The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1871-05-04
LITERARY NOTICES.

"OLIvER OPTICS MAGAZINE" for
May, has its usual interesting table of con.
tents. Oliver Optics story, Cringle and
Crosstree," Elijah Kellogg's story, "The
Spark of Genius" and Sophie Mays story,
"The Doctors Daughter" are all continued,
and are all illustrated. Then we have the sec
ond of "The Vacation in Petrola" papers,
written by resident in the Oil Regions, and
exceedingly interesting. George S. Burleigh
writes of "Diamond Cutting;" and there is
an unusual variety in the popular "Pigeon-
hole Papers" Head Work." and Editorials.
PETERsoN's MAGAZINE is out for May
and is a superior number. The exquisite en-
craving entitled "Claribel" is alone worth the
price of the magazine Its fashions are not
only new and tasteful, but are economical.
Frank Lee Benedict concludes "No Choice
Left " in a manner which cannot fail to be sat-
isfactorv to all who read it. The short stories
are excellent, and the household department
is as usual filled with valuable receipts. Sub
scribe-only So a year. Address CHARLES j.
PETERSON, 306 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
THE CHILDREN's Hour is anxiously
looked for by the little ones. 1t is one of the
purest and most attractive of the juvenile pub
hcations. All who wish to see their chldren's
bright eyes grow brighter should send for this
pleasant and instructive companion. Terms
81 25 year. The Childrens Hour and Lady's
Book sent one year for $3.50. Address T. 8.
ARTHUR & Sons, Philadelphia, Pa.
We have ARTHUR's HOME MAGAZINE
for May, and pronounce it an excellent num-
ber. The engraving, " Dust in the Eye" is
capital. New styles in bonnets and dresses
are given, and are fully described. Its reading
matter is full of merit and will please the
most refined and fastidious. Especially do we
commend the "Mother's Department and
% ~ n
ARTHUR q Sons, 500 and sll Chestnut street,
| Philadelphia.
FRANK LEsLIE's ILLUSTRATED for
| April 90 contains the opening chapters of
"John Jasper's Secret" being "a narrative OF
certain events following and explaining the
| Mystery of Edwin brood, ,'"-the story left
unfinished by the lamented Charles Dickens.
a supplement containing Mr.. Dickens's COM
pleted chapters of the story is furnished gratis
| with this number Both are handsomely illus
trated. Sold by all newsdealers.
FRANK LEsLIE's LADY's MAGAZINE
| is unquestionably the best fashion magazine
published. The May number is better even
| than any preceding one. 1t contains three
colored fashion plates-new and charming; a
tine page engraving of stylish costumes; a full
description of latest styles of bonnets, hats,
| fchus, corsages, gloves, etc, is given. The
children, too, have been provided for, and
some very graceful styles are given for them.
1t is rich in stories and poems, protusely illus
trated, and its engrayings are among the very
best. Every lady should subscribe for it,
Terms So year. Address FRANK LESLIE, 537
Pearl street, New York.
FRANK LEsLIE's Boys AND GIRLS
WEEKLY presents the following attractions
| for the new volume: 1.-"Owen Gardiner" o
new and very interesting story, full of adven-
ture 2.-"The Romance of American Histo-
ry," series of graphic sketches. 3.-"Re-
markable Escapes" series of strange adven-
lures. 4.-"The Young Coin Collector" with
the only account of American Coins ever pub
lished in any paper. g." Distinguished sehol.
ars OF our Schools" series of Portraits and
Biographies, to encourage scholars Of both
sexes. Five cents a single copy; $3.50 year
FRANK LEELIE, 537 Pearl street, New York.