W. Va.—West Virginia.

Wyo.—Wyoming.

X. Xt.—Christ.

Xmas.—Christmas.

yd.—Yard.

Ye.—The.

Y.M.C.A.—Young Men's Christian Association.

Y.W.C.A.—Young Women's Christian Association.

Yrs.—Years. Yours.

Zool.—Zoology.