Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1872-12-17
Prospectus for iS7S.--SiXth Year.
The Aldine.

An Illustrated Monthly Journal universally admitted to
be the handsomsst Periodical in the World. 4
RsrTessststfvs and Champion of American Taste.
Not for Sule in Book or Neors Stores.
THE ILDINE while issued with all the regu-
larity, has Of the temporary timely Interest
characteristic Of ordinary periodicals II Is an ele
giant miscellany Of pure light. and graceful lit.ra-
turs and collection of pictures, the rHrest speci
mems Of artistic skill, Ia black and white. Al
though each succeeding number affords fre-h
pleasure TO its friends the real value and beauty
Of THE ALDTNE will be mot appreciated after il
has been bound up at the close of the year. While
other publications may claim uperior cheapnoss,
compared with rivals of a similar class, THE 4 IT,
DINE Is unique and original cORcePtion-al"ne
and unapproached-absou teIy without competition
in price or character. The pnssessor Of a complete
volume cannot duplicate the quantity OF hne paper
and engravings Ia any other shape or number OF
volumes for ten tirnss its Gust; and then, there
TIE chroHs0s, besides!
ART DEPARTMENT.
Notwithstanding the increase In the price Of sub
scriTtion last Fall, when THE ALDINE assumed
its present noble proportions and representative
character, the edition more than doubled dur
ing the present year proving that the American
public appreciate, and will support, sincere effort
la the cause Of Art. The publishers, anxious to
Justify tho ready Confidence thus demonstrated,
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
Of THE ALDINE
The publishers are authorised announce de-
signs from many Of the most eminent artists Of
America.
In addition, THE ALDTNE will reproduce exam
pies Of the best foreign masters, selected with a
to the highest artistic success, and greatest
general Interest," aeiding such as have become IA
miiaT, through photographs copies OF any kind
The quarterly tinted tinted plates, for 1873, will
reproduce four of John S. Davis inimitable child
skeichs, appropriate to the four seasons. These
plates, appearing in the issues for January April
July and October, would be alone worth the price
Of years subscription.
The popular feature Of = copiously illustrated
"Chrictmas" number will be continued.
To postess such valuable epitOme of the art
would at n cost trihing, will command tho sab
scriPtions Of thousands ia eyeTv section of the
country but as the usefulness and attractions of
THE ALDINE can be enhanced. in proportion to
the ne rical increase Of its supporters the pub
hshers propose ia make ''a-surance double sure"
by tho following unparalle.e ed offer Of
PREMIUM CHROMOS FOR 1878.
advance for The year 1873, will receive, without
additional charge pair of beautiful chromos, az
ter J. J. Hill the eminent English painter. The
pictures, tiled .'The Village Belle and Gross
ing the y -nr" are "a ~ inches-are printed from
- die ent plates, requiring - ktfcrent impress
sions and iiuts to perfect each picture. The same
IL Is the determination Of Its conductors to keep
fRE ALDTNE cut of the reach of competition in
every department the ehromos will be found
respOndingly ahead Of any that be offered BY
other periodicals.. Every subscriber will receive
a certificate over the signature OF the publishers.
guaranteeing that the ehromos delivered shall no
equal to the samples furnished the agent, the
money will he refunded. The distribution OF pic
lures of this grade. free to su bseribers TO re
dollar periodical, will mark epoch in the histo-
~ Of Art and considering the unprecedented
cheapness Of the price for THE ALDINE itself,
the marvel falls little short Of = miracle. even to
those best acquainted with the rchiev epsns Of In
ventive genius and Improved mechanical appliun-
ces. Per illustrations Of these ehromos, see No
vembeT issue Of TIE ALDINEl
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
will continue under the oars Of Mr. RICHARD
HENRY SToDDARD. assisted by the best writers
aud poets Of the day, who will strive to have the
literature Of THF ALnTNE always I'm keeping
with itS artistic attractions.
TERMS.
SIS per annum, IN advance. with Oil Chromos FREQ.
The ALDISE will. hereafter. be Obtainabie on
IL by subscription. There will be reduced or
club rate; cash for subscriptions must be sent to
the ublishers direct. handed to the local agent
tcithoUt responsibility &c the publishers, except in
whore the Certificate Is given, bearing the
lHc-sfmiIe signature Of JANIS SCTTOE Co.
AGENTS WANTED.
ANY person, wishing To act permanently as q To-
cal agent. will reesive full and prompt information
BY applying TO