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SKETCHES IN THE VEDDAH COUNTRY. R. CHARLES STEVENS, M.R.S., Queensland, recently made a prolonged and highly interesting investigation among the wild jungle tribe known as the "Veddahs." He visited and lived among them in their primitive haunts, and in a lecture delivered by him before Sir Arthur Gordon, the Governor of Ceylon, and the Royal Asiatic Society, upon his return to Colombo, there is embodied much valuable information hitherto unknown respecting a race rapidly becoming extinct. Owing to the wild, shy nature of the Veddahs, it was imperative to adopt a similar mode of life in order to study their habits, so Mr. Stevens, unaccompanied by any retinue, entered the jungle alone, carrying suitable presents as an introduction.

The sketch Fig. 1 shows the Veddahs surprised, when at the edge of the forest, by the unexpected appearance of the explorer, who, on perceiving their rather hostile attitude, hurriedly held

SKETCHES IN THE VEDDAH COUNTRY.

aloft a hastily plucked branch from the nearest tree in token of amity, which was successful. Friendship was cemented by presents, and he accompanied his newly made acquaintances to their encampment, where he was permitted to remain.

Fig. 2 illustrates an exciting incident experienced while taking part in the gathering of wild honey by the Veddahs. The rope of twisted jungle creepers having slipped from the hold that should have been kept upon it, put the venturesome traveller to a risk that had to be dared for his release from, to say the least, a very awkward position.

The Veddahs evincing no objection to the exhumation of bodies (even of relatives) which were required for scientific measurements and comparison with those of other races, a number were obtained without difficulty by Mr. Stevens during his stay, and it was on one of these occasions that the incident depicted in Fig. 3 occurred. A wild elephant unexpectedly and quietly emerged from the jungle, and stood calmly gazing on the scene,

causing a precipitate retreat up a tree of the living relatives of the defunct Veddah. As the elephant had noiselessly approached within a few yards in its curiosity, Mr. Stevens concluded (after a hasty glance over his shoulder he had taken in the situation) that he had better fraternize with the corpse than with the pachyderm, and promptly laid himself down alongside of the former, there being no time to make a bolt for the trees, remaining in that malodorous situation until Elephas had sheered off, apparently in disgust. The Veddah weapons consist of bow, arrows, and axe, shown in Fig. 4, the former having, in past generations more particularly, been a most formidable arm. The little iron axe, of Singhalese manufacture, is of universal use with them. On one occasion a bear was unexpectedly encountered at close quarters by the small skinny savage depicted clothed only in leaf girdle. Standing his ground, the Veddah awaited the onset, and as the animal rose to seize him, buried the little blade of his axe in the skull of his dangerous adversary, inflicting a mortal wound.

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PEAU DE SOIE AND MOIRE RECEPTION TOILETTE.-FRONT. [For Back, see Page 852.]

For pattern and description see Supplement, No. IV., Figs. 23-36.

which the last single of the preceding row was worked, then a loop through the next of the stitches left off at the side, work off these two loops together, then work the 2d single on the next of the stitches left over (this second stitch, as has been mentioned, is omitted in the 5th, 6th, and 7th rows). To form the bend. of the knee narrow in the 5th-9th rounds, for which work off 2 stitches together as 1, in the 5th the 3d and 4th stitches after the beginning, in the 6th row the 4th and 3d from the end, in the 7th row the 2d and 3d from the beginning, in the 8th row the 3d and 2d from the end, and in the 9th the 2d and 1st from the end. To shape the leg narrow 1 stitch at 2 stitches after the beginning in the 25th, 29th, 33d, 36th, and 38th rows, and at 2 stitches before the close in the 26th, 30th, 34th, 37th, and 39th rows. After completing the 47th row fasten off and begin anew for the heel. On the last and first 8 single of the 47th row work 7 rows of single, forward rows only; continuing after the last of the 7 rows, work the gusset at the sides and the instep in 16 forward rows; at the end of the 7th row of the heel work 7 single along the end stitches of the 7 rows, then 1 single each on the remaining stitches of the 47th row across the front, but work off the first 2 and last 2 of these together, then 7 single along the end stitches at the other side of the heel; in the next row and in every succeeding 3d narrow in a direct line above where the 2 stitches were worked off together in the 1st; and in the 3d of the 16 rows and every 2d row thereafter work off 2 stitches together at the beginning and end of each row. Next edge the bottom with a row of single, and hereupon with a row of

Fig. 2.-THREE NECK RUCHES.

For description see Supplement.

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BENGALINE SILK AND PLUSH RECEPTION TOILETTE.-FRONT.

[For Back, see Page 852.]

For diagram and description see Supplement,

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Especially appreciated by Society Ladies who do not care to leave the draping of reception dresses to other hands. Our form fits every member of the family, and is a household necessity well attested by the thousands now in use. Recommended by all Pub lishers of Fashions. Sent to any address on receipt of price.

Bazar Skirt-Form, in case, $3.00.

Complete Form, $6.50. Bazar Skirt-Form Iron Post, to which bust can be added, $3.50.

HALL'S BAZAR FORM CO.,

46 East 14th St., New York.

Send for Illustrated Circular giving full description. Mention Harper's Bazar.

These are the only perfect Portable Forms ever introduced.-THE BUTTERICK PUBLISHING Co.

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GOLD MEDAL, PARIS, 1878.
BAKER'S

Breakfast Cocoa.

Warranted absolutely pure
Cocoa, from which the excess of

Oil has been removed. It has three
times the strength of Cocoa mixed
with Starch, Arrowroot or Sugar,
and is therefore far more economi-
cal, costing less than one cent a
cup. It is delicious, nourishing,
strengthening, easily digested, and
admirably adapted for invalids as
well as for persons in health.
Sold by Grocers everywhere.

W. BAKER & CO., Dorchester, Mass.

C. G. GUNTHER'S SONS

Are now offering at moderate prices all the latest Novelties in

FURS.

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MILES ARE BECOMIN

ONLY WHEN THE LIPS DISPLAY PRETTY TEETH. The shells of the ocean yield no pearl that can exceed in beauty teeth whitened and cleansed with that incomparable Dentifrice, Fragrant

184 FIFTH AVENUE, New York. SOZODONT

Orders by mail, or information desired, will receive special and prompt attention.

Fashion Plate and Descriptive Catalogue and Price-list sent upon application to persons making themselves known to the house.

You are

Cautioned

against buying Wire Mats unless our name is stamped on the frame. Weak imitations are in the market, and unscrupulous persons are infringing our patents. We shall begin vigorous litigation, and as the law makes the seller and user equally liable with the manufacturer, see that you buy the original and only Mat possessing every point of merit. Double woven fabric. Two mats in one. Elastic as a series of coil springs, and the only Mat with scraping ribs at right angles with the direction walk.

HARTMAN STEEL CO. Limited,
BEAVER FALLS, PA.
140 Congress St., BOSTON; 118 Chambers St.,
NEW YORK; 107 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

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STATEN ISLAND

Fancy Dyeing Establishment.

BARRETT, NEPHEWS, & CO.,

5 AND 7 JOHN STREET, NEW YORK; 1199 Broadway, N. Y.; 279 Fulton St., Brooklyn; 215 N. Charles St., Baltimore; 47 N. Sth St., Phila. DYE, CLEAN, and REFINISH DRESS GOODS and Garments without ripping. Send for Circular and Price-list.

Crochet Work.

Also for Cluny, Antique, Russian, Macramé, and other Laces.

Sold by all respectable dealers throughout the country on Spools and in Balls. LINEN FLOSS in Skeins or Balls.

THE BARBOUR BROTHERS COMPANY,

New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco.

FOR SALE

GOFFS BRAID

EVERYWHERE.

THE C. & C. ELECTRIC MOTOR CO.,

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Tight-fitting Fur Coats cut, made, and fitted with all the accuracy of cloth.

Ladies unable to visit New York can have samples of cloth and latest sketches forwarded free by mail. Perfect fit guaranteed in all mail orders.

210 Fifth Ave., N. Y.

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L. SHAW

SKELETON BANG.

(PATENT APPLIED FOR.)

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Health, comfort, and beauty combined. Will not rip or tear (no foundation) with my improved elastic spring, from $3.00 upwards. Feather-light wigs, toupees, coiffures, &c.

Ladies' old pieces renovated, the spring attached, and made equal to new; also ladies' old gray-hair switches restored with my new patent process.

SWITCHES.

All long hair, naturally wavy and straight, featherlight, $5.00 each, equal to those costing $10.00 elsewhere. BABY BANGS,

Still the rage, from $3.00 upwards.

MY GRAY HAIR DEPOT

is known as the largest, finest, and most reliable, and as to prices I cannot be undersold. Gray hair warranted genuine or money refunded. HAIR taken in EXCHANGE; full value allowed. HAIR CUTTING AND CURLING on the premises by best French artists. Hair dyeing and shampooing a specialty. Frontpieces dressed while you wait, 25 cents each.

JOSEPH GILLOTTS STEEL PENS

GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION-1878. THE MOST PERFECT OF PENS

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SHOPPING by a lady of experience,

good taste, &c., without charge. Circular references. Address MISS A. BOND, 280 4th Ave., N. Y. City.

PURCHASING AGENCY, ISI

MRS. HELEN M. DECKER, 113 East 14th Street, New York.

SHOPPING promptly and econom

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RIDLEYS',

Grand St., New York.

WHAT IS NEEDED

FOR EITHER WIFE, HUSBAND, OR CHILD

FOR WINTER WEAR

CAN BE FOUND IN LARGER ASSORTMENTS
AND AT LOWER PRICES THAN AT ANY OTHER
ESTABLISHMENT IN THE CITY.

An Examination Will Convince.

LADIES' WRAPS.

LADIES' PLUSH SACQUES, TAILOR FINISH,

$18.75 AND $22.50.

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LADIES' TAILOR-MADE ALL-WOOL BEAVER CLOTH JACKETS IN BLACK, BLUE, OR BROWN, AT $3.90; WORTH $6.

MISSES' HEAVY CLOTH NEWMARKETS, $3.90 AND $4.90.

MISSES' CHECK SHIRRED COATS, HOOD AND BELT, $4.90.

MISSES' FINE ENGLISH CHECK AND STRIPE NEWMARKETS, HOOD OR CAPE, AT $7.90; WORTH $10.

SPECIALS

In Woollen Blankets, Furs, Flannels, Substantial
Hosiery, Dress Goods, and Boys' Clothing.

Ridleys' Fashion Magazine,

WINTER OR HOLIDAY NUMBER
NOW READY.

ISSUED QUARTERLY, at 50c. per Annum.
Sample Copies, 15 Cents.

THIS POPULAR MAGAZINE CONTAINS
EVERYTHING APPERTAINING TO HOLIDAY
GOODS, SUCH AS DIAMONDS, WATCHES, RINGS,
AND OTHER JEWELRY. TOYS, GLOVES, HAND-
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SUITABLE ALIKE FOR PERSONAL WEAR OR
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Send for "How to Cure Skin Diseases."

PIMPLES, Blackheads, chapped and oily skin pre

vented by CUTICURA MEDICATED SOAP.

H.C, Fy

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Now offer exceptional BARGAINS

IN

SILKS

AND

DRESS GOODS.

SPECIAL:

3000 Dress Patterns, put up in Boxes for Holiday Presents, at prices to suit the most economical.

6th Avenue and 20th Street, N. Y.

The Lord & Taylor

Black Silks.

A pure silk that will wear as black silk used to wear 25 to 50 years ago.

Lord & Taylor,

Broadway & Twentieth St.

Har Jemi

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HANDKERCHIEFS

AT A LARGE CONCESSION IN PRICE.

Cream and Cream-white pure Silk Imported Brocaded Mufflers, 12 styles, patterns small, medium, and large, size 31 inches square. The price is

98c. each.

It is a fact that other Importers are asking us for same quality and poorer designs $1.50 each.

In ordering by mail mention size of pattern.

And are also selling what we know to be the best value in Japanese Initial Silk Handkerchiefs, 22 inches square, 2-inch hem, beautiful Hand-Embroidered Initial, and the best quality silk imported. Our price is

98c. each,

Arnold Constable & Co

RICH FURS.

Seal Sacques,

Dolmans,

and Paletots.

BLACK AND SILVER FOX. Fur Muffs, Caps, Gloves, and Trimmings.

FUR-LINED GARMENTS.

Broadway & 19th st.

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SILKS.

SPECIAL BARGAINS:

From Auction, 100 pieces BLACK FAILLE FRANCAISE, all Silk, at 98c. per yard.

100 pieces BLACK SATIN DUCHESSE at 98c. per yard; worth $1.25.

150 pieces FANCY STRIPED VELVETS, all colors, at 79c.; were $1.25.

50 pieces RICH BENGALINES, latest tints, at $1.69; worth $2.50.

A great variety of new shades and colors for street and evening wear.

RICH MOIRE ANTIQUE, Faille Francaise, Poult de Soie,

Satin Rhadames, &c.

DRESS GOODS.

Silk-and-wool and silk-and-plush novelty DRESS GOODS that were originally $4.50 to $6.50 per yard are now $1.25.

the standard plain fabrics; extraweight Camel's-Hair with spun gold circles for Ladies' Carriage Wraps; Braided Camelet Robes, in new contrasts, for Tea Gowns; Plain Bengalines with alternating stripes of Astrachan for Skirts, and Uncut Astrachan for Wraps, woven to match. 450 Pattern Dresses in very desirable colors and trimmings, at $10.00 each. This price is much below their value.

Orders by mail from any part of the country will receive careful and prompt attention.

54-inch HABIT CLOTHS at $1.00 and $1.25 BROADWAY AND ELEVENTH ST.,

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prices. Fashion book mailed free.

LIEBIG COMPANY'S

EXTRACT OF MEAT

INVALUABLE FOR DYSPEPSIA, An Efficient Tonic for Invalids.

Instantaneous Beef Tea.

For flavoring Soups, Sauces, and Made Dishes. N.B.-Genuine only with fac-simile of Baron Liebig's signature in blue across label.

MADE WITH BOILING WATER.

EPPS'S

GRATEFUL-COMFORTING.

COCOA

The best ever made.

Philadelphia

"HOME EXERCISER" or Brain Workers and Sedentary People, Gentlemen, Ladies, and Youths, the Athlete or Invalid. A complete gymnasium. Takes up but 6 inches square floor-room; something new. scientitic, durable, comprehensive, cheap. Send for circular. "Schools for Physical and Vocal Culture," 16 East 14th Street and 713 5th Ave., N. Y. City. Prof. D. L. DowD. Wm. Blaikie, author of "How to get Strong." says of it. I never saw any other that I liked half as well."

Lace and Turcoman Curtains.

5000 pairs, embracing all varieties, at less than cost of importation. Novelties in odd

styles of Furniture for the Holiday Season.

SHEPPARD KNAPP & CO.,
Sixth Ave., 13th and 14th St.

Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is the
Best, Easiest to Use, and Cheapest.

CATARRH

Sold by druggists or sent by mail. 50c. E. T. Hazeltine, Warren, Pa.

LADIES, MME. JULIAN'S SPECIFIC

Is absolutely the only unfailing remedy for removing radically and permanently all Superfluous Hair from Lips, Cheeks, Chin, Arms, &c., without injuring the skin, which neither torturous electricity nor any of the advertised poisonous stuffs can accomplish. Address Mme. JULIAN, 48 East 20th St., New York.

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Boned with Featherbone. CATARRH

Ask your Dealer for them.

positively cured by the great German Remedy. Sample package and book for 4 cents

in stamps. E. H. Medical Co., East Hampton, Conn.

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COULDN'T BE VERY SICK. VISITOR. "Is the baby very sick, Bobby ?" BOBBY. "Yes, I guess she is, for such a little bit of a thing."

MAMMA. "Why, Ethel dear, you mustn't get dolly out to-day. It is Sunday, you know."

ETHEL." But, mamma, I'm dressing her to go to Sunday-school, you see, and then I'm going to have her read the New York Observer all the rest of the day." [A fact.

MRS. NOUVEAU (to departing guest). "Good-night, Mr. Augur. I had begun to think you had gone, and that we had missed the pleasure of saying good-by to you."

There are two kinds of joke. One makes you ache with laughter, and the other only makes you ache. This one belongs to the latter class.

THE KIND OF PATENT HE WANTED. PATENT AGENT. "I've got just the thing you want. It is a book-holder, and-"

GERMAN PROFESSOR. "Vell, I don' vant him. I was hold on to my books poody vell. Vat I vant ish a padent ash vill pring back dot books vat was borrowed from me."

A small boy travelling in Germany with his parents, becoming very much infatuated with the language, af

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