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THE STAGE..
No. 41. THE. BOYS OF NEW YORK END MEN’S JOKE
BOOK.—Containing a great variety of the latest jokes used by the
most famous end men. No amateur minstrels is complete without
this 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 show:
45. THE BOYS “Or NEW YORK: MINSTREL GUIDE
AND JOKE BOOK. —Something new and very instructive. Every
‘boy should obtain this book, as it contains full instructions for or-
ganizing an amateur minstrel troupe.
No. 65. MULDOON’S JOKES.—This is one of the most original
jeke hooks ever published, and it is brimful of wit and humor.
contains a large collection of songs, jokes, conundrums, ete, of
Terrence Muldoon, the great wit, humorist, and practical joker of
the day. Every boy whe oan enjoy a good substantial joke should
obtain a copy immediatel
No. 79. Vv. TO BECOMB AN ACTOR.—Containing com-
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plete ineructions how to make up for various characters on the dans
stage; together with the duties of the Stage Manager, Prompter,
Scenie Artist and Property Man. By a prominent Stage Manager.
No. 80. GUS WILLIAMS’ JOKE BOOK.—Containing the Tat-
est jokes, anecdotes and funny storiés Be this world-renowned and
. ever popular German comedian. Sixty-four pages; handsome
colored 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
or country, and the most approved methods for raising beautiful
flowers at home. The most complete book of the kind ever pub-
lished.
No. 30. HOW TO COOK.—One of the most instructive books
on cooking ever published. It contains recipes for cooking meats,
fish, game, and oysters; also pies, puddings, cakes and all kinds of
pastry, and a grand collection of recipes by one of our most popular
cooks, . .
» No. 37. HOW TO KEEP HOUSE.—It contains information for
everybody,’ boys, girls, men and women; it will teach you how to
make almost anything around the house, such as parlor ornaments,
brackets, cements, Aeolian harps, and bird lime for catching birds.
ELECTRICAL.
No. 46. HOW TO MAKE AND USE ELECTRICITY. —A de-
-scription of the wonderful uses of electricity and electro magnetism ;
“together with full instructions for ypaking Electric Toys, Batteries,
ete. By George Trebel, A. M., M. D. Containing over fifty] il-
lustrations,
No. HOW TO MAKE ELECTRICAL MACHINES —Con-
taining aa directions for making electrical machines, induction
coils, dynamos, and many novel toys be be worked by electricity.
y R. A. R. Bennett. Fully illustra
No. 67. HOW TO DO E PECERICAL TRICKS,—Containing a
large collection of instructive and highly amusing electrical tricks,
together with illustrations. By A. Anderson.
: ENTERTAINMENT. |
No. 9. HOW TO BECOME A VENTRILOQUIST.—By Harry
Kennedy. The secret given away. Every intelligent boy reading
- this book of instructions, by a practical professor (delighting multi-
tudes every night with his wonderful imitations), can master the
art, and create any amount of fun for himself,and friends. It is the
greatest book ever r published. and there’s millions (of fun) in it.
No. 20. HOW TO ENTERTAIN AN EVENING PARTY.—A
very valuable little Sook just published. A complete compendium
of games, sports, card diversions, comic recitations, etc., suitable
for ‘parlor or drawing-room entertainment. It contains more for the
money than any book publish
No. 35. HOW TO PLAY GAMES. —A complete and useful little
book, containing the rules and regulations of billiards, bagatelle,
backgammon, croquet. dominoe
. No. 36. HOW TO SOLVE. ’ EON UNDRUMS.—Containing all
the leading conundrums of the day, amusing riddles, curious catches
und witty saying:
No. 52, We ‘ro PLAY CARDS.—A complete and handy little
book, giving the rules and full directions for playing Euchre, Crib-
bage, Casino, Forty- Five, Rounce, Pedro Sancho, Draw Poker,
Auction Pitch, All Fours, and many other popular games of cards.
0. 66. HOW TO DO PUZZLES.—Containing over three hun-
dred ‘interesting
uzzles and conundrums, with key to same. A
complete book.
‘ully illustrated. By A. Anderson.
ETIQUETTE.
No. 13. HOW TO DO IT;.OR, BOOK OF ETIQUETTH.—It
is a great life secret, and one that every young man desires to know
sll about. There’s bappiness in it.
No. 33. HOW “TO BEHAVE. —Containing the rnles and etiquette
of good society and the easiest and most approved methods of ap-
pearing to good advantage at parties, balls, the theatre, church, and
n the drawing-room.
DECLAMATION.
No. 27. HOW TO RECITE AND BOOK OF RECITATIONS.
—Containing the most popular selections in use, comprising Dutch
dislect, French dialect, Yankee and Icish dialect pieces, together
with many standard readings.
No. 31. HOW TO BECOME A SPEAKER.—Containing fours
teen illustrations, giving the different positions requisite to become
a good speaker, reader and elocutionist. Also containing gems from
all the popular authors of prose and poetry, arranged in the most
simple and concise manner possible.
No. 49. HOW TO DEBATE. —Giving rules for conducting de-
bates, outlines for debates, questions for discussion, and the best
sources for procuring: information on the questions given.
SOCIETY.
No. 3. HOW TO FLIRT.
fully explained by this little book. Besides the various methods of
handkerchief, fan, glove, parasol, window and hat flirtation, it con-
tains a full list of the language and sentiment. of flowers, which is
interesting to everybody, both old and young. You cannot be happy
without ne.
HOW TO DANCE’ is the title of a new and handsome
tions in the art of dancing, etiquette in the ball-room and at parties,
how t to dress, and full directions for calling off in all popular square
HOW TO MAKE LOVE.—A complete guide’ to love,
conrtship and marriage, giving. sensible advice, rules and etiquette
erally known.
No. 17, HOW TO DRESS.—Containing full instruction in the
selections of colors, material, and how to have them made up.
No. 18. HOW TO BECOME BEAUTIFUL.
brightest and most valuable little books ever given to the world.
Everybody wishes to know how to become beautiful, both male and
female. The secret is simple, and almost costless.
and be convinced how to become beautiful.
BIRDS AND ANIMALS.
containing full instructions for the management and training . of the
canary, mockingbird, bobolink, blackbird, Paroauet, parrot, €
No. 39. HOW TO RAISE DOGS, PO
RABBITS.—A useful and instructive ‘book.
trated. | & Ira Drofraw.
No. 40. HOW TO MAKE AND SET TRAPS. —Including hints
2 ow to catch moles, weasels, otter, rats, squirrels and birds.
iso how to cure skins. Copiously illustrated. By J. Harrington
eene,
No. 50. HOW TO STUFF BIRDS AND ANIMALS —A
valuable bock, giving instructions in collecting, preparing, mounting
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, keeping,
taming, breeding, and managing all kinds of pets; also giving full
Handsomely illus-
illustrations, making it the most complete book of the kind,
published.
MISCELLANEOUS.
No. 8. HOW TO BECOME A SCIENTIST.—A useful and i in-
structive book, giving a complete treatise on chemistry; also ex-
periments in acoustics, mechanics, mathematics, chemistry, and di-
rections for making fireworks, colored fires, and gas balloons. This
book cannot be equaled.
No, 14, HOW TO MAKE CANDY.—A complete hand-book for
making all kinds of candy, ice- cream syrups, essences, etc. etc.
No. 84. HOW TO BECOME AN AUTHOR .—Containing full
information regarding choice of subjects, the use of words and the
manner of preparing and submitting manuscript. Also containing
yaluable information as to the neatness, legibility and general com-
position of manuscript, essential to a successful author. By Prince
38. HOW TO BECOME YOUR OWN DOCTOR.—A won-
drial book. containing useful and practical information in the
Hiland,
fon Abounding in useful and effective recipes for general com-
aint.
No. 55. HOW TO COLLECT STAMPS AND COINS.—Con-
taining valuable information regarding the collecting and arranging
of stamps and coins. Handsomely illustrated.
No. TO BE A DETECTIVE.—By Old King Brady,
the world- known detective. In which he lays down some valuable
and sensible rules for beginners, and. also relates some adventures
and experiences of well- known detec’
No. 60. HOW TO BECOME A PHOTOGRAPHER, —Contain-
ing useful information regarding the Camera and how to work it;
also how to make Photographic Magic Lantern Slides and other
‘Transparencies. Handsomely illustrated. By Captain W.: De Wo
DET.—Containing full explanations how to gain admittance,
course of Study, Examinations, Duties, Staff of Officers, Post
Guard, Police Regulations, Fire Department, and all a boy should
know to be a Cadet. Compiled and jwritten by Lu Senarens, author
of “How to Become a Naval
structions of how to gain admission to the Annapolis Naval
Academy. Also containing the course of instruction, description
of grounds and buildings. historical sketch. and everything a boy
piled and written by Iu Senarens, author of “How to Become
West Point Military Cadet.”
PRICE 10 CENTS: EACH, OR 3 FOR 25 CENTS,
Address FRANK TOUSEY, Publisher, 24 Union Square, New York,
aaah arts and wiles of flirtation are .
little "book just issued by Frank Tousey. It contains full instruc-. .
to be observed, with many curious and interesting things not gen-
art of dressing and appearing well at home and abroad, giving the .
—One of the’
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No. 7. HOW TO KEEP BIRDS.—Handsomely illustrated and
ULTRY, PIGEONS “AND-
treatment of ordinary diseases and ailments common to every -
Abne. ‘
Ko. ‘62. HOW TO BECOME A WEST POINT MILITARY
Cad
No. 63. HOW TO RECOME A NAVAL CADET.—Complete in-:
should know to become an officer in the United States Navy. Com-
instructions for making cages, etc. Fully explained by he hid Se ti
et