The P. S. Corner

THE PANSY.

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My Dear Ones:

Here we are with November at the door! A new year for The Pansy. Greeting to you, every one. How have you treated the old year who has just shut the door on you all? Three hundred and sixty-five days since last November! Oh! the story of them. How ill it reads when you come to look it over! Oh! there is ever so much which you wish was blotted out? Is that what you say? I know, for I have to say the same. What a blessed thing for us all that we have a Friend, great and glorious, who has promised to do just that with the story of our mistakes and failures. “I will blot out their transgressions.” Have you been to Him to get them blotted out?

Well, we begin again. New faces join us; and we must do what we can to help them. They will do what they can to help us. A Thanksgiving Day is just ahead. Shall we each try to give some one something for which to be thankful? It may be that they need only a pleasant word, a loving smile, a kind “Good-morning!” Such easy things to give! Shall we look about us while the surly November winds blow over half the country, and the balmy November breezes glide over the other half, and whether Dame Nature smiles or frowns where we are, make all hearts light because of our brightness, and sympathy, and unselfishness? Try to spread sunshine, my Blossoms, so we may have real flowers all the year round.

What are we going to give you for 1887? Why, look through the November Pansy and see. “Monteagle.” Yes; that is a serial. I shall tell how it all happened, just as well as I can. I do hope you will like some of the people, for I do, very much. “She.” I know it is a queer title. It will be altogether a queer story. Something that happened, well known to seven different people, who intend to tell it as well as each of them know how. Who are the people? Why, their names will be at the head of the chapters which they write. You can see for yourselves. “All Along the Line.” I know you will like our new department. Young people always like to know what is really going on in this world; and of course you will enjoy the design, engraved especially for us, by an artist who is also one of our contributors, and who loves every Blossom of you. For the rest, the old friends, Faye Huntington, Rev. C. M. Livingston, Margaret Sidney, Paranete, etc., will continue to work for you; you have told me so many times that you thought they were “Just perfectly splendid,” and as they each intend to be more splendid than ever, this year, I have no fears for their places in your hearts.

There are other new features, which you will be able to see for yourselves. We mean, with your help, to make The Pansy for 1887 a great deal better than ever before. How many new Blossoms can you gather for our bed?

Another thing; will you remember that you have now a department of your own to look after? “Around the Family Lamp” has been thrown open for your use. We do hope you will be industrious and unselfish, and send on your thoughts as often as you have any. Keep your eyes open, and when you see other people playing games which you think are pleasant, don’t be contented with simply copying their good times, but pass the word down the line for the rest of us.

That reminds me of the address: I wonder if there is any way in which I can get you to remember it? Winter Park, Orange Co., Florida. This, until further notice. Now please do not send your letters to Boston, nor to Cincinnati, nor to Chautauqua, nor anywhere else but to Winter Park. Understand? Of course when you want to subscribe for The Pansy, or order books, or transact any business which would naturally belong to the Publishers, you send to Boston, as usual. But for the “P. S. Department,” or “Around the Family Lamp,” or when you want a badge, or want to ask me any question, remember the Winter Park address. For anything pertaining to the new department, “All Along the Line,” address the Editor, R. M. Alden, at Winter Park, also. Who will be the first to give us some games for our Christmas number?

Lovingly, Pansy.

Gracie from Canada. Indeed, your letter was not too long. I enjoyed every word. You must have been a very industrious Pansy to get so many premiums. I knew a boy who used to trouble his mother very much by being late to breakfast. One morning when he came down to the dining-room half an hour after time, he found the table dishes all cleared away, and there was no breakfast for that boy until next morning. I don’t think he was late again for nearly two weeks. I am glad you are going to break yourself of that careless habit without any such help.

Mary Edith from Ohio. It is very easy to be cross, and brave to try to overcome the habit. I hope your badge will help you.

Ray Spencer from Turkey in Asia. We are very glad to welcome you. One who “tries to do things right the first time,” is a great comfort to his friends, and will be likely to grow into a good and wise man. It is a pleasure to have a letter from your far-away home. The Pansies would all be glad to hear something about the people of Turkey. Can’t you write us a little letter for the magazine?

Arthur from Iowa. You are right, my boy. What is generally meant by “talking back” does harm instead of good. The Bible says “a soft answer turneth away wrath.” But the trouble is, when people are saying things on purpose to vex us it is very hard to think of anything “soft” to say, or to be willing to say it if we could think of it. The One who has promised to “keep the door of our lips,” is the only Source of real help.

Harry from Ohio. Yes, indeed, a boy six years old may have a badge. I am sorry you did not tell us the name of the habit you were going to get rid of; but so long as you know its name, and are pledged against it, we will trust you.

Virginia from Louisiana. I hope you don’t think we put the letters of our Blossoms into the waste basket! I am always glad when I receive a pledge against “teasing.” I think it one of the most troublesome habits we have to deal with. So easy to form, so ready to grow, so hard to get rid of. Yet it can be conquered.

Fred from Illinois. I once knew a beautiful black-eyed boy who used to tell his mother he saw seventy-two cats down in the back yard, when he meant that he saw three. His mother used to laugh, and think such stories were amusing, so Eddie kept telling them, until, when he was nine years old, people said of him: “You cannot believe a word that boy says.” And yet I don’t think Eddie meant to tell what was false; he had simply formed a bad habit, and let it grow. I am glad to receive your pledge.

May from Georgia. Do you know the difference between “firmness” and “stubbornness?” The former we admire, and the latter is unpleasant to everybody. I asked a little girl the difference between the two, and she said, “Firmness was sticking to a thing because it was right, and you thought you ought; and obstinacy was sticking to it anyhow, because you wanted your own way, right or wrong.” Do you accept her definition?

Edward Mason. Now, my friend, you and I are both in trouble. You have sent a letter, asking for a badge, and giving your pledge, but you have not told me where you lived, neither town nor State! How can I get a badge to you? I am hoping your bright eyes will see this printed letter, and that you will at once let me hear from you again.

Bernie from Missouri. If here isn’t another Blossom who bites her poor little finger-nails! How glad we are that she has resolved to stop it, and I hope by this time succeeded. Did the missing magazines reach you at last?

Ella from Nebraska. Oh! these tempers. I know all about them. It is astonishing how small a thing will ruffle them. Yet I know a lady of whom everybody says: “How lovely she is. One never hears her speak an ungentle word.”

And the lady told me herself that when she was a young girl she used to fly into a passion over the smallest things, and have to be locked into her room for hours! So, you see, the naughty tempers can be overcome.

May from Conn. Thirty-seven mistakes in my “queer letter!” I wonder if any of the Pansies will find more than that number? I am waiting to see. Your little poem gave me so much amusement I think I must copy it for all our family.

Harold and Laurence from New Mexico. Welcome to our Pansy Bed, my dear, brave boys! How do I know you are brave? Because people who own their faults and resolve to conquer them, have a right to that title. Don’t you know the Bible says: “He that ruleth his spirit, is greater than he that taketh a city?” Is that just the way it reads? I am quoting from memory. Look it up, won’t you, and see if I am exactly correct?

We would like to hear about the interesting things in New Mexico.

Lizzie from Illinois. Don’t get discouraged, my dear girl, even when things will not go just as you want them. Don’t you know the old couplet:

It is a good motto to work by. If I were you, I would, by all means, try a “P. S.” in the new home. You may be able, through it, to do a great deal of good.

Marion from Conn. I hope our badge is helping you. Jealous people manage to get a great deal of unhappiness out of things which were intended for their pleasure. It is wise to get rid of that weed as fast as possible.

Minnie from Conn. I am glad to hear from you. Yes, it is hard to do right; but we have one comfort: it is, after all, a great deal harder to do wrong, because doing right grows easier as the days go by, while doing wrong makes life harder for us each day.

Ralph from Ohio. “My boy,” said an old gentleman, putting his hand on the head of a little fellow, “here is something to remember: other people may do your work, but no one can ever do your duty for you.” The boy is a man now, a grand one, and says he has always tried to live by that sentence which the old gentleman gave him. Your pledge made me think of this.

Stella from Nebraska. There are plenty of weeds in our bed, my dear; you need not think you are alone in that; but the beauty of it is, we are all trying to get rid of them. “I always count tardy obedience just the same as disobedience,” said a stern-faced mother to me the other day.

That seems rather hard, doesn’t it? I don’t think that is quite the way; but tardy obedience is a very disappointing kind. I know your mother must be glad that you intend to give no more of it.

Clarence from —— The truth is, my boy, I don’t really know where you are from. You forgot the State.

You are right about the mistakes. And did you correct them all without help? I should agree with you about the rabbit. I think we are often very cruel in trying to cage and make pets of animals and birds who are used to freedom.

Mattie from Tennessee. O, yes! I have been in Florida. In fact, while I am writing, I sit at this moment under an orange-tree in Orange Co., answering your letter. As I read it, I raise my voice and give Mr. Livingston, who is in his study overhead, your message. He is very glad to get it. It makes a minister’s heart glad to have a young listener say that he makes things plain, in the pulpit.

I hope you find your badge a reminder whenever you are tempted not to do the next thing promptly.

Rufus and Mamie from Massachusetts. So glad to welcome these dear people to our garden! I think often of Rufus’ pleasant face, and of his tender care of Mamie. I wonder if that little Blossom is becoming less timid? Flowers often droop their heads, but the sweet, gentle dews make them look up and smile. I think the dew of gentleness will drop all around Mamie’s life and give her courage. Thank the dear mamma for her sweet, kind, strong words to me. When we all get home, what a happy time we shall have together.

George from Indiana. Oh! these tempers. I think I must have said that at least a dozen times this morning. I find so many of my Pansies tortured by that weed “anger.” If we were not sure we could succeed, how discouraging it would be! As it is, I rejoice over every new name I write in our great pledge book.

Emma from Dakota. I congratulate mamma. I know by experience just how trying it is to have to repeat the same direction several times before it is obeyed. If you read the answers to letters, you will notice how many of our Pansies are at work in the same line. We will take courage; the next men and women will be stronger and better than we.

EXTRACTS FROM PANSY LETTERS.

Dear Pansy:

I am a little girl ten years old. I have taken The Pansy for two years, and like it ever so much. I got some nice presents from the Publishers: a knitting machine, two balls of yarn, a box of Logomachy, and your picture. I think Nettie Decker was splendid. And Grandma Burton did tell such lovely stories! My grandma went to Heaven just a little while ago. She was eighty-four years old. Mamma thinks I am making my letter too long, but I cannot tell you all I want to in a little short letter. If you would only come to Wells Island I would go down there on purpose to see you; I think a great many other Pansies would do the same.

I have many faults to overcome. One is, not being up in time for breakfast; another is, not doing things quickly; and, not putting things in their places when I have done with them. My two little brothers want badges. One will try not to act cross when he can’t have things just as he wants them, and one will try to remember to take off his hat when he comes into the room.

Your loving friend, Gracie Conger.

Dear Pansy:

I really cannot think how to commence this letter. Oh! I want to tell you that I found thirty-seven misspelled words in the funny queer piece about babies. I hope none of them are mine. Once I made up some poetry; it is not very good, but I will write it to you. Here it is:

I am very much interested in Nettie Decker, and, for that matter, in every story that there is in The Pansy.

Good-by, May Finney.

Dear Pansy:

I have taken your magazine for nearly two years. I like it very much. Ever since I began reading the letters, I have thought how I should like to join your band. Now I am going to, although I am afraid you will find me a weedy Pansy. I mean to try and pull out every weed. I have so many faults, I do not know which of them I need to overcome the worst. One of them is not to go right away when mamma calls, but to wait till I forget it.

How I should like to hear from you real often! But I know you have so many Pansies to write to, I will try to be real patient. Mamma likes to read The Pansy as well as I do. We are reading the New Testament together. Every morning when I get up, I take a verse from the Bible to live by, during the day. One verse I try to live by, is: “For even Christ pleased not himself.”

Your loving friend, Stella Graham.

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OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN, 1886.

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By Mary E. Bamford. The most novel and entertaining of outdoor books, giving delicious little autobiographic accounts of strange and familiar creatures, their ways of life and possible ways of thinking and talking, together with nearly two hundred original drawings by L. J. Bridgman, accurate enough for a scientific work, yet not lacking in fancy and quaint touches.

THE GOLDEN YEAR.

A Horn of Plenty sort of book, spilling over with charming family stories of all kinds for all varieties of weathers and moods. A taste for “good short stories” has been growing for the last two years, and this is one of the best of the collections. Every story is original. Illustrated.

FAMOUS STORIES BY FAVORITE AUTHORS.

Representative stories by Mary Hartwell Catherwood, David Ker, Charles R. Talbot and John Preston True. Each story is illustrated by more than twenty-five drawings by American artists.

YULE TIDE.

Illustrated stories by American and English authors. With a poem by Henry Randall Waite. It is not often that so much that is varied and choice is brought together in a single collection. Boards, double cover, $1.50; cloth, tinted edges, in box, $2.00.

PANSY’S PICTURE BOOK.

These delineations of child-life are thoroughly clear and natural; not only their looks, attitudes, costumes, and gestures, but what they do, say, think and feel. Double lithograph cover, $1.50; cloth, $2.00.

THE LIFE AND HABITS OF WILD ANIMALS,

A choice volume of Natural History, giving the traits and habits of wild animals. Illustrated from designs by Joseph Wolf. The descriptions include the elephant, tiger, bear, puma, rabbit, wild boar, jaguar, bison or buffalo, ape, wolf, lion, deer, baboon, chamois, lynx, weasel, sea-gull, owl, crow, osprey.

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PANSY ADVERTISER

PROGRESSIVE HOUSEKEEPING.

Good Housekeeping, A SEMI-MONTHLY JOURNAL, Conducted in the Interests of the Higher Life of the Household. Volume IV. of Good Housekeeping will have among its other attractions, A NEW SERIAL—PROGRESSIVE HOUSEKEEPING, —BY— CATHERINE OWEN, entitled “PROGRESSIVE HOUSEKEEPING, or Keeping House without Knowing How, and Knowing How to Keep House Well.” This serial will contain the much-called-for Daily Housekeepers’ Programme. —————————————————— E. C. GARDENER will write on the important subject of “Kitchen Comfort, Convenience and Economy,” with drawings of a Model Kitchen, and some detailed Kitchen Appurtenances. —————————————————— MARIA PARLOA will continue her valuable series of papers, which are prepared expressly for Good Housekeeping and are not printed elsewhere. —————————————————— A $25 PRIZE PAPER ON CARVING.

Good Housekeeping has so many wails from correspondents who find the matter of Carving a burden grievous to be borne, and who ask for detailed instructions in the Art of the Carving Knife, that we offer $25 for the best and most complete paper on Carving—practical, instructive and comprehensive—that may be sent us on or before November 1st, 1886. The name of the writer must accompany each paper in a sealed envelope, not to be opened until after the papers have been examined.

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Every person sending us $2.50 before January 1st, 1887, will receive Good Housekeeping from November 13th, 1886—the commencement of Volume IV.—to January 1st, 1888, and Catherine Owen’s admirable serial, “Ten Dollars Enough, or How to Live Well on Ten Dollars a Week,” which has been published in a tasteful book of some 300 pages.

The able writers on practical household subjects, who have made so quickly and permanently an enviable position and established fame for Good Housekeeping, will continue to favor its readers with their contributions in the interests of the Higher Life of the Household, and it will be the aim of its Editor to make each issue better and more valuable than its predecessor, in the Homes of the World.

N. B. Good Housekeeping is the best home magazine published, and is issued every other week.

CLARK W. BRYAN & CO., Publishers,

New York Office: 239 Broadway. HOLYOKE, MASS.

DESIRING TO MAKE ALL THE LITTLE FOLKS HAPPY We have printed nearly a million copies of The Delightful Story Tressy’s Christmas, By Margaret Sidney, with two Full-page illustrations, and will send a copy to any child whose address is sent to us with a 2-cent stamp for mailing.

D. LOTHROP & CO., Boston.

NEW TEMPERANCE PUBLICATIONS.

The National Temperance Society and Publication House has published over 1500 varieties of publications bearing upon every phase of the temperance question, from the pens of over 250 different writers. The following are among the publications:

For Sunday-School Libraries.

Let it Alone. 12mo, 294 pages$1 00

The Old Tavern, and other Stories. 12mo, 386 pages 1 25

Dave Marquand. 12mo, 357 pages1 25

The Bird-Angel. 12mo, 147 pages75

Under Ban. 12mo, 325 pages1 25

The Story of Rasmus; or, The Making of a Man. 12mo, 338 pages1 25

Miscellaneous Publications.

The Prohibitionist’s Text-Book. 12mo, 312 pp. Cloth,$1 00

paper50

This volume contains the most valuable arguments, statistics, testimonies and appeals, showing the iniquity of the license system, and the right and duty of prohibition.

Alcohol and the State. A Discussion of the Problem of Law as applied to the Liquor-traffic. By Robert C. Pitman, LL. D., Associate Judge of Supreme Court of Massachusetts. 12mo, 411 pages, cloth, $1 50; paper edition50

Talmage on Rum. By T. De Witt Talmage, D.D. 12mo, 114 pages. Consisting of eight sermons by this eminent pulpit orator on the twin evils of rum and tobacco25

The Prohibition Songster. 12mo, 80 pages. Compiled by J. N. Stearns. $1 50 per dozen; $12 per hundred; single copies.15

This is a new collection of words and music for Temperance Gatherings, with some of the most soul-stirring songs ever published. Music by some of the best composers, and words by our best poets.

Readings and Recitations, No. 6. 12mo, 120 pages. By Miss L. Penney. Cloth, 50 cents; paper25

This is an entirely new collection of articles in prose and verse from the pens of some of the best authors in the land.

National Temperance Almanac10

This admirable hand-book for 1887 is now ready, and full of interesting facts, figures and statistics. 72 pages on tinted paper.

Book of Dialogues, No. 1. By Rev. A. J. Davis. 12mo, 118 pages. Cloth, 60 cents; paper cover25

An entirely new book of 25 Dialogues, humorous, pathetic and instructive. Adapted for entertainments and literary exercises of all kinds.

The Brooklet Series. Six illustrated Story-books. Cloth binding, with chromo. 72 pages each. 226 wood engravings. Only 25 cents each1 50

THE NATIONAL TEMPERANCE ADVOCATE.

A monthly paper devoted to the interests of the Temperance Reform, containing articles upon every phase of the movement from the pens of some of the ablest writers in America.

Terms (cash in advance) including postage, $1.00 per year.

THE YOUTH’S TEMPERANCE BANNER.

The National Temperance Society and Publication House publish a beautifully illustrated four-page Monthly Paper for Children and Youth, Sabbath-schools and Juvenile Temperance Organizations. Each number contains several choice engravings, a piece of music, and a great variety of articles from the pens of the best writers for children in America.

Terms: Monthly—Cash in advance, including postage. Single copies, one year, 25 cents; one hundred copies to one address, $12. For any number of copies over four to one address, at the rate of 12 cents per year.

Semi-Monthly—Single copies, one year, 40 cents; four copies and over to one address, 24 cents each.

Besides these, the Society publishes a large variety of Tracts, Cards, Song-Books, Books for Sunday-school Libraries, Text-Books, etc., etc. Catalogue sent free on application. Address

J. N. STEARNS, Publishing Agent, 58 Reade Street, New York.

PREMIUM LIST.

WIDE AWAKE, $2.40. THE PANSY, $1.00. BABYLAND, 50 cts. OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN, $1.00.

HINTS ABOUT GETTING NEW SUBSCRIBERS.

Those desiring to secure one or more of the valuable premiums offered in this list should read carefully the following:—

1. Send us ten cents (either by a postal note, or in stamps), and we will send you, as a canvassing outfit, specimen copies of the above magazines, prospectuses and “Hints about getting new Subscribers.” By following the directions given in the pamphlet, and devoting a little time and trouble, you can hardly fail to secure some new subscribers.

Instructions to all Working for Premiums.

2. Our premiums are not offered as an inducement to any one to subscribe for our magazines. We have put the subscription price just as low as possible, so as to be within the reach of all. The premiums are simply offered to those who choose to give us the time, trouble and expense of obtaining for us new subscribers, and sending us the necessary amount.

3. The sender’s subscription cannot count for a premium when sent alone, but may be counted when two or more new subscriptions are sent at the same time for any of the magazines.

4. A transfer of a subscription from one member of a family to another does not constitute a new subscriber.

5. Send your subscriptions as you get them. Always send the payment for each subscription with the name.

6. You can send for a premium when you send us the names of new subscribers, or you can complete your list and then select your premiums, as you may prefer.

7. Those working for premiums can have until October, 1887, in which to complete their lists.

8. All premiums should be ordered by November 1st, 1887.

9. The premiums we offer are given FOR new subscribers, NOT TO new subscribers.

10. Two new subscriptions for six months will count as one yearly subscription.

11. The names and full subscription price must be sent to D. Lothrop & Co., and not through any agent or Subscription Agency.

12. Renewals may count in lists of two or more names, provided at least one half of such lists consists of new names.

The volumes of the magazines begin as follows:

Wide Awake, with the December and June numbers; The Pansy, with the November number; Our Little Men and Women, with the January number; Babyland, with the January number.

Always specify the date you wish the subscriptions to begin with. Subscriptions may begin with any number.

13. No Wide Awake subscriptions for the C. Y. F. R. U. Course will count towards premiums. Subscriptions for the Chautauqua Young Folks’ Journal do not count towards premiums.

14. If you send for your premiums after your list is completed send us the name and full address of each new subscriber you have sent.

15. Mark every name or list of names, “For premiums,” if so intended, and we will credit them to the sender.

16. All subscriptions for premiums are credited to the Sender, whether the papers are sent to one Post-office, or to a dozen or more offices.

17. Express or freight charges are usually low on premium articles. The cost can be best learned at one’s own office.

18. The articles in this list are for sale at the prices given. No article will be sent by express C. O. D. unless a remittance of one half the price accompanies the order. We will register any premium sent by mail, thus insuring its safe arrival, if ten cents extra is sent us for registry fee. If sent unregistered, we cannot hold ourselves responsible for its non-receipt.

Special Instructions.

19. A remittance should be made by a Post-office order; by a registered letter; by American Express money order; or by a bank check. These four ways are safe. Remittances for small amounts may be made by postal notes or stamps, but not at our risk.

20. Write your name and address, and the names of your subscribers, and their Post-office address, very plainly, every time you write.

21. Sign your name to your letter every time you write.

Delays in Receiving Premiums.

22. If any article which you have ordered does not come by the next mail do not feel at all anxious, and do not write at once. You should wait five, ten, or perhaps fifteen days, according to the distance you are from Boston. If you have occasion to write, please follow these rules: Give the date when you mailed the order. Specify how you sent money, and how much money you enclosed.

To Foreign Readers.

23. The above rules about mailing premiums apply only to the United States and Territories. Premium articles (except books), must be sent by express to Canada, receiver to pay charges and duties in all cases. We will follow any direction given about sending articles from the Premium List to foreign subscribers.

—————————————————— Send all orders for subscriptions and specimen numbers, applications for agencies, special terms and circulars, etc., etc., to D. LOTHROP & CO., Franklin and Hawley Streets, Boston, Mass., U. S. A.

GAMES AND TOYS.

WORDS AND SENTENCES.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

A sensible and interesting amusement for the entire family circle. Of all the various letter games under the names of Logomachy, War of Words, Word Making and Word Taking, etc., we believe Words and Sentences covers the ground more thoroughly and with greater range of interest than any other. This edition has very heavy tablets, water proof enameled, in a fine, polished wood box, and is an ornament to any table, and the tablets are a pleasure to handle. Price in wood box, 50 cents. We also have the same game in a cheaper form, in a neat paper box. Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents. Price 25 cents.

SNAP.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.

A card game printed in colors. Put up very neatly in paper box. The best child’s game published. Price 25 cents.

THE CHECKERED GAME OF LIFE.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.

One of the oldest and best juvenile games. This game was among the first that served to inaugurate the introduction of moral and instructive amusements into our homes, and is still a prime favorite. Price $1.00.

THE AMERICAN TOY VILLAGE.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.

This Toy Village is superior in design, finish, variety, and construction to any ever offered. A large map or plan of a village, with streets, canals, river, harbor, etc., lithographed in colors, accompanies each set. The pieces consist of Church, Blocks, single Houses, Passenger Station, Freight Depot, Coal Sheds. Railroad Train, Canal Boats, Monitor, Passenger Steamer, Lighthouse, etc., etc., and in addition to the plan designated on the map, may be arranged in various other ways. With a box of sand, real hills, streets, etc., may be formed, and the buildings, etc., set in place, thus rendering it a summer as well as winter toy. The whole is packed in a strong, finely finished wooden box, with a large, elegant chromo-lithographed label covering the top. Price 1.00. Postage 12 cents extra.

CHECKER AND BACKGAMMON BOARDS.

These are nice checker boards, with polished wood frames, wood sides, and metal hinges. The peculiar construction of the frame protects the edges of the covering, so that a complete imitation of inlaid work is presented and great durability secured.

No. 1. Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00. An elegant moulded frame of polished cherry, with covering in imitation of inlaid rosewood and satin wood, very light, ornamental and desirable. Furnished with cups and checker men. Size, 8x14 when closed. Price $1.00.

No. 3. Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50. A beautiful board with polished cherry frame and with sides imitation of mahogany and walnut inlaid. Furnished with cups and men. Size, 7x12 closed. Price 75 cents.

No. 5. Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00. Polished wood frame, board sides, paper covering, brass hinges. A durable and handsome board. Furnished with cups and men. Size, 6x10½ closed. Price 50 cents.

JACK STRAWS.

This is one of the most popular games ever played, and although enjoyed as well centuries ago, is always new. Our American Jack Straws are the first ever made by machinery, and are very light and durable.

The No. 1 Set contains 18 different pieces, and is given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00. Price 50 cents.

The No. 2 Set is given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents. It contains guns, serpents, arrows, lances, round straws and square straws. The game is as well played by one set as the other, but of course No. 1 is the more attractive. Price for No. 2, 25 cts.

PARCHEESI.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.

Parcheesi is designed in such a distinct and attractive manner that it is quickly comprehended by children, putting their wits on the alert at once, and engaging the excited interest of the oldest players for hours. It can be played by either two, three or four persons at a time.

It is bound in durable and handsome paper (imitation cloth), with labels printed in best gold bronze. A box containing eight dice, 16 counters of heavy pasteboard, and directions accompanying the board, the whole forming a complete and very attractive game. Price $1.00. Postage and packing 25 cents extra.

A SET OF CHESS MEN.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50.

The chess men are made of boxwood, and are in two colors, black and white. They are of good size and packed in a neat wooden box. Price 60 cents.

GO BANG.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.50.

A splendid game for the young folks. Two, three or four can play at the same time. The older ones enjoy it too. One of the most popular games played. Tivoli, and Fox and Geese can also be played on the same board, thus making three games on one board. Price $1.25. Postage 25 cts.

NEW GAME OF AUTHORS.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents. This game is too well known to require description. It is very interesting, and serves to familiarize the young with the names of the most celebrated authors and their work.

THE EVENING PARTY.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.

A most enjoyable collection of entertainments. An elegant box with illuminated label and containing an assortment of games, puzzles, charades, rebuses, tricks, conundrums, etc., in a convenient form for use at sociables, picnics, and evenings at seaside and mountain. The best thing for practical use ever published in this line. Any one who has tried to entertain a dull company knows that just when wanted all recollection of the details of suitable amusements is sure to take flight, all to be remembered when too late. This box fills the bill at the time. Price, each, 25 cents.

PUZZLES.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 25 cents.

A collection of interesting puzzles in a neat box elegantly put up. Either one of the puzzles is worth the cost of the whole box for one evening. Price 15 cents.

Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.

MATCHED PICTURES—SCENES IN THE FAR WEST.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.

This toy is constructed on entirely new principles, and is not merely an ordinary dissected picture puzzle, but the design constituting the 40 pieces is so ingeniously made that the various parts will mismatch to form an almost unlimited number of different pictures, representing many of the most exciting incidents in Indian and frontier life. Price 25 cents.

SLICED ANIMALS.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

A large box containing pictures of animals cut up, each slice of the animal containing a letter of part of the same, so that as fast as the picture is put together the name of the animal is spelt. The box cover is ornamented with a most attractive picture label, printed in different colors. Price 50 cents. Postage 12 cents extra.

SLICED BIRDS.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

The pictures are printed in the highest colors, as far as possible imitating the natural colors of the birds themselves, and are very attractive. Price 50 cents. Postage 12 cents extra.

COMMON SENSE BUILDING BLOCKS.

Box Z given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.

Box Z Z given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

A large number of plain blocks of the Kindergarten building forms in a box with brilliantly colored label. Just the blocks the mothers have been inquiring for, without paint or other injurious element. Nothing a child can be injured with. Z contains 25 blocks. Price 25 cents. Z Z contains 50 blocks. Price 50 cents. Postage and packing on Box Z 30 cents extra; on Box Z Z 60 cents extra—or sent at receiver’s expense.

SLICED OBJECTS.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

These pictures are divided on the same plan as the Sliced Animals and Sliced Birds. The box contains the following objects: Yacht, engine, boat, car, fort, church, house, dam, bridge, coach, fountain, statue. Price 50 cents. Postage 12 cents extra.

THE GAME OF OLD MAID.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.

The game of Old Maid has been standard in many forms for years. Our new edition “Improved” has several novel and attractive features never before introduced. The designs are new, by skilled artists, and in themselves very attractive and amusing. Price 25 cents.

THE HISTORISCOPE IMPROVED.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.

A large and elegant chromo-lithographic panorama, with thirty-two scenes, selected with great care for their attractive appearance and historical value. A new brief lecture embodies the principal events of American history which are illustrated, and altogether the toy forms a very attractive and instructive object lesson in history better than months of dry study for fixing the subject in the minds of the children. Price $1.00. Postage 10 cents extra.

SHADOW TRANSFORMATIONS.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.

A complete show for one hundred nights, with change of scenes every time. With pieces of card-board inserted in a simple wooden standard, shadows are cast upon a paper screen, producing silhouettes of a most pleasing character. The comical effect secured by the mere change of a hat on a figure is wonderful, and cannot be understood without a trial. With this toy a bright boy or girl may afford unlimited entertainments to an entire family circle, from the baby of two years to the grandparent of eighty. And still better, it affords occupation to the child in its preparation, and development to his inventive faculties in its exhibition. Price 25 cents. Postage 8 cents extra.

A NEW GAME OF MARBLES.—JAPANESE TIVOLI.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.

This will be found to be a very interesting game for children as well as for older persons.

Fasten the acrobat in position, and place the marble on his feet. By pressing a spring the figure is released, and will throw the marble down the incline into one of the numbered pockets. Full details of the game accompany each article. Handsomely bronzed, with figure appropriately painted. Price 25 cents. Postage and packing, 20 cents extra.

THE COMBINATION SET OF GAMES.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.

The games comprised in this collection are as follows:

Go Bang. A universally popular game. Game in box with folded papers for the board.

Beast, Bird, Fish. An amusing game, calculated to sharpen the wits and cultivate a cool, clear head. A new form of a game always popular in social circles when played.

Game of Fortunes. A simple game of character and fortune telling after the manner of the Gypsies which has always been so popular in our line.

Jack Straws. A neat set which will afford much pleasure. Put up in box with illuminated label.

Old Maid. A very attractive form of this always popular game.

Price of the full Set 25 cents. Postage 5 cents extra.

Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.

FRENCH CHORAL TOP, NO. 273.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.

Changing tunes while spinning. The latest novelty in tops. By touching it while it is in motion, it produces a variety of beautiful tones, its melody at one time resembling the tender weird strains of an Æolian Harp, at another the rich deep notes of the church organ. It is strongly made. Price 30 cents.

CRANDALL’S KITE REEL. Given for new subscriptions amounting to 25 cents. This is a new article, and, as will be seen, very useful. No boy who, has a kite, should be without one. It is cheap and durable. Price 15 cents.

ANIMALS’ PICNIC.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.

Very amusing and novel. An original painting of a picnic of animals in the woods, so arranged that when properly cut into uniform sections, some animal’s head appears on nearly every piece or card.

This is printed in colors on heavy paper-board cards, which are dealt to the players and then in the process of the game the picture is reconstructed. Price 25 cents.

THE EASTLAKE SOLITAIRE.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

This Solitaire Board is made of varnished chestnut. The four large wells in the top serve as temporary receptacles for the marbles while in use, and a neat drawer underneath holds them. The marbles accompany the board. Price 50 cents. Postage 25 cents additional when purchased or sent as a premium.

THE FRISKY COW.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

It is 12 by 6 inches in size. It is beautifully illustrated by lithograph in bright colors. Two wooden balls go with each game. In playing the ball is rolled across the floor.

If the ball strikes the left hand knob, the silver bell rings, which scores you five. If the ball hits the right hand knob, the gold bell rings and scores you ten. If the ball hits the centre knob, the cow jumps over the moon and lands at the right of the game in a standing position and scores twenty. The game is very popular; because it is very attractive; it is easy to play; it contains a surprise which makes the children shout and laugh when the cow goes sailing up over the moon. The interest in the game keeps up hour after hour. Price 50 cents. Receiver to pay express charges, or will be sent postage paid on receipt of 40 cents.

PITCH-A-RING AND RING TOSS, NO. 3.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.

This style is made as shown in the illustrations, in which the box holding the posts and hoops is made to serve as a base when the game is set up. Very compact and convenient to carry to picnics or when traveling. The hoops are plaited with heavy colored thread, thus avoiding all possible injury to furniture. Price $1.00. Postage and packing 40 cents additional, or sent by express at receiver’s expense.

IMPROVED CATAPULT.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.

The improved Catapult or Pocket Gun requires no powder, no caps, is neatly finished, durable, and can be carried in the pocket. Will shoot shot or bullets with accuracy and force. The loop, strap, pocket and pulling-tip, are all moulded in one solid piece of the best kind of rubber. Price 25 cents.

CELLULOID WHISTLE.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.

This is a large and very nice whistle. It has a trill. Just the thing for signals. The illustration shows the whistle very much reduced in size. Price 30 cents.

A PARLOR RUBBER BALL. Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents. These balls are of the best goods and are colored and inflated. The diameter is 3 and ¼ in. They cannot injure anything, and will please the little ones. Price 25 cents.

REVOLVING WALL BLACKBOARD, NO. 59.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

The marking surface is finished by our new process which neither crocks or rubs off. The frame is of ash or chestnut varnished. The board can be reversed so as to form a desk, without turning the frame. The size is 17 by 17 inches. Price 50 cents. Express charges to be paid by the receiver.

DECALCOMANIE ALBUM.

3 Books given for new subscriptions amounting to 25 cents. Each book contains an assortment of pictures. The pictures are transferable to any article by simply wetting with water. Price 15 cents for three.

Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.

LOVELL’S CHAMPION SINGLE BARREL SHOT GUN, BREECH LOADING.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $20.00; or given for new subscriptions amounting to $14.00 and $3.50 cash additional; or given for new subscriptions amounting to $10.00 and $5.50 cash additional.

It has the celebrated top snap action. By having the hammer in the centre of the frame, instead of on the side, it prevents the liability of missing fire, by striking a direct blow full in the centre of the cap. This Gun has the Safety Rebounding Lock, pistol grip stock, and the trimmings are all nickel-plated. It is a most superior gun in all respects. Price $15.00. Receiver to pay express charges.

DOUBLE-BARREL BREECH-LOADING SHOT GUN.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $24.00; or given for new subscriptions amounting to $15.00 and $4.50 cash additional; or given for new subscriptions amounting to $10.00 and $7.00 cash additional.

This Gun is the best weapon for the money now obtainable. It gives universal satisfaction, and both for close and strong shooting is equal to many of the Guns sold at double its price. The barrels of this Gun are of Fine Laminated Steel, and are absolutely safe. The action is the celebrated Lefaucheaux pattern, which for both reliability and wear is superior to any side lever action now made. The Stock is of solid Walnut, oil-finished, and full checkered. It is a Belgian (W. Scott) gun. It has size 12 bore, and 30 inch barrels. Weight, about 8½ pounds. Price $15.00. Receiver to pay express charges.

A Set of Reloading Tools sent for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00. Price 50 cents.

ARROW GUNS FOR THE BOYS.

The Guns described below are all especially adapted to “Fourth of July” sports, from the fact that with them torpedos can be thrown with great accuracy, and, exploding as they strike, make a very loud report. What is known as the small “American” torpedo is the best.

These Guns are especially suitable for drilling purposes. Any boy will find it a very easy matter to secure enough subscriptions to earn the guns that may be needed for his company.

“DOCTOR CARVER” GUN.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

It has an adjustable tension that can be regulated to suit the strength of any boy. This is a new gun, made on a new principle, and is the best arrangement for target shooting ever seen. It shoots with great force and accuracy. Three arrows go with each gun. It will also fire marbles, bullets, sticks or paper wads. The gun is nicely finished in all parts and is painted a bright red that will not fade, which makes it very handsome. It is three feet long, strong and durable, easy to adjust and load, and does not get out of order. Price 50 cents. Postage and packing 15 cents extra.

THE “LITTLE GEM.”

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.

This is a new gun, well finished and very effective. It possesses part of the patented features of the celebrated “Doctor Carver” gun, but is not as powerful. It is lighter and somewhat smaller than the “Doctor Carver” gun. Price 25 cents. Postage and packing 10 cents extra.

“WINCHESTER RIFLE.”

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

A new double-barrel gun. It has the patent “oscillating yoke” or yielding stop, same as the celebrated “Doctor Carver” gun and has a well-finished stock of proper shape. Price 50 cents. Postage and packing 10 cents extra.

THE WILCOX TARGET GUN, WITH BAYONET.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.

It shoots with precision, is simple in construction, and finely finished. The bayonet is of wood, bronzed to imitate steel. Each gun is provided in the breech with a small pocket, in which will be found 5 metal-head arrows, and 2 paper targets. For drilling purposes, it can be readily changed to the form of an ordinary rifle. Price $1.00. Postage and packing 20 cents extra.

The Arrow Guns are carefully packed to go by mail, and protected when necessary by wooden braces. But we cannot guarantee that the Post Office Department will deliver them in perfect condition. On receipt of 10 cents extra we will ensure the safe delivery of each gun.

Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.

CUTLERY.

TEXAS HUNTER, NO. 626.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00: or, for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00 and 30 cents cash additional.

This is a valuable companion in the field; Oil Tempered, Hand Forged, Saber, Blades. It is ready for any use. The cut does not represent full size. The knife has stag horn handle, is full Nickeled Plated, and cannot rust. The Knife is specially valuable when fishing. Price $1.00.

“TOLEDO BLADE,” NO. 2232.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00 and 25 cents cash additional.

No. 2332 Knife is perhaps the greatest favorite, owing to the shape of blades (see cut). It is very sharp at the point, and the fact of being made from the finest Razor Steel, Hand Forged, Nickel Plated, makes it a very durable knife for Carpenters, Farmers, or Wood-Workers. Price 75 cents.

“GOOD LUCK” KNIFE.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents and 15 cents cash additional.

This is our Good Luck Knife; the cheapest and best ever made. It has two strong, hand-forged, razor steel blades; German silver bolsters; is brass lined; cocoa handle, round corners. This is a genuine “Boys” Knife, but is made from better material than most of the boys’ knives. Price 50 cts.

CONGRESS KNIFE.

Given for new subscriptions amounting $2.00.

Full pearl handle. This is a beautiful Knife, just right for pocket use; keen edge, crocus blades and the finest finish. The Knife does not have the name-plate as represented in the illustration. Price $1.25.

COMPLETE BUTTON-HOLE CUTTER.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.

We have now the most complete Button-Hole Cutter that has ever been manufactured. It satisfies the want of every lady, and gives perfect satisfaction. The illustration shows the improvement in the large gauge, which regulates the distance between each hole, and from the edge of the garment. It does away with all measures usually used in making button-holes. The small gauge or screw regulates size of hole. Price $1.25.

TERRY’S FAMILY SHEAR.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50.

It is 8 inches in length, Japanned handle and plated blades. It is the best shear ever made for family use, and is fully warranted. Price 80 cts.

THE “FAVORITE” SCISSORS.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50.

The Scissors are 4½ inches in length, and perfect in all respects. They are made of the best steel and nickeled plated. Price 80 cents.

BASE BALL CAP AND BELT.

Both given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

The Cap is made of Canton Flannel, lined, and has a stiff visor. In various colors. Price 25 cents.

The Belt is made of fine webbing, extra heavy. It has a double strap and buckle stitched. Price 25 cents.

Postage and packing on belt and cap 7 cents extra.

POCKET DRINKING CUP. NO. 795.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cts.

This cup is a great convenience, as well as a curiosity. A tin case goes with the cup, in which it can be placed when not in use. It is just the cup for tourists, for picnics, parties, etc. Price 20 cents.

BOYS’ FISHING OUTFIT, WITH JOINTED ROD.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.

This outfit is put up especially for our use. It consists of a 12 foot jointed rod with brass tips and ferrules, 1 bob, 2 sinkers, 1 36 foot line, 1 dozen hooks assorted, 2 flies, 1 bait-box, 1 trolling hook for pickerel, and 2 hooks ganged (i. e., with hair or gut snell). Postage and packing 25 cents extra. Price $1.00.

BOOK CLAMPS.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cts.

Watson’s Clamps improved. What every schoolboy wants. It is neat-looking, easily handled, and durable. Price 25 cents.

Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.

LADIES’ CLAMP SKATE.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00 and 25 cents cash additional.

This is, without exception, the strongest and neatest Skate ever offered. Made from the best grade of charcoal iron, Japan finish. Mounted with russet leather, patent lever buckles and nickeled heel bands. Clamps operated by a double right and left screw. Sizes—8, 8½, 9, 9½, 10 inches. Postage and packing 30 cents extra, or, sent by express at receiver’s expense. Price $1.50.

We will furnish the same skate with toe straps instead of clamps, if desired for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00 and 20 cents cash additional.

LADIES KEYLESS SKATE.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00 and 75 cents cash additional.

This is a very fine ladies’ skate and will give thorough satisfaction. The foot plates, clamps and brackets of this skate are made from crucible steel; blades fine finish, russet leather trimmings, and nickeled heel bands. Skate is secured to shoe by a thumb screw at heel operating toe clamps, and by strap over instep. Sizes 8 to 10 inches. Price $2.50. Postage 30 cents extra, or sent by express at receiver’s expense.

A GREAT SKATE OFFER.

A PAIR OF “CHAMPION” KEYLESS SKATES

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00 and 30 cents cash additional. Postage and package 30 cents extra, or sent by express at receiver’s expense.

Owing to special arrangements with the manufacturers we are enabled to offer our readers this very special inducement. Never before have we made so liberal an offer. Every boy should secure a pair of these skates at once.

This Skate is a fac-simile of the genuine Barney & Berry Keyless Skate, and is thoroughly made of the best material. It will give entire satisfaction. The heel plates, foot plates, toe clamps and brackets are made from crucible cast steel. The Blades are finely finished. Price $1.25. Postage and packing 30 cents extra, or sent by express at receiver’s expense.

We can supply the same Skate with nickeled blades for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50 and 75 cents cash additional. This finish gives the skate a nicer appearance. Price $2.00. Postage and packing 30 cents extra, or sent by express at receiver’s expense.

SIDEWALK ROLLER SKATE.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00, and 25 cents cash additional. These skates are finished with French polished, light-colored woods, black leather mountings, patent buckles, nickeled heel bands, steel axles and maple wheels, secured to axle by our patent washer. Sizes, 7 to 11 inches. Price $1.00. Postage 30 cents extra, or sent by express at receiver’s expense.

THE BOYS’ SKATE.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

Made from the best grade of charcoal iron, japan finish, clamps operated by a double right and left screw. Sizes 8 to 11 inches. Price 50 cents. Postage 30 cents extra, or sent by express at receiver’s expense.

AMERICAN RINK SKATE, NO. 3.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $6.00 and 60 cents cash additional.

This Skate is made from the best of material, blades of welded steel, tempered by Barney & Berry’s patent process. This Skate is adjusted to any size shoe by a thumb screw at heel, and is secured by a lever operated under instep. All parts can readily be removed and cleaned. The Skates are polished and nickeled. Sizes 8 to 12 inches. Price $4.50. Postage and packing 35 cents, or sent by express at receiver’s expense.

FOOT BALL, NO 5.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00 and 35 cents cash additional.

This Foot Ball is made of heavy canvas, rubber coated, very strong, so as to be blown up with a key which goes with each one. It is 9 inches in diameter. This Foot Ball will give thorough satisfaction to our boy friends, and every school boy should secure one by clubbing with his comrades. There is no sport so healthy and invigorating as a well conducted foot ball game. Price $1.50. Postage and packing 10 cents extra.

We will send a Foot Ball, No. 2, diameter 6 inches (circumference about 18 inches), for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00. Price $1.00. Postage and packing 10 cents extra.

Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.

THE NEW ROGERS’ SCROLL SAW. NO. 2.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $8.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00 and $1.25 cash extra; or for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00 and $2.00 cash additional.

This season we offer to our subscribers the New Rogers’ Scroll Saw, which the manufacturers declare to be the best cheap saw ever offered to the public.

The latest improvements on this Saw are Pratt’s Rubber Positive Blower and a new Clamp for holding the Saw Blades.

The entire framework is made from Iron, painted and Japanned black, and ornamented with red and gilt stripes.

All parts made to interchange.

1. The Bearings to the Arms are carefully sized to bring them in perfect line. (This is a vital point in the construction of any Jig Saw).

2. Each machine is provided with a Dust Blower, which is a very great advantage.

3. Our machine has a jointed Stretcher Rod, which allows the operator to throw the upper arm out of the way when adjusting his work or saw. This joint also permits the machine to work much more freely than with a straight iron rod.

4. Our clamps have a hinged jaw which overcomes the disagreeable raking overthrow of the blade, which is unavoidable when the saws are secured rigidly to the arms. Saw blades are not nearly so liable to break when clamps have this joint. Thus a large percentage of the expense of running the saw is saved. Besides this the saw runs much easier, the swing coming at the hinge instead of bending the blade with each stroke of the saw.

5. The Balance Wheel is 4¼ inches in diameter, with a handsome spoke centre and Rim of Solid Emery (No. 70), ⅝ x ¾ in the No. 2 Saw.

6. The attachment for Drilling is on the Right Hand Side of the machine, which, for convenience, is an obvious advantage.

7. No Pins are used in the construction of this machine, as we prefer the durability of nicely fitted screws and bolts in securing each part.

While the New Rogers’ Saw is very rich, though not gaudy in appearance, it has been more especially our object to make, for the least possible money, a saw characterized for its Compactness, Strength and Durability, ease of action, and firmness when in operation.

With each machine we give six Saw Blades, Wrench, Sheet of Designs and three Drill Points. The Saw alone weighs 25 lbs.; Saw and Box together, 36 lbs.

Price of No. 2 Rogers’ Saw, $4.00. Receiver to pay express charges. This Saw is provided with a polished Tilting Table, heavily nickel-plated.

SORRENTO AND INLAID WORK.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00. Postage 5 cents extra.

A complete and practical manual on Scroll Sawing, by Arthur Hope. This book is intended for the use of amateurs and others, explains fully and clearly how hand and machine scroll sawing is done, how to polish, overlay and inlay, make silhouettes, etc., etc.

It is illustrated with new and very beautiful full-sized designs engraved on wood and prepared expressly for this book.

The Designs include one bracket, three card photograph frames, two easels, two easels with separate panels for inlaying, five paper knives, one card case, two match boxes, one jewel case, one cigar holder, one wheelbarrow card receiver and twenty-six new and grotesque initial letters, entirely new and original. Price, paper, 50 cents.

BRACKET SAW SET.

Given for $2.50 worth of new names.

This set is packed in a paper box, and embraces a Nickel-plated Spring Steel Saw Frame 5 x 12 inches, having Patent Clamps for holding the Saw Blades, with Rosewood handle. Fifty full size designs, embracing a great variety of fancy and useful articles; six Saw Blades, one Awl, one sheet of impression paper, and directions for using the saw. Price $1.25.

BRACKET SAW BLADES.

One half Gross of either size 000 to 6 given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00. Price 50 cents.

One half gross of either size 7 to 10 given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50. Price 75 cents.

LITTLE WONDER STEAM ENGINE.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

This is a model Steam Engine, with solid brass boiler, plated fly wheel and cylinder, and metal pulley wheel for connecting and running small machinery, such as a circular saw, lathe, planer, etc. This little engine will run with great speed for one-half hour at one filling of the boiler. With proper care it will last a life time. It is perfectly safe for any child to handle; the self-acting safety valve renders explosion impossible.

A boy will find much amusement in constructing toy machinery to run by his engine, and will gain many practical ideas of the power and utility of steam. Price 50 cents.

THE SMALL HORIZONTAL.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00.

Length, 6 inches; height, 4½ inches; weight, 21 ounces; heavy brass boiler (no unsoldering), regular Safety Valve, Brass Pipe, connecting Boiler and Steam Chest, 1 inch stroke, cross head running on steel ways; more than 1000 revolutions per minute. Packed in a box complete, with lamp, funnel, etc.

An ingenious boy will find no difficulty in connecting the large wheel with the paddle wheels of a steamer, or with the driving wheels of a home-made locomotive.

Price $2.50. Postage 25 cents extra.

Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.

Every Boy and Every Girl CAN EARN A GOOD WATCH AND CHAIN. A GRAND OFFER!

We make a special offer of the famed Waterbury Watch (including a nickel-plated chain and whistle charm) as a special premium. We will give the watch and chain to any subscriber sending us new subscriptions to our magazines amounting to $5.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00 and $1.25 cash additional.

The Waterbury Watch will be found a marvel of simplicity, accuracy and cheapness.

Accurate, because it will run twenty-four hours, and keep time equal to the better grade of watches.

Cheap, because it will wear for years, and is offered at a price within the reach of everybody.

Remember, the Waterbury Watch is not a toy, but a real watch, having less than one half the number of parts to be found in any other going watch in the world.

A Watch winding at the stem, and having a stop-work which prevents its being damaged by over-winding.

A Watch strong and durable in all its parts, and calculated to do good service for years.

For beauty, durability, accuracy, and economy the Improved Waterbury Watch is superior to any medium priced Silver watch on the market. Its reputation as a reliable time-keeper is thoroughly established.

This is one of the most liberal premium offers we have ever made, and our special reason for making it is that we wish you to obtain the necessary subscriptions from your own town or vicinity, and acquaint the subscribers with your satisfaction with the watch.

Every watch is perfect before leaving the factory and is tested a few days in our office before being sent away.

The Waterbury Watch is now carried by tens of thousands of boys and girls, men and women. Time itself has proven it to be the equal of watches costing many times its price.

Its cases are made from the new metal, Silverloid, which in appearance and durability is equal to the best Coin Silver. Each watch is packed in a nice satin-lined case.

The price of the watch is $3.50. Postage, packing and registry fee, 15 cents additional.

Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.

DOLLS AND DOLL FURNITURE.

PAPER DOLL OUTFIT, NO. 910.

One Doll and Outfit given for new subscriptions amounting to 25 cents; three Dolls and Outfits given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.

This is a delightful little present for a little girl fond of dolls. The dress can be taken off the figure and can be changed with other figures. The doll is about eight inches long. The dress is made of tissue paper in various colors and designs. The upper part of the figure is printed in handsome colors, and is to be changed from one dress to another as may suit the possessor. Price 12 cents each.

DOLL’S HIGH CHAIR.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents. It is a complete doll’s high chair, handsomely painted to represent cane-work and large enough to hold any doll. It is packed in a neat box. It is a very popular toy and will give great satisfaction to the little girls fond of dolls. Height when set up, 18 inches. Price 25 cents. Postage and packing 8 cents additional.

DOLLS’ CHAMBER SET, NO. 14.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.

This is a particularly attractive toy for the girls. The set consists of a bed, dressing case, table, chair, and towel rack, all painted in colors on wood. They all pack in the body of the bed. This beautiful Toy is one of the most instructive and useful that the little girls can possess. Length, 17 inches; width, 8 inches; height, 12 inches. Price $1.00. Express charges to be paid by the receiver.

FOLDING BEDSTEAD AND WARDROBE, NO. 73.

Bed closed, Wardrobe in use. Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00. Two complete Toys in one. It cannot fail to please the girls, being on one side a wardrobe for the Doll’s clothes and on the other side a complete Folding Bed, which can be opened and used without in any way interfering with the Wardrobe. Made of Chestnut and neatly finished on the natural wood. Height of Bed when closed, 22 inches; length, 21 inches; width, 10½ inches. Price $1.00. Receiver to pay express charges. Bed open.

FOLDING CRADLE, NO. 72.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.

A very neat and tasty Swing Cradle. The Standards and rails are of chestnut, with slats of white-wood, making a very pretty appearance. Length outside, 21 inches; width, 8½ inches. Price $1.00. Receiver to pay express charges.

WARDROBE, WHATNOT, AND BOOK CASE, NO. 61.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00. A very ornamental piece of Doll furniture. A Wardrobe with shelf for hats, etc., also a nice drawer at the bottom. Shelves at the sides, furnished with candlestick and candle, card receiver, etc. A neatly ornamented top-piece which makes a nice shelf for books. Height, 22 inches; width, 14 inches. Price $1.00. Receiver to pay express charges.

FOLDING CHAIR, NO. 64½.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents. The great demand for our Dolls’ High Chair has encouraged us to make a small Folding Chair, with frame made of birch cloth seat, and fancy sawed back. Can be folded into very small space. Stands when set up, 11 inches high. Price 25 cents. Postage 5 cents.

A. B. C. TABLE.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents. This pretty little piece of child’s furniture is made of Chestnut, finished on the natural wood. The top is neatly ornamented with the letters of the Alphabet. The dimensions are as follows: length, 14 in.; width, 8½ in., height, 10½ inches. Price 25 cents. Postage 5 cents.

TIN KITCHEN SET, NO. 100.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00 and 10 cents cash additional.

This is a necessary piece of furniture for a little girl’s housekeeping. It is 12 inches long, 7¼ inches high, and 4 inches wide. There are 18 pieces in the set. The pump is an attractive feature. Price 65 cents. Postage and packing 30 cents extra, or sent by express at receiver’s expense.

WASH SET, NO. 4.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents. This is a nice premium for the little girls. It has four pieces: tub, wringer, clothes-horse and washboard. The tub is 9½ inches in diameter, 4¾ inches high. The clothes-horse is 11 inches high and 7 inches wide. Price 30 cents. Postage and packing 30 cents extra, or sent by express at receiver’s expense.

Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.

Beautiful Dolls Imported Expressly for Our Little Readers.

WAX DOLL, NO. 104.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00 and 10 cents cash additional.

This lovely Doll will delight the hearts of all the girls. It has a fine rosy complexion and beautiful wavy hair. Its height is 20 inches. The little bonnet is trimmed with flowers and a bow. The eyes are of a beautiful color. The Doll is fully dressed in a pretty suit. Price $1.25.

Postage and packing 45 cents; or will be sent by express at receiver’s expense.

UNDRESSED WAX DOLL, NO. 111.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

This is a very pretty Wax Doll, with rosy cheeks and fine light brown hair. The face is washable. The Doll has very pretty eyes. The length is 17 inches. Price 50 cents. Postage and packing 25 cents extra; or sent by express at receiver’s expense.

DOLL’S BISQUE HEAD, NO. 160.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.

This is a beautiful head. It is made from French Bisque. The hair is of a lovely brown color, and also the eyes. The face has a very fine expression. The hair is very soft, long and wavy. The head is 3 inches high (from the throat) and 4 inches wide (from shoulder to shoulder). The style of the hair is just like that in the illustration. The eyes close when the doll is laid on its back and open again when placed in an upright position. Price $1.00. Postage and packing 10 cents extra.

DOLL’S BISQUE HEAD, NO. 130.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

This Head is very similar to the No. 160, but the eyes are not movable. The face is very pretty and the hair very fine and thick. The Bisque Heads are much superior to Wax Heads in every way. Price 50 cents. Postage and packing 10 cents extra.

CHINA DINNER SET, NO. 101.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $4.00 and 15 cents cash additional.

This is the finest and handsomest Toy Dinner Set we could obtain for our premium use. The illustration does not convey any idea of the beauty of this Set. There are 24 pieces. The dishes are large and deep. The plates are 3 inches in diameter. This is a dinner service, not a tea set. The China is a beautiful pearl-gray color with design in gold and brown. Price $1.25. Express charges to be paid by receiver; or if express charges are too heavy, we will send by mail in boxes, carefully wrapped, on receipt of $1.00 extra. The total weight is about 8 pounds. We do not hold ourselves responsible for breakage in any case.

TEA SET, NO. 105.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00 and 15 cents cash additional.

This is a handsome Set and will make a little girl’s eyes glisten with pleasure. Every piece is richly decorated, and several are of quaint and unique shape. There are 21 pieces in the box. It is a very fine Tea Set in every respect. The illustration does not show the beauty of the set. Price $1.25. Express charges to be paid by the receiver; or will be sent by mail in boxes if express charges are heavy, carefully wrapped, on receipt of $1.00 extra. We do not hold ourselves responsible for breakage in any case.

You can easily ascertain from your express office the probable expense of the set by express.

SCRAP ALBUM, NO. 797.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

This is a very fine Album for a low-priced one. It contains 64 pages good paper; size 9 inches by 12 inches. The cover has a beautiful design in black and gold with the word Scraps in the centre in handsome lettering. Price 50 cents. Postage 10 cents extra.

SCRAP ALBUM, NO. 656.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50.

This is a fine Album, and will please every one. It has 120 pages of heavy paper. The size is 11¼ inches by 13½ inches. Price 75 cents. Postage and packing 15 cents extra.

BOX OF CHOICE STATIONERY.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50.

The corner of the paper is adorned with novel bronzed designs, four colors to each box. The paper is very heavy. We can supply this with the days of the week, if preferred to the bronzed designs. Price 50 cents. Postage 10 cents extra.

CHILDREN’S STATIONERY.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents and 10 cents cash additional.

This box contains paper and envelopes of suitable size for children’s use. It is very nice in quality, and has decorative designs in the corner. Price 35 cents.

WATCH CASE DRINKING CUP.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00. This is a collapsing cup, superior to anything heretofore obtainable. When open, the cup is about two inches deep. When closed, it closely resembles a Watch Case, and is very convenient for the vest pocket. The cup is fastened to the case so that no part can get lost. Price 50 cents.

THE IDEAL AUTOGRAPH ALBUM.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.

A handsome Album. The size of page is 6¾ by 4 inches. There are several engravings scattered through the Album. The cover has an elegant embossed design. The pages are tinted. Price $1.00. Postage and packing 12 cents additional.

AUTOGRAPH ALBUM, NO. K.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.

The size of page is 6¾ by 4 inches. The Album is neat and pretty and has the word Album on the side in gold, enriched with gold designs. Price 50 cents. Postage and packing 8 cents additional.

Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.

SPY GLASS, NO. 2275.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00 and 40 cents cash additional.

This is the best premium offer of a Spy Glass that we have ever made. This Glass has Rosewood body, and three draws. It is 15 inches in length when drawn out, 6 inches when closed. The object-glass is one inch in diameter. The power is 13 times.

How far can I see with this Spy Glass? The distance at which an observer can see objects depends upon two considerations: First, the power of the instrument; and second, the condition of the atmosphere. All that is needful is to multiply the distance at which the unassisted eye can see objects clearly, by the given power of the glass. For instance, the atmosphere being clear and steady, this Spy Glass will enable a person to make out an object one mile distant with the same distinctness that he can see it at a distance of 130 yards with the unassisted eye. It is an excellent instrument. Price $2.50. Postage and packing 12 cents extra.

SPY GLASS, NO. 2276.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00 and 25 cents cash additional.

This glass has Rosewood body and 3 draws. Length, 16 inches drawn out; 6 inches closed. Power 16 times. The object-glass is 1⅛ inches in diameter. Price $3.50. Postage and packing 13 cents extra.

SPY GLASS, NO. 2278.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $10.00 and 50 cents cash additional.

Length 30 inches, drawn out, 10 inches closed. The object-glass is 1⅝ inches in diameter. Power 25 times. This is a powerful and excellent telescope. An object a mile distant will appear as though but a few rods away. Price $7.00. Postage and packing 50 cents extra, or sent by express at receiver’s expense.

FIELD GLASS, NO. 379-3.

Given for new subscriptions amounting to $15.00 and 40 cents cash additional.

This Glass has 6 lenses, and its object-glasses are achromatic. It is the best Field Glass for the price that is made. Complete with morocco case, with strap, sunshades, etc. Its power is 5½ times. Price $9.50. Postage and packing 30 cents extra.