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. ‘' THE STAGE.
No. 41. THE BOYS OF NEW YORK END MEN’S JOKE
300K.—Containing a great variety of the latest jokes used by the
maost famous end men. No amateur minstrels is complete without
thiz wonderful little book.
No. 42. THE BOYS OF NEW YORK STUMP SPEAKER.—
Containing a varied assortment of stump speeches, Negro, Dutch
and Irish. Also end men’s jokes. Just the thing for home amuse-
ment and amateur shows.
No. 45, E BOYS OF NEW YORK MINSTREL GUIDE
AND JOKE BOOK.—Something new and very instructive. Every
Soy should obtain this book, as it contains full instructions for or-
_ Zanizing an amateur minstrel troupe.
No. 65. MULDOON’S JOKES.—This is one of the most original
foke books ever published, and it is brimful of wit and humor.
contains a large collection of songs, jokes, conundrums, etc., of
‘Terrence Muldoon, the great wit, humorist, and practical joker of
the day.: Every boy who can enjoy a good substantial joke should
obtain a copy immediately. a
- No. 79. HOW TO BECOME AN ACTOR.—Containing com-
Rlete instructions how to make up for various characters on the
stage; together with the duties of the Stage Manager, Prompter,
Scenic Artist and Property Man. By a prominent Stage Manager.
0. 80. GUS WILLIAMS’ JOKE BOOK.—Containing the Jat-
3at jokes, anecdotes and funny stories of this world-renowned and
aver popular German comedian. | Sixty-four pages; handsome
eolored cover containing a half-tone photo of the author.
, HOUSEKEEPING. .
,, No. 16. HOW TO KEEP A WINDOW GARDEN,—Containing
full instructions for constructing a window garden either in town
@r country, and the most approved methods for raising beautiful
Rowers at home. The most complete book of the kind ever pub-
osened,
No. 80. HOW TO COOK.—One of the most instructive books
#n cooking ever published. It contains recipes for cooking meats,
4sh, game, and oysters; also pies, puddings, cakes and all kinds of
‘pastry, and a grand collection of recipes by one of our most popular
200ks, /
No. 37. HOW TO KEEP HOUSE—It contains information for
Sverybody, boys, girls, men and women; it will teach you how to
‘nake almost anything around the house, such as parlor ornaments,
stackets, cements, Aeolian harps, and bird lime for catching birds.
ELECTRICAL.
No. 46. HOW TO MAKE AND USE ELECTRICITY.—A de-
3eription of the wonderful uses of electricity and electro magnetism ;
together with full instructions for making Electric Toys, Batteries,
ee By George Trebel, A. M., M. D, Containing over fifty il-
wstrations.
“No. 64. HOW TO MAKE ELECTRICAL MACHINES.—Con-
taining full directions for making electrical machines, induction
gis, dynamos, and many novel toys fo be worked by electricity.
y R.A. R. Bennett. Fully illustrated. . Lo.
No. 67. HOW TO DO ELECTRICAL TRICKS.—Containing a
‘arge collection of instructive and highly amusing electrical tricks,
Sogether with illustrations. By A. Anderson.
ENTERTAINMENT.
No. 9. HOW TO BECOME A VENTRILOQUIST.—By Harry
‘ennedy. The secret given away. Every intelligent boy rea ing
chis book of instructions, by a practical professor (delighting mutt
vades every night with his wonderful. imitations), can mans the
‘sit, and create any amount of fan for himself and ie fan) fist xe
‘§featest bock ever published. an ere’s on: ite
No. 20. HOW TO ENTERTAIN AN EVENING PARTY A
very valuable little book just published. A complete compendium
2 i i itations, etc., suitable
fames, sports, card diversions. come "Tt contains more for the
published. ful little
No. 35. HOW TO PLAY GAMES.—A complete and useful li
ook, containing the rules and regulations of billiards, bagatelle,
fac inoes, ete, we
No 36 HOW TO SOLVE CONUNDRUMS.—Containing fll
‘ae leading conundrums of the day, amusing riddles, curious catches
an i Ms a 2) . - .
No 55, How TO PLAY CARDS.—A complete and handy {ithe
zook, giving the rules and full directions for playing Buchre, Cri
wage, Casino, Forty-Five, Rounce, Pedro Sancho, Dra poker
Auction: Pitch, All Fours,.and many other popular games © iu
No. 66. HOW TO BO PUZZLES.—Containing over three une
tred interesting puzzles and conundrums. with key to same.
somplete book. Fully illustrated. By A. Anderson.
ETIQUETTE. .
N c TTH.—It
No. 13. HOW TO DO IT; OR, BOOK OF ETIQUE
ae, great life secret, and one that every young man desires to know
2, te ’s happiness in it. a .
No 33: HOWTO PEILAVE.—Containing the rules and ftiauette
af good society and the easiest and most approved met ° seo ap:
searing to good advantage at parties, balls, the theatre, church, an
iy the drawing-room.
DECLAMATION.
_ ini Q etions in use, 1
italect Frenchy a eet ankee and Irish dialect pieces, together
with many standard readings.
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_No, 31. HOW TO BECOME:iA SPEAKER.—Containing fous
teen illustrations, giving the different positions‘ requisite to becozs?
a good speaker, reader and elocutiowist. Also containing gems from
all the popular authors of prose and poetry, arranged in the mon:
simple and concise manner possible. Su
No, 49. HOW TO DEBATE.—Giving rules for conducting &
bates, outlines for debates, questions for discussion, and the tat
sources for precuring information on the questions given,
SOCIETY. :
No. 3. HOW TO FLIR‘.—The arts ard wiles of flirtation ax:
fully explained by this little book. Besides the various methods 4i
hardkerchief, fan, glove, parasol, window and hat flirtation, it cos-
tains a full list of the language and sentiment of flowers,.which %
interesting to everybody, both old and young.. You cannot be hapyy
withvut one. .
_No. 4. HOW TO DANCE is the title of a new and handsemx
little book just issued by Frank Tousey. It contains full instrus
tions in the art of dancing, etiquette in ne ball-room and at partis,
how to dress, and full directions for calling off in all popular squax?
ances,
No. 5. HOW TO MAKE LOVE.—A complete guide to ios.
courtship and marriage, giving sensible advice, rules and etiquet#”
to be observed, with many curious and interesting things not gery
erally known. : '
No. 17. HOW TO DRESS.—Containing full instruction in ¢ic
art of dressing and appearing well at home and abroad, giving ti:
selections of colors, material. and how to have them made up.
No. Ow " BECOME BEAUTIFUL.—One of G&
brightest and most valuable little books ever given to the worl}
Everybody wishes to know how to become beautiful, both male sa¢
female. The secret is simple, and almost costless. Read this Seeo
and be convinced how to become beautiful.
BIRDS AND ANIMALS. .
No. 7. HOW TO KEEP BIRDS.—Handsomely illustrates G2:
containing full instructions for the management and training of 8#6
canary, mockingbird, tobolink, blackbird, paroquet, parrot, etc, __
No. 39. HOW TO RAISE DOGS, POULTRY, PIGEONS ANP
RABBITS.—A useful and instructive book. Handsomely {lap
trated. By Ira Drofraw.
No. 40. HOW TO MAKE AND SET TRAPS.—Including birt?
on how to catch moles, weasels, otter, rats, squirrels and biré?
Also how to cure skins. Copiously illustrated. By J. Harringt+a
<eene.
No. 50. HOW TO STUFF BIRDS. AND ANIMALS.—i'
valuable bock, giving instructions in collecting, preparing, mountly.©
and preserving birds, animals and insects.
No. 54. HOW TO KEEP AND MANAGE PETS.—Giving com:
plete information as to the manner and method of raising, keepix;
taming, breeding, and managing all kinds of.pets; also giving fui}
instructions for making cages, ete. Fully explained by twenty-elgi%
illustrations, making it the most complete book of the kind +ra
published.
MISCELLANEOUS.
No. 8. HOW TO BECOME A: SCIENTIST.—A useful aaa -
structive book, giving a complete treatise-on chemistTy; also 47.
periments in acoustics, mechanics, mathematics, chemistry, and_4.+
rections for making fireworks, colored fires, and gas balloons. ™.¥
book cannot be equaled. ;
No. 14. HOW TO MAKE CANDY.—A complete hand-book 75
making all kinds of candy, ice-cream, syrups, essences, ete., etc. _
No. 19.—FRANK ‘TOUSEY’S UNITED STATES DISTAN 3.)
TABLES, POCKET COMPANION AND GUIDE.—Giving 34
official distances on all the railroads of the United States as¢}
Canada. Also-table of distances by water to foreign ports, S224
fares in the principal cities, reports of the census, etc., etc. mekith
it one of the most complete and handy books published
No. 38. HOW TO BECOME YOUR OWN DOCTOR. as 7225
derful book. containing useful and practical information ‘x th)
treatment of ordinary diseases and ailments common to =*ety
family. Abounding in useful and effective recipes for geners.. 233%
laints.
» No. 55. HOW, TO COLLECT STAMPS AND COINS.- -S2a%
taining valuable information regarding the collecting aud arrac¢gis
of stamps and coins. Handsomely illustrated.
No. 58. HOW TO BE A DETECTIVE.—By Old King Brida,
the world-known detective. In which he lays down some valuzbl
and sensible rules for beginners, and also relates some adventure]
and experiences of well-known detectives. /
No. 60. HOW TO BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER.—Contsise
ing useful information regarding the Camera and how to work 23
also how to make Photographic Magic Lantern Slides and othsi
Transparencies. IIandsomely illustrated. By Captain W. De YY-
Abney.
No. 62. HOW TO BECOME A WEST POINT MILITAR¢
CADET.—Containing full explanations how to gain admittanaa
course of Study, Examinations, Duties, Staff of Officers, Poa:
Guard, Police Regulations, Fire Department,.and all a boy show2:!
know to be a Cadet. Compiled and written by Lu Senarens, auths,.
of “Ilow to Become a Nayal, Cadet.” ”
No. 63. HOW TO BECOME A NAVAL CADET.—Complete {sr
structions of how to gain admission to the Annapolis Nays
Academy. Also containing the course of instruction, descriptis®
of grounds and buildings, historical sketch, and everything a_bs:s
should know to become an officer in the United States Navy. Coar
piled and written by Lu Senarens, author of “How to Becare ©
West Point Military Cadet.” :
: PRICE 10 CENTS EACH, OR 3 FOR 25 CENTS.
Address FRANK TOUSEY, Publisher, 24 Union Square, New Yorlk.'