Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-11-12
Prospectus for iSTS.--SEth Year.
The AIdine,


be the handsomest Periodical in the World.
REPRESENTATIVE and Champion Of American Taste.
Not for Sale IN Book or Meas Stores.
TIE ALDINE, while issued with all the regu-
larity has of the temporary or t1sIy interest
characteristic of ordinary periodicals. IL Is an ee
giant miscellany OF pure, light, and graceful itera-
and collection of pictures, the rarest speci
mems of arti. tic skill, in black and white Al
though each succeeding number affords a fresh
pleasure 10 its friends, the real value and beauty
of THE ALDTNE Will be mort appreciated after it
has been bound up at the close of the year. While
other publications may claim superior cheapness,
compared with rivals OF a similar class, THE Al
DINE is unique and original conception-an ne
and napprodched-absoluteIy without competition
in price or character The possossor of a complete
volume cannot duplicate the quantity of fine paper
and engravings in any other shape or number of
volumes for ten times its cost; and htca there are
the ctromoS, JesideSi
ART DEPARTMENT.
Notwithstanding the increase in the price Of sub
scription last Fail, when TIE ALDINE assumed
its present noble proportions and representative
character, the edition was more than doubled dur
ing the present year /; proving that the American
public appreciate, and will support, sincere effort
in the cause of art, The publishers, anxious to
Justify the ready confidence thus demons trated
have exerted themselves to the utmost to develop
and improve the work; and the plans for the COM
ing year, unfolded by the monthly issues, will
astonsh ard delight even the most sanguine friends
Of THE ALDiNE
The publishers are authorised so announce de-
signs from many of the most eminent artists of
America.
In addition, THE ALDLYE will reproduce exam
pies OF the best foreign masters, selected with a
to the highest artistic success, and greatest
general interest: aeidiHg such have become ia
miliar, through photographs or copies of any kind
The quarterly tinted tinted plates, for 1873, will
reproduce four of John ). Davis inimitable child
sketchs, appropriate to the four seasons. These
plates. appearing in the issues for January April
In ly nd Oct no all ha re
of years subscription.
The popular feature of a copiously illustrated
"Chrictmas' number will be continued.
To postess such a valuable epitome of the art
would at cost So tTihing, will command the sub
scrptions of thousands in everv section of the
country but as the usefulness and attractions Of
THE ALDINE can be enhanced. in proportion to
the numerical increase of its supporters, the pub
fishers propose ia make ''assurance double sure
by the following unparalleled offer of
PREMIUM CHROMOS FOR 1873.
Every subscriber to TIE 4LDTNE, who pays in
for The year 1873, will receive, without
ional charge pair of beautiful ehromcs, af-
ter J. J. Hill the eminent English painter. The
pictures er tiled ''The Village Belle, and Gross
ing the Jor,n II 20 inches ARE printed from
70 dife ent plates requiring y ktHerent impr"s-
sions and tiuts to perfect each pietare. The same
chr mos are sold for $50 per pair In The art stores
a il is the deter mnation of its conductors to keep
IRE ALDFNE out of the reach of competition in
every department, the chromos will be found cor
other periodicals.. Every subscriber will receive
certificate over the signature of the publishers.
guaranteeing that the chromos deliyerd shall BIO
equal to fhe samples furnished the agont, or the
money will be refunded. The distribution of pic
lures of this grade, free to subscribers to five
dollar periodical will mark epoch in the histo-
~ of Art and conciderln2 the unprecedented
cheapness Of the price for THE ALDLNE itself,
the marvel falls little short OF miracle. even to
those best acquainted with the achievements Of in
ventive genius and improved mechanical appiiun-
ces. lFar illustrations Of these ehromos, see No
vember Issue Of THE 4LDIHEl
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
will continue under the care of VT. RICHARD
HENRY sTODDARD, assisted by the best writers
and poets Of the day who win strive to have the
literature of THF ALDTNE always in keeping
with 1t. artistic attractions.
TERMS.
IS per anHum, in advance, with Oil chromos FREQ.
THE ALDTNE will. hereafter. be obtainabie on
club rate cash for subscriptions must be sent to
the publishers direct. handed TO the local agent,
,9ftLatt responsibility 10 he publishers except In
cases where the certificate is given, bearing the
re si3lile signature OF JANIS SUrToS Co.
AGENTS WANTED
Any person, wishing to act permanently as To-
cal agent will receive full and prompt information
by applying to
JAMES SUTTON { CO., Publishers,
IS Maiden Name, Few York.