Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1885-02-28

~ Sood, containing many interesting
articles. The frontispiece is fine oil
painting entitled 1.-The Fairy Story
The serial, The Death Mark by Gar
rett Walker, is continued. Among
the most interesting articles are "Ade-
laide Capranica Marchesa Del Grillo
Nata Ristori,' by Lyle Lester. ga
Visit to Jersey Cattle farm" by
Prof. Charles A. joy "The King Pen
gum" by w. B. Tegetmeler; 1.-THE
Armenians," Oscar yam; THE Story
of Queen Matilda, of Denmark and
Court Stuenzee" by F. St. John Bren-
on; Something About Children's
Books" by Mary Titcomb; "Bronze
Casting :" "From Sebastopol to kief y
"Staten Island,-Past Present and
Future" J. Barnltz Bacon; Origin
of Our Domesticated Animals" by
Rev. NJ. G. Watkins. DR.. F. W. Con-
rad, Of the Lutheran Observer, is the
representative religious journalist de-
picted in this number. Published by
Mrs. Frank Leslie, SO to 81 Park Place,
New York.
In Babyhood for February 1.-THE
Baby's Bath" with all that pertains to
it, by Marion Harland, makes one of
the most interesting and practical sub
iects yet touched upon by this mag
azine. An important article on "False
Group: its Prevention and Treatment"
is by DR.. John H. Ripley, professor of
the diseases of children at the New
York Polytechnic. George E. Waring,
jr., the well-known sanitary engineer,
gives many practical suggestions re-
garding plumbing in its relation to
pure air for nursery inmates. Har-
Ian H. Ballard. whose labors in the
young peoples Agassiz Association
have identified him as friend of all
lovers of nature, contributes charm
ing paper on Mature in the Nursery"
urging the desirability of giving full
sway to inquiries by the little ones
about their friends, the flowers, the
pebbles and birds" DR.. Cyrus Edison,
OF the New York Board of Health,
writes on Poisonous Candy in man.
ner calculated to make vast differ
ence in the purchases of certain kinds
of colored confectionery if his advice
were needed. The department of
Nursery Problems"-queries by read
ers, with answers by the editors-is
becoming exceedingly useful, com
prsing great variety of topics of in
tercst to all.
The Dorcas for March is far superior
to any other number published. The
scope of the magazine is enlarged,
embracing all kinds and varieties of
wsman's handiwork. The prizes Of
fered for the best specimens of plain
and fancy silk knitting will no doubt
revive interest in this almost "lost art, ;"
and encourage greater originality in
designs for work of this kind.
The table of contents comprises a
great variety of articles, ranging from
the narrow knitted lace for underwear
to table-covers and counterpanes.
Several new stitches are given and
patterns for embroidered slippers, etc.,
etc, from the Kensington Royal Art
School.
The designs for guitar band and
boudoir couverette, by Katherine
Armstrong, are simple but very eff
fective pieces of work.
Directions for mittens, stockings,
babies socks, Afghan underwaist.
hood, Polish boots, edgings and laces,
complete the work department.
Lydia Hoyt Farmer contributes
another of her interesting articles on
Tapestries, and "Fanchon's Fancies"
consist of explicit directions for any
number of fancy articles to be fashion
ed by deft and dainty fingers for or
namenting and decorating the home
and its inmates.
Send ten cents for sample copy.
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