Front matter
Reading edition
[Transcriber's note: As pages 23 and 24 were missing from the original scanned booklet they were not included in this transcription.]
No. 169. JANUARY, 1881. Vol. XXIX.
THE NURSERY A MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOR YOUNGEST READERS NURSERY PUBLISHING COMPANY. 36 BROMFIELD STREET, BOSTON
$1.50 a year, in advance. 15 cents a single copy.
Entered at the Post Office at Boston as Second-Class Matter.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1880, by THE NURSERY PUBLISHING CO., in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.
CONTENTS OF NUMBER ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-NINE.
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THAT MERRY CHRISTMAS By Uncle Charles 2
BABY'S QUIET FAMILY By W.G. 3
BABY AND THE BIRD By A.B.C. 4
A NEW YEAR'S DIALOGUE By Marian Douglas 5
THE SHEEP FOLLOW THE SHEPHERD By Dora Burnside 7
"A FRIEND IN NEED" By Jane Oliver 8
"IN A MINUTE" By Mary Addison 10
THE CHRISTMAS-TREE By George S. Burleigh 12
DOWN THE RIVER AFTER THE BOY By Alfred Stetson 14
"FLUTTER, FLUTTER!" By Mary N. Prescott 16
DRAWING-LESSON By Harrison Weir 17
CHRISTMAS BELLS By George Cooper 18
JACK THE MAGPIE By Aunt Sadie 19
PORTRAITS FOR LITTLE FOLKS By K.G. 21
AMONG THE HOLLY-BUSHES By Emily Carter 23 (Missing)
THE BASKET OF APPLES By Uncle Sam 25
CHRISTMAS (Music by T. Crampton) 32
A BRAIN AND NERVE FOOD.
Vitalized Phos-phites
(This differs from all other tonics because it is composed of the nerve-giving principles of the ox brain and wheat germ.) It gives vitality to the insufficient growth of children; feeds the brain and nerves; prevents fretfulness; gives quiet rest and sleep. An ill-fed brain learns no lessons, and is excusable if peevish. Restless infants are cured in a few days. For sale by Druggists, or mail, $1.00.
F. CROSBY 666 8TH AVE. N.Y.
EDITOR'S PORTFOLIO.
*** "The Nursery" is fortunate, not only in being in charge of its original editors, but in retaining the good will and hearty co-operation of its most valued contributors.
*** Among these the name of Marian Douglas deserves special mention. We present a capital poem from her pen, and are promised a series of a similar character, one of which will appear in each number during the year. The name of George Cooper is also endeared to our readers by his charming verses. A poem by him is given in this number, and we have others in store. George S. Burleigh, Emily Carter, Jane Oliver, Mary N. Prescott, and other favorites contribute to our table of contents.
*** Some choice things that came too late for this issue will appear in future numbers. Poems by Mrs. M.D. Brine, illustrated by her sister, Miss Northam, poems and sketches by Josephine Pollard, Clara Doty Bates, and others, are among the treasures held in reserve.
The Yearly Volume of "The Nursery" for 1880 is now ready. Sent by mail, postpaid, for $1.75.
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THE NURSERY PUBLISHING CO.,
36 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.