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F. A. RIGGS AND ERNEST A. F.--You must inquire at your post-office for missing numbers. They have all been mailed to your address.

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CHARLES W. L.--The best way to understand the construction of certain kinds of puzzles is to study the answers and puzzles together. You will find some answers given in this number which will help you.

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"GOLDEN," M. E. B., AND OTHERS.--We can not print puzzles unless accompanied with full name and address, as guarantee that they are original. Correspondents will please pay attention to this, as we have been compelled to reject some very pretty puzzles because they came without address. Never send old puzzles, as some have done, for they are worthless. Be very careful to give a clear and correct definition of words used in word squares, diamond puzzles, beheadings, acrostics, and charades. One poor definition will spoil an otherwise excellent puzzle. Do not take a name little known, like that of some Western town, to form an enigma, for children in some other part of the country will find it difficult to solve.

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Favors are acknowledged from "Bessie," Canada; Mary A. Tucker, Nebraska; H. Russell P., Homburg, Germany; Mary De Motte, Wisconsin; Hallie A. J., Minnesota; A. S. K., Missouri; Florence May, Michigan; Ollie M., Washington Territory. From Indiana--W. A. Burr, Allie W. F., H. I. Y. From Illinois--Harry Atkins, Helen and Hattie. From Ohio--Hazie H. P., Vincent J. Nolan, James W. R. From Pennsylvania--Fannie K., Amy F. From New York--George J. B., U. Weiler, Hattie Wagner, Anna L. A., May Thornton, Irvie Easton, Grace P., Charlie L.; M. A. T. and F. V. B., Kentucky; Percy B. M., Massachusetts; Bertie, Washington, D. C.; Harry Lovell, New Jersey.

Correct answers to puzzles received from N. L. Collamer, Washington, D. C.; Samuel J., West Virginia; Florence Dickson, Delaware; Sallie Teal, Oregon; Ernest B. Cooper, Tennessee; Arthur P. S., Wisconsin; Dorsey Coate, Indiana; Albert W. J., Illinois; E. S. C., Michigan. From Ohio--Belle M., Nellie B., Fannie Barnett, B. M. E. From Pennsylvania--"Little Marie," Laura B. W., Eddie H. K., "Spot," Charles H. C., Minnie and Florence M., Charles W. Lisk, Clarissa H. H. From New York--Frank H. Dodd, F. W. P., O. G. Boyle, V. O., Allie D. D., George K. MacN., W. E. Baker, Pauline G., Gus A. S., Bertie Reid, J. E. Hardenbergh, Nena Crommelin, Rosie Macdonald; Alonzo Stagg, New Jersey; Daisy B. H., Maine. From Rhode Island--Ella W., F. H. Vaughn, M. W. Dam, Annie Baker. From Connecticut--William H. H., "Golden." From Massachusetts--Ida G. Rust, E. A. Abbot, Frank M. Richards, E. Allen Cushing.

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PUZZLES FROM YOUNG CONTRIBUTORS.

No. 1.

ENIGMA.

My first is in good, but not in bad.
My second is in funny, but not in sad.
My third is in sit, but not in stand.
My fourth is in tune, but not in band.
My fifth is in pan, but not in pot.
My sixth is in clear, but not in blot.
My whole is a musical instrument.

SPOT.

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No. 2.

DIAMOND PUZZLE.

A consonant. A vegetable. A South African animal. Cunning. A vowel.

SPOT (twelve years).

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No. 3.

ENIGMA.

My first is in feel, but not in see.
My second is in run, but not in flee.
My third is in wasp, but not in bee.
My fourth is in friend, but not in foe.
My fifth is in seek, but not in go.
My sixth is in flour, but not in dough.
My seventh is in tin, but not in can.
My eighth is in grain, and also in bran.
My whole was the name of an eminent man.

E. S. C. (twelve years).

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No. 4.

NUMERICAL CHARADE.

I am composed of 19 letters.
My 4, 9, 6 is a school-boy's game.
My 14, 9, 8, 11, 13 is something most children like.
My 17, 9, 18, 12 comes from the clouds.
My 19, 15, 3, 1 is part of a church organ.
My 2, 5, 4 is not cold.
My 10, 16, 11 is a boy's name.
My 13, 7, 9, 19, 15 is used in making bread.
My whole is the name of an interesting story for children.

NELLIE B. (seven years).

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No. 5.

DOUBLE ACROSTIC.

To seize. To regret. A tune. Close to. To endeavor. Answer--two great military commanders.

N. L. COLLAMER.

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No. 6.

WORD SQUARE.

First, a crack. Second, a rope. Third, soon. Fourth, departed.

N. L. COLLAMER.

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Answers to Puzzles in No. 11.

No. 1.

W A R.
A D A.
R A W.

No. 2.

Street.

No. 3.

Washington.

No. 4.

Athens.

No. 5.

Candle.

No. 6.

N or A.
E l L.
W e B.
A nn A.
R u N.
K e Y.

Newark, Albany.

No. 7.

No, I thank you.

No. 8.

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