Dick's Games of Patience; or, Solitaire with Cards. New and Revised Edition. Containing Sixty-four Games. Illustrated with Fifty explanatory full-page Tableaux. This treatise on Solitaire embraces a number of new and original Games, and all the Games of Patience at present in favor with the most experienced players. Each game is carefully and lucidly described, with the distinctive rules to be observed and hints as to the best means of success in play. The Tableaux furnish efficient aid in rendering the disposition of the cards necessary to each game plain and easily comprehensible. The difficulty usually attending descriptions of intricate games is reduced, as far as possible, by precision in method and terseness of expression in the text, and the illustrations serve to dispel any possible ambiguity that might be unavoidable without their aid. Quarto, 143 pages.

Modern Whist. A Treatise on the Game of Whist, introducing all the modern methods and usages of the scientific game, mainly derived from the latest works of "Cavendish", the leading authority in all that pertains to the game of Whist.

The most advantageous leads, according to "Cavendish", as well as the system of "American Leads", are given in detail, including a critical analysis, with Tables and Illustrations, of the best play for second and third hands.

This treatise contains all the instruction necessary to make an expert modern Whist player.

Pole on Whist. The Theory of the Modern Scientific Game of Whist. By William Pole, F.R.S. This complete and exhaustive Treatise on the Game is in handy form for the pocket, and affords lucid instructions at all stages of the Game for partners to play in combination for their best interests.

American Leads at Whist. A condensed Treatise abridged from the well-known work by "Cavendish", explaining and elucidating the generally accepted modern methods of American Leads as applied to legitimate signaling between partners during the progress of the game. Illustrated with Diagrams.

Cinch. A thorough hand-book of the game of Cinch, containing the correct method of playing, and the Laws which govern it; compiled from the best and most reliable authorities. By "Trumps".

Robertson's Guide to the Game of Draughts. Embracing all of the twenty-two well-known Openings, with 3340 Variations, including and correcting all that are given in the leading treatises already published, with about 1200 new and original Variations which appear for the first time in this work, forming a thorough and complete digest and analysis of the Game, with corrections and additions up to the present time. The number of moves aggregate nearly 100,000. Match play by Yates, Wyllie, Barker, and others, will be found regularly classified. A change has been made in the trunks generally, and throughout the whole work there appears much that is fresh and original.

Anderson's Checkers. Containing complete Instructions and Rules for playing Checkers or Draughts. Illustrated with Diagrams; including all the Standard Games and their Variations, and numerous Problems with their Solutions. By Andrew Anderson. In a certain sense, this is a reprint of Anderson's Celebrated "Second Edition", revised, corrected, and enlarged by Robert M'Culloch; that is, his play when sound is given intact, and where improvements have been shown they have been incorporated, and unsound play eliminated.

Spayth's American Draught Player; or, The Theory and Practice of the Scientific Game of Checkers. Simplified and Illustrated with Practical Diagrams. Containing upwards of 1700 Games and Positions. By Henry Spayth. Sixth edition, with over three hundred Corrections and Improvements. Containing: The Standard Laws of the Game--Full Instructions--Draught Board Numbered--Names of the Games, and how formed--The "Theory of the Move and its Changes" practically explained and illustrated with Diagrams.

Dunne's Draughts Player's Guide and Companion. A Guide to the Student and a Companion for the Advanced Player. By Frank Dunne. A thoroughly practical work, containing Instructions for beginners, Standard Rules, the "Move" and its changes, End Games, Openings, Illustrative Games, including the Wyllie-Bryden Match Games, the Losing Game, and some of the finest Problems of the day, with their Solutions. It includes also the Spanish, Italian, Polish, and Turkish varieties of the game; the entire work being profusely illustrated by Diagrams exhibiting the Problems and the critical positions in the progress of the games.

Mortimer's Chess Players' Pocket-book. A complete and handy Manual of all the known Openings and Gambits, with a thorough analysis of each, its variations and defense, the more intricate of which are instructively carried out; beyond the opening moves. By James Mortimer. The special feature of this work is the manner in which the notation is arranged in tabular form, by which greater perspicuity is gained for study, and so reduces the bulk that it can easily be carried in the pocket for ready reference. This book is emphatically indorsed by all the leading Chess Critics.

Gossip's Chess Players' Text-book. It introduces a preliminary Game, elucidated step by step for the instruction of beginners. It gives a full and extended analysis of all the Openings and Gambits in general use, with illustrative Games analytically explained, and a number of interesting End Games and Strategic positions calculated to afford advanced players a more thorough insight into the intricacies of the game.

Scattergood's Game of Draughts; or, Checkers Simplified and Explained. With practical Diagrams and Illustrations, together with a Checker-board, numbered and printed in red. Containing the Eighteen Standard Games, with over 200 of the best variations selected from various authors, with some never before published. By D. Scattergood. Bound in cloth, with flexible covers.

Spayth's Game of Draughts. By Henry Spayth. This book is designed as a supplement to "The American Draught Player"; but it is complete in itself. It contains lucid instructions for beginners, Laws of the Game, Diagrams, the score of 364 games, together with 34 novel, instructive, and ingenious "critical positions."

Spayth's Draughts; or, Checkers for Beginners. This treatise was written by Henry Spayth, the celebrated player, and is by far the most complete and instructive elementary work on Draughts ever published. It is profusely illustrated with diagrams of ingenious stratagems, curious positions, and perplexing Problems, and contains a great variety of interesting and instructive Games, progressively arranged and clearly explained with notes, so that the learner may easily comprehend them. With the aid of this Manual a beginner may soon become a proficient in the game.

Hoyle's Games. By "Trumps". A Complete Manual of the games of skill and chance as played in America, and an acknowledged "arbiter on all disputed points"; thoroughly revised and corrected in accordance with the latest and best authorities.

It contains the modern laws and complete instructions for the games of Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, Dice, Backgammon, and Billiards, as well as all the games with cards at present in vogue, including the more recently introduced methods of playing Baccarat, Duplicate Whist, Cayenne Whist, Hearts, Grabouche Newmarket, Solo Whist, and Five and Nine or Domino Whist, etc. Profusely illustrated with explanatory card engravings, and diagrams.

Dick's Hand-book of Whist. Containing Pole's and Clay's Rules for playing the modern scientific game, the Club Rules of Whist, and two interesting Double Dummy Problems. This is a thorough treatise on the game of Whist. It covers all the points and intricacies which arise in the game; including the acknowledged code of etiquette observed by the players, with Drayson's remarks on Trumps, their use and abuse, and the modern methods of signaling between partners.

Marache's Manual of Chess. Containing a description of the Board and Pieces, Chess Notation, Technical Terms, with diagrams illustrating them, Laws of the Game, Relative Value of Pieces, Preliminary Games for beginners, Fifty Opening of Games, with the best games and copious notes; Twenty Endings of Games, showing easiest way of effecting checkmate; Thirty-six ingenious Diagram Problems, and sixteen curious Chess Stratagems, being one of the best Books for Beginners ever published. By N. Marache.

Dick's Art of Bowling; or, Bowler's Guide. Giving the correct method of playing, keeping the score, and the latest rules which govern the American and German Games, and their most popular variations; including the Regulations adopted in Matches and Tournaments.

Trumps' New Card Games. Containing the correct method and rules for playing the games of Hearts, Boodle, Newmarket, Five and Nine or Domino Whist, Solo, and Cayenne Whist.

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DICK'S
ENCYCLOPEDIA

of Practical Receipts and Processes,

CONTAINING 6,422 PRACTICAL RECEIPTS,

Written in a plain and popular manner, and illustrated with explanatory wood-cuts. Being a comprehensive Book of Reference for the Merchant, Manufacturer, Artisan, Amateur and Housekeeper, embracing valuable information in the Arts, Professions, Trades, Manufactures, including Medicine, Pharmacy and Domestic Economy. It is certainly the most useful book of reference for practical information pertaining to the wants of everyday life ever printed. The Scientific American says "It is worthy of a place in the library of any home, work-shop, factory or laboratory". Prominent among the immense mass of subjects treated of in the book, are the following:

• The Art of Dyeing;
• Hard, Soft and Toilet Soaps;
• Tanning;
• Distillation;
• Imitation Liquors;
• Wines, Cordials and Bitters;
• Cider;
• Brewing;
• Perfumery; Cologne Water and Perfumed Spirits;
• Flavoring Essences, etc.;
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• Tooth Powders, etc.;
• Syrups;
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• Petroleum and Kerosene;
• Bleaching and Cleaning;
• Scouring and Cleansing;
• Vinegar;
• Sauces, Catsups and Pickles;
• Receipts for the Garden;
• To Remove Stains, Spots, etc.;
• The Extermination of Vermin;
• Pyrotechny and Explosives;
• Cements, etc.;
• Soluble Glass;
• Waterproofing;
• Artificial Gems;
• Inks and Writing Fluids;
• Aniline Colors;
• Liquid Colors;
• Paints and Pigments;
• Drying Oils and Dryers;
• Painting and Paper-hanging;
• Kalsomine and Whitewash;
• Oil and Spirit Varnishes;
• Varnishing and Polishing;
• Lubricators;
• Japanning and Lacquering;
• Boot and Harness Blacking;
• Photography;
• Metals and Alloys;
• Soldering and Welding;
• Amalgams;
• Gilding, Silvering, etc.;
• Electrotyping, Electroplating, etc;
• Medicinal Preparations;
• Patent Medicines;
• Medical Receipts;
• Weights and Measures.

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RECITATIONS AND DIALOGUES.

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• McBride's Funny Dialogues.
• McBride's Comic Dialogues.
• McBride's All Kinds of Dialogues.
• McBride's New Dialogues.
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• McBride's Temperance Dialogues.
• McBride's Comic Speeches and Recitations.
• Frost's Dialogues for Young Folks.
• Frost's Humorous and Exhibition Dialogues.
• Frost's New Dialogues.
• Kavanaugh's Comic Pieces for Very Little Children.
• Kavanaugh's Humorous Dramas.
• Kavanaugh's Juvenile Speaker, for Very Little Children.
• Kavanaugh's Exhibition Reciter, for Very Little Children.
• Kavanaugh's New Speeches and Dialogues.
• Holmes' Very Little Dialogues for Very Little Folks.
• Graham's School Dialogues for Young People.
• Steele's Exhibition Dialogues.
• Martine's Droll Dialogues and Laughable Recitations.
• Beecher's Recitations and Readings.
• Howard's Recitations; Comic, Serious and Pathetic.
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• Spencer's Comic Speeches and Recitations.
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LOVE, COURTSHIP AND MATRIMONY.

The Art and Etiquette of Making Love. A Manual of Love, Courtship and Matrimony. It tells

• How to cure bashfulness,
• How to commence a courtship,
• How to please a sweetheart or lover,
• How to write a love-letter,
• How to "pop the question",
• How to act before and after a proposal,
• How to accept or reject a proposal,
• How to break off an engagement,
• How to act after an engagement,
• How to act as bridesmaid or groomsman,
• How the etiquette of a wedding and all the details of the after reception should be observed,

And in fact, how to fulfill every duty and meet every contingency connected with courtship and matrimony. 176 pages.

Howard's Book of Love Poetry. A curious and Beautiful Collection of Tenderly Delicate, Sweetly Pathetic and Amusingly Quizzical Poetical Love-Addresses, containing a large number of the most admired selections from the leading Poets suitable for quotations in Love Letters, and applicable to all phases and contingencies incident to the tender passion.

Courtship Made Easy; or, The Art of Making Love Fully Explained. Containing full directions for Conducting a Courtship with Ladies of every age and Position in society, and valuable information for persons who desire to enter the marriage state. Also, forms of Love-letters to be used on certain occasions.

How to Win and How to Woo. Containing Rules for the Etiquette of Courtship, showing how to win the favor of the Ladies, how to begin and end a Courtship, and how to write Love-Letters.

The Language of Flowers. A complete dictionary of the Language of Flowers, and the sentiments which they express. Well arranged and comprehensive in every detail. All unnecessary matter has been omitted. This little volume is destined to fill a want long felt for a reliable book at a price within the reach of all.

Dictionary of Love. Containing a Definition of all the terms used in the History of the Tender Passion, together with specimens of curious model love letters, and many other interesting matters appertaining to Love, never before published; the whole forming a remarkable Text-Book for all Lovers, as well as a Complete Guide to Matrimony, and a Companion of Married Life.

Anecdotes of Love. Being a true account of the most remarkable events connected with the History of Love in all ages and among all Nations. By Lola Montez, Countess of Landsfeldt.

Poet's Companion. A Dictionary of all Allowable Rhymes in the English Language. This gives the Perfect, the imperfect and Allowable Rhymes, and will enable you to ascertain to a certainty whether any word can be mated. It is invaluable to any one who desires to court the Muses, and is used by some of the best writers in the country.

Green's 100 Tricks With Cards, By J. H. Green, reformed Gambler. This is a book of 96 pages, and exposes and explains all the mysteries of the Gambling Table. It is interesting not only to those who play, but to those who do not. Old Players will get some new ideas from this curious book.

The Wizard of the North's Hand-Book of Natural Magic. Being a series of Tricks of Deception, arranged for Amateurs. By Professor J. H. Anderson.

BOOKS ON CARD GAMES.

Blackbridge's Complete Poker Player. A Practical Guide-Book to the American National Game; containing mathematical and experimental analyses of the probabilities of Draw Poker. By John Blackbridge, Actuary. This, as its title implies, is an exhaustive treatise on Draw Poker, giving minute and detailed information on the various chances, expectations, possibilities and probabilities that can occur in all stages of the game, with directions and advice for successful play, deduced from actual practice and experience, and founded on precise mathematical data.

Proctor on Draw-Poker. By Prof. Richard A. Proctor. An interesting Treatise on the Laws and Usages which govern the Game of Draw-Poker, with Practical Remarks upon the Chances and Probabilities of the Game, and a Critical Analysis of the Theories and Statistics advanced by Blackbridge and other writers, and especially in regard to their doctrines relating to cumulative recurrences.

Talk of Uncle George to his Nephew About Draw Poker. Containing valuable suggestions in connection with this Great American Game; also instructions and directions to Clubs and Social Card Parties. Illustrated.

How Gamblers Win; or, The Secrets of Advantage Playing Exposed. Being a complete and scientific exposé of the manner of playing all the numerous advantages in the various Card Games, as practised by professional gamblers. This work is designed as a warning to self-confident card-players.

The Thompson Street Poker Club. A true and authentic record of the astonishing poker play perpetrated by this notorious "Culled" Club with their peculiar hands, and summarily simple mode of settlements, portraying the peculiar humor, oddities and extravagances of the Negro in his happiest vein. Profusely illustrated by E. W. Kemble, in his most mirth-provoking style.

The Mott Street Poker Club. Being the Secretary's Minutes of each session of this celebrated Chinese Club from its foundation to its close; a full revelation of its proceedings, and the ludicrous incidents arising from the eccentric ways of playing adopted by the guileless members of the club, and the astounding poker hands held by the tricky "Heathen Chinee." Profusely illustrated by Michal Woolf.

Draw-Poker for Poker Players. A Condensed Treatise on the Game, explaining the Technical Terms used, the relative value of the Hands, and complete directions for successful play, including Schenck's Rules. Vest pocket size, illustrated.

American Whist. Containing a full description of the Game, Technical Terms, Rules for successful Play, the Laws of the Game, and a specimen Game with the Hands played throughout. Vest pocket size, fully illustrated.

Day's Fortune-Telling Cards. We have just printed an original set of cards for telling fortunes, which are an improvement on any hitherto made. They are so arranged that each answer will respond to every one of the questions which may be put. These cards will also afford a fund of amusement in a party of young people. Each pack is enclosed in a card case, on which are printed directions.

MISCELLANEOUS.

The Perfect Gentleman. A book of Etiquette and Eloquence. Containing information and instruction for those who desire to become brilliant or conspicuous in General Society, or at Parties, Dinners or Popular Gatherings, etc. It gives directions how to use wine at table, with Rules for judging the quality thereof, Rules for Carving and a complete Etiquette of the Dinner Table, including Dinner Speeches, Toasts and Sentiments, Wit and Conversation at Table, etc. It has also an American Code of Etiquette and Politeness for all occasions. It also contains all the necessary information relating to the rules of Etiquette to be observed in fashionable and official society at Washington, and this alone makes it valuable to any one who visits that city, either for pleasure or business. It also contains, Model Speeches, with directions how to deliver them, Duties of the Chairman at Public Meetings, Forms of Preambles and Resolutions, etc. It is a handsomely bound volume of 335 pages.

The American Boy's Own Book of Sports and Games. A work expressly designed to amuse and instruct American Boys at all times and seasons, both in and out doors. This work contains 600 pages, and is illustrated with over 600 engravings and diagrams, drawn by White and other American and English artists, and engraved by N. Orr in his best style. It is also embellished with eight full-page ornamental titles, executed in the highest style of art, on tinted paper, illustrating the different departments of the work. An elegant gift for a boy, affording endless amusement, instruction and recreation.

The Twelve Decisive Battles of the War. A History of Eastern and Western Campaigns in relation to the Battles which decided their issue, and their important bearings on the result of the Struggle for the Union. By William Swinton. Illustrated by seven steel portraits of the leading Generals and nine maps of battle-fields. This work is the result of the author's personal experiences, and based on the records of the Generals commanding on both sides; it is, therefore, thorough, impartial and reliable. 520 pages. 8vo.

Day's Cards Of Courtship. Arranged with such apt conversations that you will be enabled to ask the momentous question categorically, in such a delicate manner that the young lady will not suspect what you are at. These cards may be used either by two persons, or they will make lots of fun for an evening party of young people. When used in a party, the question is read aloud by the lady receiving it—she shuffles and hands out an answer—and that also must be read aloud by the gentleman receiving it. The fun thus caused is intense. Put up in handsome cases, on which are printed directions.

Day's Love-Letter Cards; or, Love-Making Made Easy. We have just printed a novel set of Cards which will delight the hearts of young people susceptible of the tender passion. Both letters and answers are either humorous or humorously sentimental—thus creating lots of fun when used at a party of young people—and special pains has been taken with them to avoid that silly, sentimental formality so common in printed letters of this kind. Put up in handsome cases, on which are printed directions.

Day's Conversation Cards. A New and Original Set, comprising Eighteen Questions and Twenty-four Answers, so arranged that the whole of the answers are apt replies to each one of the eighteen questions. The plan of these cards is very simple, and easily understood. Used by a party of young people, they will make a good deal of fun. The set comprises forty-two Cards in the aggregate, which are put up in a handsome case, with printed directions for use.

COOK BOOKS.

Dinner Napkins, and How to Fold Them. Containing plain and systematic directions for arranging and folding Napkins or Serviettes for the Dinner Table, from the simplest forms to the most elaborate and artistic designs. By Georgiana C. Clark. This little work embraces all the favorite designs in general use for transforming a plain Napkin into one of the most attractive and ornamental appendages to an elegantly arranged Dinner Table. Some of the patterns being expressly intended for combining artistic display with floral decoration, appropriately symbolic of Bridal and other special occasions.

Mrs. Crowen's American Lady's Cookery Book. Giving every variety of information for ordinary and holiday occasions, and containing over 1,200 Original Receipts for Preparing and Cooking Soups and Broths, Fish and Oysters, Clams, Mussels, Crabs and Terrapins, Meats of all kinds, Poultry and Game, Eggs and Cheese, Vegetables and Salads, Sauces of all kinds, fancy Desserts, Puddings and Custards, Pies and Tarts, Bread and Biscuit, Rolls and Cakes, Preserves and Jellies, Pickles and Catsups, Potted Meats, etc., etc. The whole being a complete system, of American Cookery. By Mrs. T. J. Crowen.

How to Cook and How to Carve. Giving plain and easily understood directions for preparing and cooking, with the greatest economy, every kind of dish, with complete instructions for serving the same. This Book is just the thing for a young Housekeeper. It is worth a dozen of expensive French books.

The American Home Cook Book. Containing several hundred excellent recipes. The whole based on many years' experience of an American Housewife. Illustrated with engravings. All the recipes in this book are written from actual experience in Cooking.

The Yankee Cook Book. A new system of Cookery. Containing hundreds of excellent recipes from actual experience in Cooking; also, full explanation in the art of Carving.

Soyer's Standard Cookery for the People. Embracing an entirely new System of Plain Cookery and Domestic Economy. By Alexis Soyer. The plain and familiar style adopted in describing the details of the various culinary operations, commends itself to the notice of all economical housekeepers, as it affords the best results with the least expenditure.

The American Housewife and Kitchen Directory. This valuable book embraces three hundred and seventy-eight recipes for cooking all sorts of American dishes in the most economical manner.

Souillard's Book of Practical Receipts. For the use of Families, Druggists, Perfumers, Confectioners and Dealers in Soaps and Fancy Articles for the Toilet. By F. A. Souillard.

Book of Wonders, Mysteries and Disclosures. A complete hand-book of useful information. Giving a large number of Recipes for the manufacture of valuable articles of every-day use, and of great value to manufacturers, storekeepers, druggists, peddlers and families. To which is added Taxidermy and Traps and Trapping.

BOXING AND WRESTLING.

How to Join a Circus. This contains all the information necessary for those who desire to qualify themselves for the Circus or Gymnasium; with hints to Amateurs and advice to Professional performers; affording thorough instruction in all branches of the business. Illustrated. By the celebrated Tony Denier. By carefully following the advice and instruction contained in this book, any person with a moderate degree of perseverance can become proficient in all the startling acts on the horizontal bar, flying trapeze, and other evolutions that challenge the admiration of all who behold them.

Jerry Thomas' Bar Tender's Guide; or How to Mix all kinds of Fancy Drinks. An entirely new edition; new plates; new drinks. Containing clear and reliable directions for mixing all the beverages used in the United States. Embracing Punches, Juleps, Cobblers, Cocktails, etc., etc., in endless variety. By Jerry Thomas. This work also contains the best receipts for preparing bottled Punch, bottled Cocktails, Punch Essences, etc., after the most approved methods; also, all the newest Egg Noggs, Fizzes, Slings, Sours, and other Fancy Drinks in endless variety.

Dick's Art Of Wrestling. A New Hand-Book of thorough instruction in Wrestling, with the accepted Rules to be observed in the different methods of wrestling generally adopted at the present time. Fully illustrated by well-designed engravings, exhibiting all the aggressive and defensive positions necessary for success.

Price's Science of Self-Defense. Illustrated with Engravings. This book was written by Ned Price, the celebrated boxer, and is the best work that was ever written upon the subject of Sparring and Wrestling. It contains all the tricks and stratagems resorted to by professional boxers and the descriptions of the passes, blows and parries are all clearly explained by the aid of numerous diagrams and engravings. That portion of the work which treats on wrestling is particularly thorough, and is well illustrated with engravings.

Ned Donnelly's Art of Boxing. A thorough Manual of Sparring and Self-Defence, illustrated with Forty Engravings, showing the various Blows, Stops and Guards; by Ned Donnelly, Professor of Boxing to the London Athletic Club, etc., etc. This work explains in detail every movement of attack and defence in the clearest language, and in accordance with the most approved and modern methods; the engravings are very distinctly drawn, and show each position and motion as plainly as the personal instruction of a professor could convey it. It teaches all the feints and dodges practised by experienced boxers, and gives advice to those who desire to perfect themselves in the Manly Art. Including the London Prize Ring Rules, and revised Marquis of Queensbury's Rules.

The Art of Attack and Defence. A Manual of Fencing, Sword Exercise, Bayonet Practice and Boxing, affording instructions in the modern method of Fencing, the mode of attack with sword against sword or bayonet, and with bayonet against sword or bayonet. By Major W. J. Elliott.

Boxing Made Easy; or, The Complete Manual of Self-Defense. Clearly explained and Illustrated in a Series of Easy Lessons, with some important Hints to Wrestlers.

MODEL SPEECHES AND SKELETON ESSAYS.

Ogden's Model Speeches for all School Occasions. Containing Original Addresses and Orations on everything appertaining to School Life; comprising Set Speeches on all occasions connected with Schools, Academies and Colleges, for School Officers, as well as for Teachers and Students of both sexes, with appropriate replies. By Christol Ogden.

This original work contains over one-hundred telling speeches and replies in well-chosen words, and every variety of style, for

• All Kinds of School Ceremonials.
• Speeches on Opening and Dedicating New Schools and Academies.
• Salutatory and Valedictory Addresses.
• Presentations and Conferring Honors.
• Burlesque Speeches.
• Addresses to Teachers.
• Prologues and Epilogues for School Exhibitions.
• Anniversary Congratulations.

Including practical hints on Extempore speaking with a dissertation on the selection of appropriate topics, suitable style, and effective delivery, and also valuable advice to those who lack confidence when addressing the Public.

Ogden's Skeleton Essays; or Authorship in Outline. Consisting of Condensed Treatises on popular subjects, with references to sources of information, and directions how to enlarge them into Essays, or expand them into Lectures. Fully elucidated by example as well as precept. By Christol Ogden.

In this work is a thorough analysis of some SEVENTY prominent and popular subjects, with extended specimens of the method of enlarging them into Essays and Lectures.

The following interesting topics are separately and ably argued on both sides of the question, thus presenting also well digested matter for Debate, being on subjects of absorbing interest everywhere:—

• Bi-Metalism.
• Civil Service Reform.
• Prohibition.
• Is Marriage a Failure?
• City and Country.
• The Credit System.
• Free Trade and Protection.
• Capital Punishment.
• Shall More or Less be Taught in Public Schools.

All the remaining subjects are equally thoroughly discussed, and form a valuable aid to the student in preparing compositions, essays, etc.

Dick's Book of Toasts, Speeches and Responses. Containing Toasts and Sentiments for Public and Social Occasions, and specimen Speeches with appropriate replies suitable for the following occasions:

• Public Dinners.
• Social Dinners.
• Convivial Gatherings.
• Art and Professional Banquets.
• Agricultural and Commercial Festivals.
• Special Toasts for Ladies.
• Christmas, Thanksgiving and other Festivals.
• Friendly Meetings.
• Weddings and their Anniversaries.
• Army and Navy Banquets.
• Patriotic and Political Occasions.
• Trades' Unions and Dinners.
• Benedicts' and Bachelors' Banquets.
• Masonic Celebrations.
• All Kinds of Occasions.

This work includes an instructive dissertation on the Art of making amusing After-dinner Speeches, giving hints and directions by the aid of which persons with only ordinary intelligence can make an entertaining and telling speech. Also, Correct Rules and Advice for Presiding at Table.

The use of this work will render a poor and diffident speaker fluent and witty—and a good speaker better and wittier, besides affording an immense fund of anecdotes, wit and wisdom, and other serviceable matter to draw upon at will.

DEBATES AND READY MADE SPEECHES.

Barber's American Book of Ready-Made Speeches. Containing 159 original examples of Humorous and Serious Speeches, suitable for every possible occasion where a speech may be called for, together with appropriate replies to each. Including:

• Presentation Speeches.
• Convivial Speeches.
• Festival Speeches.
• Addresses of Congratulation.
• Addresses of Welcome.
• Addresses of Compliment.
• Political Speeches.
• Dinner and Supper Speeches for Clubs.
• Off-Hand Speeches on a Variety of Subjects.
• Miscellaneous Speeches.
• Toasts and Sentiments for Public and Private Entertainments.
• Preambles and Resolutions of Congratulation, Compliment and Condolence.

With this book any person may prepare himself to make a neat little speech, or reply to one when called upon to do so. They are all short, appropriate and witty, and even ready speakers may profit by them.

How to Conduct a Debate. A Series of Complete Debates, Outlines of Debates and Questions for Discussion. In the complete debates, the questions for discussion are defined, the debate formally opened, an array of brilliant arguments adduced on either side, and the debate closed according to parliamentary usages. The second part consists of questions for debate, with heads of arguments, for and against, given in a condensed form, for the speakers to enlarge upon to suit their own fancy. In addition to these is a large collection of debatable questions. The authorities to be referred to for information are given at the close of every debate throughout the work. By F. Rowton. 232 pages.

The Debater, Chairman's Assistant, and Rules of Order. A manual for Instruction and Reference in all matters pertaining to the Management of Public Meetings according to Parliamentary usages. It gives all necessary details connected with the following topics:—

• How to Form and Conduct all kinds of Associations and Clubs:
• How to Organize and arrange Public Meetings, Celebrations, Dinners, Picnics and Conventions;
• Forms for Constitutions of Lyceums or Institutes, Literary and other Societies;
• The Powers and Duties of Officers, with Forms for Treasurers', Secretaries', and other regular or occasional Official Reports;
• The Formation and Duties of Committees;
• Rules of Order, and Order of Business, with Mode of Procedure in all cases. Also the Rules of Order in Tabular Form for instant reference in all Cases of Doubt that may arise, enabling a Chairman to decide on all points at a glance;
• How to draft Resolutions, Reports and Petitions on various subjects and for various occasions, with numerous model examples;
• A Model Debate, introducing the greatest possible variety of points of order, with correct Decisions by the Chairman;

This work includes all Decisions and Rulings up to the present day.

How to Learn the Sense of 3,000 French Words in one Hour. It is a fact that there are at least three thousand words in the French language, forming a large proportion of those used in ordinary conversation, which are spelled the same as in English.

500 French Phrases, with their English Translations. The phrases here given are all selected for their general usefulness for occasional quotation.

COMPOSITION AND LANGUAGES.

Live and Learn; or, One Thousand Mistakes of Daily Occurrence in Speaking, Writing and Pronunciation, Corrected and Explained. There are hundreds of persons who are sensible of their deficiencies on many points connected with the Grammar of their own tongue, and who, by self-tuition, may correct such deficiencies.

• It Corrects and Explains 1,000 Mistakes of Daily Occurrence in Speaking, Writing and Pronunciation.
• It Explains the many Perplexing points that occasion difficulty to the student.
• It explains most of the Latin and French words and phrases of frequent occurrence in newspapers.
• It shows how to punctuate and paragraph correctly.
• It shows all the current improprieties of expression and gives rules for their correction.
• It gives clear rules for the use of Capitals and Italics.
• It gives plain, general rules for spelling.
• It gives detailed instructions for writing for the Press in the various departments of newspaper and general literature.

Walker's Rhyming, Spelling and Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language. To which is added critical and practical Observations on Orthography, Syllabication, Pronunciation, an Index of Allowable Rhymes, with Authorities for their usage, etc.

How to Write a Composition. The use of this book will save the student the many hours of labor too often wasted in trying to write a plain composition. It affords a perfect skeleton of one hundred and seventeen different subjects, with their divisions clearly defined, and each heading filled in with the ideas which the subject suggests; so that all the writer has to do, in order to produce a good composition is to enlarge on them to suit his taste.

The Poet's Companion. A Dictionary of all Allowable Rhymes in the English Language. This gives the Perfect, the Imperfect and Allowable Rhymes, and will enable you to ascertain to a certainty whether any word can be mated. It is invaluable to any one who desires to court the Muses, and is used by some of the best writers.

Mind Your Stops. Punctuation made plain, and Composition simplified for Readers, Writers and talkers.

Thimm's French Self-Taught. A new system on the most simple principles, for universal Self-Tuition, with English pronunciation of every word. By this system the acquirement of the French Language is rendered less laborious and more thorough than by any of the old methods. By Franz Thimm.

Thimm's German Self-Taught. Uniform with "French Self-Taught," and arranged in accordance with the same principles of thoroughness and simplicity. By Franz Thimm.

Thimm's Spanish Self-Taught. A book of self-instruction in the Spanish Language, arranged according to the same method as the "French" and "German," by the same author, and uniform with them in size. By Franz Thimm.

Thimm's Italian Self-Taught. Uniform in style and size with the three foregoing books. By Franz Thimm.

LETTER WRITERS.

Martine's Sensible Letter-Writer. Being a comprehensive and complete Guide and Assistant for those who desire to carry on Epistolary Correspondence; containing a large collection of model letters on the simplest matters of life, adapted to all ages, conditions and occasions,

EMBRACING,

• Business Letters;
• Applications for Employment, with Letters of Recommendation and Answers to Advertisements;
• Letters between Parents and Children;
• Letters of Friendly Counsel;
• Letters soliciting Advice, Assistance and Friendly Favors;
• Letters of Courtesy, Friendship and Affection;
• Letters of Condolence and Sympathy;
• A Choice Collection of Love-Letters, for Every Situation in a Courtship;
• Notes of Ceremony, Familiar Invitations, etc., together with Notes of Acceptance and Regret.

The whole containing 300 Sensible Letters and Notes. This is an invaluable book for those persons who have not had sufficient practice to enable them to write letters without great effort. It contains such a variety of letters that models may be found to suit every subject.

Frost's Original Letter-Writer. A complete collection of Original Letters and Notes upon every imaginable subject of Every-Day Life, with plain directions about everything connected with writing a letter. By S. A. Frost. To which is added a comprehensive Table of Synonyms, alone worth double the price asked for the book. We assure our readers that it is the best collection of letters ever published in this country; they are written in plain and natural language, and elegant in style without being high-flown.

North's Book Of Love-Letters. With directions how to write and when to use them, and 120 Specimen Letters, suitable for Lovers of any age and condition, and under all circumstances, with the author's comments thereon. Being a Hand-book of valuable information and counsel for the use of those who need friendly guidance and advice in matters of Love, Courtship and Marriage. By Ingoldsby North.

Worcester's Letter-Writer and Book of Business Forms for Ladies and Gentlemen. Containing Accurate Directions for Conducting Epistolary Correspondence, with 270 Specimen Letters, adapted to every Age and Situation in Life, and to Business Pursuits in General; with an Appendix comprising Forms for Wills, Petitions, Bills, Receipts, Drafts, Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, Executors' and Administrators' Accounts, etc., etc. The Orthography of the entire work is based on Worcester's method, which is coming more and more into general use.

This work is divided into two parts, the portion for Ladies being kept distinct from the rest of the book, in order to provide better facilities for ready reference.

Frost's Twenty-Five Cent Letter-Writer. Containing Three Hundred Letters and appropriate Replies upon every subject of daily life, including plain Directions on all the details which constitute a well-written Letter. It would be difficult to find any want or occasion in life which requires correspondence that is not fairly supplied by some letter or letters in this comprehensive collection, affording just what is needed or an excellent model which can be easily modified to suit the most peculiar circumstances.

Dick's Common Sense Letter Writer. Containing Three Hundred and Sixty Sensible Social and Business Letters with appropriate Answers on the following subjects:

• Letters of Introduction.
• Soliciting and Granting Favors.
• Accompanying Gifts.
• Acknowledging Gifts and Favors.
• Letters of Congratulation.
• Letters of Sympathy and Condolence.
• Answers to Advertisements for Help Wanted.
• Inquiries about and Recommendations of Character and Ability.
• Letters between Employers and Employed.
• Accepting and Resigning Positions.
• Letters of Apology.
• Letters of Remonstrance and Complaint.
• Letters of Love and Courtship.
• Letters of Invitation and Acceptance.
• Forms of Cards of Invitation.
• Notes of Postponement.
• Notes Offering Escort.
• Letters to Landlords and about Board and Apartments.
• Family Letters on Various Subjects.
• Business Correspondence.
• Letters on Miscellaneous Subjects.

Including Instructions for the arrangement of the different parts of a Letter, the Address, &c. By William B. Dick. The Letters are all original, and serve as eminent models of matter, expression and style, in plain but well-chosen language and clearness of diction; the great variety of letters on each subject offers a wide field for choice, and with, perhaps, a little modification could be made available for every possible contingency.

Dick's Commercial Letter Writer, and Book of Business Forms. Containing entirely original Models of Letters on all business subjects, with appropriate replies; also, several specimens of continuous Correspondence, exhibiting by a series of Letters, the commencement, progress, and completion of Mercantile Transactions. By William B. Dick.

This work includes correct forms for Business Notices and Cards, and Partnership Announcements; for Applications for Employment and neatly-worded Answers to Inquiries and Advertisements; for occasional Circulars, properly displayed, and for drawing up Business Documents, Notes, Checks, Receipts, Mortgages, Assignments, Wills, Power of Attorney, Letters of Credit, Account-Sales, Accounts Current, Invoices, Bills of Lading, &c., and the correct method of adjusting General and Particular Averages.

It contains, in addition, a Glossary of Technical Terms used in Commerce; a rapid and simple method of computing Interest; a Table showing the value of Foreign Coins in United States' Currency; and other useful, practical and interesting information, in all the details necessary for conducting commercial correspondence.

Dick's Letter Writer for Ladies. Consisting of over Five Hundred entirely original Letters and Notes, with various replies, on every subject and occasion that a Lady in good society could possibly require. They are all new and written expressly for this work.

These letters, &c., are excellent models of ease and elegant style, facility in method of expression, and correct form; they furnish, therefore, valuable aid to Ladies, who, however otherwise accomplished, are deficient in the necessary acquirement of the graceful and properly-worded correspondence which their social position demands.

Chesterfield's Letter-Writer and Complete Book of Etiquette. Containing the Art of Letter-Writing simplified, a guide to friendly, affectionate, polite and business correspondence, and rules for punctuation and spelling, with complete rules of Etiquette and the usages of Society. An excellent hand-book for reference.

CHECKERS OR DRAUGHTS.

Robertson's Guide to the Game of Draughts. Embracing all of the twenty-two well-known Openings, with 3,340 Variations, including and correcting all that are given in the leading treatises already published, with about 1,200 new and original Variations which appear for the first time in this work, forming a thorough and complete digest and analysis of the Game with corrections and additions up to the present time. The number of moves aggregate nearly 100,000. Match play by Yates, Wylie, Barker and others, will be found regularly classified. A change has been made in the trunks generally, and throughout the whole work there appears much that is fresh and original, instead of the usual well-worn book play.

Anderson's Checkers. Containing complete Instructions and rules for playing Checkers or Draughts. Illustrated with Diagrams; including all the Standard Games and their Variations, and numerous Problems with their Solutions. By Andrew Anderson. In a certain sense, this is a reprint of Anderson's Celebrated "Second Edition", revised, corrected and enlarged by Robert M'Culloch; that is, his play when sound is given intact, and where improvements have been shown they have been incorporated, and unsound play eliminated.

Spayth's American Draught Player; or the Theory and Practice of the Scientific Game of Checkers. Simplified and Illustrated with Practical Diagrams. Containing upwards of 1,700 Games and Positions. By Henry Spayth. Sixth edition with over three hundred Corrections and Improvements. Containing: The Standard Laws of the Game — Full instructions — Draught Board Numbered — Names of the Games, and how formed — The "Theory of the Move and its Changes" practically explained and illustrated with Diagrams — Playing Tables for Draught Clubs — New Systems of Numbering the Board — Prefixing signs to the Variations —  List of Draught Treatises and Publications chronologically arranged.

Dunne's Draughts-Player's Guide and Companion. By Frank Dunne. A thoroughly practical work, containing Instructions for beginners, standard Rules, the "Move" and its changes, End Games, Openings, Illustrative Games, Match Games, the Losing Game, and Problems, with their Solutions. Also the Spanish, Italian, Polish and Turkish varieties of the game.

Spayth's Draughts or Checkers for Beginners. This treatise was written by Henry Spayth, the celebrated player, and is by far the most complete and instructive elementary work on Draughts ever published. It is profusely illustrated with diagrams of ingenious stratagems, curious positions and perplexing Problems and contains a great variety of interesting and instructive Games, progressively arranged and clearly explained with notes, so that the learner may easily comprehend them. With the aid of this Manual a beginner may soon become a proficient in the game.

Scattergood's Game of Draughts, or Checkers Simplified and Explained. With practical Diagrams and Illustrations, together with a Checker-Board, numbered and printed in red. Containing the Eighteen Standard Games, with over 200 of the best variations selected from various authors, with some never before published. By D. Scattergood.

CHESS AND CARD GAMES.

Mortimer's Chess Players' Pocket-Book. A complete and handy Manual of all the known Openings and Gambits, with a thorough analysis of each, its variations and defense, the more intricate of which are instructively carried out beyond the opening moves. By James Mortimer. The special feature of this work is the manner in which the notation is arranged in tabular form, by which greater perspicuity is gained for study, and so reduces the bulk that it can easily be carried in the pocket for ready reference. This book is emphatically endorsed by all the leading Chess Critics.

Gossip's Chess-Players' Text Book. It introduces a preliminary Game, elucidated step by step for the instruction of beginners. It gives a full and extended analysis of all the Openings and Gambits in general use, with illustrative Games analytically explained, and a number of interesting End-Games and Strategic positions calculated to afford advanced players a more thorough insight into the intricacies of the Game.

Marache's Manual of Chess. Containing a description of the Board and Pieces, Chess Notation, Technical Terms, with diagrams illustrating them. Laws of the Game, Relative Value of Pieces, Preliminary Games for beginners, Fifty Openings of Games, giving all the latest discoveries of Modern Masters, with the best games and copious notes; Twenty Endings of Games, showing easiest way of effecting checkmate; Thirty-six ingenious Diagram Problems, and sixteen curious Chess Stratagems, being one of the best Books for Beginners ever published. By N. Marache.

Dick's Hand-Book Of Cribbage. Containing full directions for playing all the Varieties of the Game, and the Laws which govern them. This work is ENTIRELY NEW, and gives the correct method of playing the Six-Card, Five-Card, Two-Handed, Three-Handed, and Four-Handed Varieties of the Game, with instructive examples, showing clearly all the combinations of Hand, Crib, and Play, with a thorough investigation of long sequences in play, and the value of Hands. The Laws of the game have been carefully revised in accordance with the recognized usages of the present time, and constitute a reliable authority on all points of the Game.

Dick's Hand-Book of Whist. Containing Pole's and Clay's Rules for playing the modern scientific game, the Club Rules of Whist, and two interesting Double Dummy Problems. This is a thorough treatise on the game of Whist, taken from "The American Hoyle" which is the standard authority. It covers all the points and intricacies which arise in the game; including the acknowledged code of etiquette observed by the players, with Drayson's remarks on Trumps, their use and abuse, and all the modern methods of signalling between partners.

Pole on Whist. The Theory of the Modern Scientific Game of Whist. By William Pole, F.R.S. This complete and exhaustive Treatise on the Game is in handy form for the pocket, and affords lucid instructions at all stages of the game for partners to play in combination for their best interests.

The Game of Euchre. Containing the Game tersely described, valuable hints and advice to learners, the latest rules, and all necessary directions for playing the Two-Handed, Three-Handed (or Cut-Throat) and Four-Handed Games, clearly explained.

ALBUM VERSES, ODD-FELLOWSHIP, &c.

Dick's Original Album Verses and Acrostics. Containing a voluminous and varied collection of Original Verses written expressly

• For Autograph Albums;
• To Accompany Bouquets;
• For Birthday Anniversaries;
• For Wooden, Tin, Crystal, Silver and Golden Weddings;
• For Album Dedications;
• To Accompany Philopena Forfeits;
• For Congratulation;
• For Valentines in General and all Trades and Professions.

It contains also Two Hundred and Eighteen Original Acrostic Verses, the initial letters of each verse forming a different Lady's Christian name, the meaning and derivation of the name being appended to each. The primary object of this book is to furnish entirely fresh and unhackneyed matter for all who may be called upon to fill and adorn a page in a Lady's Album; but it contains also new and appropriate verses to suit Birthday, Wedding, and all other Anniversaries and Occasions to which verses of Compliment or Congratulation are applicable.

Sut Lovingood. Yarns spun by a "Nat'ral Born Durn'd Fool", Warped and Wove for Public Wear, by George W. Harris. Illustrated with eight fine full page engravings, from designs by Howard. It would be difficult, we think, to cram a larger amount of pungent humor into 300 pages than will be found in this really funny book. The Preface and Dedication are models of sly simplicity, and the 24 Sketches which follow are among the best specimens of broad burlesque to which the genius of the ludicrous, for which the Southwest is so distinguished, has yet given birth.

Dick's Mysteries of the Hand; or, Palmistry made Easy. Translated, Abridged and Arranged from the French Works of Desbarrolles, D'Arpentigny and De Para d'Hermes. The various lines and mounts on the palm of the hand, and the typical formation of the hand and fingers are all clearly explained and illustrated by diagrams. The meaning to be deduced from the greater or less development of these mounts and lines (each of which has its own signification), also from the length, thickness and shape of the thumb and fingers, and from the mutual bearing they exercise on each other, is all distinctly explained. Complete facility for instant reference is insured by means of marginal notes by which any point of detail may be found and consulted at a glance. By means of this book the hitherto occult mystery of Palmistry is made simple and easy, and the whole Art may be acquired without difficulty or delay. It is emphatically Palmistry in a nutshell, and by its use, character and disposition can be discerned and probable future destiny foretold with surprising accuracy.

Lola Montez' Arts of Beauty; or, Secrets of a Lady's Toilet. With Hints to Gentlemen on the Art of Fascinating. Lola Montez here explains all the Arts employed by the celebrated beauties and ladies in Paris and other cities of Europe, for the purpose of preserving their beauty and improving and developing their charms. The recipes are all clearly given, so that any person can understand them.

Lander's Revised Work of Odd-Fellowship. Containing all the Lectures, complete, with Regulations for Opening, Conducting, and Closing a Lodge; together with forms of Initiation, Charges of the Various Officers, etc., with the Complete work in the following degrees: Initiation; First, or Pink Degree; Second, or Royal Blue Degree; Third, or Scarlet Degree. By Edwin F. Lander. This hand-book of the Revised Work of the Independent Order of Odd-Fellowship has been prepared in conformity with the amendments and alterations adopted by the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Canada, September, 1880.

READY RECKONERS AND LUMBER MEASURERS.

Day's American Ready-Reckoner. This Ready-Reckoner is composed of Original Tables, which are positively correct, having been revised in the most careful manner. It is a book of 192 pages, and embraces more matter than 500 pages of any other Reckoner. It contains: Tables for Rapid Calculations of Aggregate Values, Wages, Salaries, Board, Interest Money, etc.; Tables of Timber and Plank Measurement; Tables of Board and Log Measurement, and a great variety of Tables and useful calculations which it would be impossible to enumerate in an advertisement of this limited space. All the information in this valuable book is given in a simple manner, and is made so plain, that any person can use it at once without any previous study or loss of time.

Brisbane's Golden Ready-Reckoner. Calculated in Dollars and Cents. Showing at once the amount or value of any number of articles or quantity of goods, or any merchandise, either by gallon, quart, pint, ounce, pound, quarter hundred, yard, foot, inch, bushel, etc., in an easy and plain manner.

Dick's Log and Lumber Measurer. A complete set of Tables, with full instructions for their use, showing at a glance the cubical contents of logs and the feet of inch-boards they contain by Doyle's Rule, the measurement of timber of all kinds and dimensions, and all other necessary information for measuring and estimating the value of lumber according to present usages. It includes also useful and practical Tables of Wages by the day, week, and month, and valuable statistical matter of interest to carpenters, builders, and the lumber trade. All the tables are new, reliable, and proved correct.

Row's Complete Fractional Ready Reckoner. For buying and selling any kind of merchandise, giving the fractional parts of a pound, yard, etc., from one-quarter to one thousand at any price from one-quarter of a cent to five dollars.

Row's National Wages Tables. Showing at a glance the amount of wages, from half an hour to sixty hours, at from $1 to $37 per week. Also from one-quarter of a day to four weeks, at $1 to $37 per week. By this book a large pay-roll can be made out in a few minutes, thus saving more time in making out one pay-roll than the cost of the book.

The Magicians Own Book; or, The Whole Art of Conjuring. A complete hand-book of Parlor Magic, containing over a thousand Optical, Chemical, Mechanical, Magnetic and Magical Experiments, Astonishing Sleights and Subtleties, Celebrated Card Deceptions, Ingenious Tricks with Numbers, curious and entertaining Puzzles, the art of Secret Writing, together with all the most noted tricks of modern performers.

The American Boy's Manual of Practical Mechanics. Prominent among the wide range of subjects embraced in this book are Carpentry and Carpenters' Tools; Plain and Ornamental Turning in Woods, Metal, etc.; the construction of various model Steam Engines and Steamboats; Boat and Canoe building, Telegraphy, and the various batteries employed; Electrotyping, Dioramas, Sand Clocks, Glass Blowing and Gilding on Glass; Magic Lanterns, and Calcium Lights; Aquaria; Telescopes; Balloons, and Fireworks; and other useful and ornamental appliances. Profusely illustrated.

HUMOROUS BOOKS.

Dr. Valentine's Comic Lectures; or, Morsels of Mirth for the Melancholy. Containing Comic Lectures on Heads, Faces, Noses and Mouths; Comic Lectures on Animal Magnetism; Burlesque Specimens of Stump Eloquence; Transactions of Learned Societies; Comical Delineation of Eccentric Characters; Amusing Colloquies and Monologues. With twelve portraits of Dr. Valentine in character.

Mrs. Partington's Carpet-Bag of Fun. Containing the Queer Sayings of Mrs. Partington, and the Funny Doings of her remarkable Son Isaac. Also the most amusing collection extant of Playful Puns, Phunny Poems, Pleasing Prose, Popular Parodies, and Political Pasquinades, Rhymes Without Reason and Reason Without Rhymes, Anecdotes, Conundrums, Anagrams, etc. Illustrated.