A
volcanic mountain.
2. A sign of sorrow.
3. A designation.
4. An extent of surface.
1. A sweet-scented herb.
2. A thought.
3. Not distant.
4. An article of pastry.
1. A range of mountains.
2. A trial of speed.
3. A portion of land.
4. A mocking look.

Louie W. Smith.
(Aged 15¼.)

11, Woodside Terrace, Glasgow.

BURIED NAMES OF FLOWERS AND TREES.

T
he initial letters of the following flowers and trees, if put together, will form the name of a town in England.

1. That pot is made of iron.
2. To and fro several times he went.
3. You can sit in the porch, Ida.
4. Mamma, please may I have that book?
5. That reel may do for the kitten.

A. K. M. White.
(Aged 15.)

7, Carlton Crescent, Southampton.

CRYPTOGRAPH.

T
he following will form a well-known verse by Wordsworth.