Part 7
MARGARET SIDNEY, author of the famous _Five Little Peppers_, and the funny parrot story of _Polly_, writes these two amusing Adventure Serials for Little Folks. Thirty-six illustrations each.
VI. A Six Months Story (title to be announced),
By CHARLES EGBERT CRADDOCK, author of _Down The Ravine_, _The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains_, etc.
ROYAL GIRLS AND ROYAL COURTS.
By MRS JOHN SHERWOOD, author of _A Transplanted Rose_, _Amenities of Home_, _Social Customs and Usages_, etc. This series, especially valuable and instructive to American girls, will begin in the Christmas number and run through the year. Much of the romance woven into the histories of reigning royal families, much of the pageant attendant upon the girls "born in the purple," will be described; but much more will be told of that application to study, that strict obedience to laws of hygiene, that mastery of complex and rigid court etiquette, that severe control of personal disposition and tastes, which underlies the culture and graciousness of queens and princesses. From these pages our girls who are to go abroad may incidentally learn much of what they properly may or may not do in European society. No lady is better equipped than Mrs. Sherwood for preparing papers like these.
A CYCLE OF CHILDREN.
By ELBRIDGE S. BROOKS, author of _In Leisler's Times_, etc. Illustrations by Howard Pyle. This set of twelve historical stories celebrates twelve holidays dear to young folks. The first six are:
=Master Sandy's Christmas Snapdragon.= _December_, 1550. =Mistress Margery's New Year's Pin-Money.= _January_, 1500. =Mr. Pepy's Valentine.= _February_, 1660. =The Last of the Geraldines.= _March_, 1535. =Diccon the Foot-boy and the Wise Fools of Gotham.= _April_, 1215. =The Lady Octavia's Garland.= _May_, 184.
STORIES OF AMERICAN WARS.
Thrilling incidents which have occurred during our various American warfares, the details of which have never been in print, but have lived in family history, old letters and records, will be brought to light in these stories. The first six bear these titles:
The Light of Key Biscayne. Joel Jackson's Smack. A Revolutionary Turncoat. How Daniel Abbott Outwitted the Indians. In the Turtle Crawl. The Boy-Soldiers of Cherry Valley.
_SPECIAL PREMIUM OFFERS._
EVERY BOY AND EVERY GIRL
CAN EARN A GOOD WATCH AND CHAIN.
The Waterbury Watch (and Chain) given for =Four New Subscriptions= to either THE PANSY or OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN; or for =Two New Subscriptions= and $1.30 cash additional; or, given for one _new_ subscriber to WIDE AWAKE, and 65 cts. cash additional ($3.65 in all), if sent before August 1st, 1886. Two BABYLAND subscriptions will be equivalent to one PANSY subscription.
We make this special offer =only to present subscribers= who send us =new= subscriptions. Full rates must be paid for each subscription (no club rates being allowed) and the order must be sent to us direct, not through an agent. The subscriptions must be secured between April 10th, 1886, and Aug. 1st, 1886. (Premium credits not taken up cannot be used for this special offer.)
The above amount includes postage. If the watch is to be registered (and we do not assume responsibility of safe delivery otherwise), 10 cents should be added.
The Waterbury Watch will be found a marvel of accuracy and cheapness.
Accurate, because it will run 24 hours, and =keep time equal to the better grade of watches=.
Cheap, because it will wear for years, and is offered at a price within the reach of everybody.
Every watch is perfect before leaving the factory and is tested a few days in our office before being sent away.
The price of the watch is $3.50.
Remember, the Waterbury Watch, =is not a toy, but a real watch=, having less than one half the number of parts to be found in any other going watch in the world. It is a stem winder.
Remittances may be made by Money Order, Draft, Bank Check or American Express Money Order, at our risk.
D. LOTHROP AND COMPANY, Publishers, Franklin and Hawley Streets, Boston.
LAWN TENNIS RACQUET, No. 2.
Given for two new subscriptions to THE PANSY or OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN and 10 cts. cash additional Or,
Given for four new subscriptions to BABYLAND =and 10 cents cash additional=.
=TWO RACQUETS= will be given for one new subscription to WIDE AWAKE =and 50 cts. cash additional=.
This is a good light Racquet, very suitable for the boys and girls. It is well made, with maple or sweet gum throat, and redwood handle. The handle is finished with round corners.
Lawn tennis is fast becoming the most popular game in this country, as it provides pleasant and healthful outdoor exercise for both boys and girls. Price of the Racquet, $1.75. Postage and packing 15 cents when sent as a premium. More expensive Racquets will be furnished at proportionate rates.
D. LOTHROP AND COMPANY, Publishers, Franklin and Hawley Streets, Boston.
YOUNG PEOPLE ATTENTION! VACATION IS COMING!!
Read the following extraordinary Premium Offers, and learn how to obtain, without expense, articles that will add greatly to your vacation pleasures.
READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The premiums are given only to subscribers to any of our magazines, with this exception: =ANY= person may work for the premiums by sending one more subscriber to any of the magazines than the premium calls for.
2. The full subscription price must be paid for each subscription, as follows: WIDE AWAKE, $3.00; THE PANSY, $1.00; OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN, $1.00; BABYLAND, 50 cents.
=No premiums will be given to any person sending his own name as a new subscriber; nor can his name count as one of a club sent for premiums.=
3. Send your subscriptions as you get them. Always send the payment for each subscription with the name.
4. You can send for a premium when you send us the names of new subscribers, or you can complete your list and then select your premiums, as you may prefer.
5. Those working for this special list of premiums can have until August 1st., in which to complete their list.
6. =The premiums we offer are given FOR new subscribers, NOT TO new subscribers.=
7. Two new subscriptions for six months will count as one yearly subscription.
8. The names and =full subscription price= must be sent to D. Lothrop & Co., and not through any agent or Subscription Agency.
9. The volumes of the magazines begin as follows: WIDE AWAKE, with the December and June numbers; THE PANSY, with the November number; OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN, with the January number; BABYLAND, with the January number.
Always specify the date you wish the subscriptions to begin with. Subscriptions may begin with any number.
GUNS FOR THE BOYS.
The Guns described below are all especially adapted to "Fourth of July" sports, from the fact that with them torpedos can be thrown with great accuracy and, exploding as they strike, make a very loud report. What is known as the small "American" torpedo is the best.
These Guns are especially suitable for drilling purposes. Any boy will find it a very easy matter to secure enough subscriptions to earn the guns that may be needed for his company.
"DOCTOR CARVER" GUN.
Given for one new subscription to THE PANSY or OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN; or, given for one new subscription to BABYLAND and =20 cents cash additional=.
It has an adjustable tension that can be regulated to suit the strength of any boy. This is a new gun, made on a new principle, and is the best arrangement for target shooting ever seen. It shoots with great force and accuracy. Three arrows go with each gun. It will also fire marbles, bullets, sticks or paper wads. The gun is nicely finished in all parts and is painted a bright red that will not fade, which makes it very handsome. It is three feet long, strong and durable, easy to adjust and load, and does not get out of order. Price 50 cents. Sent postage paid in the United States.
THE "LITTLE GEM."
Given for one new subscription to BABYLAND.
This is a new gun, well finished and very effective. It possesses part of the patented features of the celebrated "Doctor Carver" gun, but is not as powerful. It is lighter and somewhat smaller than the "Doctor Carver" gun. Price 25 cents. Postage paid in the United States.
"WINCHESTER RIFLE."
Given for one new subscription to THE PANSY, or OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN. Or, given for one new subscription to BABYLAND and =25 cents cash additional=.
A new double-barrel gun. It has the patent "oscillating yoke" or yielding stop, same as the celebrated "Doctor Carver" gun and has a well-finished stock of proper shape. Price 50 cents. Postage 10 cents additional when purchased or sent as a premium.
THE WILCOX TARGET GUN, WITH BAYONET.
Given for two new subscriptions to THE PANSY, or OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN. Or, given for one new subscription to THE PANSY, or OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN, and =50 cents cash additional=. Two BABYLAND subscriptions will be equivalent to one PANSY subscription. =For One new subscriber to WIDE AWAKE=, two of any of the guns will be given as a premium.
It shoots with precision, is simple in construction, and finely finished. The bayonet is of wood, bronzed to imitate steel. Each gun is provided in the breech with a small pocket, in which will be found, 5 metal-head arrows, and 2 paper targets. For drilling purposes, it can be readily changed to the form of an ordinary rifle. Price $1.00. Postage prepaid.
Read carefully the conditions on the preceding page.
UNION WEB HAMMOCKS GIVEN AS PREMIUMS FOR NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS.
We are pleased to announce that we have made such arrangements as will enable us to offer these superior hammocks for a smaller number of subscriptions than ever before. Every hammock is warranted by the manufacturers; and nothing but the best material and workmanship enter into their construction. Each grade is tested at a given number of pounds. They are warranted, when colored, not to soil the finest fabric.
THE HERCULES.
Given for one new subscription to THE PANSY or OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN, and =40 cents cash additional=.
This is the strongest hammock made, warranted to hold 1100 lbs. It is made of very heavy cord. Length, 13 feet; length of bed, 6 feet. Price $1.15. Postage and packing 30 cents additional.
CHILD'S HAMMOCK.
Given for one new subscription to THE PANSY or OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN.
This is a nice hammock for the little ones. It has variegated colors in ends and body. Has a miniature Horseshoe for the fastening at the ends and safety cords at the sides. It is perfectly reliable and far preferable to a crib or cradle. Length, 7 feet; length of body, 3 feet. Price $.75. Postage and packing 15 cents additional.
B B HAMMOCK.
Given for one new subscription to THE PANSY or OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN, and 25 cents cash additional.
This hammock is made better than ever before. The web is of extra heavy cord, and bright colors which are warranted fast. It is a splendid hammock. Length 11 feet; length of bed, 6-1/3 feet. Price $1.00. Postage and packing 20 cents additional.
THE BOSTON.
Given for one new subscription to WIDE AWAKE, or for two new subscriptions to THE PANSY or OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN and 40 cents cash additional.
A double web hammock that is very popular. Length, 12-1/2 feet; length of bed, 7 feet. Price $1.75. Postage and packing 20 cents additional.
BOY'S FISHING OUTFIT, WITH JOINTED ROD.
Given for two new subscriptions to THE PANSY or OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN, or for one new subscription to THE PANSY or OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN and =50 cents cash additional=.
This outfit is put up especially for our use, and we can recommend it to the boys who enjoy fishing as a very good outfit for the price asked. It consists of a 12 foot jointed rod with brass tips and ferules, 1 bob, 2 sinkers, 1 36 foot line, 1 dozen hooks assorted, 2 flies, 1 bait-box, 1 trolling hook for pickerel, and 2 hooks ganged (i. e., with hair or gut snell.) Postage prepaid. Price $1.00.
Two BABYLAND subscriptions will be equivalent to one PANSY subscription.
THE AMERICAN FOOT BALL, NO. 2.
Given for two new subscriptions to THE PANSY or OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN. Or for one new subscription to either magazine and =60 cents cash additional=.
The American Foot Ball is made of heavy canvas, thoroughly saturated with rubber, very strong, so as to be blown up with a key which goes with each one. It is 22 inches in circumference. Price $1.50.
We also include in this offer the American College Rules of Foot Ball. Price 15 cents.
Two BABYLAND subscriptions will be equivalent to one PANSY subscription.
A GOOD MICROSCOPE.
Given for one new subscription to THE PANSY or OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN; or for one new subscription to BABYLAND and =20 cents cash additional=.
No one need be without a microscope. We have made special arrangements by which we can offer a Combination Microscope (or Floroscope), 2 inches in length. It has in addition to a powerful microscope lens, a mineral glass for examining plants, minerals, etc. It is very convenient. It can be put into a vest pocket, and yet is as serviceable as many more expensive microscopes. Price 50 cents.
BOY'S COMPOUND MICROSCOPE, NO. 655.
Given for one new subscription to WIDE AWAKE or for four new subscriptions to THE PANSY or OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN.
Two BABYLAND subscriptions will be equivalent to one PANSY subscription.
This instrument will show satisfactorily the larger animalcules in pond water, the scales from a butterfly's wing, etc. The stand is of polished brass, handsomely lacquered, with one eye-piece and one object-glass, magnifying, when combined, about 40 diameters or 1600 times. One prepared object, two glass slips and a pair of brass forceps, are furnished with it; the whole is packed in a neat polished walnut-wood case. Price $2.50. Postage paid.
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Transcriber's Notes:
Punctuation errors repaired.
Page 242, "alway" changed to "always" (was always simple)
Page 242, "whan" changed to "when" (when I was in danger)
Page 253, "unusul" changed to "unusual" (itself, was unusual)
Page 253, "afrer" changed to "after" (after a moment)
Page 258, "women" changed to "woman" (woman of six)
Page 259, word "the" added twice to sentence (it into the centre of ring, on the lawn)
Page 270, "feasable" changed to "feasible" (if this is feasible)
Page 270, "theses" changed to "these" (And these are God's)
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End of Project Gutenberg's The Pansy Magazine, June 1886, by Various