CONVERSATION

By J. P. Mahaffy

Some people are accused of talking too much. But no one is ever taken to task for talking too well. -- Of all the accomplishments of modern society, that of being an agreeable conversationalist holds first place. Nothing is more delightful or valuable. To suggest what to say, just how and when to say it, is the general aim of this work, and it succeeds most admirably in its purpose.

READING AS A FINE ART

By Ernest Legouve

The ability to read aloud well, whether at the fireside or on the public platform, is a fine art. -- The directions and suggestions contained in this work of standard authority will go far toward the attainment of this charming accomplishment. -- The work is especially recommended to teachers and others interested in the instruction of public school pupils.

SOCIALISM

By Charles H. Olin

Socialism is "in the air." -- References to the subject are constantly appearing in newspapers, magazines, and other publications. -- But few persons except the socialists themselves have more than a dim comprehension of what it really means. -- This book gives in a clear and interesting manner a complete idea of the economic doctrines taught by the best socialists.

JOURNALISM

By Charles H. Olin

What is news, how is it obtained, how handled, and how can one become a Journalist? -- These questions are all answered in this book, and detailed instructions are given for obtaining a position and writing up all kinds of "a.s.signments." -- It shows what to avoid and what to cultivate, and contains chapters on book reviewing, dramatic criticism and proofreading.

VENTRILOQUISM

By Charles H. Olin

Although always a delightful form of entertainment, Ventriloquism is to most of us more or less of a mystery. -- It need be so no longer. -- This book exposes the secrets of the art completely, and shows how almost anyone may learn to "throw the voice" both near and far. -- Directions for the construction of automatons are given as well as good dialogue for their successful operation. -- Fully ill.u.s.trated.

CONUNDRUMS

By Dean Rivers

Conundrums sharpen our wits and lead us to think quickly. -- They are also a source of infinite amus.e.m.e.nt and pleasure, whiling away tedious hours and putting everyone in good humor. -- This book contains an excellent collection of over a thousand of the latest, brightest, and most up-to-date conundrums, to which are added many Biblical, poetical, and French conundrums.

MAGIC

By Ellis Stanyon

There is no more delightful form of entertainment than that afforded by the performances of a magician. -- Mysterious as these performances appear, they may be very readily learned if carefully explained. -- This book embraces full and detailed descriptions of all the well known tricks with coins, handkerchiefs, hats, flowers, and cards, together with a number of novelties not previously produced or explained. -- Fully ill.u.s.trated.

HYPNOTISM

By Edward H. Eldridge, A.M.

There is no more popular or interesting form of entertainment than hypnotic exhibitions, and everyone would like to know how to hypnotize.

-- By following the simple and concise instructions contained in this complete manual anyone may, with a little practice, readily learn how to exercise this unique and strange power.

WHIST

By Cavendish

Twenty-third Edition

"According to Cavendish" is now almost as familiar an expression as "according to Hoyle." -- No whist player, whether a novice or an expert, can afford to be without the aid and support of Cavendish. No household in which the game is played is complete without a copy of this book. -- This edition contains all of the matter found in the English publication and at one-fourth the cost.

PARLOR GAMES

By Helen E. Hollister

"What shall we do to amuse ourselves and our friends?" is a question frequently propounded on rainy days and long winter evenings. -- This volume most happily answers this question, as it contains a splendid collection of all kinds of games for amus.e.m.e.nt, entertainment, and instruction. -- The games are adapted to both old and young, and all cla.s.ses will find them both profitable and interesting.

ASTRONOMY: The Sun and His Family

By Julia MacNair Wright

Can you tell what causes day and night, seasons and years, tides and eclipses? Why is the sky blue and Mars red? What are meteors and shooting stars? -- These and a thousand other questions are answered in a most fascinating way in this highly interesting volume. Few books contain as much valuable material so pleasantly packed in so small a s.p.a.ce. -- Ill.u.s.trated.

BOTANY: The Story of Plant Life

By Julia MacNair Wright

The scientific study of Botany made as interesting as a fairy tale. -- It is better reading than such tales, because of the profit. -- Each chapter is devoted to the month of the year in which plants of that month are in evidence. Not only is the subject treated with accuracy, but there is given much practical information as to the care and treatment of plants and flowers. -- Ill.u.s.trated.

FLOWERS: How to Grow Them

By Eben E. Rexford

Every woman loves flowers, but few succeed in growing them. With the help so clearly given in this book no one need fail. -- It treats mainly of indoor flowers and plants--those for window gardening; all about their selection, care, soil, air, light, warmth, etc. -- The chapter on table decoration alone is worth the price of the book. -- While the subject of flowers is quite thoroughly covered, the style used is plain, simple, and free from all technicalities.

DANCING

By Marguerite Wilson