Every housekeeper will appreciate a newspaper-basket. There seems to be no place anywhere in the house especially made for the bulky modern newspaper, and particularly the Sun-day edition. And then there is that eternal question, "Where is yesterday morning's paper?"

The accompanying design is very light, and the central division permits the paper to be placed on edge at either side, with but the one original fold. A handle is provided, so that the basket may be readily moved about.

On account of its lightness some little care will be necessary in handling the various pieces. Start with the four corner posts, and, after trimming them up, mark out and cut the several mortises. Then tenon the crosspieces to match, but instead of mortising them to hold the side slats and end boards, merely corner them out, so that these pieces may be set in flush. After making the two end boards, the two entire ends may be assembled and securely glued. Next connect them with the longer strips, and then prepare the side slats and secure them in place with glue and small brads, from the inside.

The bottom may be of very thin wood or very heavy cardboard. The central division is now to be fitted, and after shaping the handle it should be securely fastened to the bottom and ends.