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MOORE’S RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
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ih(( J’itcrarL) ‘SSorltl. 
Uftodes ami |pamtei[ii. 
Force. By Jacob Abbott. 
New York : Harper A Hro.'s. 
Tn is )b an instructive little 
volume. It. Is full or facta 
nnrl principles of a practloal 
diameter. It la handsomely 
illustrated, and thn instruo- 
tlon iseontuined In narrative 
form and dialogue. It is a 
good book for school libra¬ 
ries. for muling In schools, 
and for the family table those 
Winter evenings. It treats 
of Cl ank motion, ineohanloal 
force, the transfer of force 
by pulleys, bands, and gear¬ 
ing, of the mill, of falling 
force, beat, the four circuits 
of solar energy, science and 
sentiment, the sun, detona¬ 
tions and explosions, force 
in relation to time, ete., etc. 
It is a good book to givo a 
boy as a Christmas present. 
Tra iiwncf Ions of t lie I! lim. is 
Uwr1, Society for 
Wk have received from tho 
Secretary, (,). B. Galosh a, a 
handsome volume with this 
title. Including the prooeod- 
ingaof the Sixteenth Annual 
Mooting at Jacksonville, Ill., 
and tho proceedings of tho 
Fifth Annual Meeting of tho 
Norlhern Illinois Uort. Soc. 
It also contains an admirable 
steel portrait of our old 
friend and enthusiastic hor¬ 
ticulturist, tho lake lamented 
C. It. O vie it man —Okie of the 
pioneors In Illinois Horticul¬ 
ture and of the original mem¬ 
bers of the liveliest and most 
influential State Horticultu¬ 
ral Society In Lho Union. 
This volume omhruecs pa¬ 
pers and discussions, facts 
and experiences that should 
be in the hands of arid stud¬ 
ied by every Western Horti¬ 
culturist. And it may be ob¬ 
tained by becoming a mem¬ 
ber of tho Society and remit¬ 
ting $1.30 for membership to 
O. U. Oai.usua, Cor. Seo'y, 
Morris, Ill. Wo value tho 
volume as a book of refer¬ 
ence most highly. 
tempt to speak but of those whose prices nro 
moderate. Gold sets are heavy, massive and in 
antique designs, composed of gold in different 
colors. For example, thcro will be a bar of 
dead gold clasped by bands of polished gold 
with pendants adorned with wreaths and trim¬ 
mings of yellow and Roman gold. Such sets 
are valued from $60 to $109. Onyx and gold 
come in tho same designs and at about the 
same prices. Cameos arc largely used, and are 
very expensive. A cameo should be a work of 
art, and as ranch attention paid to the cutting 
and dealgn as to tho execution of a picture or 
statue. A lino cameo is independent of the set¬ 
ting, and remains superior to fashion. In stones, 
stone is tho Peredo; It is set with two large 
pearls. Onyx cameos are the most chaste. 
The form of all these riugs Is oblong or square; 
tho oblong are very becoming. A pink cameo 
or chrysoprase, delicately cut, is ono of the 
handsomest of rings: snob cost $28, $30 and $40. 
Squaro rings are formed of parallel rows of 
pearls with turquoise, emeralds or rubies: they 
are very unique. Diamonds and pearls are set 
as solitaires or porpondlcularlj. Engagement 
lings, or diamond aolituires, aro three stones set 
In gold. Clusters are no longer worn. 
Jet and Shell 
are both very fashionable. Sets of English jet 
not speaking of gems, turquoise is the popular 
caprice. The designs aro very graceful, and 
tho blue very becoming to many styles. Very 
handsome sets can be bought, from $75 to $100. 
In buying turquoise it is very desirable to get, 
if possible, a complote set. 
Bracelets aro heavy and broad. Dead gold is 
tho most fashionable, but very barbarous. The 
handfomest sets cost $200. Very pretty brace¬ 
lets, of a basket-work, are $60. Black enamel, 
edged and traced with gold, are very pretty In 
themselves and very beoomlng; they cost $40 
and $60. Narrow, chased bracelets are $35 and 
$40. Bracelets with stones and pearls have the 
stones set singly In bars or parallel lines. A sot 
of turquoise and pearls costs $200. A new catch 
is called the Roman slide. A bar of gold slips 
through holes on oither side, making also an 
ornament. It Is a great Improvement on the 
t reacherouB springs and chains that have caused 
the loss of so muny valuable bracelets. 
Rings. 
Large rings are most popular for ladies and 
gentlemen. The desire is for strange stones— 
jasper, sard, aqua marine, chrysoprase, are the 
most desirable. They are all cameos, with an¬ 
tique heads, and often surrounded by little 
brilliants. Among the most unique is a bar of 
aqua marina caught by gold rings set with tiny 
brilliants; price, $80. Another was two deep 
yellow topazes divided by diamonds; again, a 
pink topaz with diamond points. A new green 
arp very much worn. Tho handsomest aro In 
finely cut rays, and cost from $3 to $6. French 
jot comes in bars with a network of pendants; 
cost, $4. Necklaces aro from $2 to $13 in jet. 
In shell, with pendant, $!) and $10. Pins for the 
hair are much worn; they aro of all styles— 
stare, balls, butterflies and booties—and cost 
from $l to $10. They are desirable not only as 
ornaments but as pins l'or head-dresses. 
Tho high combs of our grandmothers nro now 
in use. They are In both shell and jet. Very 
dainty ones of out Jet cost from $2.50 to $5. 
£heH are moreexpensivo. They are very stylish 
and becoming to the present, fashion of wearing 
the hair, which is high and compact, with puffs 
and curls massed above the forehead. 
For information, thanks are due James 
M’Creery & Co., Stevens &Co., and Gkohcje 
Lisner. 
Kerchiefs and Fichus. 
The dinner toilet tea of black and rich dark 
silks worn by middle-aged and elderly ladies 
are relieved by snowy kerchiefs of crepe lisso, 
edged with point duchesse lace. The kerchief 
Is n square, doubled in tlireo-cornered shawl 
shape, worn low on the shouldere, and caught 
in pointed uleats back and front wit h a knot of 
colored faille ribbon or China crape; price $20. 
For light mourning Usse kerchiefs are simply 
hemmed on tbeedg«jwith Quaker-llkoplahmo-u, 
or elwe bordered with smoothly folded pleats. 
Twilled silk kerchiefs of the stylish dull colors, 
edged with knotted fringe, are worn close about 
the neck with street toilettes of black silk.— 
Harden’ Bazar. 
FASHIONS IN LINGERIE. 
In lingerie there are numbers of dainty novel¬ 
ties which add much to the completeness of a 
lady’s toilette. In the most part these can bo 
fashioned.only by experienced fingers, as their 
charm depends on the perfection of their 
making. The workmanship should be as deli¬ 
cate as tho lace. 
Collars. 
Linen oollars retain their place. The newest 
stylo is the standing collar 
with points turned down. 
Tho different sizes and shape 
of the points furnish the va¬ 
riety. Many are simply 
stitched; others areembroid- 
ered with a little sprig. A 
single collar costs 12LJ cents ; 
with half muslin handker¬ 
chief attached, they are sold 
for 16 oents. Tho only form 
wf turn-down collars is com¬ 
posed of single linen with a 
hem of half an inch plaited 
all about the neck, with 
points In front and narrow 
in the back. Sometimes 
these are plain, but are pret¬ 
tiest edged with patent Va¬ 
lenciennes, which washes as 
well as tho real. Under¬ 
sleeves come to match these, 
the sot costing 75 cents to 
$1.25. Embroidered sets are 
very handsome this year. 
They are used for domi- 
toilette. The prices range 
from $3 to $6. They are 
largor than linen collars, 
with deep, turned - over 
points. The collars are fast¬ 
ened on chemisettes, with 
three plaits in front, with 
little sprigs of embroidery 
down the center. The new¬ 
est designs are accompanied 
by pearl glides at the neck 
and on the cuffs. 
Laoe seta aro still worn ; 
they turn overThe tie in the 
back and are finished with 
jabots ami medallion in the 
front. They cost from $2 to 
$10. Fichus and capes aro 
found everywhere. They 
aro made Of Valenciennes 
inserting luce and embroid¬ 
ery. Tho newest styles aro 
of inserting placed perpen¬ 
dicularly, united by embroid¬ 
ery, and finished with a 
crimped ruffle of lace. Tho 
prices are from $lt to $25. 
They make a handsome din¬ 
ner dress of a black silk. 
These fichus are to be found 
also in point applique and 
Chantilly lace, but the Va¬ 
lenciennes come more nearly 
in reach of our purses. It is 
almost needless to say that 
tho beauty of these depends 
on tho quality of the lace. 
Unless genuine laco Is Used, 
white tu Ue is to bo preferred. 
Fichus of tulle can be made 
in plaits or puffs. Tastefully 
trimmed, they make a fine 
effect in relieving a costume. 
Neckties. 
These are universal. Dif¬ 
ferent houses are constantly 
bringing out new designs. 
We have plaids, embroider¬ 
ies, Roman ends, fringe 
knotted and loose lace, and 
everything that can be used 
for trimming purposes. After 
all, the best are those of 
twilled silk, which arc soft, rich, oome in every 
possible shade, and cost from 75 cents to $1. 
Very beautiful ties are made of rausliu with 
laoe ends: or medallions of embroidery sur¬ 
rounded by laco. They cost from ?2 to $6, and 
can be done up. Ingenious ladies can readily 
fashion these for themselves. Very neat is a 
muslin tie with a simple Valenciennes edge. 
The beauty of these ties 1 b their freshness. One 
of the most popular novelties is the three- 
cornered handkerchief of twilled silk, plain or 
plaldod, which is loosely knotted about the 
shoulders. They are either fringed all around 
or on two sides. They cost $3, and come in alt 
colors. Spanish scarfs are used for the same 
purpose. They are two yards long, a half a yard 
wide, and maae of Spanish lace. They are very 
pretty over colored dresses. Very pretty sub¬ 
stitutes can be made of black silk net edged 
with thread lace half a finger’s length deep. 
Those in the stores cost $6 and $8. 
The plaited net, which comes in all sizes, is 
very muoh used instead of collars and under¬ 
sleeves. The double plaltlngs are very pretty 
for long, slender necks: it Is 65 cents a yard. 
The wide is worn to turn down, and is very soft 
and pretty in effect. It is also used in half open 
and Marie Antoinette sleeves. 
Jewelry. 
The approach of Christmas brings out the 
newest designs in jewelry. We shall not at¬ 
NEW PUBLICATIONS. 
Jersey, Alderney mid Guernsey Cow. 
We have a volume with this I itie, published 
by Forter & Coates, Philadelphia, Pa., which 
gives the history, nature and management of 
this brood, showing how to choose ft good cow, 
how to feed, to manage, milk and to breed to 
tho most profit. This is a pretty little volume, 
compiled from lho writings of others on this 
ubjeot, by Willis P. Hazzauh. It does not, 
contain anything now, but 
is a compond of what has 
been written concerning tho 
breed, and Is, to this extent, 
valuable to those who seek 
for knowledge upon the sub¬ 
ject matter of the volume. 
Transaction* of tlie De. 
miV'.inenl of A arihultu re 
oi I III inn* tor 1871 . By 
A- M, garland, Sec’y. 
This volume Is notsolarge 
as some of its predecessors, 
since tho transactions of the 
Stato Horticultural Society 
are not Included in it. It. 
embraces the usual record 
of Transactions of tho State 
Society, a few essays which might have been 
omitted, so far as they protend to impart any 
new information on Agriculture, and t he recent 
laws affecting agriculturists directly, which are 
wisely published in this volume. Our thauksare 
due the Secretary for this volume. 
The Frail and Fruit Trees of America ■ Or 
the culture, propagation and inanasemont In the 
garden and orchard of fruit trees cmcruiiy with 
descriptions ol the Uncst varieties oi fruit, native 
unit foreign, cultivated in this count, y Uy A I 
Downing. Second revision and correction, with 
lurco additions and an appendix yf 1872, Inclndinii 
many new varieties, by < n.\ ules Lxjwning 
Now York: John Wiley & 8on. 
Tnts work includes only apples. It is port¬ 
able, as compared with tho previous edition 
complete, published In I860. Since the issue of 
that edition Mr. Charles Downing has visited 
California, and gives ua ihe results of his obser¬ 
vations there. In an appendix are given de¬ 
scriptions of about one hundred varieties of 
apples not heretofore included in this work. 
Tho volume, with Its revisions and additions, 
was needed, and will be welcomed by pomolo- 
gists. 
The Old Curiosity Shop aud David Co 
field. By Chari, — 
Harper & Brothers. 
By Charles ‘Dickens.' New”^orkT 
These aro tho Household editions of these 
stories by the great novelist, splendidly illus¬ 
trated and admirably printed. Those who have 
not got Dickens’ works are adviced to buy this 
edition. 
