PREMIUM-LIST FOR 1876.

For three new subscribers, at $1.60 each, we will give any one of the following articles: a heavily gold-plated pencil-case, a rubber pencil-case with gold tips, silver fruit-knife, a pen-knife, a beautiful wallet, any book worth $1.50. For five, at $1.60 each, any one of the following: globe microscope, silver fruit-knife, silver napkin-ring, book or books worth $2.50. For six, at $1.60 each, we will give any one of the following: a silver fruit-knife (marked), silver napkin-ring, pen-knives, scissors, backgammon board, note-paper and envelopes stamped with initials, books worth $3.00. For ten, at 1.60 each, select any one of the following: morocco travelling-bag, stereoscope with six views, silver napkin-ring, compound microscope, lady's work-box, sheet-music or books worth $5.00. For twenty, at $1.60 each, select any one of the following: a fine croquet-set, a powerful opera-glass, a toilet-case, Webster's Dictionary (unabridged), sheet-music or books worth $10.00.

☞Any other articles equally easy to transport may be selected as premiums, their value being in proportion to the number of subscribers sent. Thus, we will give for three new subscribers, at $1.60 each, a premium worth $1.50; for four, a premium worth $2.00; for five, a premium worth $2.50; and so on.

BOOKS for premiums may be selected from any publisher's catalogue: and we can always supply them at catalogue prices. Under this offer, subscriptions to any periodical or newspaper are included.

SPECIAL OFFERS

BOOKS.—For two new subscribers, at $1.60 each, we will give any half-yearly volume of The Nursery; for three, any yearly volume: for two, Oxford's Junior Speaker; for two, The Easy Book; for two, The Beautiful Book; for three, Oxford's Senior Speaker; for three, Sargent's Original Dialogues; for three, an elegant edition of Shakspeare, complete in one volume, full cloth, extra gilt, and gilt-edge; or any one of the standard British Poets, in the same style. GLOBES.—For two new subscribers, we will give a beautiful Globe three inches in diameter; for three, a Globe four inches in diameter; for five, a Globe six inches in diameter. PRANG'S CHROMOS will be given as premiums at publisher's prices. Send stamp for a catalogue. GAMES, &c.—For two new subscribers, we will give any one of the following: The Checkered Game Of Life, Alphabet and Building Blocks, Dissected Maps, &c. &c. For three new subscribers, any one of the following: Japanese Backgammon or Kakeba, Alphabet and Building Blocks (extra). Croquet, Chivalrie, and any other of the popular games of the day may be obtained on the most favorable terms, by working for "The Nursery." Send stamp to us for descriptive circular.

MARSHALL'S ENGRAVED PORTRAITS OF LINCOLN AND GRANT.

Either of these large and superbly executed steel engravings will be sent, postpaid, as a premium for three new subscribers at $1.60 each.

⁂ Do not wait to make up the whole list before sending. Send the subscriptions as you get them, stating that they are to go to your credit for a premium; and, when your list is completed, select your premium, and it will be forthcoming.

⁂ Take notice that our offers of premiums apply only to subscriptions paid at the full price: viz., $1.60 a year. We do not offer premiums for subscriptions supplied at club-rates. We offer no premiums for one subscription only. We offer no premiums in money. Address

JOHN L. SHOREY
36 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.

☞NOTICE.☜

Any of the following articles will be sent by mail, postpaid on receipt of the price named:—

PRICE
Fret, or Jig-Saw, for fancy wood-carving.With 50 designs, 6 saw-blades, Impression-paper, &c.$1.25
Fuller's Jig-Saw Attachment by the aid of which the use of the Saw isgreatly facilitated. (See advertisement on another page)1.50
Hollywood Designs for Amateur Wood-Carvers, ready for cutting, twentypatterns in a box, for.75
New Spelling Blocks1.00
Picture Cubes, For the Playroom1.50
Initial Note-Paper and Envelopes.50
" " ".75
" " "1.00
" " "1.50
Boys and Girls Writing-Desk1.00
The Kindergarten Alphabet and Building Blocks, PAINTED: Roman Alphabets,large and small letters, numerals, and animals..75
" " "1.00
" " "1.50
Crandall's Acrobat or Circus Blocks, with which hundreds of queer,fantastic figures may be formed by any child,1.15
Table-Croquet. This can be used on any table—making a Croquet-Board, attrifling expense1.50
Game of Bible Characters and Events.50
Dissected Map of the United States1.00
Household Elegancies. A splendid new book on Household Art, devoted to amultitude of topics, interesting to ladies everywhere. Among thesubjects are Transparencies on Glass, Leaf work, Autumn Leaves, WaxWork, Painting, Leather Work, Fret Work, Picture Frames, Brackets, WallPockets, Work Boxes and Baskets, Straw Work, Skeleton Leaves, Hair Work,Shell Work, Mosaic, Crosses, Cardboard Work, Worsted Work, Spatter Work,Mosses, Cone Work, etc. Hundreds of exquisite Illustrations decorate thepages, which are full to overflowing with devices to ornament a homecheaply, tastefully, and delightfully. 300 pages.1.50
Window Gardening. An elegant book, with 250 fine Engravings and 300pages, containing a Descriptive List of all Plants suitable for WindowCulture, Directions for their treatment, and practical information aboutPlants and Flowers for the Parlor, Conservatory, Wardian Case, Fernery,or Window Garden. Tells all about Bulbs for House Culture, Geraniums,Hanging Baskets, Insects, Plant Decoration of Apartments1.50
Silk Book-Marks in great variety. (For full description and prices, seeadvertisement on another page.)

Books of all kinds will be sent at publishers' prices.

JOHN L. SHOREY,
Publisher of "The Nursery."
36 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass.

SOMETHING NEW AND CHOICE!

SILK BOOK-MARKS, OR TEXTILOGRAPHS.

These New and Beautiful Productions of the Loom are the wonder and admiration of all. They are not only useful as Book Registers, but elegant and tasteful as presents. Each design is woven in silk in various colors, and the views and likenesses are remarkably clear and correct. The engraving here given is a careful reproduction of one of them on a reduced scale, and will give a faint outline of their beauty.

From the large list of mottoes and designs we have made the following selections, which we specially recommend:

SERIES No. 1. Price 50 Cents Each.

NO
The Busy Bee76
Little Red Riding-Hood85
I Love Little Pussy87
For a Good Girl88
For a Good Boy89
Little Boy Blue90
Little Bo Peep91
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star93
Mistress Mary94
To my Darling96
To my Pet98
To my Favorite99
Love's Emblem51
To my dear Cousin52
Birthday Wish54
Happy may thy Birthday be62
A Birthday Blessing64
Dearest, I love but Thee66
Forget me not67
The Lily68
True Love69
Compliments of the Season70
God is Good73
The Lord my Pasture74
A Tribute of Affection77
A Blessing78
To my dear Brother79
A Wish80
Remember Me81
Unchanging Love82
To my dear Sister83
To my dear Father84
To my dear Mother86
With best Wishes100
To one I Love101

SERIES No. 2. Price $1.00 Each.

NO
A Birthday Gift251
Hope the Anchor of the Soul252
Remember now thy Creator257
The Ascension258
A Happy New Year260
Family Worship262
The Beatitudes265
Birthday Blessing266
Many Happy Returns of the Day269
Home, Sweet Home277
I Love Thee278
The Old Arm Chair280
The last Rose of Summer282
The Priceless Gem288
Unchanging Love289
True Love293
A Birthday Wish295
Remember Me352
Thy Will be Done358
Compliments of the Season359
Forget me not364
A Happy New Year367

The above will be sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of price, by

JOHN L. SHOREY,
Publisher of "The Nursery,"
36 Bromfield Street, Boston.

SPECIAL OFFERS TO SUBSCRIBERS.—Any subscriber now on our list, who shall send us $3.20, in payment for his own renewal and one new subscription, may select as a premium, any one of the Book-Marks described above in Series No. 1. Or, for $4.80, and two new subscribers, any Book-Mark in Series No. 2.

CHRISTMAS AT THE NORTH.

Hark! the bells are sounding;
Christmas draweth nigh;
Now let joy abounding
Bid all trouble fly.
Ye who pine in sorrow,
Come, be cheered to-day;
Of our gladness borrow,
As you freely may.

First give your attention
To our Christmas-tree;
But pray do not mention
All the things you see:
These are for surprises
To the children dear,—
To the Anns, Elizas,
Johnnys, Charleys here.

Are you hale and hearty,
And still young enough?
Come, then, join our party,
And play blind man's buff.
But if with the coasters
You would rather be,
See them there, the boasters!
Join them: you are free.

Hark! the sleigh-bells tinkle:
Do you wish a ride?
Will it smooth a wrinkle
Just to have a slide?
See, the road invites you;
See, the ponds entice:
Take, then, what delights you:
Whether snow or ice.

If the path to glory
Best your mood befits,
If you'd live in story,
And can brave hard hits,
See, where heroes yonder
Storm the fort with balls;
Do not stop to ponder:
Go where glory calls!

Or, perhaps, the skaters
Now attract you most:
We are patient waiters—
Will you skate, or coast?
Do not fear a tumble;
See poor Tommy there!
Up, without a grumble,
He will never care.

Welcome to our pleasures
And our Christmas cheer!
We'll not stint the measures:
Would you all were here!
Boys and girls together,—
From all parts and climes,
To enjoy this weather,
And these Christmas times!

Alfred Selwyn.