Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1872-01-03
c. J. kEAGr,
IlgSRr DORIS,
WILLIAM RIDDLE,
Frank q. HAMS,
u. Committee.

THE BOW IN THE CLOUD. BY Rt. Rev. VIM.
B. Stevens, D. d., LII. ID. Philadelphia: Hub
bard Brothers, Publishers, 723 SAMSON street.
Price, $500, $3.50 and $3.50, according to style
OF binding.
Bishop Stevens is regarded as one Of the most
learned cxpoundcrs Of Holy Writ now living in
this country. The richest and rnrcst thoughts Of
the most distinguished diyines Of England aud
America have been gathered with the incest dis
elimination, and compose few chapters Of this
wonderful book. They are all in harmony with
the authors grand central idea, which is to unfold
and illustrate to all the varied experiences Of hu
man life, "The glorious Covenant, Promises aud
Tender Mercies Of our God" so beautifully sym
bolized by the BoW IN he Cioud An original fea-
ture Of this book is to clothe the truths 50 for
chilly expressed in prose in the finest forms Of
poetry an exquisite gem follows each chapter,
intimately related to its sentiment, aud thus help
ing TO fix It's lessons forever on the memory Of the
heart, Seven superb steel plate engrayings en-
bellish tho work. They are rare specimens Of ar
tistio skill. No expense has been spared TO make
the mcehaaica execution perfect in every respect.
The work is sold only by subscription, and Hub
bard Bros. desire agents to introduce the work in
every locality.
VICK's FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1872. Roehes-
ter; James Wick, Publisher.
We have received copy Of the first edition Of
100000. 1t is elegantly printed on fno tinted pa
per, in two colors, and illustrated with three
hundred ongravings Of flowers dc., and two col
ored plates. II is the most beautiful and instruct
i've catalogue aud Floral Guide in the world-lt2
pages, giving thorough directions for the culture
Of fowers and vegetables, ornamenting grounds,
making walks, &c. II is designed ns Christmas
present for the publishers customers, but forward
cd to any who apply by mail, for ten cents, only
utfarfpr tho Allraas
PETERS MUSICAL MONTHLY. New York
J. l.. Peters Publisher, 500 Broadway.
The January number oopes y rs In new dress,
and Is rare musical treat. IL is printed on
thicker paper and Is In every respect superior to
its many predecessors. The selections are owl.
IDENTIFY made with great care and Il Is really won
derful how few poor pieces appear among the
hundreds that are given. Volume IN commence 8
with the January number. Price 20 cents; or 80
per year. The publisher offers six back numbers
Tor Al and we advise all our musical readers TO
take advantage Of the offer.
THE MIMIC WORLD. Public exhibitions, their
history, morals and effects. by Olive Logan.
With steel plate, Illuminated title page and ~
illustrations in tints. 8 yO 500 pages. Price
S3.T5 or $3.50, according to binding. New
World Publishing Co., 9TH and Market streets,
Philadelphia.
We dsem II entirely unnecessary TO inform our
readers who the author H. as the mama Of Miss
Logan is familiar to all. The publishers have
also done good job, glance st The work fully
demonstrating this fact. The world j. full Of
books on every subject, except the one under cen
sideration, and, II experience Is worth anything
then tho right person has taken hold Of thcprun,
ing hook. The stage has been drifting" III The
wong direction for years, and II was high tnic
for some QUO to take up the cudgcl In defense Of n
reformation. Having spent somo time on the
stage, Miss Logan knows whereof she writes, and
IN her original way she deals zone heavy blows
at existing evils, demanding refo'm'in our pub.
lie exhibitions. The broad light Of truth wbinh
seems to peryade the pages Of her book will 20 far
towards restoring tho stage to its original purity.
The book is very readable, and must obtain a viis
Sold only ly subscription.