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& FRANK TOUSEY’S HAND BOOKS. Containing Usofal Information on Almest Every Subject Under the Sun, Priee 10 Cents Per Copy. Napoleon’s Oraculum and Dream Book. Oontalning the great oracle of buman destiny; also the crue mess ng of nee ar Le noehpad nee ~<a with &, Ceremonies, and ou es s com- lete book. Price 10 cents. — No. 2. HOW TO DO TRICKS. | The great book of oe and card tricks, containing full tnetruction of al! the we | card tricks of tue d ot alae nsions as performed y 4 our sbould obtain a copy, as it Price 10 cents. No. 3. ; HOW TO FLIRT. The arts and wiles of flirtation are fu lained by thi little book. Besides the various wos ons o bandherchie!. fan, gay pornepl. window and hat flirtations, it contains . ye list he — mageage a ene of fi- ver. which teresting to eve . old and youn,. You can- mot be happy without one, Price 10 conta. No. 4. HOW TO DANCE Is the title of a new and handsome little book just issued by Frank ‘ousey. It contains full instructions in the art dancing, etiquette in the bali-room and at parties, how a and fal) directions for calling off in all popuiar egoare dances. The price is 10 cents. No. 5. HOW TO MAKE LOVE.] A complete guide << tove, courtship and marriage, givin a advice, rales and og onan to be observed, Wit many plano and interesting things not generally known. cen ; No. 6. HOW TO BECOME AN ATHLETE. Giving full instruction for the use of damb-bells, Indias eiubs, » pare le . borizontal bars end various @ methods of developing a , healtby muscle; containi sixty illustrations, Every boy can become strong a ithy by following the instructions contained in ths book. Price 10 cents. FE No. 7« HOW TO KEEP BIRDS. Handsomely illustrated, and contai:.ing full instrnotions the management and training of the canary, mocking- bis , bobolink, blackbird, paroquet, parrot, etc., etc. Price cents. No. 8. HOW TO BECOME A SCIENTIST. A usefal an4 ‘~structive book, giving a complete treatise on chemistry; also, experiments in acoustics, mechanics, mathematics, chemistry, and directions for making fire- works, colored fires, and gas balioons. This book cannot be Price 10 cents. No. 9. HOW TO BECOME A VENTRILOQUIST. By Harry Kennedy. The secret given away. Every intelli- @ent boy reading this book of instrnuotions, by s practical Grofessor (delixhticg multitndes every night with bis won- exfai {mitations), can master the art, and create any emount of fan for himeelf and friends. It is the greatest book ever published, and there's millions (of fun) in it. Price 10 cents. No. 10, HOW TO BOX. The art of self-defonse made easy. Oontaining over thirty illustrations of s, blows and the different positions of @ good boxer. Every boy shonid obtain one of these useful and instractive books, as it will teach you how to box witb- out an instructor. Price 10 cents. HOW TO WRITE LOVE-LETTERS. A most complete little book, containing full directions for writing love-letters, and when to use them; also giving epecimen letters for both young and old. Price 10 cents. No. 12. HOW TO WRITE LETTERS TO UADIES. Giving‘ complete instructions for writing letters to ladies en a)) sa ts; also, letters of introductiou, notes and re- quests. rice 10 centa. No. 13. How to Do It; or, Book of Etiquette. It is @ great life secret, and one that young man de- eires to know aliabout. Send 10 cents and getit. There's bappiness in it. No. 14. HOW TO MAKE CANDY. A complete hand-book for making al! kinds of candy, ioe- @ream, syrups, essences, etc., eto, Price 10 cents, No. 15. HOW TO BECOME RICH. » whose own example is in iteelf guide enough for those who aspire t) fame and money, The will give you the secret. Price 10 cents. No. 16. HOW TO A WINDOW GARDEN. Containing ful! instructions for constructing a window garden either in town or country, and the most approved methods for ae See flowers at home. © most complete book of kind ever published. Price 10 ceute. No. I7>, HOW TO DRESS. Oontaining full instruction in the art of dressing aud ap- pearing well at home and abroad, giving the selections of a material, and how to have them made up. Price 10 No. 18. HOW TO BECOME BEAUTIFUL. One of the brightest and most valcabie little books evep ven to the world. Everybody wishes to know how to me beantifal, both male and female. The secret is simple, and almost costless. this book and be con- vinoed how to become beantifal. ce 10 cents. No. 19. FRANK ‘TOUSEY’S United States Distance Tables, Pocket Com- panion and Guide. Giving ithe official! distasces on all the railroads of the Uni States and Canada. Also, table of distances by water to foreign porte, back fares in the princi citie-, reports of the — a eto., making it one of the moat oom plete and handy ks published. Price 10 centa, No. 20. How to Entertain an Evening Party. A very valuable little book just published. A complete compendium of games, sports, card-diversions, comic searestiens, Gy aitable for parlor or drawing-room en- tertainment. “I$ contains more for the money than any pu 8 shed. Price 10 cents No. 21. HOW TO HUNT AND FISH. The most complete hunting and fishing lished. I i dogs, traps, trappin tions of game an t contains full instructions about guns, bunting and fishing. together with desorip- Price 10 cenes. No. 22. HOW TO DO SECOND SIGHT. Helier’s seoond sight quplatned by bis former assistant, Fred Hant, Jr. poe how the secret dialogues were carried on between the magician and the boy on the stage: also giving a}! the codes and ognehs. The only authentio exp on of second sight, rice 10 cents. No. 23. HOW T° EXPLAIN DREAMS. Kverybody dreams, from the little child to the man and woman. This httie book gives the explanption to all kinds of dreams, together with lucky aud — y 4 ma N.poleon’s Oracalum,” the book of fate, ‘rice No. 24. HOW TO WRITE aaa TO GENTLE- Containing full directions for writing to gentlemen em pa nin g giving sample letters for instraction, oe cen No. 25. HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST. Containing fault instrnotions for all kinds of gymnastic sporta and athletic exercises. mbracing thirt sive illus- trations, By Professor W. Macdouald. A bandy and use- fal book. Price 10 cent. No. 26. HOW TO ROW, SAIL AND BUILD A BOAT. Fully iiustrated. Every boy should know bow to row and saitaboat. Foll instructions are given in this little book together with instructions on ewimming and riding, com- panion sports to boating, “rice 10 cents. e nlar selections ip ore, comprising Dutch dialect, French dialect, Yankee and irish dialect pieces, together with many ara ings. Price 10 conts. ide ever pub-. No. 28. HOW TO TELL FORTUNES. Every one is desirous of knowing what his future Hfe wi bring forth, whether harpiness or misery, wealth or pom erty. You oan tell by a glance at this little book. Buy an convinced. Tell your own fortane. Teil the f unes of your friends. Price 1p cents. No. 29. HOW TO BECOME AN INVENTOR. Every boy should know how inventions originate, This ook exp ains — all, giving —_e ine “ asta, iy rau magnetism, o neums mechan * etc. T te moet inebrecttee beak published. Price i conan No. 30, HOW TO COOK. One of the most instructive books on conking ever pub- lished. It contains recipes for cooking meats, fish, ga and oysters: also ba puddin cakes and all kinds oa panei, Capac a grand collection of recipes by one of our moss pop cooks. Only 10 cents per copy. No. 3i. HOW TO BECOME A SPEAKER. Containing fourteen illustrations, giving the different po= sitions requisite to become a g epeaker, reader ang elocutionist. Also containing gems from ali the popu authors of prose and poetry, drranged in the most sim and concise manner possible. Price 10 centa. No. 32. HOW TO RIDE A BICYCLE. Handsomely illustrated, and containing full directions f mounting, riding and managing a bicycie, fully exrisia ustrations; aleo directions for picking ous rice 10 cents. No. 33. HOW TO BEHAVE. Coptatning the rules and etiquette of good society and th easiest and most approved methods of appearing te g at parties, balls, the theater, church, and in the room. Price 10 cents. No. 34. HOW TO FENCE. Donteining fall mmstruction for fencing and the use of the broadeword; also instruction in arohery. Described with twenty-one practical illustrations, giving the best positions in fencing. A complete book. Price 10 cents. drawi No. 35. HOW TO PLAY GAMES. A complete and useful little book, containing the rules and regulations of billiards, bagatelle, baokgammon, ere= quet, dominoes, etc. Price 10 centa ; No. 36. HOW TO'SOLVE CONUNDRUMS. Containing all the leading conundrums of the day, amusing riddles, curious catches and witty sz;:ugs. Price 10 cents, No. 37. HOW TO KEEP HOUSE, Tt contains information for everybody, boys, and women; it will teach you howto make alm: etanyth sround the house, such as parlor ornaments, bracketa, “ary aohan barps, and bird lime for catobing birda, rice 10 cen Ft HOW TO BECOME YOUR OWN DOCTOR. A wonderfni book, containing useful and practical infor mation in tne treatment of ordinary diseases and ailments common to every family. Abonnding in asafn! and effect- ive recipes for genera! complaints rice 10 cepts. No. 39. How to Ralse Dogs, Poult Pigeons and tii °° A asefnl and Instrnctive book. Handsomely illustrated. By Ira Profraw. Price 10 cents. No. 40. HOW TO MAKE AND SET TRAPS. Inotnding hints on how to catch Moles, Weaneis. Otter, Rats, Squirrels and Birds. Also how to onre Skins. Ooe plonsly illustrated. By J. Harrington Keene. Price 1@ canta, No. 41. The Boys of New York End Men’s Joke Book, Containing a great variety of the latest jokes used by the most famous end men. o amateur minstrels is complete withont this wonderful little beok. Price 10 cents. No. 42. The Boys of New York Stnmp Speaker. Containing « varied assortment of Stump Speeches, N Dutoh and Irish. Also End Men's jokes. "jest the thing for home amusement and amateur shows. Price 10 centa, For sale by all newsdealers in the United States and Canada, or sent to your address, post-paid, on receipt of price. Address Box 2730. FRANK TOUSEY, Publisher, $4 & 86 North Moore Strect, New York, GOMINGIOOKS (Cc (CO)