* * * * * Correspondence with regard to the examination and introduction of Nissen's "Rational Home Gymnastics" is cordially invited. Specimen pages free on application. * * * * * =Richard G. Badger & Co.,= _157 Fremont Street_ _Boston_ In writing mention THE GREAT ROUND WORLD. =Something New for the .. .. CHILDREN= [Illustration: Patent applied for.] "DOLL'S FURNITURE PATTERNS" A Supplementary Work to the Industrial Side of the .. .. =KINDERGARTEN= Printed on Muslin, in beautiful designs marked where to cut out, and sew together. Use pasteboard for the backs, and cotton for the filling. A pleasant and beneficial employment for the LITTLE ONES AT HOME....... For the practibility of the many ideas, viz.: Design, Cutting out, Drawing, Sewing, Form, and Color. The result is an indestructible and BEAUTIFUL TOY. For sale at Dry-Goods Stores, or sent on receipt of.............. 12 Cents in Stamps. =Palmer Manufacturing Co., 43 and 45 Leonard St., New York= * * * * * The Everett Piano. =Highest Grade Uprights, Baby and Concert Grands....= WE INVITE INSPECTION =Pianos....= RENTED AND SOLD ON EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS =WAREROOMS= =141-143 Fifth Ave., near 21st St.,= =NEW YORK= =... Also BOSTON, CHICAGO, CINCINNATI, and ATLANTA ...= The Great Round World And What Is Going On In It * * * * * Vol. II., No. 11. MARCH 17, 1898 Whole No. 70 * * * * * [Sidenote: =With the Editor=]