Every year a jumble sale was held by the Vicar’s wife. She went around collecting old things from people– tables, chairs, decorative pieces, clothes, dishes, shoes, etc. Everything was sold and the money was used for the orphanage. This year, it would be held on Moleworth Farm. Farmer Moleworth was a grumpy man but his […]
The school fair was to be held on Dowser’s Farm. “It will be fun for children to see all the animals and the birds on the farm too!” beamed Miss Pattison, the principal. Mrs Dowser had become nervous with all the arrangements being done by the school teachers who rushed all over the place. On
Gelatinous and translucent Blobs started falling off from the sky in 1994 at Oakville, Washington. Washington’s State Department of Health studied the Blobs and concluded that the Blobs had white blood cells found in human bodies and also had bacteria that are usually found in the digestive system of human beings. Each Blob was the
The vicar and his wife, Miss Venture, the school principal, and Mr Bolton, the bank manager, were all coming to tea, along with some other neighbours. Tables had been laid out under the oak tree in the garden. Farmer Hudson and his wife were busy. Henry had been told strictly to behave himself. Henry obediently
There was a lot of chaos at Grandfather Farrier’s farm that morning. Grandfather Farrier couldn’t find his teeth! And he was in a temper. “How can I have my breakfast without them?” he demanded. Mr and Mrs Farrier, George and Gina, four farm hands, the cook and the maid, were all hunting his teeth! After
Farmer Close sat in his study, thinking deeply. Mrs Close watched him as she knitted. “What’s the matter, dear?” she asked finally. “Just a spot of bother!” replied Farmer Close, “Do you remember my relative, Hugo? He’s planning a holiday here with his whole family. I don’t like it.” “Don’t worry,” said Mrs Close, “I’ll
A Food Fair was held at the Ford Farm. Everyone was excited, especially because at the end there would be a baking competition! Mattie was looking forward to winning it, for she had learnt to make a marble cake and longed to win the prize! Then she could set up her little shop in the
This so-called Money Pit off the shores of Nova Scotia, along Canada’s Atlantic coast is one of the most incredible self-perpetuating treasure hunts in the world. Among the biggest discoveries were a set of stone inscriptions found 90 ft below the earth. Symbols on the stones were translated as ‘Forty feet below lie two million
Farmer Sutton and his wife always had a barbeque in summer and invited everyone to it. So, as usual, all their neighbours and friends were to come that Sunday evening. “I hope Mrs Foulk doesn’t create a scene!” said Mrs Sutton, “She always finds something to complain about!” It was a delightful party and everyone
“Benjamin, I wish you’d get up!” said Mrs Fullerton, shaking her son, “There’s so much work on the farm, and all you do is sleep and daydream!” Benjamin woke up feeling very sorry for himself and tried to do all the chores. No one could be lazy on a farm. But he preferred to lie
“It’s all the silly movies you’ve been watching, Amelia,” said Grandma sternly, “You just say your prayers and go to sleep. Then you won’t see aliens and UFOs and all kinds of foolish things!” Amelia was sure that Grandma was wrong. But she was soon asleep. The window was open and through it came a
Night had fallen over Roger’s farm. It was dark and silent. Only a sheep bell tinkled sometimes, or there was a rustle as the creatures settled into a deep sleep. Suddenly, Farmer Roger felt someone shaking him. “Wake up, Roger!” said his wife. “Paget, the horse, is whinnying loudly! Something’s wrong!” Roger grabbed his coat
“I’m allergic to hay!” announced Jasper, the horse. “Rubbish!” said his mate, Lily. “What will you eat if not hay?” “I’m itching all over,” he said, “It’s all because of that haystack!” Jasper flicked his tail and twitched because he was feeling so itchy. But he refused to eat the hay. Farmer Dwight was puzzled
Benny worked on Amber’s farm because Farmer Amber was training him to become a farmer. Benny enjoyed doing all the things on the farm. “A farmer should be able to do everything and anything,” said Mr Amber. But Benny found two things difficult to learn. One was stitching his buttons! And the other was collecting
“Have you lost your socks again?” asked Mrs Lauren. “Yes, dear,” replied Farmer Lauren, “And please find my glasses too!” “How you manage to run this farm, I don’t know!” said Mrs Lauren. “The farm is large, my dear,” explained Mr Lauren, “It’s these little things that get lost!” But one day, something large got