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LIFE Framed Proofs )) no: Constable, ee Originals Ess Spring Cloths. from Plain and Mixed Cheviots, Serges and Golf Suitings, 7 > Reversible Bicycling Checks and Mixtures. | I | : | a | Wool and Silk Vestings. No (Sa Vicunas, Blacks and Oxferi Mixtures. ROOFS of any of the original 7 = > o > drawings from LIFE will be White and Colored Ducks. furnished on application, suitably bind daintily framed in either a gilt WO It { t t. pra Japanese oak frane. Large 3 { a a) Df ACY Mouble-page proofs, including frame hind transportation within one hun- red miles of New York, $4.00. i | 7 a Single-page, or smaller proofs, | 22d Ann | D Sh poe \ I ual Dog Show half the above rates. WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB. Make selections from files of Lire and when ordering state the par- This Show was held in the Madison Square Garden, New York City, on February ys 21, 22, 23 and 24, 1898, NEW YORK. icular style of frame desired, and The official publication is a handsome book of about one hundred and eighty rders will be promptly filled. pages, 64x10 inches, The cover is an exquisite design by a famous artist, printed — ; in three colors from half-tone plates. There are thirty-five pages of fine illus: Proofs are the same size as Illus- | trations of typical dogs of best Bown breeds, with articles on their chief character rations In LIFE. istics and scales of points for judging. About ninety-six pages contain names of the dogs entered, with their pedicree —— . y and list of prize winnings, and owners’ names and addresses. LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY, (oe ps A “marked” edition of the book is published, whicn gives the names of the , ¥ PRIZE WINNERS in all CLASSES. This is a standard book of reference for the Jog 39. and a West Sist St. of 1898, and will be sent to any address on receipt of 50 cents. Address, New York City. . . . LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY. 19 & 21 West Slst Street, New York ti. Kaster Number of LIFE Will be issued on April the Second PRICE, 25 CENTS We shall surpass in this number every one of the previous successes which have placed LIFE at the head of the artistic publications of the world. No publication so thoroughly artistic, refined, keen, delightful and satisfying bas ever approached this number. THE COVER is a unique design by Buve, lithographed in fine colors, reproduced by a new process. THE PICTURES. C. D. Gibson is the black and white artist who stands at the head of his profession Mr. Ginsox, who is now abroad studying new phases of life, has done the centre picture for the Easter LIFE. Not only is it in his best vein, but it marks the highest developmen: of his talent T. K. Hanna, Jr., will have no less than six beautiful half-toncs—the beauty and technique of Mr. Hansa's work is unsurpassed, Among the other artists are Hyde, Sullivant, Blashfield, Gilbert, and many whose work is so well known to our readers. The half-tone reproductions, which LIFE first introduced in America, will in this number be more profuse and beautiful than ever before, LITERARY FEATURES. Mr. Edward S. Martin, whose writings have so charmed the rcaders of LIFE, will contribute to this number an essay written in his own delightful style and illustrated appropriately. ‘There will also be a number of pocms by prominent American poets, witty sayings, trenchant talks, and wholesome and pleasing generalitics. Regular Subscribers receive this Number Free of Charge. LIFE PUBLISHING CO., 19 & 21 West 31st St., New York. COPYRIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN BY JANES HENOERBON UNOER THE ACT OF 1001,