semi-monthly, under the title, CANADIAN MESSENGER. Its circulation
then was small, but now it has attained to nearly fifty thousand
copies. The NEW DOMINION MONTHLY began its existence contemporaneously
with the Dominion of Canada, on July 1st, 1867. It has not had a very
vigorous life until late years, but it seems to have overcome all
its hinderances. It is now enjoying much popularity, and a long and
useful career is looked forward to for it. The youngest of the WITNESS
publications is L'AURORE, a child of adoption, which is published in
French,--the only Protestant paper in America in that language. It
is undergoing its struggle for existence and is weathering the storm
bravely, and every day adds to its chance of ultimate success. All
these publications are sent forth in the hope that they will be the
instruments of good and blessing to many. Unless this object had been
in some measure fulfilled, it is most likely that none of them would
have lived any length of time. They were all, at starting, losing
ventures in a monetary point of view, and in that respect have thus far
little more than made ends meet; but in the higher reward sought--that
of becoming engines of usefulness, they have exceeded all expectation.
G. H. F.
_THE WITNESS PREMIUM LIST._
(_Continued from second page of cover._)
WHAT KIND OF WEATHER WILL WE HAVE TO-MORROW?
This question can be solved by the possessor of one of
[Illustration: POOL'S SIGNAL SERVICE BAROMETER]
Pool's Signal Service Barometers with thermometer attached. If not
already the possessor of one of these valuable weather indicators, send
us $6 in new subscriptions to any of the WITNESS publications and we
will send you one by express with all charges paid.
MUSIC HATH CHARMS.
By sending us $10 in new subscriptions we will send a very good
concertina by express, with all charges paid.
[Illustration]
OPERA GLASSES.
For $10 in new subscriptions we will send you a first-class Opera Glass.
For $15 and $16 in new subscriptions we have two sizes of beautifully
finished
WIRE BIRD CAGES;
prettily painted and fitted up with perches.
[Illustration: E.M. BOYNTON'S DOUBLE EDGED PRUNING SAW]
We still offer the DOUBLE-EDGED LIGHTNING SAW which, on account of
its size and usefulness, is well adapted for household and general
purposes. It is so arranged with holes in the handle that a pole can
easily be attached with bolts, so that it may be used for sawing
off the superfluous branches and twigs of a tree. Send us $7 in new
subscriptions to the WITNESS publications and receive the above
mentioned valuable implement.
A most necessary article in the kitchen is an Apple Corer. For one new
subscriber to the WEEKLY WITNESS, at $1.10, or four new subscribers to
the MESSENGER at 30c. each, we will send a
SOLID IVORY APPLE CORER.
FOR YOUR HOUSE WIVES AND DAUGHTERS.
If you want to make your wife happy, send us $17 in new subscriptions,
and we will send you by express a set of FLUTING, CRIMPING AND
SMOOTHING IRONS.
WHO WOULD NOT HAVE A PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM?
[Illustration]
When you can get a magnificent one by sending in $7 in new
subscriptions to the WITNESS publications, or for $6 you can get one
not so finely bound.
For $7 we will send something new in the shape of a pretty little
ALBUM RESTING UPON AN EASEL.
Every boy has a longing for a box of tools, so that on a rainy day
he can exercise his ingenuity in making or repairing some article of
furniture. For such we now offer a
A NO. 1 FAMILY TOOL CHEST
which contains Gauges, Screw-drivers, Chisels, Gimlets, a small saw,
Tack-lifter, Pruning Knife, an Inch Square, a Measure, &c., &c., all
of which fit into one strong handle, and when packed in the box may
be carried in the pocket. This valuable assortment of tools will be
sent to any person sending us $20 in new subscriptions to the WITNESS
publications.
DO YOU PAINT?
By this question we do not mean painting your cheeks, but do you paint
pictures? If you do, and have not a good box of paints, send us $5 in
new subscriptions to the WITNESS publications, and we will send you a
BOX OF PAINTS,
fitted up with all the necessary requirements to fit you to fill the
position of head artist to the family. For $7 in new subscriptions we
will send you a better box.
RINGS WITH STONES.
[Illustration]
A handsome and most appropriate present for a birthday or New Year's
gift is a gold ring. For $5 in new subscriptions to the WITNESS
publications we will send a SOLID GOLD KEEPER, while for $10 in new
subscriptions we will send a GOLD RING, with PEARLS and GARNETS, and
which retails at $4. If the competitors prefer they can obtain Rings
of greater value on equally advantageous terms. A lady in sending for
any of these Rings should send a piece of thread or paper the size of
her finger, so that one to fit may be obtained.
[Illustration: THE POCKET KNIFE OPEN AND CLOSED.]
THE "EVER READY" POCKET KNIFE.
Fathers and Brothers Read This.
The desideratum of every living male is to become the possessor of a
well stocked and thoroughly reliable pocket knife. The article which we
now offer on such advantageous terms is not only a double bladed knife,
but also contains several tools, which will be found to be very handy,
and just the thing wanted in an emergency. The two engravings will
show our readers the appearance and number of blades which the knife
contains. The very effective and convenient SCREW DRIVER is hidden by
the opened large blade, but is shown in the picture of the knife as
closed. The HOOK can be made useful in sundry ways, such as to clean a
horse's hoof, pull on the boots, lift a stove cover, &c. The back of
the Hook makes a good tack hammer; while the inside of the Hook forms a
small but strong nut cracker. The Punch makes holes in harness, wood,
&c., which can be enlarged by its sharp corners. All close into a
strong and compact handle. This POCKETFUL OF TOOLS will be sent to any
person who sends us $5 in new subscriptions to the WITNESS publications.
THE LLOYD COMBINATION PEN-HOLDER
is the best, and only practicable combination in the market. It is
heavily nickel-plated, and with ordinary care will last a lifetime.
It contains twelve articles in one. Pencil, pen-holder and a patent
fountain pen, eraser, penknife, envelope opener, paper cutter, rubber
and thread cutter. The knife is made of steel, firmly fastened in
place, and can be used for ripping seams, cutting of hooks, eyes and
buttons, for erasing blots, and many other purposes. The Combination
has no open slots or ends, nor slides, to wear off the plating and
get out of order. When not in use, the Lloyd may be so closed as to
leave nothing but the rubber opened--even the point of the pencil may
be turned in and protected; this could not be accomplished if the
pen-holder was open at the ends or sides, as any opening would allow
dust, dirt, moisture, &c., to enter. This handy Combination will be
sent to any person sending us $2 in new subscriptions to any of the
WITNESS publications.
[Illustration: THESE CUTS REPRESENT THE LLOYD COMBINATION PEN-HOLDER IN
ITS VARIOUS FORMS.]
THE AMERICAN HOUSEKEEPER'S SCALE WEIGHS UP TO 24 LBS.
[Illustration: A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY.]
A pair of reliable scales is what every housekeeper should have. The
_Christian Union_ says of it: "American Housekeeper's Scale--the most
convenient scale we have yet seen for housekeepers is that advertised
in this week's issue. It is simple, accurate and cannot readily get
out of order. The platform bears directly over the spring, and the nut
is adjustable, so that the tare of the dish is had without the use of
weights." To any one sending us $6 in new subscriptions to the WITNESS
publications we will send one of the above described platform scales.
FOR THE LITTLE GIRLS ONLY.
Every little girl has an intense longing for a beautiful doll. Those
little girls who desire a large and handsome wax doll to act as head of
their doll family can easily earn one for themselves by canvassing for
subscribers to our paper among their friends and relations.
SPECIAL OFFER.
To any little girl sending us $6 in new subscriptions to the WITNESS
publications, we will send a large and
HANDSOME WAX DOLL.
This doll is the acme of perfection, and is possessed of all of the
virtues that a good little girl's doll should possess. Its hair is of
a light golden hue, done up in the latest Parisian style; the eyes are
as blue as the summer sky, its cheeks are suffused with the most modest
blushes, and to crown all--wonder of all wonders--from its tiny and
well shaped ears hang a pair of the tiniest earrings.
After obtaining the doll, of course, you will require to set to work
and provide it with a "trousseau."
Now, as a suitable article to accompany the doll in its travels around
the nursery, we have a
BEAUTIFUL WORK BOX,
lined with silk, and fitted up with the required scissors, spool and
needle case, thimble, &c. This can be obtained by sending us $8 in new
subscriptions.
Go to work at once and become the happy possesssor of these pretty
articles. Get your father or "big" brother to take you around, and with
a few days' work you will obtain the required number of new subscribers
to obtain the doll and work box.
MAKE YOUR HOMES BEAUTIFUL.
Send us $40 in new subscriptions to any of the WITNESS publications,
and we will send you by express a handsomely chased and satin finished
electro-plated
ICE PITCHER.
[Illustration]
The pitcher is treble plated, and manufactured by Simpson, Hall &
Millar. With ordinary use this article will last a lifetime.
[Illustration]
PATENT BUTTER COOLER.
For $25 in new subscriptions we will send a very heavy plated and
elaborately finished butter cooler, forming altogether a most useful as
well as ornamental piece of table ware.
LAST, THOUGH BY NO MEANS LEAST,
is the STANDARD WORCESTER QUARTO DICTIONARY, illustrated and
unabridged. It is a massive volume of 1,854 quarto-pages, handsomely
bound in library sheep, and is enriched by more than a thousand
excellent articles on synonymes, in which five thousand synonymous
words are treated, and accurately and concisely illustrated by short
and well chosen examples; it contains more than one hundred thousand
words in its vocabulary, with their pronunciation, definition and
etymology.
To anyone sending us ten new subscribers for one year to the NEW
DOMINION MONTHLY at $2 each per annum, we will send by mail or
express this famous and world renowned Dictionary. This offer we make
specially to STUDENTS, MINISTERS and TEACHERS, and is one of the most
advantageous offers we have ever made.
For those who are not acquainted with our papers we will state that the
prices of the WITNESS publications are as follows:
DAILY WITNESS at $3.00 per an.
" to ministers and teachers. 2.50 "
WEEKLY WITNESS 1.10 "
" to ministers and teachers. 85 "
NEW DOMINION MONTHLY 2.00 "
" to ministers and teachers. 1.50 "
NEW DOMINION MONTHLY and } 2.60 "
WEEKLY WITNESS to one address }
L'AURORE, (French Weekly) 1.00 "
NORTHERN MESSENGER 30 "
" 10 copies to one address 2.50 "
" 25 " " " 6.00 "
" 50 " " " 11.50 "
GENERAL DIRECTIONS.
IMPORTANT.
Every letter for these prizes must be marked "In Competition."
The money in all cases must accompany the order.
Send full prices for publications, deducting no commissions.
Ministers' and teachers' subscriptions are not received in competition
for any of the prizes.
Send at once for samples and instructions.
JOHN DOUGALL & SON,
_Montreal_.
FREE PAPERS TO ALL.
_The WITNESS Publications to the close of the year Free to New
Subscribers for one year._
To give our workers every opportunity to gain one or more of the
prizes mentioned above, we make the following offer: We will send our
publications from the date of the subscription to the end of the year,
1878, free to all new subscribers. Thus, every person paying $1.10 for
a year's subscription to the WEEKLY WITNESS will receive the paper from
now to January 1st, 1880, for that amount.
GENERAL OFFER.
Any person sending us TWO new subscribers to the NEW DOMINION MONTHLY
at $2 each will get a third copy for himself or herself.
Any person sending us FOUR new subscribers to the WEEKLY WITNESS at
$1.10 each will receive an extra copy for one year.
Any person sending us ONE new subscriber to the WEEKLY WITNESS together
with his own subscription will receive both copies for $2.
Any person sending in ONE new subscriber to the WEEKLY WITNESS at
$1.10, or FIVE new subscribers to the NORTHERN MESSENGER at 30c. each,
will receive an extra copy of the NORTHERN MESSENGER.
TO SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.
Any Sunday-school that does not now take the NORTHERN MESSENGER can
procure a sufficient number of copies to supply one copy to each family
attending the school FREE to the end of the year, 1878.
WITNESS FREE LECTURES ON AGRICULTURE.
The publishers of the WITNESS have conceived the plan of establishing
a Winter Course of Lectures on Agriculture. For this purpose they
have secured the services of Mr. W. F. Clarke, of Lindenbank, Guelph,
formerly editor of the _Canada Farmer_ and of the _Ontario Farmer_,
who will lecture in such parts of the country as may offer him the
best openings. The first lecture of the course, entitled "The Nobility
of Agriculture," was delivered in the Ontario School of Agriculture,
Guelph, Ont. This lecture, and ones which will follow, we propose
issuing in the form of an eight paged pamphlet. Those who wish to
procure this instructive course of lectures will do well to send a one
cent stamp for return postage, and we will send them the first lecture
of the course.
JOHN DOUGALL & SON,
_Montreal_.
_An Open Letter_
_To those Working for our Prizes._
The WITNESS publications are favorites with the best people in the
community, and on this account are the most easily canvassed for.
In preparing our prize list we have tried to introduce articles to suit
both young and old, male and female.
The premiums are all of good manufacture, no common trash or worthless
articles having a place on our list.
If you can act as canvasser for us do so, but if not please oblige
us by handing this to some honest, intelligent person, of your
acquaintance, whom you think will be willing to act in your stead.
_How to Send Money._
Send money by Post Office Money Order or by Registered Letter. Money
may be sent by registered letter at our risk.
Canada Postage Stamps taken in small quantities, if in good order; BUT
MONEY is PREFERRED, as we have to sell the stamps at a loss.
Remit as often as possible, as the sooner you remit the sooner will
your subscribers receive their papers, and thus they, by receiving
their papers promptly, will become an assistance to you.
We desire your aid, and feel confident that there is something in the
preceding list that each and every reader can obtain with a few hours
determined work.
Yours, respectfully,
JOHN DOUGALL & SON,
_MONTREAL, QUEBEC_.
SPECIAL OFFER.
WE ARE NOW OFFERING, AS A PREMIUM,
THE STANDARD
WORCESTER
QUARTO DICTIONARY,
ILLUSTRATED AND UNABRIDGED,
_WHICH RETAILS AT $10.00_.
TO ANY PERSON
Sending us ten =NEW= subscribers to our
"_New Dominion Monthly_,"
An Illustrated Magazine of 128 pages, at $2.00 per Annum,
_we will send a copy of this DICTIONARY, which, for many years, has
been the Standard in ENGLAND as well as in AMERICA, with all Express
charges prepaid._
☛ SAMPLES, and any further INFORMATION desired, will be furnished
on application by a postal card addressed to
JOHN DOUGALL & SON,
_MONTREAL, QUEBEC_.
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TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES
1. Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold
text by =equal signs=.
2. Silently corrected simple spelling, grammar, and typographical
errors.
3. A Index of Illustrations has been created by the Transcriber.