PREMIUM LIST OF HOUSEHOLD GAMES AND EVENING AMUSEMENTS 
GAME OP MAGIC HOOPS 
•Next to croquet, 
this has been proved by the favor of the public, the most popu¬ 
lar active game ever offered. Sold rapidly at first sight when 
introduced, and grows still more popular as it is better under¬ 
stood. Can be played in the parlor or on the lawn with the 
same set, and is always full of interest. Price, #2.75, sent by j 
express. (Premium G. S. U.) 
CRANDALL’S BHILDINTG BLOCKS can be made 
into forms of almost endless variety. The blocks are put up in neat, 
strong boxes, and a large sheet giving various designs of buildings, etc., 
accompanies each box. Sent by express, prepaid, only to points east 
of Mississippi River. Price, $2.00. (Premium F. O. Q U ) 
AMERICAN SQ/UAILS. —One of the jolliest games ever invented. Played 
on a common dining table by any convenient number of persons. The American rules, 
and improved construction of the game, have rendered it a favorite wherever known. 
They are made of light and dark wood. Price, 50 cents per set. (Premium B. L. R.) 
C RA1NTD ALL’S MASQUERADE BLOCKS, making 
300 different and beautiful combinations of block pictures, which are in 
very brilliant colors. They are not injured by washing, do not wear out, 
and afford endless amusement. Sent by mail, prepaid. Price, $1.00. 
(Premium D. N. R.) 
THE GAME OE CABOMMETTE. —The game-board, 3 feet long and 
1 foot wide, is covered with green cloth, neatly trimmed with black walnut, has a rubber 
cushion at one end and pockets at the other, and is provided with a cue, 5 balls, and 6 
miniature ninepins. By an ingenious method of play, a very scientific ard most in¬ 
teresting game is secured, in a form so compact that it is port able and convenient. 
Price, $3.00, by express. (Premium F. S. V.) 
KAKE BA, or JAPANESE BACKGAMMON.— 
Combines the elements of chance and skill, and surpasses in interest 
the ordinary game of backgammon. It may be played with equal 
pleasure by 2, 3, or 4 persons, thereby rendering it very sociable and 
interesting. The board is unique and elegant in design, printed in 
oil-colors. Size, 18 x i-S inches. Price, $1.25, postpaid. (Premium 
E. N. T.) 
AMEBIC ANT JACK STBAWS. —An old but capital 
family game, that has for many years been exceedingly popular. The 
materials we use are just right for the purpose, being not expensive 
or heavy, on the one hand, nor too frail on the other. The wood is 
durable and the game is exceedingly cheap. One of the most enticing 
games for young people ever invented. Price, 60 cents, sent by mail. 
(Premium B L. R.) 
LOVEJOY’S METALLIC WEATHEB-HOU SES. 
A perfect barometer. This invention represents a curious little man¬ 
tel ornament, which is also a perfect barometer, and will surely indi¬ 
cate the approach of a storm, and in such a simple and pleasing 
manner that anyehild can tell at a glance whenever there is to be a 
chance in the weather. The little house is made of metal, is about 8 
inches in height, handsomely painted and decorated, having two door- 
wavs, with a little man and woman in each entrance, and so arranged 
that the man is certain to walk out when it is about to storm, and 
just before the weather becomes pleasant again the lady walks out to 
enjoy it. These weather-houses are more ornamental and much more 
simple than ordinary barometers and are warranted correct. Price, 
$2.00 each, prepaid by mail. (Premium F. S. U.) 
HORSMAN’S PARLOR CROQUET .—A capi¬ 
tal and convenient way of playing croquet in-doors. Maybe 
I used on any table, and is cheap, easy, and decidedly interesting. 
I The very best form of playing croquet in the parlor. May be 
! played by 2 or 4 persons. 
j No. 5. Full set of 8 balls and 8 mallets. Balls varnished ; mal- 
! lets fancy shaped, striped in colors ; stakes and wickets nicely 
painted ; heavy screw clamps for corners, and neat belt; all 
i packed in a wooden box, with sliding lid. Price, $3 00, sent 
by express at expense of receiver. (Premium G. S. U.) 
! No. 7, Popular set. Balls highly finished; mallets large and 
finely finished ; extra quality stakes and wickets, handsomely 
finished ; heavy screw clamps for corners, and belt of superior 
quality ; packed in a handsome varnished box, with hinged 
lid. The most desirable set in market. Price 4.50, sent by 
express. (Premium H. Y.) 
MISCELLANEOUS GAMES. 
The Parlor Kaleidoscope. —One of the most beauti¬ 
ful and useful ornaments for the household ever produced. Sure 
to furnish entertainment to both old and young. It is an un¬ 
failing source of amusement and instruction in every hou ehold. 
One never tires of its beautiful, ever changing and inexhaustible 
variations, and none of the combinations are ever repeated. 
“ It is such a pure and perfect source of delight to old and j 
young of both sexes that no family in our whole land, or in the ! 
world, should be without one. It gives me hours of amusement . 
every week.” P. T. Barnuat. | 
Price, $4.00, sent by express. (Premium J. W.) 
Crispino. —An attractive and exciting game of skill for two, 
three, or four players, somewhat resembling backgammon, but 
much more interesting. It combines in one the best points^of 
other board games, and having the advantage of being just diffi¬ 
cult enough to require the exercise of a moderate degree of 
, thought, it is equally attractive to both old and young folks. 
! It is issued on a folding board, iSxiS inches, bound in fine 
cloth, gold lettered, the ground lithographed in five brilliant 
colors, accompanied by an elegant box containing the pieces 
used in playing, and complete directions and rules for the game. 
; Price, $ 2.00. (Premium F. S. V.) 
Lozette. —A new game of tenpins, can be played on any 
I table, carpet, or floor. Price, $2.00. (Premium G. S. Y.) 
Solitaire. —Board, also, book containing seigegame, fox and 
! geese, and over 100 puzzles. Price, $ 1 . 00 . (Premium E.O.T.) 
Parclieesi. —An old and popular game known all over the 
j country. Price, $2.00. (Premium G. S. V.) 
Bezique —An old English game, always liked. Price, 
$3.00. (Premium H. V.) 
The Spectograph. —A very novel and useful invention, 
I by means of which, drawing can be easily a.id accurately exe- 
cuted, without any previous knowledge of the art being required 
j on the part of the operator. Price, $1.00.. (Premium E. N. T.) 
Banning Bings. —A very ingenious construction, al- 
| though simple to operate ; is 14 inches long, and is made of 38 
I rings, doubly interlaced. Running the rings from the top to the 
j bottom of this chain, without any being detached or falling off, 
, is a great source of amusement to both old and young. The 
i whole household will be amused with it. Price, 30 cents 
(Premium B, L. R.) 
Chess Croquet — A very unique folding game. The de¬ 
sign represents a checker-hoard arranged with wickets and ports, 
after the style of croquet on the lawn. Price, $1.00. (Premium 
j E O. T.) 
Chesseno. —A valuable game for children, easily learned, 
j It has great attractions as a game for social pastime. It is in- 
! nocent, Instructive, and delightfully entertaining. Price, $1.25. 
! (Premium E. O. T.) 
Game of Lotto. —Price, $1.50. (Premium F. O. T.) 
Avilude, c r Game of Birds.— The gem of card games, 
j A beautiful game, happily adapted to amuse and instruct chil- 
i dren. In it are 32 beautiful pictures, and 32 scientific descrip¬ 
tions. It is the best possible incentive to the study of natural 
! history, and the only game ever published in the interest of j 
I science. Thousands of children have been made happy and 
! had stored up for them a whole winter of enjoyment and in- 
; struction by the present of a game of Avilude. Price, 75 cents, j 
postpaid. (Premium T). N. R.) 
SPECIAL HOTlCE. —Unless specially mentioned 
; “ by express,” all games are nent by mail, at no expense to re- 
j ceiver. Charges on goods sent by express must be paid by 
receiver. 
See terms on page 3 as to explanation of premiums, and num¬ 
ber of subscribers required to obtain them. 
THE ZOETROPE, or "WHEEL OP LIFE. —A great wonder and 
curiosity. In this instrument, simple figures printed on slips of paper, become ani¬ 
mated so that the. movements of life are imitated in the most natural manner. It will 
afford the lamily circle and all the neighbors a very instructive amusement. It has en¬ 
joyed a wonderful popularity. Price, with 5 sets of pictures, $8.50; with 3 sets of pic¬ 
tures, $ 5.00 ; sent by express. (Premium J. W.) 
BRADLEY’S OEOQUET. 
No. 6. Improved shape mallets, rock-maple heads and handles, and balls shellac 
polished. Patent socket bridges, painted ; chestnut box, shellac finish ; rover boot. 
The most satisfactory croquet for durability and convenience in playing, ever offered 
for this price. Price, $ 10.00, sent only by express. (Premium K.) 
No. 9. Rock maple mallets, oil finish ; rock maple balls, oil finish; patent 
socket bridges, painted ; chestnut box, plain ; rover boot. A very fine and cheap 
game. Price, $5.00, sent by express. (Premium I. W.) 
