Allyn's Ritual of Freemasonry.Containing a complete Key to the following Degrees: Degree of Entered Apprentice; Degree of Fellow Craft; Degree of Master Mason; Degree of Mark Master; Degree of Past Master; Degree of Excellent Master; Degree of Royal Arch; Royal Arch Chapter; Degree of Royal Master; Degree of Select Master; Degree of Super-Excellent Master; Degree of Ark and Dove; Degree of Knights of Constantinople; Degree of Secret Monitor; Degree of Heroine of Jericho; Degree of Knights of Three Kings; Mediterranean Pass; Order of Knights of the Red Cross; Order of Knights Templar and Knights of Malta; Knights of the Christian Mark, and Guards of the Conclave; Knights of the Holy Sepulchre; The Holy and Thrice Illustrious Order of the Cross; Secret Master; Perfect Master; Intimate Secretary; Provost and Judge; Intendant of the Buildings, or Master in Israel; Elected Knights of Nine; Elected Grand Master; Sublime Knights Elected; Grand Master Architect; Knights of the Ninth Arch; Grand Elect Perfect and Sublime Mason. Illustrated with 38 copper-plate engravings; to which is added, a Key to the Phi Beta Kappa, Orange, and Odd Fellows Societies. By Avery Allyn, K. R. C. K. T. K. M., etc.
Lester's "Look to the East." (Webb Work.)A Ritual of the First Three Degrees of Masonry. Containing the complete work of the Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason's Degrees, and their Ceremonies, Lectures, etc. Edited by Ralph P. Lester. This complete and beautiful Pocket Manual of the First Three Degrees of Masonry is printed in clear, legible type, and not obscured by any attempts at cypher or other perplexing contractions. It gives the correct routine of
Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor;or, Guide to the Three Symbolic Degrees of the Ancient York Rite, Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason. And to the Degrees of Mark Master, Past Master, Most excellent Master, and the Royal Arch. By Malcolm C. Duncan. Explained and Interpreted by copious Notes and numerous Engravings. This is a valuable book for the Fraternity, containing, as it does, the Modern "Work" of the order. No Mason should be without it.
Duncan's Rituale der Freimaurerei.A Guide, in the German language, to the Three Symbolic Degrees of the Ancient York Rite. Dieses Werk ist geschrieben, um den jungern Mitglieder des Ordens einen Leitfaden an die Hand zu geben, und gibt eine genaue Beschreibung aller in derArbeitgebrauchlichen Ceremonien, Zeichen, Worte, Griffe, u.s.w.
Richardson's Monitor of Freemasonry.A complete Guide to the various Ceremonies and Routine in Freemasons' Lodges, Chapters, Encampments, Hierarchies, etc., in all the Degrees, whether Modern, Ancient, Ineffable, Philosophical or Historical. Containing, also, the Lectures, Addresses, Charges, Signs, Tokens, Grips, Passwords, Regalias and Jewels in each Degree. Profusely illustrated with Explanatory Engravings, Plans of the interior of Lodges, etc.
The American Hoyle; or, Gentleman's Hand-Book of Games.By "Trumps". This work has long since been accorded the position of an exclusive authority on games played in America. TheFIFTEENTH EDITION, now issued, newly arranged, in new type, contains all the latest novelties, as well as the recent changes in games already in vogue, profusely illustrated. Among the new games introduced in this edition are Rubicon Piquet, Rubicon Bézique, Grabouche, Solo Whist, Cayenne Whist, Domino Whist, Cinch or High Five, Baccarat Banque and Baccarat Chemin de Fer, etc. In the game of Whist, the new features are "Cavendish's" rules for play, with best leads, and a critical examination of the system of "American Leads", elucidated by card illustrations; also, the mode of procedure in Duplicate Whist. The various games of Billiards and Pool, with the rules adopted in matches and tournaments, are inserted by permission of the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company. The work also includes an exposition of the Doctrine of Chances.
Hoyle's Games.By "Trumps". A complete Manual of the games of skill and chance as played in America, and an acknowledged "arbiter on all disputed points"; thoroughly revised and corrected in accordance with the latest and best authorities. It contains the modern laws and complete instructions for the games of Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, Dice, Backgammon, and Billiards, as well as the games with cards at present in vogue, including Baccarat, Duplicate Whist, Cayenne Whist, Hearts, Grabouche, Newmarket, Solo Whist, Cinch or High Five, etc.
"Trumps" New Card Games.Containing correct method and rules for playing the games of Hearts, Boodle, New Market, Five and Nine or Domino-Whist, Solo, and Cayenne Whist.
Dick's Games of Patience; or Solitaire with Cards.New and Revised Edition. Containing Sixty-four Games. Illustrated with Fifty explanatory full-page Tableaux. This treatise on Solitaire embraces a number of new and original Games, and all the Games of Patience at present in favor with the most experienced players. Each game is carefully and lucidly described, with the distinctive rules to be observed and hints as to the best means of success in play. The Tableaux furnish efficient aid in rendering the disposition of the cards necessary to each game plain and easily comprehensible. The difficulty usually attending descriptions of intricate games is reduced, as far as possible, by precision in method and terseness of expression in the text, and the illustrations serve to dispel any possible ambiguity that might be unavoidable without their aid. Quarto, 143 pages.
Parlor Tricks with Cards.Containing explanations of all the Tricks and Deceptions with playing Cards ever invented. The whole illustrated and made plain and easy with 70 engravings.
Modern Whist.Containing complete Rules and Instructions for playing, including the system of American Leads, play of the first, second, third and fourth hands, management of Trumps, Laws of the Game, etc. Compiled from the latest works of "Cavendish," the leading Modern Authority on Whist. By "Trumps."
Frost's American Etiquette; or, Laws of Good Society.A condensed but thorough treatise on Etiquette and its Usages in America. Containing plain and reliable directions for correct deportment in every situation and under all circumstances in life, including special directions and instructions on the following subjects:—
BESIDES ONE HUNDRED UNCLASSIFIED LAWS APPLICABLE TO ALL OCCASIONS.
Martine's Hand-Book of Etiquette and Guide to True Politeness.Containing clear and comprehensive directions for correct manners, conversation, dress, introductions, rules for good behavior at Dinner Parties and the Table, with the Etiquette of the Ball and Assembly Room, Evening Parties, and the usages to be observed when visiting or receiving calls; Deportment in the street and when traveling. To which is added the Etiquette of Courtship, Marriage, and fifty-six rules to be observed in general society.
How to Shine in Society; or, The Science of Conversation.Containing the principles, laws and general usages of polite society, including easily applied hints and directions for commencing and sustaining an agreeable conversation, and for choosing topics appropriate to the time, place and company, thus affording immense assistance to the bashful and diffident.
How to Behave; or, The Spirit of Etiquette.A Guide to Polite Society, for Ladies and Gentlemen; containing rules for good behavior at the dinner table, in the parlor, and in the street; with important hints on introduction, conversation, etc.
The Fireside Magician; or, The Art of Natural Magic Made Easy.Being a scientific explanation of Legerdemain, Recreative Chemistry, Diversion with Cards, and of all the mysteries of Mechanical Magic, comprising two hundred and fifty interesting mental and physical recreations, with explanatory engravings.
The Parlor Magician; or, One Hundred Tricks for the Drawing Room.Containing an extensive and miscellaneous collection of Conjuring, embracing: Tricks with Dice, Dominoes and Cards; Tricks with Ribbons, Rings and Fruit; Tricks with Coin, Handkerchiefs and Balls, etc. The whole illustrated with 121 engravings.
Morgan's Freemasonry Exposed and Explained.Showing the Origin, History and Nature of Masonry, and containing a Key to all the Degrees of Freemasonry. Giving a clear and correct view of the manner of conferring the different degrees, as practiced in all Lodges.
Dick's Stump Speeches and Minstrel Jokes.Containing Short and side-splitting Negro Acts and Farces, Eccentric Sketches, Stump Speeches, Darkey Lectures, End-Men's Jokes and Gags, Burlesque Sermons, Funny Dialogues, and everything necessary for a series of first-class Minstrel Entertainments; including the latest excruciations of modern Negro-Minstrelsy, and a number of startling originalities, risible rib-ticklers and hysterical button-starters.
Dick's Ethiopian Scenes, Variety Sketches and Stump Speeches.Containing an inexhaustible collection of End-Men's Jokes.
Tambo's End-Men's Minstrel Gags.Containing some of the best jokes and repartees of the most celebrated "burnt cork" performers of our day. Tambo and Bones in all sorts and manner of scrapes. Also containing a rich collection of Darkey Dialogues, Sketches, Plantation Scenes, Eccentric Doings, Humorous Lectures, Laughable Interludes, Burlesque Stump Speeches, Mirth-provoking Witticisms, Conundrums, Yarns, Plantation Songs and Dances, etc., etc. Everything new and rich.
Brudder Bones' Book of Stump Speeches and Burlesque Orations.Also containing Humorous Lectures, Ethiopian Dialogues, Plantation Scenes, Negro Farces and Burlesques, Laughable Interludes and Comic Recitations, interspersed with Dutch, Irish, French and Yankee Stories. This book contains some of the best hits and mirth-provoking jokes and repartees of the most celebrated End-Men of the day. Paper covers.
Howard's Book of Conundrums and Riddles.Containing over 1,200 of the best Conundrums, Riddles, Enigmas, Ingenious Catches and Amusing Sells ever invented. This splendid collection of curious paradoxes will afford the material for a never-ending feast of fun and amusement. Any person, with the assistance of this book, may take the lead in entertaining a company, and keep them in roars of laughter for hours together.
Rowan's Riddles and Conundrums.A very choice gathering of Ancient, Modern, and quite recent Riddles and Conundrums, quaintly arranged, for amusement and merriment on opportune occasions. A first-rate pocket companion for Picnics and Winter Evenings.
Dick's Book of Alphabets.Containing a great variety of designs for plain and Fanciful Alphabets, Numerals and illuminated Initial letters in various colors, and elegant in style. It includes specimens of modern Ornamental designs, and of the ancient grotesque, Arabesque, and other eccentric devices for decoration and illumination, mainly gathered from rare old vellums and scarce books of past centuries. This work will be appreciated by Architects, Decorators, Designers, Draughtsmen, etc.
Dick's Parlor Exhibitions, and How to Make them Successful.Containing complete and detailed directions for preparing and arranging Parlor Exhibitions and Amateur Performances. It includes:
AND FIFTY OTHER DIVERTING PARLOR PASTIMES AND AMUSEMENTS.
It contains also a full Catalogue of the Celebrated "Art Exhibition," and a practical treatise on the wonderfulScience of Second Sight.
This work is thoroughly practical and gives the fullest instructions for preparing and lighting the stage, the construction of theFrames for Living Portraits, and shows how each performance can be presented with complete success. It is illustrated with numerous engravings explaining the text.
Dick's One Hundred Amusements for Evening Parties, Picnics and Social Gatherings.This book is full of Original Novelties. It contains: New and Attractive Games, clearly illustrated by means of Witty Examples, showing how each may be most successfully played. Surpassing Tricks, easy of performance. Musical and other innocent sells. A variety of new and ingenious puzzles. Comical illusions, fully described. These surprising and grotesque illusions, are very startling in their effects, and present little or no difficulty in their preparation.
ALSO A NEW VERSION OF THE CELEBRATED "MRS. JARLEY'S WAX WORKS".
The Book of Fireside Games.Containing an explanation of a variety of Witty, Rollicking, Entertaining and Innocent Games and Amusing Forfeits, suited to the Family Circle as a Recreation. This book is just the thing for social gatherings, parties and picnics.
The Book Of 500 Curious Puzzles.A collection of Curious Puzzles and Paradoxes, Deceptions in Numbers, Amusing Tricks in Geometry; illustrated with a great variety of engravings.
How to Amuse an Evening Party.A Complete collection of Home Recreations. Profusely Illustrated with over Two Hundred fine wood-cuts, containing Round Games and Forfeit Games, Parlor Magic and Curious Puzzles, Comic Diversions and Parlor Tricks, Scientific Recreations and Evening Amusements.
Book of Riddles and 500 Home Amusements.Containing a curious collection of Riddles, Charades and Enigmas; Rebuses, Anagrams and Transpositions; Conundrums and Amusing Puzzles: Recreations in Arithmetic, and Queer Sleights, and numerous other Entertaining Amusements. Illustrated with 60 engravings.
⁂ Any of the above may be had bound in boards. Price 50 cts.
The Secret Out; or 1,000 Tricks with Cards, and Other Recreations.Illustrated with over 300 engravings. A book which explains all the Tricks and Deceptions with Playing Cards ever known, and gives, besides, a great many new ones. The whole being described so carefully, with engravings to illustrate them, that anybody can easily learn how to perform them. This work also contains 240 of the best Tricks of Legerdemain, in addition to the Card Tricks.
Dick's Dutch, French and Yankee Dialect Recitations.An unsurpassed Collection of Droll Dutch Blunders, Frenchmen's Funny Mistakes, and Ludicrous and Extravagant Yankee Yarns, each Recitation being in its own dialect.
DUTCH DIALECT.
FRENCH DIALECT.
YANKEE DIALECT.
This Collection contains all the best dialect pieces that are incidentally scattered through a large number of volumes of "Recitations and Readings," besides new and excellent sketches never before published.
Dick's Irish Dialect Recitations.A carefully compiled Collection of Rare Irish Stories, Comic, Poetical and Prose Recitations, Humorous Letters and Funny Recitals, all told with the irresistible Humor of the Irish dialect. Containing
This Collection contains, in addition to new and original pieces, all the very best Recitations in the Irish dialect that can be gathered from a whole library of "Recitation" books. It is full of sparkling witticisms and it furnishes also a fund of entertaining matter for perusal in leisure moments.
Tambo's End-Men's Minstrel Gags.Containing some of the best Jokes and Repartees of the most celebrated "burnt cork" performers of our day. Tambo and Bones in all sorts and manner of scrapes. This Book is full of Burnt-Cork Drolleries, Funny Stories, Colored Conundrums, Gags and Witty Repartee, all the newest side-splitting conversations between Tambo, Bones, and the Interlocutor, and will be found useful alike to the professional and amateur performer. Contents:
McBride's Comic Speeches and Recitations.Designed for Schools, Literary and Social Circles. By H. Elliott McBride, Author of "McBride's Humorous Dialogues," etc., etc. This is one of the very best series of original speeches, in Yankee, Darkey, Spread-Eagle and village styles, with a number of diverting addresses and recitations, and funny stories, forming an excellent volume of selections for supplying the humorous element of an exhibition. Contents:
Beecher's Recitations and Readings.Humorous, Serious, Dramatic. Designed for Public and Private Exhibitions. Contents:
Dick's Ethiopian Scenes, Variety Sketches and Stump Speeches.Containing the following Rich Collection of Negro Dialogues, Scenes, Farces, End-Men's Jokes, Gags, Rollicking Stories, Excruciating Conundrums, Questions and Answers for Bones, Tambo and Interlocutor, etc. Contents:
Kavanaugh's New Speeches and Dialogues for Young Children.Containing easy pieces in plain language, readily understood by little children, and expressly adapted for School Exhibitions and Christmas and other juvenile celebrations. By Mrs. Russell Kavanaugh. This is an entirely new series of Recitations and Dialogues by this author, and full of pieces, in her well-known style of familiar simplicity, admirably calculated to give the little ones additional opportunities to distinguish themselves before an audience. It contains the following:
Howard's Recitations.Comic, Serious and Pathetic. Collection of fresh Recitations in Prose and Poetry, suitable for Anniversaries, Exhibitions, Social Gatherings, and Evening Parties. Contents:
Spencer's Book of Comic Speeches and Humorous Recitations.A collection of Comic Speeches and Dialogues, Dramatic Scenes and Characteristic Soliloquies and Stories Suitable for School Exhibitions. Contents:
Martine's Droll Dialogues and Laughable Recitations.A collection of Humorous Dialogues, Comic Recitations and Spirited Stump Speeches and Farces, adapted for School and other Celebrations. Contents:
Wilson's Book of Recitations and Dialogues.Containing a choice selection of Poetical and Prose Recitations. Designed as an Assistant to Teachers and Students in preparing Exhibitions. By Floyd B. Wilson, Professor of Elocution. Contents:
Brudder Bones' Book of Stump Speeches and Burlesque Orations.Also containing Humorous Lectures, Ethiopian Dialogues, Plantation Scenes, Negro Farces and Burlesques, Laughable Interludes and Comic Recitations. Contents:
Dick's Diverting Dialogues.A collection of effective Dramatic Dialogues, written expressly for this work by various authors, and adapted for Parlor Performances. They are short, full of telling "situations," introducing easy dialect characters, and present the least possible difficulties in scenery and costume to render them exceedingly attractive. Edited by Wm. B. Dick.