24 Practical Handbooks.—Sports and Pastimes, 
BICYCLES OF THE YEAR: 
Descriptions of the New Inventions and Improvements for the present Season, Designed 
to assist intending purchasers in. the choice of a machine. Illustrated. By Harry 
Hewitt Grirrin. (Published Annually.) In paper, price ls. 
‘* All the necessary details receive full attention.”—THE CounTy GENTLEMAN, 
CARDS AND CARD TRICKS: 
Containing a brief History of Playing Cards, Full Instructions, with Illustrated Hands 
for playing nearly all known games of chance or skill, from Whist to Napoleon and 
Patience, and directions for performing a number of amusing Tricks, Llustrated. By 
H. E, BeatHer. In cloth gilt, price 5s. 
* Deserves a large share of popularity.’’—THE Ficaro) 
BOAT SAILING FOR AMATEURS: 
Containing Particulars of the most Suitable Sailing Boats and Yachts for Amateurs, and 
Instructions for their Proper Handling. &c. Illustrated with numerous Diagrams. By 
G. CurisrorpHER Davies (Author of “The Swan and Her Crew,” &c.). In cloth gilt, 
price 58. 
“We know of no better companion for the young Yachtsman.’’—Sportine CHRONICLE. 
SIX PLAYS FOR CHILDREN: 
Written specially for Representation by Children, and Designed to Interest both Actors and 
Audience, With Instructions for Impromptu Scenery, Costumes, and Effects, and the Airs 
oF thes werious bones By Cuas, Harrison (Author ot “Amateur Theatricals and Tableanx 
ivants”). ice la. 
BAZAARS AND FANCY FAIRS, A Guide To: 
Their Organisation and Management, with Details of Various Devices for Extracting 
Money from the Visitors. In paper, price 1s. 
“Most amusing... . A better book cannot be purchased,”"—WeELDON’s LaDIES’ JOURNAL 
All Books sent Carriage Free. 
L. Upcott Gill, Publisher, 170, Strand, WC. 
HAIR DESTROYER. 
MRS. JAMES’S DEPILATORY 
INSTANTLY AND PERMANENTLY 
REMOVES SUPERFLUOUS HAIRS 
FROM THE 
FACE, NECK, OR ARMS, WITHOUT INJURY TO THE SKIN. 
NO LADY SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT. 
To be had of most Chemists, or a box of it sent (with directions 
for use) free from observation, Post Free, for 15 Stamps. 
MRS. A. JAMES, 
296, CALEDONIAN ROAD, LONDON, N. 
