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CONT: iNTS : A Memoir and Portrait of John REVIEWS (continued): Ruskin, M.A. Lady Holland's Memoir of LEADING ARTICLES : Sydney Smith. Charles Kent's Poems. Benevolent Bargaining. The Law University. SWieiSidaMeSawyer's Fjord,Poe Poems. and Tor. Husband. Martin Guerre, the Pretended Mrs. S. C. Hall's Midsummer Eve. A Wonderful Egg, Karl of the Locket. REVIEWS : Mistletoe Grange. W. Longman's Life and Times New Music. of Edward 111. The Magazines. Cowden Clarke's Riches of Literary Gossip. Chaucer. Book Announcements. .4* All Letters for the Editor and Books for Review to be sent -to Mr. ,S. R. Townshend Mayer, 25, Norfolk-street, Strand, W.C. No. 9, ready on February 15, will contain a Memoir and Portrait of the late Dean Alford, and Eight ] llustrations. London : Houlston and Sons, 65, Paternoster-row, B.C. MACMILLAN'S MAGAZINE.—No. 136.—F0r FEBRUARY. Price ls. CONTENTS OF THE NUMBER. I.—" London Fortified." 2.—" Patty." Chapters VT.-X. 3.—" Giordano Bruno." By Andrew Lang. 4.—" Into Versailles and Out." By John Scott Russell, F.R.S Part 11. 5.—" Ciphers and Cipher-Writing." 6.—" A Few Words for Bismarck." By Edwin Goadhy. 7.—" M. Guizot and The Spectator." 8. —" Gregariousness." By Francis Galton, F.R.S. 9.—" England's Place Among the Nations." Macmillan and Co., London. BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE for FEBRUARY, 1871. No, DCLXIV. Price 2s. ad. Contents. What we may Learn. Frank Marshall.—Part I. Narrative of the Red River Expedition.—Conclusion. Lord Lyttelton's Letter to the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford on the Study of Greek. Fair to See.—Part 11. Cornelius O'Dowd. Who primed Prince Gortschakoff 2—The Healing Measure. —The Shadows before New Year's Musings. Coloured Glass.—Amicable Relations.—Dead Sea Fruit.— Before Paris. Wake, England, Wake ! Position of the Government. W. Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh and London. Third Series. Ready this Day. No. 5. Mr. Childers. The Admiralty. No. 6.—Cabinet Ministers. " THE SILENT MEMBER." SKETCHES IN THE COMMONS. FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD SERIES. Price Sixpence each, by post Sevenpence. Or complete in One Volume, cloth, lettered, price 2s. Provost & Co., Henrietta-street, W.C., and all Booksellers. NOW READY, CHARLES KENT'S POEMS. THE FIRST COLLECTIVE EDITION. Handsomely bound in cloth,bevelled _ boards, Crown Octavo, price Seven Shillings and Sixpence, "As a poet their author must live. He has the sweetness of Wordsworth, the vigour of Southey, and the elegant versatility of Coleridge. It is, however, as a poet of the affections that Mr. Kent chiefly excels. The longer and more ambitious poems exhibit extraordinary genius."—The New Monthly Magazine. "As many of these compositions are already old acquaintances, we need only glance at the picturesque and appreciative de lineations of poets in their haunts, called 'Dreamland ;' at the rich and finished transcript from nature, entitled Fructidor ;' at the chivalrous tone of the writer's mind and its sympathy with modern ideas, as evidenced in such poems as Lamartine in February ;' at his simple and genuine pathos, of which Amelia' is a type ; and at his sympathy with the animated pleasures of rural life, in evidence of which we may cite The Morris Dancers.' Aletheia 'is the longest, and, on the whole, the noblest poem in the collection. It will be recurred to not only for its beauty of description, but for its pure and elevated philosophy. The reader will note not only the atmosphere in which the chief figure moves, but also the full and appropriate details which enrich the picture. The high and varied merits of the book ought to insure its popularity." —Athenaeum. " Mr. Charles Kent, the Editor of The Sun,' ranks very high as a poet."—Publishers' Circular. "The versatility of style, and the fresh and vigorous writing in these poems, lend a charm which we seldom find in the poetry of the day."—Examiner. "Poems marked by grace, feeling, and strong love of nature, and a cultivated and genial spirit."—Daily News. " The poems which appear for the first time in this volume are not unworthy of the author's earlier productions."—Daily Telegraph. "Mr. Kent may not aspire to be classed among the Dii Majores ' of the poetic court, but assuredly he will take a very respectable position among the lesser divinities."—Standard. "There is much that is very beautiful in the poems before us—a collection of the thoughts, the emotions, the feelings of a whole lifetime."—Tablet. The "Rock" expresses its "cordial admiration for the genius and the taste of Mr. Kent as a poet of very considerable powers and culture," adding, "The real vigour of Mr. Kent's poetical spirit manifests itself chiefly in dealing with the feelings. He is equally at home in pathos and in terror, and in strains that go right to the heart and stir the emotions to the lowest depths." " Mr. Charles Kent has long been known to wield a facile pen in writing poems of the class just indicated, and it is but fair to add that he takes high rank among the minor poets."— Echo. The "Westminster Review." while regretting it " cannot join in the chorus of praise, nor share in the enthusiasm which has been raised over Mr. Kent's poems," adds that it " cannot, how ever, part with the book without expressing a word of praise for its generous tone and sympathies." "He is a true poet, and his works will live."—News of the World. "We have the pleasant task of welcoming, as a real addition to the ranks of our true poets, Mr. Kent. He is something more than a mere versifier; he is a real poet, and has proved it. Milton at Cripplegate '—an exquisite picture of the blind old poet discoursing sweet sounds upon the organ in solitary but resigned sadness—is a poem that ought to live. Such of our readers as care for the roll of Milton's own blank verse, for thoroughly poetic fancies, for delicate imagery, and fora high and pure tone of moral feeling, we must leave to ponder over this short poem for themselves."—London Figaro. " That very graceful poem which appeared in the Times' as a welcome to Longfellow, and which, from the initials , w as attributed to the author of Hypatia, was written by Mr. Charles Kent, the Editor of The Sun,' and was worthy of a priest of Phcebus Apollo."—Punch. " We find in the volume a luxuriant imagery, the fruit of a life-long study of nature. As for flowers ! —Mr. Kent is as well up in them as Shakspere himself. Lastly, it recommends itself to us by its historical sympathies and views, and by the charm ing pictures of domestic life, with its affections and blessings, which it frequently affords us." —The Month. " When the goddess Flora appoints a poet laureate, it will certainly be Mr. Charles Kent. His poems absolutely glow with flowers in as vivid and delicate word-painting as ever depicted them. A poem of great stateliness and imaginative beauty, in which Mr. Kent vividly groups the more striking and poetical creations of Mythology, shows how their lustre, feebly illumin ing the light of the world, wanes before the radiant approach of the Spirit of Truth, Aletheia.' ''—The Illustrated Review. SCHWEPPE'S BOTTLES Aro protected by a Label having Name and Trade Mark. Manufactories at London, _ Liverpool, Derby, Bristol, Glasgow and Malvern. TARIFF FOR 1871. THE CENTRAL PRESS.-TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. 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The chair was occupied by Lord Lyttelton, who said that although he came there as a learner, he could not profess ignorance upon the question of the necessity for education in domestic economy, for it was a subject which so nearly concerned everybody that they could not but have some knowledge of it. He read some time ago a pamphlet by Dr. Booth, one of the secretaries to the committee appointed by the Society of Arts to in quire into this question of domestic economy, in which he stated that he did not believe there was in the whole parish of Wandsworth a girl of seventeen who was able to cook a potato. He (the noble chair• man) was afraid such ignorance prevailed to a large extent in the present day. It seemed as if the people of the middle class thought it would be time enough to learn domestic economy when they had a house of their own in which to practise it. They seemed to have a horror of that which they call " innovation ;" but to know how to cook and how to manage a house was an accomplishment taught to and understood by our grandmothers. The subject was a most interesting one, and he would not keep them longer from its considera tion. He therefore called upon Mr. Phillips Bevan, whose paper was in its essential points as follows :--The evils which are produced by the neglect of our practical duties as masters and mistresses of households are not light ones, and although it may seem ridiculous to say that because ladies of England cannot cook a pudding like their great grandmothers could and did the country is coming to grief, it is nevertheless a real and a sad truth. We are threatened in our very strong hold—our home life—and the neglect of housekeep ing is only one of the outward and visible signs of our deterioration. Domestic economy has a much larger range than people seem to be aware of. It embraces great sanitary questions well worthy the attention of our authorities, but which appear to be unaccount ably overlooked. It is astonishing indeed how little the niceties of eating and drinking are attended to in this country, and I do not make this remark in the slightest gourmauderie but as a matter of domestic policy. As it is, even in well-regulated families, there is the same everlasting round of dishes which know so little change, and which require thoroughly good cooking and a healthy appetite to make them enjoyable. Ido not think that the lady of the household would find it unproductive to study some of her cookery books, and endeavour to infuse into the kitchen menage an atmosphere of variety and some approach to what may be called the wsthetics of the cook's art. Climate, race, and a more laborious habit of work require, I am aware, a more substantial feeding than prevails on the Continent, but there is no earthly reason why the grossness and commonness of English operatives dinners should not be redeemed by a little knowledge of the arts of seasoning, flavouring, and adorning. A knowledge of the economical value, of articles of con sumption goes far to free the wife of the work ing man from the thraldom and deception of the cheap tradesmen, who make their fortunes in reliance on two things, the improvidence and the ignorance of their cus tomers. If in our domestic education we could also impart a knowledge of quality we should aim a terrible blow at the evil of adulteration—an evil which can only be expressed by the word poisoning, and which is insidiously doing more damage to the national health and strength, than half a dozen epidemics of cholera and small-pox. I am glad to s‘e that the new East London Museum, now in progress, is likely to have transferred to it a large portion, if not the whole, of the food collection at present at South Kensington. I think it will be more useful there, and do real good to the inhabitants of that densely-populated dis trict, especially if supplemented by plain, easy, practical lectures. Mr. Bevan concluded his paper by referring to the project entertained by Miss Faithfull of forming a new system of training schools for women. After a few words from MissFaithfull in explanation of her project, a discussion ensued, and the proceedings con cluded by a vote of thanks to the noble chairman. A FLYING MACHINE.—A newly-invented " flying machine" was tried, it appears, at San Francisco on the 6th of January. Everything was got in order, and the propeller arranged to cause elevation, at 12 15 o'clock. The fire for raising steam was then kindled, and in one minute and a quarter steam was opened. At 12 47 the machine was cut loose, and the propellers started. The report states that she then rose most gracefully in the air, amid the cheers of the crowd who had gathered to witness the ascension. The machine was guided by cords attached to both ends of the balloon, and in the hands of persons on the ground. She ascended about fifty feet, and sailed along about a block, when she was pulled down to have her boiler replenished. Again she rose, this time to a height of about 200 feet. All the machinery " worked to the perfect satisfaction of the inventor." The machine is named " America." THE LAKES AND THE FROST.—The " seven weeks' frost" has caused an excitement of rare occurrence in the lake district. For some time Windermere resisted the cold, the mind keeping up a movement of the water, pre venting freezing, and allowing the steamboat traffic in connection with the railways to go on as usual. On Thursday week, however, the wind dropped, and the lake became smooth as glass. As if some enormous spider had begun a web, streaks of ice began to shoot across the tranquil waters in strange geometrical forms, so that the fishing boats could scarcely reach home. The steamboat dashed through for one day, but next day was fast as possible in the ice. Then came the skating, dancing, sledging, and walking ; the mixture of old, young, grave, and gay on the Arctic scenery of Bowness Bay, which for twenty-one years had not presented such a scene of ani mated ice-land. Derwentwater afforded earlier sport. Deep in the mountains, and of a smaller size, the wind had not the same effect as on Windermere. Dancing, racing, quadrille parties, waltzing, fireworks, and all sorts of en joyable sports have been held on the ice, and Keswick made holiday. Grassmere has been the scene of a narrow escape. A young midshipman named King, though warned, attempted to cross to the island. The ice gave way, and he was immersed. Quartermaster Baldry, by the aid of ladders and ropes, succeeded in saving him, but not until he had been nearly half an hour in the water, hanging by.the edge of the broken ice. He became uncon scious, but has recovered. Mr. R. Dudley Baxter, on Monday night, delivered an an address on " Our National Defences " at a meeting of the London and Westminster Constitutional Association, held at the Westminster Palace Hotel. Mr. Baxter said that the most important question in connection with the subject of his address was whether service in the army was to be voluntary or compulsory. After reviewing the various military systems of Europe, Mr. Baxter said he was inclined to recommend the Swiss system, which would give us 500,000 soldiers between the ages •of twenty and thirty-five. Lord Derby had said that it would lie an enormous waste of power. But was it not possible to get over the difficulty? The Americans appeared to have solved it. He (Mr. Baxter) was told by an American gentleman that every man was liable to serve from the age of twenty to forty, but only one-third were called up, and they were drilled twice a year, from seven to fourteen days each. After some discussion, the following resolution was adopted : "That the home defences of England ought to be in- creased and perfectly organized ; that, in addition to the regular army and regular militia and volunteers, there ought to be a local militia, with times of drill convenient to the working men, and with adequate pay and universal liability for service." SIR C. B. ADDERLEY ON THE SANITARY COMMISSION. Sir C. B. Adderley, M.P., writes as follows to his con stituents :—" The work which has now occupied me two years, and during this recess has kept me much from the country, namely, the Chairmanship of the Royal Sanitary Commission, seems to be approaching a successful end. The report is forthcoming, which gives a history of our confused and multifarious sanitary laws up to the present time, and extensive evidence, oral and written, on the im perfect working of local government--the most vital essence of our national vigour—in most parts of the country. It elaborates, through comment and argument, a complete consolidation into one clear statute all the provisions which in every town and parish of Eng land and Wales, except the Metropolis, are re quired for the health and social well-being of the community. Mr. Bruce assures me that he and two of his colleagues are now hard at work preparing a bill from these materials ; and I hope that, while the better organisation of our national defences will be neces sarily the main subject of the labours of the approaching session, this great work of domestic reform may find its quiet opportunity. The idea of the Due comprehensive Act will be to render uniform, general, and active the powers of local government in every place under the inspection and stimulus of a Central Authority." The New York limes of the 20th ult. says that he Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Convention met the previous day in Boston, with Mrs. Lucy Stone Blackwell in the chair. Resolutions of the usual character were adopted, and one was discussed without action, denying to opponents the right to call themselves Christians. Mr. Henry Labouchere, the now well-known " Be sieged Resident," is expected to arrive shortly in London from Paris, to !superintend the publication of a complete collection of his famous letters to the Daily News, enriched with numerous notes and additions. LEGAL REFORMS.—It is said t hat Mr. Baron Bramwell advocates reforms, that will, if accepted, work a complete revolution in the administration of justice. Lawyers have had a rouch time of it lately ; can it be that there are worse evils in store for them than the County Court and the New Juries Acts ! Mr. Joseph K. Aston, of Lincoln's-inn, has received the appointment of treasurer and secretary to Queen Anne's Bounty, vacant by the retirement of the venfyrable Mr. Christopher Hodgson, after nearly fifty years' tenure of office. It is said that at the close of the Italian Opera J3affa season at the Lyceum that theatre will be taken by Mr. J. C. Clarke, the American comedian, and that Jefferson, Booth, and other American celebrities, will in succession appear upon its boards. EXPLOSION IN THE MIKADO'S PALACE IN YEDDO. —An explosion has occuared in the Mikado's Palace, in Yeddo. It appears that one of the old treasure rooms had been lent to some of the officials to store rockets and shells in. While these were being put past, it is supposed that one of the men let a shell drop, and it exploded, blowing , She roof of the building, off, igniting the other combus tible matter, and killing two men, a third being seriously wounded. The Japan Herald. in its account, adds that the Mikado, hearing the explosion, and frightened lest an attack had been on him, fled to the other end of the palace, about a mile off. DEATH OF LADY WILMOT-MORTON. - Lady Wilmot-Horton died at Catton Hall on Saturday last. Her ladyship was the daughter and co-heft ess with the (late) Hon. Mrs. Carleton, of Eusebius Horton, of Catton, Derbyshire, and Davenport Hall, Cheshire. She was the relict of the Right Hon. Sir. it. Wilmot, Under Secretary of State and Governor of Ceylon, &c. The deceased lady was in her 83rd year. and was in her youth distinguished for her beauty, and to her were addressed the well-known lines of Lord Byron : " She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies." —Morning Post. THE ROYAL IRISH CONSTABULARY.—CoIoneI Sir J. Stuart Wood, inspector-general of the Royal Irish Con stabulary, visited the Constabulary Barracks at Mullingar on Saturday, and presented Constable Supple with a silver medal and the sum of £5O, as a reward for his gallantry on the occasion of the late attempt on his life. Sir J. S. Wood, after decorating the constable's breast with the medal, made some remarks, in the course of which he stated that he had known many acts of bravery in the field, but he considered Constable Supple's conduct on the night of the 11th January far outshone in gallantry any of those acts within his recol lection. The constable has also been placed on the special list for promotion. MARSHAL PRIM CLAIMED TO DE AN IRISIDIAN.--. Mr. J. G. A. Prim, the Honorary Secretary of the Royal Historical and Archaeological Association of Ireland, writes to the AthenaEum, to claim the late Marshal Prim as a relative. It seems that Mr. Mark Prim, who was the first stamp distributor for the county of Carlow, under the Irish Stamp Act of 1774, had two sons, who emigrated to Spain, and became clerks in a counting-house. They soon ceased to communicate with their relatives in Ireland, an 4 our cor respondent conjectures that Marshal Prim was the grand son of one of them. Marshal Prim's origin has always been a matter regarding which the accounts have been contradictory, and it is not unlikely, adds the AthenaEum, that he is to be added to the long list of Irishmen, or men of Irish descent, who have distinguished themselves in the service of Spain. SCANDAL IN HIGH LIFIC.— . I hear a curious story of social scandal, which will cause some sensation in circles not slightly distinguished. It is asserted that, on a marriage which took place some few months ago between a nobleman and a lady, the friends of the bride felt called upon to make inquiries con cerning certain rumours• which had connected—matri monially—his lordship's name with that of a fascinating actress of some repute. They convinced themselves, however, that the charge was groundless, and the marriage took place. It is now, however, asserted that, owing to the pleasant perplexities of Scotch law, there is great doubt whether the young nobleman has not—unconsciously—justified the original report ! It seems that he had travelled in Scotland with the fair actress, who bore his name, cohabited with him, and appeared in every way to be his wife. It is declared that in Scotch law this is tantamount to a mar riage—despite the absence of any actual assertion to that effect—and that, therefore, the union clntracted in England is not only null and void, but bigamy ! It is understood that the question is likely to come before the courts.—" Man About Town," in the Sporting Gazette.