Attractions for 1884-5. No printed periodical can take the place of parent, pastor, or school-teacher; but a good magazine can supplement their work and influence to a wonderful degree. In view of this, it is not extravagant to say that-instead of "Can we afford to take St. Nicholas?"-the question of every earnest household in English-speaking countries, to-day, should be "Can we afford not to take St. Nicholas ?" The magazine, during its eleven happy years of existence, under the editorial charge of MARY MAPES DODGE, has grown familiar to hundreds of thousands of young readers; and their interest and intelligent enjoyment have constantly inspired the editor and publishers to fresh effort. To-day, its strength is in its wholesome growth, its sympathy with young life, its hearty recognition of the movement of events, and its steadily increasing literary and pictoral resources. The following are some of the good things already secured for future numbers of St. Nicholas. "HIS ONE FAULT," a serial story for boys, by the popular author, J. T. TROW BRIDGE. “PERSONALLY CONDUCTED," illustrated papers on famous places in Europe. By FRANK R. STOCKTON. "HISTORIC GIRLS," a companion series to "Historic Boys." By E. S. BROOKS. "READY FOR BUSINESS;" suggestions to boys about to choose an occupation, based on personal interviews with prominent representatives of various trades and professions. By G. J. MANSON. "DRIVEN BACK TO EDEN," a serial. By E. P. ROE. "TALKS FOR YOUNG FOLKS," a series of popular papers, by H. H. (HELEN JACKSON.( “AMONG THE LAW-MAKERS;" recollections of a boy-page in the U. S. Senate, containing much political information, both instructive and amusing. By EDMUND ALTON. "DAVY AND THE GOBLIN," a very funny serial story by a new writer, CHARLES CARRYL. SHORT STORIES by LOUISA M. ALCOTT. THE PROGRESS OF INVENTION; "From Palanquin to Parlor car," "From Cross-bow to 100-ton Gun," etc. Descriptive papers, by CHAS. E. 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