclops she did scorn, And loved Acis, shepherd-bom. Dreadful envy Cyclops filled, And he madly Acis killed. Crushed him with a piece of rock — Galatsea felt the shock, And to a fountain changed her love, Whom she ever mourns above. 25. The Sirens, those nymphs of the olden time, So noted for musical notes sublime ; They made it their daily and nightly boast To charm the men who approached their coast ; And while they were lulled in forgetful sleep. They cast their bodies far down in the deep. 26. Gharybdis and Scylla, the monsters of old. Of whom in geography often we 're told ; That Scylla once threw herself into the wave, And to a sharp rock in the sea her name gave. 27. Charybdis, whom Jupiter struck with his tlumder For daring old Hercules' oxen to plmider, And who to a whirlpool by Sicily's isle Was changed, near where Scylla was stationed the while. 70 Your Favourite Mythological Charactkr'? The proverb does say, " If you Scylla pass by, You oertainly deep in Charybdis will lie." 28. The horn of plenty near her stands, And flowers bloom fair within her hands ; A crown of glory gilds her brow, — 'T is Flora ! ah, you know her now ! 29. Pomona, the goddess of fruit-trees ripe, — Of flourishing orchards she is the type. 30. Plutus, god of brilliant wealth — Alas ! not so of peace and health. ni What is your Favourite Constellation? ll]at is %mx Jfatorite OCwiisfellata ? twenty-six answers. 1. Ursa Minor, marked afar By the constant Polar Star; By Thales old we think 't was named, And by all seamen justly famed. 2. The Dragon, whose bright circles roll Intwiiied around the northern pole ; In Draco's head are bright stars four, And in the coil are still nine more. 3. Cepheus, near the Dragon's coil, — It may be found without much toil ; The bright star Alderamin shmes Within the boundary of its lines ; 72 What is your Favourite Constellation? A king of Ethiopia he, Who went the golden fleece to see ; This, Newton thinks, the reason why We find him placed upon the sky. 4. The Oamelopard by Helvetius made ; Wide is its range ; and to be well repaid You must obtain a telescopic view. For brilliant stars there glisten but a few. 5. Fierce Ursa, Major, in the sky Eoiown to the universal eye. The Dipper's place who has not sought ? The Plough's queer shape who has not caught ? And then, again, 't is known afar. From pointing to the Northern Star. 6. King diaries' Heart, by Scarborough named. Has a brilliant spot in the heavens claimed. 7. The beautiful star, Capella, so clear. Is in the Goat in the Charioteer ; The rest, which glow with the palest ray, Are almost lost in the milky way. 8. Perseus and Medusa's Head. This group of stars, as we are told. Is named from wondrous myths of old ; 73 What is your Favourite Constellation? The changing Algol here doth play, Now dim as dusk, now bright as day ; It lies within Medusa's head. From which came serpents as it bled. 9. Cassiopeia's Leaning Chair, That looks like W in the air. 10. At the foot of Andromeda shines the Triangle, Whose gorgeous stars in the blue ether spangle. 11. Cygn-us, the Sioan, the Cross comprises. Which on the sight in the distance rises. 12. The beautiful group of the Vulture and Harp, That comes to the vision distinctly and sharp ; From Wega that 's seen in their graceful sweep, Once found, a pleasure you ever will reap. 13. Sagitta, the Arrow, the prettiest sight One cares to see on a starry night. 14. 'T is Berenice's Hair you love, Soft floating in the sky above. 15. Ophiucus, with serpents long, Whose folds he holds with clutches strong ; The man astride the serpent seems. And in the night in beauty gleams. U What is your Favourite Constellation? 16. Aquila, where is seen Althair, Star- in the Eagle, bright and fair. 17. The Shield of SobiesM sure Stands in. the glowing sky, obscure ; But perseverance paves the way To make its figure bright as day. 18. The Dolphin, near the Eagle found, Whose lovely form five stars do bound. 19. And would you see a perfect sight Upon the jewelled brow of night ? "Tis Ariadne's Northern Crown, Of mythological renown, 20. To the Fishes, long known as the Zodiac's sign. Most often your thoughts of the heavens incline. 21. Oh, when you turn towards the heavenly Bull, Your eyes with mute delight are brimming full, For Aldebaran's gorgeous light you find, And then the group which fills each thinking mind- The Pleiades — ^whose tranquil beauties shine To show " the hand that made them is divine." 22. Speak for thyself, Orion : — " I am he , Upon whose belt are dazzling wonders three ; 75 What is youe Favoubite Constellation? Below my waist a sharp-edged sword is hung, And on my arm a lion's skin is flung ; The fierce-eyed Bull beneath my fixed gaze Shiinks, as my club I in defiance raise ; Upon my foot a brilliant gem I wear, The rich star Rigel, beautiful and rare. Its radiance takes from other gems the prize, Whose sickly paleness in its splendor dies ; Diana placed me in the starry sphere ; Her slave am I — ^none other do I fear." 23. In the Virgin you find a star of light Called Spica, that gleams with a radiance bright. 24. Antares in the Scorpion a steady lustre gives. And in those hearts that love the stars its perfect beauty lives. 25. In Canis Major there lies a star More brilliant than other lustres far, 'T is nearer the earth than its brothers bright, And if shining alone would illumine the night. 26. Arcturus in Bootes with a rich red lustre gleams. And sends its rays towards the earth in soft and golden streams. T6 What will be your Destiny ? M\nt toil! k %mx ^uimu ? FOKTY-THRKE ANSWERS. 1. Just as you think you 've gained great wealth, Something will make you lose your health. 2. Your hair will be white in a single night, From having an unexpected fright. 3. Tou will enjoy a sweet old age, So kind and pure, so long and sage. 4. You will fall down at eighty-four, And break a dozen ribs or more. 5. You will finish your days with God for your friend : Who would not be glad of so blissful an end 1 11 What will be toue Destiny 1 6. You will be ever absorbed in books, And never give a thought to looks. 7. In peace and plenty you will lie, And in the arms of friendship die. 8. You will have cause for many tears, To cloud the beauty of your years. 9. Ah, is it so ? when you are old, You will be very poor, I 'm told. 10. In the night-time you will weep, And your painful vigils keep. 11. Hoiking dreadful, nothing sad. Comes to you ; for this I 'm glad. 12. You always will have an excellent table, And full of horses will keep your stable. 13. The Sibyl says you'' II die in Home, Which for a time wUl be your home. 14. Yonv plenty and peace Will never cease. 15. You will suddenly die in the crowded street, If the age of a hundred years you meet. IS What will be toub Destiny? 16. You will ride in your carriage-and-four, And be very kind to the suffering poor. 17. Never murmur, never care, You will be a millionaire. 18. Sick at heart, and sick at head, You -will wish that you were dead. 19. As the might of God you see. Beligious you will ever be. 20. To California you will go To get the shining gold, you know. 21. Brightest pleasures you will see. And happiness your portion he. 22. Love will gild your joyous life. Free from pain and care and strife. 23. Don't despond, and do not care, You will he a nabob's heir. 24. To California you will be sent, But will return as poor as you went. 25. A missionary you will be. Far o'er the billows of the sea. 79 What will be youb Destiny'? 26. It is your destiny to rule, And you will keep a village school. 27. Balls and parties you will find Alone are suited to your mind. 28. Through the vista of the years I see you mourning and in tears, 29. A country life at length you 'U lead, Rejoicing in your ambling steed. 30. Far in the wild and prairied west, Your tired frame at length you '11 rest. 31. A public singer'' s place you'll take, And a sensation you will make. 32. You '11 only love your native home. From which you will not care to roam. 83. A great pianist, you will gain Bright laurels from the admiring train. 34. A kitchen garden you will keep. And sell fresh vegetables cheap. 35. To higher virtues you will rise. Until you 're ready for the skies. 80 What will be youb DbstinyI 36. To the ciiy''s crowded street You '11 direct your willing feet. 37. In digging in a worn-outfield You HI see a box, securely sealed, Half buried in the ground ; And therein jewels bright, and gold. And bank-notes, in large bundles rolled, Win joyfully be found. 38. A music teacher you will be, This is your tuneful destiny. 39. You will travel in your prime, And view the works of art sublime. 40. You will journey the whole world o'er. And gather relics from eyery shore. 41. The most of your time will be passed on the But wherever you are, you will happy be. sea, 42. On an island will you live, And nice pleasure-parties give. 43. You will spend your leisure hours, In a garden tending flowers. D* 81