The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-12-27
COSMOPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION.
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a RRANGEMENTS for tho second Annual
a Collection of this new and popular Insli-
tuition for The diffusion of Literature and Art,
have been made on the most extensive scale
Among the works already engaged il
the far-famed
SO ENOA RUCtFIxH
which originally cost Ten thousand Dollars.
In forming the new Collection, The diffu.
sioneof works Of American Art, and the an
couragemen! Of American genius, have moi
been overlooked. Commissions have been
issued 10 many OF the most distinguished
American Artists, who will conlribnie some
OF their finest productions. Among them
are three Marble Busis, executed BY lte
greatest living Sculptor, Hiram Powers.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
The Father of his Country:
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
The Philosopher;
DANIEL WEBSTER,
The Statesman.
A special agent has visited Europe and made
careful and iudicious selections of foreipu
WORKS of Art, both in Bronze and Marhis:
Siatuary and Choice Paintings
The whole forming large and valuable
collection OF Paintings and Statuary, to be
distributed free among the members of The
Association for the second year.
Terms Of Membership.
The payment of three dollars constitutes
any one member Of this Association, and
entities him 10 either one of the following
magazines Tor one year, and also ticket in
The distribution ofihs Statuary and Paintings.
The Literature issued to suhscribeFs con-
sIsts OF the following Monthly Maqaziues:-
Harper's, Putnam's, Knickerbocker, Black
woods, Graham's, Godey's Lady's Boox.
and Household Words.
Persons taking FIVE mem 5erships are an.
TILED TO any five of the Magazines for one
year, and 10 s'r tickets in the distribution.
Ihe nett proceeds derived from the sale of
memberships, are devoted 10 the purchase
oil works Of Art for the ensuing yearJ
The Advantages Secured
oy becoming member Of this Association
are
Isl. ALI persons receive full value of their
SUBSCRIPTION al the start, in the shape of s,er.
ling Magazine Literature.
"a. Each member is contributing fovards
purchasing choice Works OF Art, whish ane
10 De distributed among themselves, md are
az ine same time encouraging he Artists of
me country, dlsbursins ihousandsof dollars
through its agency.
Persons in remitiiug efunds foF member.
ship, W.l please give their post Office address
IN iull, stating the month they wisll the Mag.
azines to commences, and have the letter "a.
gislered at The Post Office 10 prese1, loss. nm
the receipt Of which, acertificate of rnember.
ship, together with the. Magazine desired
try. y
Those who puehrss Magazines at Book.
stores, will observe ihdt by joining this Asso.
citation, they receHethe Magazine and free
Ticket in the annual distribution, all at the
same price they now psy- for the Magazine
alone.
Beautifully Illustrated catalogues, giving
pl, descriptions, sent free on application.
For Membership, address.
c. L. DERBY. Actuarp, ca. A.
At either OF the principal Offices
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~ Subscriptions received BY. Robert F.
,urg, Pa.
Nov ii i55-tf