Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-12-02
Editors Table.

THE LADY's FRIEND FOR DBcsMprn.-A Christ
mas number of surprising attractiveness. ''The
Last Days of Pompeir' Is q beautiful picture of
peculiar interest; and the Frontlspiece 'Peaee
be unto this Housel" is most appropriate
Christmas subject, finely conceived, and artist-
cally executed. The announcement that Mrs.
Wood will begin new story, "Within the Maze;
or, Lady Andinnian's Trial." In the January
number, will be welcome to her numerous ad-
mirers. II will run the whole of next year.
Choosing Wife on Scientific Principles" has
a lovely picture of the heroine ''The Phantom
Hare'' is thrilling story, striklngy illustrated;
and Jessie's Tidingt," and "Bertha's Twelfth
Night Cake, are both accompanied with spirited
designs. The music Is the "Comme II Faut"
Polka. Every department of this magazine Is
managed with so much care and taste that 1t Is
brimful of choice entertainment. Price s2.O0
year. Sent to any subscriber of the AMERICAN,
both the AMERICAN and Magazine for one year
for $500 In advance.
PETERS MUSICAL MONTHLY for December is to
hand, containing nineteen choice pieces of Vocal
and Instrumental Music, all of which can be had
for 80 cents. 1t seems hard believe that so much
can be furnished for such small sum, but arc
kno,o that it Is. 1t comes regularly every month,
and contains nothing but good Music.
Bound volumes for 1871 are offered, postpaid,
for SIS. They come elegantly bound in crimson
cloth, gilt sides and edges and are guaranteed to
contain SO worth of choice Piano Music, (some
200 pieces.) If ordered per express, $3.50 will
secure it. We would advise all those seeking
Holiday Presents to bear this work in mind.
Music is always proper present to a lady, and
in no other shape can the same amount of good
music be bought. 1t is published by j. l.. Peters,
500 Broadway, New York.
THE ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY just re-
ceived contains a four-page supplement, beauti-
fully illustrated with thirteen designs, in which
short notices are given of holiday publications of
the American Tract Society. Thanksgivng-day
is duly honored in the editorials, in the llustrat-
ed story CDR. Boneset's Thanksgiving" and in
the account of the rise and progress of New
York "Home for the Friendless." The illustra
tions in this number and supplement are very
profpse, numbering in all tweuty-one. DIR. Ro-
buson, the oriental traveller, begins in tLe next
number a series of Illustrated articles on eastern
life and scenery. The paper will be sent to any
address, on receipt of 81, from this Thanksgv-
ing number to the close of 1872. Send cents to
$50 Nassua street, New York for it rs n speci-
men, or buy ii from your newsdealcr.
AMERICAN HoMEs.-The December number of
this popular dollar magazine contains several
excellent illustrations and interesting articles or
stories by Col. Thos w. Knox, Col r. Conwell,
Julius A. Palmer, Jr., Geo. L. Mcneil, G. Henry
st. John, Miss Mary f. Leonard, Edwin Ballard,
and other able and fascinating writers. The
various departments devoted to the Household
Table Talk, Sabbath Thoughts, Physiology, Cur
Boys and Girls, Witty Sayings and Doings, Farm
and Garden, Mechanics and ArtiZnns, Masonry,
Odd Fellowship, Grand Army. and Knights of
Pythias, arc filled with interesting and appropri-
ate matter. The words and music of Il popular
humorous song are also given. This magazine
which Is only one dollar year, is meeting with
great success. 1t is for sale by all ncwsdcalers,
and is circulated for subscription by agents who
work on cash commissions, and are wanted in
every city and town in America. Charles II.
Taylor & Co., 81 Water street, Boston, are the
publishers.