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TmE TALINlmAN.
AND ILLUsTRATED oDD FELLOws' NAaAzn

AND ILLUSTRATED ODD PILLOWS MAGAZINE.
The undersigned proposes to publish hereafter In
tbe civ Of Philadelphia, new literary and miseel-
sniss periodical under The above tiIe 10 be devoted
10 the sublime and halOwed principles Of the lnde-
pendent Order Of Odd Fellows. The want OF an
organ at this point has long been ieltby the numeT-
Gus body to whose highest interests the publication
will be faithfully devoted. The blessed principles
of our order which are the cardinal virtues Of INC
christian Ieligion-will he advocated w.h uniaiieT-
ING fidelity and zeal. The social and friendly rea-
tons which exist, demand at our hands couespon-
ding duties and obligations; they constantly call
anon us 10 exercise benevolenee and chari,y-tem-
peance and misunderstanding, love and truth
These distinguished virtues and exceeneles, Il WIZ
be the primary object Of the proposed publication 10
nculcate upon the minds and hearts OF It's readers.
In its pages the Order will ever find their great OBJ
iecs and interests faithfully advocated and jealous
ly supported. While It's conductor will most cares
fully abstain from all those subjects which produce
angry and dspuIalions he will ever be found
ready to defend the institution TO which it is bis
Measure and privilege to belong, from all the unJusi
attacks OF its opposers; this will ever be done in
the spirit of kindness and charity.
The Odd Fellows Magazine will contain great
variety of interesting aud useful matter, such as
mora tales, poetry, essays, &r.; and il will endeav'
or to disseminate the true principles OF Odd Fellow
ship with energy and zeal; no pains or expense will
be spared to make II worthy OF the patronage, no.
only of the members Of the Order but Of the read
ing public generally. Contributions have already
been secured from many Of the ablest pens in lht
country, and numerous others have given us leave
10 hope that our pages will be embellished and a
dorned with the productions of their gifted minds
The conductor will endeavor to make It all its mos
sa nguina friends cOuld DOssiblV desire.
The Ladies will ever, We trust, tindit welc9m
companion in the paror or boudoir. No article wi
ever find place in its pages which can tend, il
the remotest degree, 10 raise blush upon the chee
Of the most iastidious.
1t will be published monthly, on fine white pa
per, with entire new type. 1t will be embellishe
with engravings and beautiful illustrations Of i'm
loltant places and events both in ancient and mod
ern history and will be afforded osubscribers at tn
lunusuay low price OF one dollar per annum, pay
able in advance. 1t will contain an equal amour
Of matter to other similar periodicals and al oni
half their price. The members Of the Order al
very earnestly and respectfully requested 10 us
their best exertons to obtain subscribers in their II
spectve neghborhoods and Lodges.
There will be TWO volumes of the work publish
ed each year; six months 10 the volume
Those who forward fee dollars shall receive ele'
en- copies oil Volume |. for the first six months; te
dollars, tweny-three volumes; and for tVenty do
lars fifty copies OF the first volume will be forwa
ded-reducng the price 10 forty cents.
Those who prefer it can subscribe for both vo
umes, for theyear, by forwarding double the amour
stated above. The price is unexampled in the hi
tory of literary publications.
All letters to be directed to the editor, Philade
phia. Office at the new book store Of the Gran
Secretary, Odd Fellows Hall, North Sixth Stree
and at No. 1I3 Chestnut Street.
THEOPHILUS FISK.
| Philadelphia, JULY 1916.