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[Illustration: RACE FOR LIFE. _See page 72_]





CONTENTS

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THE CHRISTMAS CHILD
MRS. G. DE HORNE VAIZEY 9
_The story of a happy thought, a strange discovery,
and a deed of love_


ANNA 22
MRS. MACQUOID
_A girl's adventure for a father's sake_


TO GIRLS OF THE EMPIRE 39
MRS. CREIGHTON
_Words of encouragement and stimulus to the daughters
of the Nation_