Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-04-29
BOOKS AND MAGAZINES.

hoHpi y hAbt . DUN, l'V NlNN, nus
an unusually large number of plates
and engravings illustrating the latest
styles OF garments, hats, etc., for. ladies'
wear The literary matter Is varied and
entertaing. An original decoration song
aud chorus, entitled, "Then strew bright
flowers on every grave" Is notable
feature Of the May number.
THE NURSERY should be IN every
household where there are children. The
beautiful pictures and simple stories it
contains cannot tail to attract the atten-
ton and enlist the interest of children,
and they will become readers and think
ers. The May number Is very attrac-
tive one. Published by John l.. Shorey,
Boston.
SMITHS WORLD OF FASHION, with its
large number Of fashion plates It's beau
tiful designs for hats and bonnets; its
almost endless variety of patterns for
ornamental and fancy work its choice
reading matter; its pages of selected
poetry, and its touching song, "Curiew
must not toll tonight" will not fail to
attract and win the attention of the la
dies. A. Burdcttc Smith, 9l4 Broadway
New York, publisher.
DEMOREsT's ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY.
The May number is one of the best yet
issued. In fact, this favorite magazine
seems to improve with each issue. A
paper pattern is given with the May
number. The subscription price is only
60 m nor v.or ;nnl,J:,,,. ,.L.>;.. % 81,
beautiful chromos. Address. w. Jen-
nings Dcmorest, II Il. 14th street, N. Y.
WIDE AWAKE for May is grassy, flow
cry, and out-ofdoor-ish generally. There
is delightful tlutter of birds wings in
Miss II. II. Hudson's poem, "Hclping
the Birds" Mrs. Warmers full-page
poem is starred with dandelons, there
are humming-birds in Sweetheart's
Surprise" by Mary +. c. Wyeth, u mer-
ry sound of waters in the " Mill Songs :"
by Miss Farman. "Puss Speaks adds
another to these fine poems. The num-
Der opens with II story by Edgar New
cett, adorned by fine illustration drawn
by Miss C. A. Northam. 1t will do our
Independent girls no harm to read this
story. Other good stories are "Thc
Doll Mission" by the editor, 1.-THE
Angel OF the House," a Centennial story
by c. II. Woodman, and Hanging a
Bear" true story of adventure, by
Rev. /. l.. Beaman, with spirited from
tispiece by +. Il. Merrill. There is a
simple but tempting record of last sum-
mer's camping out, by II. A. H., al!ur-
ing one thus early to the wholesome
way we Yankees have taken up of spend
ing the hot summer days, while the mi
tial paper Of A Child in Florence "
promises us some pleasant reminiscent
ces of that famous art-city. The serials,
" Young Rick" and "The Cooking
Club" are worth the reading. The
are well-sustained, the
pictures admirable. Last, but not least
among the attractions, is a Centennial
drama, prepared for the children by the
well-known dramatic writer, Mrs. L. d.
Cheney. 1t is given thus early that the
children may have full time to prepare
for their Fourth of July celebrations.
We say "God Speed" to this bright
wholesome magazine. Only 5000 per
annum. Sample copies 20 cts. d. LoTH-
ROP & Co., Boston.
AS the day for the opening of the Cen
tennial Exhibition draws near there is
naturally desire on the part of the
people to become familiar with the his
tory of the country during the century
just closing. Of the several centennial
histories recently brought before the
public, the one edited by James d. Nc
Cabe, well-known writer, cannot fail
to rank foremost. In book 925 pages,
Under the title of Centennial History
of the United States" is to be found a
clear, vivid and brilliant narrative of
the events of our history from the dis
covery of the American Continent to
the present day. The book is profusely
illustrated and is we'll printed and hand
somely bound. 1t is sold at very low
price for so valuable work. Agents
to whom great inducements are
offered, by National Publishing Com
pany, Philadelphia, Pa.
PETERS HOUSEHOLD MELODIES, No.
II, contains eight beautiful songs with
chorus, which would cost in sheet form
about 81. 90. 1t will be sent. post paid