Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1872-02-15
PROMISES FOR THE NEW YEAR.

PROMISES FOR TIE NEW YEAR.
THE STORY DEPARTMENT
viii contain brilliant Succession of the class Of
the serials which have given the Mercury the
iead IN peFicdf~ni observation-disclosures starsiisg
novelties the handiwork Of the best fiction wr-
tiers of England and America. have already heen
secured, and no pesuAiary outlay will be spared
in eu,ployisfskadine talent. Ane~ seral The
first of a brilliant array of story attractions for
1872, will he commenced Immediately. Every
issue will also contain from six 10 ten original
completed stories and sketches by the most Ia
Tented writers thar money can employ. The
Weekly Tabla-Taik" will each week present from
two 20 four columns Of original poetry, sketches,
and crain; couccits, making IL a peculiar and
exclusive feature.
THE AMUSEMENT DEPARTMENT
will each week mirror the entire amusement
world enabling the Mercury TO remain rs here
tofore the recognized show-paper of msrica -
The movements Of dramatic, minstrel circus
and variety companies stars, lectures, and eve
~ description Of shows" or performers will be
given . week In advance Of the so-caIed amuse-
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wide-swake corresI cndents will make this de-
rartment unrivaled.
THE SPORTING DEPARTMENT
will be vehicle for the freshest news relating TO
the sports Of the various seasons including base
ball skating, the turf, rowing, yachting. bill
liards chess. cards quoting, athletic games
petes,rianism. curling cricket, lacrosse etc
The Mercury will not deterorate as the organ Of
the patrons Of legitimate sports and pastimes
THE FIREMBN'S DEPARTMENT
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now the only iremen's paper in America, and
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news by regular correspondents in the various
cities.
THE LADIES DEPARTMENT
viii include frequent fashion articles from n
Paris correspondent, news relating TO women,
etc. together with the ladies Promenade .
in each issue. This feature win be sustained by
vivacious contributors, and will prove, as here
,ofoze, exceedingly popular among the lady rea-
ders.
THE NEWS AND MISCELLANEOUS DE-
PARTMENT
viii present special articles upon interesting top
les spicy reports, Illustrating the working Of the
divorce laws, condensed news, literary and sci
en'ific items, funny paragraphs, household
hints, etc., etc.
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