Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1873-02-13
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ity, has rome es-tte temrorarypr fisriy inter
60 eharafieristie Of ordinary PERIODICALS II =
'wa elessat nixsliasy . pure light, and grace
rnRest Specimens Of artistic skill, In black and
whi's. Although eaeA pucceeding nenher AZ
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md beanfy Of Tie Alisas wihbe moet appreci-
aied after IL has been bound up a. 10 close Of
The yeas. While other publications may claim
superior eheapness, as compared with rivals Of
similar class, Txs Al8sEs is . unique and ORR
ginal cercep,ion-alone and nnapproached-
ahsolu:eiy without competition in price or char.
ae,er. The possessor ofa complete volume can
not duplicate the quantity of ine paper and en-
cravings in any other shape or number of vol
nme: fer fen tiRss ifs cost and tAsa, tasrs are
ART DEPARrxEyE
Notwithstanding the increase in the price Of
subscripnon last Fall, when Tie Aidsas ASA ned
its present noble proportions aud representative
character, the edition rus more tiaa dsnbied du-
ring the past year proving tina, the Americas
effort in the cause Of Art. The Publishers, anx-
ious to justify the ready con6dence thus demon
sirated, have exerted themselves TO the utmost
to develop and improve the work and the plans
for the coming year, rs unfolded by the month
y Issues, viii asscnish and delight even the most
sanguine friends of fae .Aidine
The publishers are au thorized 10 announce
designs from many Of the most eminent artists
Of America.
In addition, Tie 4idsn< viii reproduce exam
Pies Of the best foreign mas; tiers, selected with
view 10 the highest artistic success and grea ties;
general interest; avoiding such - have become
familiar, through photographs, or copies Of any
kind
The quarterly tinted plates, for 1873, will re-
produce four Of John S Davis inimitable child
sketches, appropriate TO the four seasons. These
plates, appearing in the issues for January,
April, July, ard October. would be alone worth
the price Of a years subscription.
The popular feature of a copiously illustrated
Christmas number will be continued.
To possess such a valuable epi,ome of the art
world, al u cost SO trifiing, will command the
subscriptions Of thousands in every section OF
the country; but as the usefulness aud a,trac-
lions Of The Aidine can be enhanced, in proper.
ton to the numerical increase of its supporters,
the publishers propose to make assurance dou-
bic sure" by the following unparalleled offer OF
PREAIUA CHROLOS FOR 1873.
Every subscriber to 71e AlGine, who PAYS in
advanee for the yea- 1873, viii receive, wi,hou,
additional charge, q pair Of beautiful oil chro-
mos, after J. ]. Hill. the eminent English psin-
and Crossing the Moor" are 1890 inches
are printed from IS different plates, requiring
Is impressions and ulis 10 perfect each picture.
The same chiomos are sold for $50 per pair in
the art stores. As il is the determination OF
its conductors TO keep The 1iGins cut Of the
reach OF competition in every department, the
chronos will be found correspondingly ahead o.
any that can re offered BY other periodicals
Every subscriber will receive certificate, over
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the chromcs delivered shall he equal 10 the SAM
pies furnished the ageu:, or the money will be
refunded. 1be distribution Of pictures of this
grade, free TO the subscriber 10 a Ave dollar
periodical, will mark an epoch in the history
OF Arti and, considering the unprecedented
chearness Of the price for The 4fldine itself, The
marval falls little short Of a miracle, even 10
those best acquainted with the achievements OF
inventive genius and improved mechanical ap-
planes. (For illustrations Of these chromos,
see November issue of The -4idiae.
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
will continue under the care OF Mr.. Richard
Henry Sioddard, assisted by the best writers
and poets OF the day. who will strive to have
the literature Of Tie AiGine always in keeping
Silh its artistic attractions.
TkRLS.
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free.
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BY subscription. There will be no reduced or
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except in cases where the certificate is given,
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Any person wishing TO act permanently A. q
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nation by applying to
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