J. Theobald and Company's extra special illustrated catalogue of magic lanterns, slides and apparatus (circa 1900)

fOttrLAH tANTEKN PHOTOGEaPHS. The Grindlestone. Original Illustration of a Story in the Lancashire Dialect. 1 It wur Body o’ Joseph’s, a joiner by trade, Body’s axe wanted grindin’ one work-a- day morn. When there nohry about to gie’ th’ griiidle a turn. Till a soft lookin’ urchin coom wan- derin’ by, “There’s a grindlestone here—dost’o think thou can turn ? If thou doesn’t know how, I can help tho’ to lai'n.” 2 So he twirl’t at this grindle o’ Body o’ Joe’s, Till sail! water trickl’t off th’ end of his nose. 3 Body felt at his axe—and he said— ‘ ‘ Thou young foo’ Thou’ll get a rare twiltin’ for stoppin’ fro’ sohoo’; Hie tho’ off, like a red shank, or th’ dur may be teen’d,” And he gav’ him a bit of a lifter beheend. How Jane Conquest Rang the Bell. 1 Interior of her cottage—child dying 2 Coloured glass to produce effect of crimson light coming through the window 3 The burning ship seen by Jane Conquest 4 The burning ship 6 She leaves the child in its cot 6 Hastens to arouse the villagers 7 She rings the bell 8 'The villagers start for the wreck 9 She finds herself at home, with child recov,ered 10 The sexton tells how he finds her in the belfry 11 Hymn—“ Praise God from whom all blessings flow ” This is the House that Jack Built. 1 This is the house that Jack built 2 This is the malt, and this is the rat 8 'ITiis is the cat 4 This is the dog 6 This is the cow with the crumpled horn 6 This is the maiden all forlorn 7 This is the man all tattered and torn 8 'rills is the priest all shaven and shorn 9 This is the cock that crowed in the morn 10 This is tho farmer who sow’d the corn Each picture has the words upon it, so ,hat all the childran can join in saying it. Jessica’s First Prayer. IlLUSTKATED FJIOM Large Brawi.ngs. 1 Jessica visits the coffee stall 2 Jessica has breakfast given her 8 She is tempted to hide a penny 4 She discovers Mr. Baniel in the aisle of the church 5 She hides in a corner and sees the con- gregation come in 6 She is discovered by minister’s children, hiding 7 Jessica is taken to their father in the vestry 8 Her first prayer 9 ’The minister visits her at home 10 Mr. Baniel finds Jessica ill, nnable to come out 11 Jessica in Mr. Baniel’s house ill in bed 12 Well and happy, helping to clean and dust the chapel with Mr. Baniel The 1/- volume, published by the Tract Society, gives full particulars of this affect- ing story. fBy permission of Messrs. Longman, Green S Co.) The Diverting History of John Gilpin. From Illotteations by H. Fitz Cook. 1 John Gilpin’s spouse said to her dear 2 John Gilpin kissed his loving wife 3 Six precious souls, and all agog 4 ’Twas long before the customers Were suited to their mind 6 “The wine is left behind ” 6 Now see him mounted once again 7 He grasp’d the mare with botli his hands 8 'The bottles twain behind his back Were shattered at a blow 9 “Stop, stop, John Gilpin ! here’s the house 9Ajohn Gilpin’s arrival at the Callender’s 10 Ah ! luckless speech and bootless toast! 11 Whom in a trice he tried to stop By catching at his rein 12 And all and each that passed that way Bid join in the pursuit The One-Legged Goose. Foue Original Illu.stra'I'ions. 1 Portrait of Herefordshire gentleman 2 Gentleman’s cook and gardener cutting off one leg of goose while cooking 3 Gentleman remonstrates with i;ook, who says the goose only had one, and that there were lots more like it 4 Cook shews the master the geese with one lug