The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-09-23

PETERsoN's MAGAZINE for October comes to
us as welcome as usual. "Peterson's" is not
only magazine Of art and fashion, II Is one of
literature also, and no lady's book approaches
II In Its powerful stories and novelets. Nota-
bly,, among these are 1.-THE Tragedy OF Trevy-
LAM" by Mrs. An 3. Stephens aud Miss
Deiarge," by Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett,
two noveets of exceptional merit even for this
periodical. In addition "Peterson" boasts of
such contributors as Frank Lee Benedict, Mrs.
X. Harding Davis, Marietta Holley, the author
of Josiah Aliens Wife," etc., etc. The
terms of this, the cheapest and best of the
lady's books, are but two dollars year, with
very great reductions to clubs, and a free copy
and other premiums to those getting up the
club. Now is the time to begin to get up clubs
for 1880. Specimens sent gratis, If written
for, to those Wishing to get up clubs. Address
CHAs. j. PETERSON. 3O6 Chestnut ST., Phll'a.
Coon COMPANY, NuD,be, One, is a fret and
inviting issue of a new volume, with which
subscriptions, which should be sent now, should
commence.
The cover ls new In color and design, both in
excellent taste, and the latter sui genieris
among magazines. Il Is the work of Mr.. e. j.
N. Stent of New York.
After charming bit of poetry by Lucrece,
come some pleasant pages from Mr.. Charles
Dudley Warner, entitled, A Wilderness Ro-
nance. 1t is one of his delightful Adirondack
sketches. Next there is an account of Hospital
Work In New York, carefully done and read
able, by Mr.. William II. Riding. It will sur
prise many to learn that there are several hos
pitfalls In New York finer in construction and
equipment than any In the Old World. Fol-
lowing this are sketch from life by Mrs. Har-
riet Beecher Stowe, and some verses by Miss
Lucy Larcom, characteristic and therefore
good. Miss Larcom has second poem of
the number.
A gentleman who resided for several years
in Japan gives q resume of the maxims of
their social code, which have an interest as
having been largely instrumental in producing
the polished courtesy of manner and rare po-
likeness that we SO much admire in the Japan
ese. 1t is entitled The Politehess of Ogasawara.
The other contributions are varied and excel
lent The number concludes with The Editors
Table and Talks"
1t should be distinctly understood that this
magazine presents original matter only.
$500 year, postage paid. Good canvassers
wanted. Address Coon COMPANY, SPRING
field, Mass.
BALLoU's MONTHLY MAGAZINE for October Is
at hand, and there Is no magazine in this
country that can compare with " Ballou's' for
originality, freshness and cheapness. The en-
cravings are fresh and appropriate, the stories
of high order of merit, and the poetry the
best that can be obtained. The magazine has
household page each month, and all of this
can be obtained for only $1.50 per annum pre-
| pared, and at club rates even cheaper. 1t is a
family publication, and should be in every
household in the Union. Bay copy, and be
convinced of its superior merits. The October
| number is just issued, and contains a great
variety of matter.
Published by THoMEs g. TALBOT,
Boston, Mass.