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Madame FOY’S 
CORSET SKIRT SUPPORTER 
Increases in Popularity 
every year, 
And for HEALTH, COMFORT 
and STYLE, is acknowledged th“ 
BEST A KTlGLE of the kind ever 
made. For sale by all leading job¬ 
bers and retailers. Beware of 
imitations and infringements. 
Manufactured Solely by 
FOY & HARMON, New Haven. C-t. 
j^/ VISITING CARDS handsomely printed, 
| 10 cents and 3 cent stamp by return mail. 
a jll No nicer ones in the world at any price, 
One agent writes: “ I know about fifty 
places to get cards, and like yours the best. 
“ Neatest and best we ever saw,” “ Never so well 
suited before”—or similar expressmns, come by 
nearly every mail. My list of 2,267 kinds of cards, 
103 samples of type, agents’ list, etc., with each 
order. Write names plainly, and if you are not 
more than suited, I will refill your order or refund 
your money. 
W. C. CANNON, 712 Washington St., 
Boston, Mass. 
IMLID RECLIMG CHAIR 
oust •y^i-ij rFi TiS. 
Occupant can lie down or sit erect in it. 
MAD* BY 
HEW EATEN E0LDIN& CHAIR CO., 
New Haveh, Comk, 
M USIC BOOK S? 
THE SHINING RIVER 
Of this and similar books for Sabbath Schools it 
may be said, that most of the hymns are equally 
good for Adults, and for more youthful singers. 
There is no “ age” about them. Do not fail to add 
the pure and sweet contents of this collection to 
what you love and use in public and at home 
Price 35 CtS. Reduction for quantities. 
MRS. VAN COTX’S 
PRAISE BOOK! 
This new' book is to take its part in the future 
work of a mo6t successful revivalist and it will he 
used by all denominations. Price 35 ctS. Re¬ 
duction for quantities. 
GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS! 
All have not yet heard it, hut all should do so. A 
charming collection of lyrics for Sabbath School or 
other meetings. Don’t sing in one good book for¬ 
ever, but try the new books and the new authors. 
Price 35 ctS. Deduction for quantities. 
Dltson & Go's Musical Monthly 
20 pages of Music, Sheet Music size. Choice and 
new pieces, Vocal and Instrumental. For sale try 
all Music and News Dealers. 
Any book sent by mail, post-free, on receipt of 
price. 
OLIVER DITSOff & CO.* Boston. 
J. E. Dltson & Co. 
Succ’rs to Lee & Walker 
PHILADELPHIA. 
C. H. Ditson & Co. 
843 Broadway, 
NEW YORK. 
f l package comic Envelopes, pk. comic 
Cards, pk. Scroll Cards, 24 p. Book of 
Fun; all for 10 cts. and stamp. 
Novelty Co., Middleboro, Mass. 
Send for Price List. 
Mention thh Journal. 
Finely Printed Visiting Cards (9 tints) 
with your name on them all for only 10c 
Star Printing Co., Northford Conn. 
icautiM fur 
THE HANDSOMEST LADIES' BOOKS POBLISHED. 
T'{yefy Laly jsliould get ti\eig fof Ref Wofk iaa,sleet of Paflof. 
m§m iMANdins. 
VOL. II. WILLIAMS’ HOUSEHOLD SERIES. 
A splendid new hook on Household Art, 
voted to a multitude of topics, interesting to 
ladies everywhere. Among the most popular 
subjects are Transparencies on Glass, Leaf Work, 
Autumn Leaves, Wax Work, Painting, Leather 
Work, Fret Work, Picture Frames, Brackets, 
Wall Pockets, Work Boxes and Baskets, Straw 
Work, Skeleton Leaves, Hair Work, Shell Work, 
Mosaic, Crosses, Cardboard Work, Worsted Work 
Spatter Work, Mosses, Cone Work, etc. Hun¬ 
dreds of exquisite illustrations decorate the pages, 
which are full to overflowing with hints and de¬ 
vices to every lady, how to ornament her home 
cheaply, tastefully, and delightfully with fancy 
articles of her own construction. By far the 
most popular and elegant gift-book of the year- 
300 pages, Price $1.50. Sent postpaid by mail. 
LADIES'FANCY WORE 
OR, 
HOME EECREATI0NS IN 
VOLUME THREE OF 
WILLIAMS’ HOUSEHOLD SERIES. 
Just published, ft CbarminefNftw Book with above title. A Companion Volume to “ HOUSEHOLD 
ELEGANCIES AND WINDOW GARDENING,” issued in same size and style, profusely illus 
trated with engravings of superior execution, and devoted to many topics of Household Taste, Fancy Work 
tor the ladies, and containing hundreds of suggestions of Home Decorations. 
CONTENTS. —Among the topics which u Ladies’ Fancy Work ” treats of, areFeather Work, Papei 
Tlo vers. Fire Screens, Shrines, Rustic Pictures, a charming series of designs for Easter Crosses, Straw Orna 
n.e its, Shell Flowers and Shell Work, Bead Mosaic, and Fish Scale Embroidery, Hair Work, Card-boare 
Ornaments, Fancy Rubber Work, Cottage Foot Rests, Window Garden Decorations, Crochet Work, design! 
i i Embroidery, and an immense number of designs of other Fancy Work to delight all lovers of Household 
Art and recreation. Price, sent postpaid by mail, $1.50. 
Address HENRY T. WILLIAMS, Publisher, 
46 Bcekman Street, New York 
Window Gardeim 
By HENRY T. WILLIAMS, 
TUrj -i Hiaclies’ Floral Oa,1oixx©t 7 FT. "5T. 
HGILY 
An Elegant Book, with 250 Fine Engravings and 300 Pages, 
tataMig a 
' all f bats Suitable M 
A ready and invaluable aid to all who 
wish to adorn their houses in the easiest 
and most successful manner with plants 
or vines, or flowers. Instructions are 
given as to the best selection of plants for 
Baskets or Ferneries ana Wardian Cases, 
Several chapters are devoted to Hanging 
Baskets, Climbing Vines, Smilax, and the 
Ivy, for decorative purposes. Bulbs for 
House Culture are fully described; also 
ornamental Plants for Dinner Table 
Decoration. Other topics are well con¬ 
sidered, such as Balcony Gardens, House 
Top Gardening, Watering Plants, Homo 
Conservatories, Fountains, Vases. Flower 
Stands, Soil, Air, Temperature. Propaga¬ 
tion, Floral Boxes, the Aquarium, Rustic 
Conveniences for Household Ornament, 
and directions in detail for the general 
management of in-door plants for the 
entire year throughoutthe winter, spring, 
summer and fall. The volume is pio- 
fusely illustrated with choice engravings, 
and pains have been taken to make it ono 
o£ the most attractive books ever issued 
from the American Press. For sale or 
supplied by Bookstores everywhere, or 
sent postpaid by mail on receipt of price. 
jP rice $1.50. 
Every Woman Her Own Flower 
Gardener. 
By Daisy Eyebright (Mrs. S. 0. Johnson.) 
A delightful little volume, written by a 
lady fond of flowers, as a special help and 
assistance to others interested in out-uooi 
flower gardening. Simple directions aro 
given, how to lay out and plant Flower Borders, Ribbon Beds, and 
Among the topics treated are Geraniums, Fuchsias, Bulbs, Ornamental Flowering Shrubs, 
lasting Flowers. Ornamental Grasses, Coleus. Pasonies, Shade Trees, Gaiden Vege a » 
Fashioned Flowers, Annual Flowers, Perennials, Ornamental Vines Lawns Insects, Manures, 
Watering Soils, When and How to Plant, Dahlias, Lilies, Gladiolus, Verbenas, Cannas, Balsams, 
Portulaccas, and nearly all the popular varieties of flowers and shrubs. The book contains 14S 
pages, is charmingly written by one deeply in love with the subject, who appreciates t - 
ladies and aims to do good with agreeable, kindly advice on home gardening. Foi sale or sup¬ 
plied by Bookstores everywhere. , , . t "-v,_n 
Price, in handsome Pamphlet Covers, 50 cents; hound m Cloth, $1; postpaid by mail. 
Address ILEXllY T. WILLIAJKS, Publisher, 
46 Beekman Street, N. Y. 
A 
NOW KEIADY. 
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For Scroll Sawing, Inlaid Work, Painting, and Fancy Work of all descriptions 
The above is the title of a new bool 
of over ioo exquisite designs of Silhou¬ 
ettes and Fancy Scroll Work, containing 
patterns of Animals, Birds, Children, 
Horses, Dogs, Crosses, Scenes-of Poetry 
and Sentiment, Women, Soldiers, Deer. 
Flowers, Mottoes, and Fancy Orna¬ 
ments, all ready to saw out, and most 
beautiful for ornamental or inlaid work. 
They open a new field in this favorite 
work, and these are the only designs yet 
published in the United States. They 
are remarkably handsome, many very 
comical, and some perfectly superb. 
The page of Crosses is alone worth the 
price of the book. 
Price of Book, 60 cents, 
postpaid. 
Address HENRY T. WILLIAMS, Publisher, 46 Beekman St., New To-" 
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