George B. Webster.—Coons are very fond of fish, and you might bait your trap with salt cod-fish roasted to give it a strong smell. The sense of smell of a coon is very acute, and it will rarely pass a trap baited with any provender it can scent.


Louie E.—The song you require is not yet published, but will probably be issued before long.


I. H. Mirkil, Jun.—Any letters sent to the care of Harper & Brothers will be forwarded.


M. and E. N.—Early numbers of Young People can be obtained on application to the publishers.


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.