Alfred C. T.—The directions you require are in preparation, and will appear in an early number of Young People.
Cecil X.—There is no limit to the age of our contributors, but we would advise you to wait until you are a little older before you try to write a story.
Harry Olmstead, W. F., and E. N. High.—There are so many kinds of printing-presses for boys that the best thing for you to do is to notice the advertisements which are in all newspapers, and send to different manufacturers for catalogues, from which you can make your selection.
George C. D.—Dr. Kane penetrated to 81° 22' north latitude; but in 1827 the English navigator Sir Edward Parry reached 82° 45' N., and in 1861 Dr. Hayes reached the same latitude. Captain Hall has also penetrated nearly as far north. In February, 1854, in about 78° N., Dr. Kane experienced the unexampled temperature of -68°, or 100° below freezing-point, and a still lower degree has been recorded by more recent navigators.
B. G. G.—Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego are the most southern permanent abodes of man.—Read Dana's Geology, and you will learn all about the formation of the earth. If you find it difficult to understand, ask your teacher to explain it to you.