Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.
Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.
FINE SILVER-PLATED WARE.The well-known house of E. G. Webster & Bro., of New York, supply us with the beautiful articles of silverware offered in this list. All goods are warranted equal in every respect to the best.
FINE SILVER-PLATED WARE.
The well-known house of E. G. Webster & Bro., of New York, supply us with the beautiful articles of silverware offered in this list. All goods are warranted equal in every respect to the best.
CARD RECEIVER, NO. 36.bird on loop of silver above silver leaf on standTo be given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $2.50 and $1.00 cash additional.This beautiful card receiver is at once useful and very ornamental. Price $3.00. Receiver to pay express charges.
CARD RECEIVER, NO. 36.
bird on loop of silver above silver leaf on standTo be given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $2.50 and $1.00 cash additional.This beautiful card receiver is at once useful and very ornamental. Price $3.00. Receiver to pay express charges.
To be given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $2.50 and $1.00 cash additional.
This beautiful card receiver is at once useful and very ornamental. Price $3.00. Receiver to pay express charges.
ICE PITCHER, NO. 17.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $10.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00 and $2.50 cash additional.This Ice Pitcher is thoroughly made, and handsomely chased. It will prove a handsome and ornamental piece of ware for either sideboard or table.Price, $6.00; receiver to pay express charges.silver pitcher
ICE PITCHER, NO. 17.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $10.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00 and $2.50 cash additional.This Ice Pitcher is thoroughly made, and handsomely chased. It will prove a handsome and ornamental piece of ware for either sideboard or table.Price, $6.00; receiver to pay express charges.silver pitcher
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $10.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00 and $2.50 cash additional.
This Ice Pitcher is thoroughly made, and handsomely chased. It will prove a handsome and ornamental piece of ware for either sideboard or table.
Price, $6.00; receiver to pay express charges.
CHILD’S CUP, NO. 28.silver cupGiven for new subscriptions amounting to $4.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00 and $1.25 cash additional.Gilt lined, given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00. Price, $3.00.The design is very pleasing and the shape of the cup novel and attractive. Price, $2.50. Postage, 10 cents.
CHILD’S CUP, NO. 28.
silver cupGiven for new subscriptions amounting to $4.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00 and $1.25 cash additional.Gilt lined, given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00. Price, $3.00.The design is very pleasing and the shape of the cup novel and attractive. Price, $2.50. Postage, 10 cents.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $4.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00 and $1.25 cash additional.
Gilt lined, given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00. Price, $3.00.
The design is very pleasing and the shape of the cup novel and attractive. Price, $2.50. Postage, 10 cents.
SUGAR, NO. 3.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00 and $1.25 cash additional.One of the handsomest pieces of silverware ever offered by us. The glass may be had in Amber, Red or Crystal tints. Price, $3.50. Receiver to pay express charges.sugar bowl
SUGAR, NO. 3.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00 and $1.25 cash additional.One of the handsomest pieces of silverware ever offered by us. The glass may be had in Amber, Red or Crystal tints. Price, $3.50. Receiver to pay express charges.sugar bowl
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00 and $1.25 cash additional.
One of the handsomest pieces of silverware ever offered by us. The glass may be had in Amber, Red or Crystal tints. Price, $3.50. Receiver to pay express charges.
CREAM, NO. 3.creamerGiven for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00 and $1.00 cash additional.This handsomely shaped cream pitcher is made to match the Sugar described elsewhere. The glass may be obtained in the same tints as the Sugar. The chasing is modest in design, but rich and effective.Price, $3.25. Receiver to pay express charges.
CREAM, NO. 3.
creamerGiven for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00 and $1.00 cash additional.This handsomely shaped cream pitcher is made to match the Sugar described elsewhere. The glass may be obtained in the same tints as the Sugar. The chasing is modest in design, but rich and effective.Price, $3.25. Receiver to pay express charges.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00 and $1.00 cash additional.
This handsomely shaped cream pitcher is made to match the Sugar described elsewhere. The glass may be obtained in the same tints as the Sugar. The chasing is modest in design, but rich and effective.
Price, $3.25. Receiver to pay express charges.
BUTTER DISH, NO. 120.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $7.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00 and $2.00 cash additional.This is an elegant article, chased in a rich design. The butter dish has rests on the side for the knife.Price, $4.00. Receiver to pay express charges.round butter dish with cow on top
BUTTER DISH, NO. 120.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $7.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00 and $2.00 cash additional.This is an elegant article, chased in a rich design. The butter dish has rests on the side for the knife.Price, $4.00. Receiver to pay express charges.round butter dish with cow on top
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $7.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00 and $2.00 cash additional.
This is an elegant article, chased in a rich design. The butter dish has rests on the side for the knife.
Price, $4.00. Receiver to pay express charges.
PICKLE JAR, NO. 48.pickle jar, very tall handleGiven for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00.As the illustration shows, the glass is handsomely engraved. Also has a pair of tongs which hang from the side of the stand. The cover of the jar is also silver plated, and has a chased pattern around the top. It is a most complete and elegant looking jar for pickles, olives, etc., and will be an ornament to any table.Price, $2.75. Receiver to pay express charges.
PICKLE JAR, NO. 48.
pickle jar, very tall handleGiven for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00.As the illustration shows, the glass is handsomely engraved. Also has a pair of tongs which hang from the side of the stand. The cover of the jar is also silver plated, and has a chased pattern around the top. It is a most complete and elegant looking jar for pickles, olives, etc., and will be an ornament to any table.Price, $2.75. Receiver to pay express charges.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00.
As the illustration shows, the glass is handsomely engraved. Also has a pair of tongs which hang from the side of the stand. The cover of the jar is also silver plated, and has a chased pattern around the top. It is a most complete and elegant looking jar for pickles, olives, etc., and will be an ornament to any table.
Price, $2.75. Receiver to pay express charges.
CHILD’S CUP, NO. 38.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.50.The cup is gold lined, suitable for a christening or Christmas gift. It is the best cup for the price ever offered. Price, $1.50. Postage, 10 cents.another cup
CHILD’S CUP, NO. 38.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.50.The cup is gold lined, suitable for a christening or Christmas gift. It is the best cup for the price ever offered. Price, $1.50. Postage, 10 cents.another cup
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.50.
The cup is gold lined, suitable for a christening or Christmas gift. It is the best cup for the price ever offered. Price, $1.50. Postage, 10 cents.
SUGAR SHELL.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.In any of the styles given for spoons. With solid or flat handle. Price, $1.00.
SUGAR SHELL.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.
In any of the styles given for spoons. With solid or flat handle. Price, $1.00.
TEASPOONS AND FORKS.The spoons and forks can be selected from any of the four patterns illustrated. They are guaranteed triple plated (12 dwts. to the doz.), on the best of 18 per cent. Nickel Silver, warranted, and in finish, style, and quality are excelled by none. They will give thorough satisfaction.handlesONE HALF DOZEN TEASPOONS.Given for subscriptions amounting to $5.50.These spoons may be selected from either the French or Oval Thread patterns. Sent postpaid. Price, $2.50.Or, for new subscriptions amounting to $6.00, we will send the set of six teaspoons in either the Harvard or Warwick patterns. Sent postpaid. Price, $3.00.ONE HALF DOZEN DESSERT SPOONS.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $9.00.This offer is for the French or Oval Thread pattern. Price, $4.50. Sent postpaid.Dessert spoons are the best size for general table use. The set of six Dessert spoons in Harvard or Warwick pattern, given for new subscriptions amounting to $10.00.Sent postpaid. Price, $5.00.No. 1 is Warwick pattern.No. 2 is Harvard pattern.No. 3 is French pattern.No. 4 is Oval Thread.ONE HALF DOZEN FORKS.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $10.00.The forks are Dessert size, very convenient for general use. They may be selected from any of the patterns given. Sent postpaid. Price, $4.50.ONE HALF DOZEN MEDIUM FORKS.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $11.00.They may be selected from any of the patterns given.These forks are a size larger than the dessert. Sent postpaid. Price, $5.00.Remember that these goods are the genuine triple plated silver ware. They will wear many years before needing replating.
TEASPOONS AND FORKS.
The spoons and forks can be selected from any of the four patterns illustrated. They are guaranteed triple plated (12 dwts. to the doz.), on the best of 18 per cent. Nickel Silver, warranted, and in finish, style, and quality are excelled by none. They will give thorough satisfaction.
handles
ONE HALF DOZEN TEASPOONS.
Given for subscriptions amounting to $5.50.
These spoons may be selected from either the French or Oval Thread patterns. Sent postpaid. Price, $2.50.
Or, for new subscriptions amounting to $6.00, we will send the set of six teaspoons in either the Harvard or Warwick patterns. Sent postpaid. Price, $3.00.
ONE HALF DOZEN DESSERT SPOONS.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $9.00.
This offer is for the French or Oval Thread pattern. Price, $4.50. Sent postpaid.
Dessert spoons are the best size for general table use. The set of six Dessert spoons in Harvard or Warwick pattern, given for new subscriptions amounting to $10.00.
Sent postpaid. Price, $5.00.
ONE HALF DOZEN FORKS.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $10.00.
The forks are Dessert size, very convenient for general use. They may be selected from any of the patterns given. Sent postpaid. Price, $4.50.
ONE HALF DOZEN MEDIUM FORKS.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $11.00.
They may be selected from any of the patterns given.
These forks are a size larger than the dessert. Sent postpaid. Price, $5.00.
Remember that these goods are the genuine triple plated silver ware. They will wear many years before needing replating.
Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.
Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.
SIX SOLID HANDLE PLATED KNIVES.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $6.00.knifeThese knives can be selected from either the medium size or table size. They are guaranteed to be plated on the best of steel, with twelve pwts. of silver on each dozen, thus making a heavy, genuine triple plating. You can select either style desired, with rounded end (as in illustration) or with square end. The knives bear the stamp of E. G. Webster & Bro., as a guarantee of their fine quality. Price $3.00. Sent postpaid.POCKET FRUIT KNIFE, NO. 1.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00.folding knifeThe blade and pick are of sterling silver. The handle is filled. This illustration is one half the actual size of the knife. Price $1.60. Postage paid.A SET OF SIX TABLE FRUIT KNIVES.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00.New York E. G. Webster and BrotherThe illustration is one half the actual size of the knives. These knives are very convenient, being light, and sharp enough to cut fruit. No table should be considered complete without a set.Price $2.00. Sent postage paid.
SIX SOLID HANDLE PLATED KNIVES.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $6.00.
knife
These knives can be selected from either the medium size or table size. They are guaranteed to be plated on the best of steel, with twelve pwts. of silver on each dozen, thus making a heavy, genuine triple plating. You can select either style desired, with rounded end (as in illustration) or with square end. The knives bear the stamp of E. G. Webster & Bro., as a guarantee of their fine quality. Price $3.00. Sent postpaid.
POCKET FRUIT KNIFE, NO. 1.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00.
folding knife
The blade and pick are of sterling silver. The handle is filled. This illustration is one half the actual size of the knife. Price $1.60. Postage paid.
A SET OF SIX TABLE FRUIT KNIVES.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00.
New York E. G. Webster and Brother
The illustration is one half the actual size of the knives. These knives are very convenient, being light, and sharp enough to cut fruit. No table should be considered complete without a set.
Price $2.00. Sent postage paid.
INDIVIDUAL SET, NO. 11.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00.An individual set is a very useful article for table use. This set comprises salt, pepper and mustard bottles. The bottles are furnished in either pink or blue porcelain, richly decorated. Price, $1.75. Postage and packing, 20 cents.individual salt pepper and mustard bottles in little metal basket
INDIVIDUAL SET, NO. 11.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00.An individual set is a very useful article for table use. This set comprises salt, pepper and mustard bottles. The bottles are furnished in either pink or blue porcelain, richly decorated. Price, $1.75. Postage and packing, 20 cents.individual salt pepper and mustard bottles in little metal basket
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00.
An individual set is a very useful article for table use. This set comprises salt, pepper and mustard bottles. The bottles are furnished in either pink or blue porcelain, richly decorated. Price, $1.75. Postage and packing, 20 cents.
DINNER CASTER, NO. 127.condiment caddyGiven for new subscriptions amounting to $7.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00 and $1.00 cash additional.This caster is of very pleasing design, handsomely chased. The bottles, five in number, are engraved with a pretty design. The caster is sixteen and one half inches in height. Price $4.00. Receiver to pay express charges.
DINNER CASTER, NO. 127.
condiment caddyGiven for new subscriptions amounting to $7.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00 and $1.00 cash additional.This caster is of very pleasing design, handsomely chased. The bottles, five in number, are engraved with a pretty design. The caster is sixteen and one half inches in height. Price $4.00. Receiver to pay express charges.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $7.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $5.00 and $1.00 cash additional.
This caster is of very pleasing design, handsomely chased. The bottles, five in number, are engraved with a pretty design. The caster is sixteen and one half inches in height. Price $4.00. Receiver to pay express charges.
CALL BELL, NO. 1600.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00. A handsome call bell, heavily plated throughout. Price, $1.50. Postage, 8 cents.
CALL BELL, NO. 1600.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00. A handsome call bell, heavily plated throughout. Price, $1.50. Postage, 8 cents.
CHILD’S SET.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00 and 15 cents cash additional.This beautiful set will give a child great pleasure, and it is exceedingly useful as well as necessary if you wish a child to learn quickly how to use table articles.No better present can be made to a little relative or friend. The set is extra plated and will wear a long time. Price, $1.50. Postage, 10 cents.E.G. WEBSTER & BRO. table set for child
CHILD’S SET.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00 and 15 cents cash additional.This beautiful set will give a child great pleasure, and it is exceedingly useful as well as necessary if you wish a child to learn quickly how to use table articles.No better present can be made to a little relative or friend. The set is extra plated and will wear a long time. Price, $1.50. Postage, 10 cents.E.G. WEBSTER & BRO. table set for child
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00 and 15 cents cash additional.
This beautiful set will give a child great pleasure, and it is exceedingly useful as well as necessary if you wish a child to learn quickly how to use table articles.
No better present can be made to a little relative or friend. The set is extra plated and will wear a long time. Price, $1.50. Postage, 10 cents.
FRUIT DISH, NO. 103.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $6.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00 and $1.00 cash additional.glass bowl with handleWe can supply this beautiful dish in Blue, Amber, Canary and Crystal Glass.Price, $3.50. Receiver to pay express charges.
FRUIT DISH, NO. 103.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $6.00; or, for new subscriptions amounting to $3.00 and $1.00 cash additional.
glass bowl with handle
We can supply this beautiful dish in Blue, Amber, Canary and Crystal Glass.
Price, $3.50. Receiver to pay express charges.
NAPKIN RING, NO. 153.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.napkin ringThis ring is of a pretty pattern, and has a plate for the name or initials. Price, 75 cents.
NAPKIN RING, NO. 153.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.
napkin ring
This ring is of a pretty pattern, and has a plate for the name or initials. Price, 75 cents.
A CASE OF NUT PICKS, NO. A, 2.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50.The box is blue lined and has strong corrugations to hold the picks in place. The picks are unique in appearance, and substantial in material and construction being made of steel throughout, chased with handsome designs, and heavily nickel-plated. Price 75 cents.nut picks A, 2 and C, 2NO. C, 2.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.50.The picks are the same as in A, 2, but there is included a nut cracker, to match the picks in design. A very desirable article to have.Price $1.50. Postage 10 cents.We can furnish the Nutpicks with somewhat larger handles, put up in highly finished Black Walnut and Cherry cases at the following rates:No. A, 1 given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.50. This case contains six picks. Price, $1.25. Postage and packing, 8 cents extra.No. C, 1 given for new subscriptions amounting to $3.50. This case contains six picks and a Nut Cracker. Price, $2.00. Postage and packing, 12 cents extra.
A CASE OF NUT PICKS, NO. A, 2.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50.
The box is blue lined and has strong corrugations to hold the picks in place. The picks are unique in appearance, and substantial in material and construction being made of steel throughout, chased with handsome designs, and heavily nickel-plated. Price 75 cents.
nut picks A, 2 and C, 2
NO. C, 2.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.50.
The picks are the same as in A, 2, but there is included a nut cracker, to match the picks in design. A very desirable article to have.
Price $1.50. Postage 10 cents.
We can furnish the Nutpicks with somewhat larger handles, put up in highly finished Black Walnut and Cherry cases at the following rates:
No. A, 1 given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.50. This case contains six picks. Price, $1.25. Postage and packing, 8 cents extra.
No. C, 1 given for new subscriptions amounting to $3.50. This case contains six picks and a Nut Cracker. Price, $2.00. Postage and packing, 12 cents extra.
BUTTER KNIFE.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.This is a very handsome butter knife. We can send it with either flat or solid handle; and if desired with either spoon or bent handle. It may be selected in any of the styles of handles given for spoons. Price $1.00.
BUTTER KNIFE.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.
This is a very handsome butter knife. We can send it with either flat or solid handle; and if desired with either spoon or bent handle. It may be selected in any of the styles of handles given for spoons. Price $1.00.
Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.
Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.
OUR MAMMOTH STAMPING OUTFIT.two owls on a branchFor Kensington, Outline and Ribbon Embroidery, Kensington and Lustra Painting, Braiding, etc.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00 and 25 cents cash additional.This superior Stamping Outfit contains 100 Stamping Patterns.The Outfit offered by us last season contained only 35 patterns. We have given our subscribers the full benefit of this great increase in quantity without any increase in price. With this Outfit you can do your own stamping, and also stamping for others as a profitable business.Our new Outfit contains a Complete Alphabet (26 beautiful Initials from 1½ inches to 2 inches in size) for Hat Bands, Napkins, etc., and, among others, these beautiful designs: Daisies 3x5 inches, Wild Roses 4½x5, Autumn Leaves 3x5, Holly 3x6, Half Wreath of Wild Roses 5x9, Vine and Scallop 2x7, Violet Strip 1½x7, Daisies and Ferns 2x6, Strip of Acorns 2 inches wide, Braiding Pattern 3x8, Peaches 3x3, Fuchsias 3x3, Rose and Forget-me-nots 2x7, Bird 4x4, Coxcomb and Ferns 5x6, Wheat, Bouquet of Forget-me-Nots, Lily-of-the-Valley and Wild Rose, Fish, Elephant, Butterfly, Anchor, Mouse, Kitten, Dog, Rosebud and Wheat, Girl with Muff, Tulip, Owls, Golden Rod, Rosebud, Buttercup, and other designs for Embroidery, Crazy Patchwork, etc.; in all 100 Perforated Patterns.This Outfit also contains a Felt Tidy and Imported Silk to work it. Instruction Book for Stamping and Working, including Instructions for Indelible Stamping, Box Stamping Powder and Distributing Pad, and our new book:How to Use Fancy Work Materials.Price of the complete outfit, $1.00.
OUR MAMMOTH STAMPING OUTFIT.
two owls on a branch
For Kensington, Outline and Ribbon Embroidery, Kensington and Lustra Painting, Braiding, etc.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00 and 25 cents cash additional.
This superior Stamping Outfit contains 100 Stamping Patterns.
The Outfit offered by us last season contained only 35 patterns. We have given our subscribers the full benefit of this great increase in quantity without any increase in price. With this Outfit you can do your own stamping, and also stamping for others as a profitable business.
Our new Outfit contains a Complete Alphabet (26 beautiful Initials from 1½ inches to 2 inches in size) for Hat Bands, Napkins, etc., and, among others, these beautiful designs: Daisies 3x5 inches, Wild Roses 4½x5, Autumn Leaves 3x5, Holly 3x6, Half Wreath of Wild Roses 5x9, Vine and Scallop 2x7, Violet Strip 1½x7, Daisies and Ferns 2x6, Strip of Acorns 2 inches wide, Braiding Pattern 3x8, Peaches 3x3, Fuchsias 3x3, Rose and Forget-me-nots 2x7, Bird 4x4, Coxcomb and Ferns 5x6, Wheat, Bouquet of Forget-me-Nots, Lily-of-the-Valley and Wild Rose, Fish, Elephant, Butterfly, Anchor, Mouse, Kitten, Dog, Rosebud and Wheat, Girl with Muff, Tulip, Owls, Golden Rod, Rosebud, Buttercup, and other designs for Embroidery, Crazy Patchwork, etc.; in all 100 Perforated Patterns.
This Outfit also contains a Felt Tidy and Imported Silk to work it. Instruction Book for Stamping and Working, including Instructions for Indelible Stamping, Box Stamping Powder and Distributing Pad, and our new book:How to Use Fancy Work Materials.Price of the complete outfit, $1.00.
Every hammock is warranted by the manufacturers; and nothing but the best material and workmanship enter into their construction. Each grade is tested at a given number of pounds. They are warranted, when colored, not to soil the finest fabric.THE HERCULES.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00. This is the strongest hammock made, warranted to hold 1100 lbs. It is made of very heavy cord. Length, 13 feet; length of bed, 6 feet. Price $1.15. Postage and packing 30 cents additional.CHILD’S HAMMOCK.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50. This is a nice hammock for the little ones. It has variegated colors in ends and body. Has a miniature Horseshoe for the fastening at the ends and safety cords at the sides. It is perfectly reliable and far preferable to a crib or cradle. Length, 7 feet; length of body, 3 feet. Price 75 cents. Postage and packing 15 cents extra.B. B. HAMMOCK.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00. This hammock is made better than ever before. The web is of extra heavy cord, and bright colors which are warranted fast. It is a splendid hammock. Length 11 feet; length of bed, 6⅓ feet. Price $1.00. Postage and packing 20 cents extra.THE BOSTON.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $3.50. A double-web hammock that is very popular. Length, 12½ feet; length of bed, 8 feet. Price $1.75. Postage and packing 20 cents extra.
Every hammock is warranted by the manufacturers; and nothing but the best material and workmanship enter into their construction. Each grade is tested at a given number of pounds. They are warranted, when colored, not to soil the finest fabric.
THE HERCULES.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00. This is the strongest hammock made, warranted to hold 1100 lbs. It is made of very heavy cord. Length, 13 feet; length of bed, 6 feet. Price $1.15. Postage and packing 30 cents additional.
CHILD’S HAMMOCK.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50. This is a nice hammock for the little ones. It has variegated colors in ends and body. Has a miniature Horseshoe for the fastening at the ends and safety cords at the sides. It is perfectly reliable and far preferable to a crib or cradle. Length, 7 feet; length of body, 3 feet. Price 75 cents. Postage and packing 15 cents extra.
B. B. HAMMOCK.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00. This hammock is made better than ever before. The web is of extra heavy cord, and bright colors which are warranted fast. It is a splendid hammock. Length 11 feet; length of bed, 6⅓ feet. Price $1.00. Postage and packing 20 cents extra.
THE BOSTON.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $3.50. A double-web hammock that is very popular. Length, 12½ feet; length of bed, 8 feet. Price $1.75. Postage and packing 20 cents extra.
CANVAS FOLIO,With Russia Leather Trimmings.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.This folio is very ornamental, very light and convenient, and extremely durable. It is much superior to the old-fashioned leather portfolios. It contains four pockets of sizes appropriate for letter paper, envelopes, etc. It also has several sheets of very fine blotting paper fastened inside. The size is 8 inches by 11½ inches. Price $1.00.
CANVAS FOLIO,With Russia Leather Trimmings.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.
This folio is very ornamental, very light and convenient, and extremely durable. It is much superior to the old-fashioned leather portfolios. It contains four pockets of sizes appropriate for letter paper, envelopes, etc. It also has several sheets of very fine blotting paper fastened inside. The size is 8 inches by 11½ inches. Price $1.00.
WRITING DESK.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $3.50.A fine desk. It is made of solid walnut. It has inlaid design on top, beveled edges, and velvet lining inside. It has all the usual compartments. Price $1.50. Express charges to be paid by receiver.open writing desk
WRITING DESK.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $3.50.A fine desk. It is made of solid walnut. It has inlaid design on top, beveled edges, and velvet lining inside. It has all the usual compartments. Price $1.50. Express charges to be paid by receiver.open writing desk
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $3.50.
A fine desk. It is made of solid walnut. It has inlaid design on top, beveled edges, and velvet lining inside. It has all the usual compartments. Price $1.50. Express charges to be paid by receiver.
FANCY WORK BOOKS.Thefull setof 9 books described below, given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00 and 30 cents cash extra.Manual of Fancy Work.192 pages. This New Edition has 192 pages of Patterns and Instructions for Kensington Embroidery, Artistic Needle Work. Price 35 cents.Colors of Flowers for Embroidery.It gives the Correct Colors and Shades for Embroidering Flowers, Wheat, Grasses, Ferns, etc. Price 35 cents.Handbook of Crochet and Knitted Lace.New Edition. New Patterns! Price 30 cents.Book of Darned Lace Patterns.Price 25 cts.Book of Instructions and Patterns for Crazy and Fancy Patchwork.Price 15 cents.Macrame Lace and Rick-Rack Book.Price 15 cents.Worsted Cross Stitch Patterns.Price 25 cts.New Book of Tidy and Point Russe Patterns.Price 25 cents.Our New Fancy Work Bookhas directions for Dry and Wet Stamping, also Kensington, Lustra and Hand Painting, and a variety of Fancy Work Patterns. Price 15 cents.The Retail Price of these 9 Books singly is $2.21.We will send the set complete on receipt of $1.10.
FANCY WORK BOOKS.
Thefull setof 9 books described below, given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00; or for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00 and 30 cents cash extra.
Manual of Fancy Work.192 pages. This New Edition has 192 pages of Patterns and Instructions for Kensington Embroidery, Artistic Needle Work. Price 35 cents.
Colors of Flowers for Embroidery.It gives the Correct Colors and Shades for Embroidering Flowers, Wheat, Grasses, Ferns, etc. Price 35 cents.
Handbook of Crochet and Knitted Lace.New Edition. New Patterns! Price 30 cents.
Book of Darned Lace Patterns.Price 25 cts.
Book of Instructions and Patterns for Crazy and Fancy Patchwork.Price 15 cents.
Macrame Lace and Rick-Rack Book.Price 15 cents.
Worsted Cross Stitch Patterns.Price 25 cts.
New Book of Tidy and Point Russe Patterns.Price 25 cents.
Our New Fancy Work Bookhas directions for Dry and Wet Stamping, also Kensington, Lustra and Hand Painting, and a variety of Fancy Work Patterns. Price 15 cents.
The Retail Price of these 9 Books singly is $2.21.
We will send the set complete on receipt of $1.10.
SILK KNITTING OUTFIT.How to use Florence Knitting SIlk No. 5, Nonotuck Silk Co.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.The outfit consists of two balls (1 oz.) of Florence Knitting Silk, a set of imported Knitting Needles, and an illustrated book of 62 pages on Knitting, containing a valuable collection of original articles and rules for knitting mittens, wristers, ladies and gents’ hosiery, baby’s socks, purses, edgings, etc. In ordering state what color of silk you wish. Extra silk at 40 cents per ball (½ oz). Price of the Outfit $1.00. Postage paid by us.
SILK KNITTING OUTFIT.
How to use Florence Knitting SIlk No. 5, Nonotuck Silk Co.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.The outfit consists of two balls (1 oz.) of Florence Knitting Silk, a set of imported Knitting Needles, and an illustrated book of 62 pages on Knitting, containing a valuable collection of original articles and rules for knitting mittens, wristers, ladies and gents’ hosiery, baby’s socks, purses, edgings, etc. In ordering state what color of silk you wish. Extra silk at 40 cents per ball (½ oz). Price of the Outfit $1.00. Postage paid by us.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.
The outfit consists of two balls (1 oz.) of Florence Knitting Silk, a set of imported Knitting Needles, and an illustrated book of 62 pages on Knitting, containing a valuable collection of original articles and rules for knitting mittens, wristers, ladies and gents’ hosiery, baby’s socks, purses, edgings, etc. In ordering state what color of silk you wish. Extra silk at 40 cents per ball (½ oz). Price of the Outfit $1.00. Postage paid by us.
SCRAP ALBUM, NO. 654.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00 and 10 cents cash additional.We have never before offered so fine a Scrap Album for this amount. The size is 9 by 12 inches. The cover has a beautiful design in black and gold, with the wordAlbumin large letters in the centre. The Album contains 60 pages of heavy paper with a delicate tint. Price 60 cents. Postage 10 cents extra.
SCRAP ALBUM, NO. 654.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00 and 10 cents cash additional.
We have never before offered so fine a Scrap Album for this amount. The size is 9 by 12 inches. The cover has a beautiful design in black and gold, with the wordAlbumin large letters in the centre. The Album contains 60 pages of heavy paper with a delicate tint. Price 60 cents. Postage 10 cents extra.
Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.
Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.
Section I.
Any book in this section given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.
IN NO-MAN’S LAND.
ByElbridge S. Brooks.
With seventy-two pen and ink character drawings by Hassam. For the first time since the publication of “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking-Glass,” we have a wonder-story worthy to be placed alongside these famous classics. Price 75 cents.
TAXIDERMY WITHOUT A TEACHER.
Comprising a complete Manual of Instruction for preparing and preserving Birds, Animals and Fishes; with a chapter on Hunting and Hygiene; together with Instructions for preserving Eggs and making Skeletons, and a number of valuable recipes. ByWalter P. Manton, author of “Field Botany,” and “Insects; how to catch and how to prepare them for the cabinet.” Illustrated. Price 50 cents.
INSECTS.
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How to catch and how to prepare them for the Cabinet, Comprising a Manual of Instruction for the Field-Naturalist. ByWalter P. Manton. Cloth, Illustrated. Price 50 cents.
The young naturalist will seize this book with avidity and study it with an earnestness proportioned to his delight in bug-catching.
FIELD BOTANY.
A Handbook for the Collector. Containing Instructions for gathering and Preserving Plants, and the formation of Herbarium. Also complete Instructions in leaf Photography, Plant Printing, and the Skeletonizing of Leaves. ByWalter P. Manton. Illustrated. Price 50 cents.
From the first page to the last it is practical, and tells the young botanist exactly what it is most desirable to know.
THE READING CLUB AND HANDY SPEAKER.
Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.
Six of these contain three hundred pieces suitable for reading and speaking. Every school library should have a set. Any three of the Reading Club given for subscriptions as above. Paper, price 15 cents each.
ROCKY FORK.
ByMary Hartwell Catherwood.
A delightful story of neighborhood life in the West, with plenty of young heroes and heroines. Price, boards, 50 cents.
KINGS AND QUEENS AT HOME.
ByMrs. Frances A. Humphrey. With twenty-four portraits and pictures. Pretty stories of Royal Folks across the seas. Price 50 cents.
FROM THE HUDSON TO THE NEVA.
ByDavid Ker.
A story of a daring American lad’s adventures in the Old World. With many pictures. The author is the well-known travelling correspondent of theN. Y. Times. Price, boards, 50 cents.
CHRISTMAS DAY.
ByCharles Kingsley.
THE OLDEN CHRISTMAS.
BySir Walter Scott.
These fully illustrated gift-books, bound in a new leather-like material, stamped in gold, or in heavy paper stamped in gold, price, $1.00 each.
QUEEN VICTORIA AT HOME.
ByMrs. Frances A. Humphrey.
With portraits of the English Royal Family, and views of the English Palaces. It was a happy thought to write a home biography of the “Good Queen” for children to read. The volume is charmingly anecdotal. The volume will remain of standard value especially for its large collection of portraits. Price 50 cents.
POLLY: Where she lived, what she said, and what she did.
ByMargaret Sidney. With twelve full-page pictures by Margaret Johnson. The story of a funny parrot and two charming children. Price 50 cents.
STORIES ABOUT FAVORITE AUTHORS.
ByMrs. Frances A. Humphrey.
With twelve portraits. Little literature lessons to make children acquainted with standard authors. Price 50 cents.
THE STORY OF PUFF.
ByMrs. C. M. Livingston. One of the loveliest stories of bird life ever written. Fully illustrated, 60 cents.
SIDE BY SIDE.
ByPansy. Illustrated stories from Bible texts for the help of boys and girls in their school and home duties. 16mo, cloth, illustrated, 60 cents.
A HEDGE FENCE.
ByPansy. Here is a story of the haps and mishaps of the typical boy whose purposes are good, but whose impetuosity plunges him into all kinds of mischief, as the boy himself expresses it, “before he knows it.” The book will benefit and please every boy who reads it, to whom it is read. 16mo, 60 cents.
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT.
ByDr. D. A. Sargent.
This little handbook is worth its weight in gold, and should be found on the most convenient shelf of every family library. The author’s aim is to give such practical information as will aid to self-preservation in times of danger and to teach a few of the simplest methods of meeting the common accidents and emergencies of life. Illustrated. Price 60 cents.
Section II.
Any book in this section given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50, unless otherwise specified.
ILLUSTRATED VOLUMES.
Arabian Nights’ Entertainment; Swiss Family Robinson; Children of the Abbey; Don Quixote; Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress; Ivanhoe; Paul and Virginia, Rasselas, Vicar of Wakefield; Scottish Chiefs; Thaddeus of Warsaw; Last Days of Pompeii; Andersen’s Fairy Tales; Grimm’s Fairy Tales; Gulliver’s Travels, Baron Munchausen; Dickens’ Child History of England; Æsop’s Fables, over 100 illustrations. 12mo, cloth. Price $1.00 per volume.
CHAUTAUQUA YOUNG FOLKS’ ANNUAL, 1886.
The new volume of these valuable annuals is the most tempting treasury of entertainment and education yet sent out between a single pair of covers. The titles of the series (12 articles in each) indicate the character and range: “Pleasant Authors for Young Folks” by Miss Harris, “My Garden Pets” by Mary Treat, “Souvenirs of My Time” (foreign) by Mrs. Frémont, “Italian Authors” by Mr. Vincent, “Strange Teas, Dinners, Weddings and Fêtes” by various authors, “Ways to Do Things” by various authors, “Search-Questions in English Literature” by Mr. Adams. Illustrated. Price $1.00.
BABYLAND, Vols. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Baby’s own library, full of everything that will keep baby sweet and winsome and happy. Lovely illustrations, elegant paper and exquisite cover by G. F. Barnes. The bound volume for 1886 is volume 10.
This edition is bound in handsome chromo covers. Price 75 cents.
In cloth binding, either volume given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00. Price $1.00.
THE SILVER CITY.
A romance of Central American travel. By Fred A. Ober, author of “Young Folks’ History of Mexico.” While the story of this handsome volume is one of genuine and delightful romance, there is also valuable and instructive filling-in of the historic annals and traditions, the religious belief, descriptions of scenery, and natural productions of this most interesting and picturesque part of the world. Sure to be a favorite with the boys. 100 illustrations from descriptions and photographs, by W. P. Bodfish. Quarto, $1.00.
HOLD UP YOUR HEADS, GIRLS!
ByAnnie H. Ryder.
In the eleven chapters of which the contents consists there is more sound practical advice, sensibly put, on points of everyday interest to girls, than we have ever before seen put into the same number of pages. It is a book for study, for companionship, and the girl who reads it thoughtfully and with an intent to profit by it will get more real help and good from it than from a term at the best boarding-school in the country. $1.00.
A NEW DEPARTURE FOR GIRLS.
ByMargaret Sidney.
A brilliant practical story for girls who must, or desire to, work their way in the world. Illustrated. Price 75 cents.
Section II.
Any book in this section given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50.
YOUNG FOLKS’ STORIES OF AMERICAN HISTORY AND HOME LIFE.
Edited byPansy. A book entertaining and bright, that young people will read, of the early history of our country, its manners, customs and people. Price 75 cents.
YOUNG FOLKS’ STORIES OF FOREIGN LANDS.
Edited byPansy. Bright sketches of foreign scenes, people and customs. Price 75 cents.
POETS’ BIRTHDAY BOOK.
Arranged byAmanda B. Harris.
Original poems for each month by Longfellow, Whittier, Will Carleton, and others. Twenty-four full-page illustrations, cloth, tinted edges, $1.00.
LITTLE FOLKS’ ART BOOK.
Pen-and-ink drawings prepared for the children by George Foster Barnes, M. J. Sweeney, W. P. Bodfish, and J. E. Francis. The delight of the nursery and the drawing-room; while the designs tempt the little people to copy them, thus inciting to early practice with pencils and crayons, the wit of the conceptions certainly amuse and greatly entertain the older members of the family. Double Lithograph covers in nine colors by H. Bencke. Price $1.00.
ÆSOP’S FABLES (VERSIFIED).
ByMrs. Clara Doty Bates.
With seventy-two full-page illustrations by Garrett, Lungren, Sweeney, Barnes and Hassam. Boards, $1.00. Cloth, $1.75. Full gilt, $2.00.
LITTLE FOLKS’ BIRTHDAY BOOK.
Arranged byAmanda B. Harris.
Twelve full-page illustrations in color, and pictures for every day. Cloth, tinted edges, $1.00.
THROUGH THE YEAR WITH THE POETS.
Edited byOscar Fay Adams.
The contents are prefaced by a valuable index of authors, in which not only the names are given, but also the place and date of birth.
Each season, 3 volumes in a neat box. Each volume, plain cloth, 75 cents; half cloth, gilt, $1.00.
WEBSTER’S PRACTICAL DICTIONARY.
This is a very complete dictionary, and contains more matter than any other dollar dictionary. The book is finely printed, and handsomely bound. It has 600,000 words and 1400 illustrations. Price $1.00.
HOW THEY LEARNED HOUSEWORK.
ByChristina Goodwin.
Under the guise of an interesting story it gives a deal of information relative to housekeeping, or just that part of housekeeping which young people are capable of taking a hand in—sweeping, dusting, bed-making, sewing, plain cooking, with experiments in preserve and jelly making. Price 75 cents.
Section III.
Any book in this section given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.
CROWN EDITION OF THE BRITISH POETS.
Ten Volumes now ready.
Tennyson’s Complete Poetical Works.With numerous illustrations, and containing all the writings of the “Poet-Laureate,” to date. The new edition is in double column, good type, and is the best one volume edition published.
Milton’s Poems.576 pages, complete. Including the Sonnets, Psalms, and Latin and Italian Translations. With illustrations.
Burns’ Poems.514 pages, with complete glossary, and copious marginal explanations of the Scotch words. Numerous illustrations.
Owen Meredith’s Poems.Containing “Lucille” complete, and all other popular poems of this favorite author. With illustrations.
Scott’s Poetical Works.Over 750 pages. With Memoir and Notes complete.
Byron’s Poems.740 pages. Illustrated. With Memoir and Notes.
Browning’s Poems.The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Complete edition, from the last London edition. This new edition is in double column, good type, and is the best one-volume edition published.
Ingelow’s Poems.The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow, including the “Shepherd Lady,” and other poems. Fully illustrated.
Procter’s Poems.The Poetical Works of Adelaide A. Procter. Complete edition, with an introduction by Charles Dickens. Fully illustrated. Large clear type.
Lucille.By Owen Meredith. The best edition of this beautiful word-painting of Owen Meredith (Lord Lytton). With numerous illustrations.
Each volume is printed on the finest laid paper. Price, full gilt sides and back, gilt top, $1.25; vellum cloth, gilt top, $1.00.
OUR BOYS AND GIRLS AT HOME AND ABROAD.
Edited byPansy.
A perusal of these pages will enable the boy and girl to become acquainted with other boys and girls of corresponding countries and homes, as well as gain a knowledge of the manners and customs by which their individual lives are governed. Price $1.25.
PANSY’S SUNDAY BOOK.
Edited byMrs. G. R. Alden.
Stories to be read in the quiet of the home Sabbath, when, the sermon and Sunday-school ended, the parents and young folks meet to exchange helpful thought and gain new courage for future work and study, which the tone and excellence of these tales impart. Price $1.25.
POEMS FROM SCOTT.
The “Lay of the Last Minstrel,” “Marmion,” the “Lady of the Lake.” Price $1.25.
LAYS OF ANCIENT ROME WITH IVRY AND THE ARMADA.
ByLord Macaulay. Price $1.25.
A BOY’S WORKSHOP.
ByA Boy and His Friends.
A fascinating little volume full of practical ideas for the benefit of boys who are getting their first training in the use of tools. It will prove an admirable help in the direction of industrial training. Price $1.00.
FIRESIDE CHRONICLES.
ByAbby Morton Diaz.
This is one of the most delightful of juvenile books, and is the work of a genius. The Illustrations by Boz are profuse and excellent. The emblematic cover is well worthy of special mention for its good taste and appropriateness. Price $1.25.
ANNA MARIA’S HOUSEKEEPING.
ByMrs. S. D. Power.
Of interest to all girls and young housekeepers. Price $1.00.
COOKERY FOR BEGINNERS.
Cookery for BeginnersByMarion Harland, author of “Common Sense in the Household,” etc. Plain, practical lessons for girls and young housekeepers of small means. Its directions are to be relied upon, and its results are invariably delicate, wholesome, and delicious. It possesses the advantage of being perfectly adapted to the needs of beginners. 16mo, $1.00.
ByMarion Harland, author of “Common Sense in the Household,” etc. Plain, practical lessons for girls and young housekeepers of small means. Its directions are to be relied upon, and its results are invariably delicate, wholesome, and delicious. It possesses the advantage of being perfectly adapted to the needs of beginners. 16mo, $1.00.
THE BUBBLING TEAPOT.
ByLizzie W. Champney.
The Girl who doesn’t thoroughly enjoy the story of the curious experiences of Little Flossy Tangleskein must be a very dull girl indeed. It is not a fairy story, and yet it is the next thing to it. One might call it a dream story, for the strange adventures of Flossy all took place during a series of naps in the studio of an artist friend, who was using her as a model in painting a picture of a Breton peasant child. Price $1.25.
A GIRL’S ROOM.
BySome Friends of the Girls.
Of all the books that have been specially prepared for girls this is at once the most interesting and most practical. It is not, as one might perhaps imagine, a story, but, as the title page sets forth, it contains “plans and designs for work upstairs and down, and entertainments for herself and friend”; a book, in short, to show girls how they may make their rooms cosey and attractive with only a small outlay of money and time and work. Each of the twenty-four chapters deals with a special subject. Price $1.00.
PINE CONES.
ByWillis Boyd Allen.
The adventures of several wide-awake Boston boys and girls in Maine during their Christmas vacation. In the opening chapter a wagon is overturned, and the whole party obliged to camp out in the woods over night, in the midst of a driving snowstorm. The book is profusely illustrated, and brimful of incident, adventure and fun. Cloth, illustrated, $1.00.
HANDBOOK OF WOOD ENGRAVING.
someone engravingWith practical Instructions in the Art for persons wishing to learn without an Instructor. Containing a Description of Tools and Apparatus used, explanations, etc. ByWilliam E. Emerson, Wood Engraver. New Edition, illustrated $1.00.
With practical Instructions in the Art for persons wishing to learn without an Instructor. Containing a Description of Tools and Apparatus used, explanations, etc. ByWilliam E. Emerson, Wood Engraver. New Edition, illustrated $1.00.
UNDERFOOT.
ByLaura D. Nichols.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00 ($2.50 cloth).
It replaces the old fairy stories of the under world with the more remarkable realities telling us of the genuine miners instead of gnomes. Price $1.25; cloth, $1.50.
OVERHEAD.
ByAnnie MooreandLaura D. Nichols.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00 (cloth, $2.50).
Prof. Waldo of Yale College in his introduction to this book, says it “covers up a primer of astronomy under the guise of a story.” Price $1.25; cloth, $1.50.
IN THE WOODS AND OUT.
ByPansy.
Admirably suited to the needs of that large class of young folks who wish at times to read, or have read to them, the choicest of short tales. Mothers and older sisters will make a note of this, and for the twilight hour when the young folks clamor for “a story” will provide themselves with “In the Woods and Out.” Illustrated. Price, cloth, $1.00.
LIFE OF GENERAL U. S. GRANT.
ByE. E. Brown.
This biography of Grant is a plain and clearly told consecutive narrative, circumstantial, but not too much elaborated in detail. Price $1.50.
Section IV.
Any book in this section given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.50.
FIVE LITTLE PEPPERS; AND HOW THEY GREW.
ByMargaret Sidney.
Bright and sparkling, yet home-y and cosey, this book will be read to tatters, but never thrown aside. Thirty-six illustrations by Jessie Curtis. 12mo, cloth, $1.50.