The Sun.
London, England, 1864-05-06 00:00:00

article on "Tact, and no tact," illustrating the startlin g
blunders sometimes made for lack of that useful quality.
"Railways and Railway Travelling" come under conside-
ration, chiefly as regards their Effect upon health. The
stories of " Jacob N orriston," " Harry Vow hampton," and
"Misses and Matrimony," proceed in their several styles,
and there are several other contributions of varying
interest.

THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF THE INDEPEN-
DENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS. April.—This very
excellent and well-edited journal pays due tribute
to the honoured tax enty-third. It has an original poem on
the subject by Eliza Cook, and a capital paper by the edi-
tor, entitled " How do you spell Shakspere ?'' which e is-
cusses the variations of the immortal name in a very enter-
taining fashion. The general contents are good as usual.
The story of " Self Help" is brought to an end; and there
are articles on " Popular Applause," " Genius and Happi-
ness," " Small Talk," and " Moral Vanity." " A Voyage
over the Atlantic" is pleasantly described by IV, Aitken ;
and there is the customary full allowance of intelligence
respecting Oddlellowship and Friendly Societies.

THE ECLECTIC.—The Eclectic opens with an
article on " Good Sir John Eliot," whom Mr.
Forster has made so familiar to ns; " The Sacred
Poetry of Heathendom" is an interesting subject discussed
at some length. " Thackeray, the Preacher," is the title
of an article which renders high praise to the moral purpose
of the lamented novelist's writings.

THE SIXPENNY MAGAZINE.—" Barry O'Byrne"
is continued at some length, as is the eccentric story
of " Singed Moths." "An ex-Policeman's Story"
is, in its way, better worth reading than either, and there
are plenty of minor sketches. There is an article on
'• Balyac," and others of varying merits on Jerusalem,
Nlexico, and "Perils and Disasters." A new series of
papers on " Parlour Acceptations" describes the mysteries
of bead work, and gives twelve explanatory illustrations.
THE FISHERMAN'S REVIEW. Nos. 1 and 2,
The appearance of this little serial will no doubt
be attractive to many, and there is good ground for
the assertion in the preface that it seems inexplicable
that hitherto there has been no magazine devoted to Fish
and Fishing. The contents of these opening numbers bear
ample testimony to the skill with which thevarious contents
have been culled and collected. Illustrations, descriptions,
and reports are in turn presented to our notice, and several
chapters on various subjects, such as " Oyster Culture,"
&c , furnish a quantity of information to all who desire t
become better acquainted with such matters, and have
decided taste for piscatory pursuits.
THE MUSICAL MONTHLY is replete with interest-
ing information respecting music and the drama
Of course the Shakapere Festival is ably dealt with
The presentation piece for the piano is a pretty
little ballad, set in F, entitled " The Voice of the
Mcrning." We must still impress on the conductors
of the magazine the necessity of giving us something of
more pretension—a piece worthy of being played by a
clever and advanced musician.

BEETON'S BOY'S MAGAZINE abounds in stories of fact,
fiction, and history.— the Englishwoinan's _Magazine is
more than usually attractive this month, and the other
cheap publications issued by the firm all evince spirit and
enterprise.

CASSBLL'S PUBLICATIONS Be.CITI to increase in number
every month, and whilst this is the case each one
stone intended to oui rival its predecessors in beauty
of illustration. Blux4spere (Part III.) contains the
opening portion of the "Merry Wives of Windsor."
Robinson Crusoe, with the two parts previously published,
compose the first quarterly section of the work. Dr. IV' ller,
the editor, seems determined to render the Illustrated
Goldsmith, one of the best editions published ; and some
commendation may be awarded to the Illustrated Bunyan,
which contains the opening numbers of " The Holy War,"
with five beautiful engravings. The Natural _History and
History of England are each works of great merit and use-
fulness.

NIMMO'S COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAESFERE, edited by
Mrs. Cowden Clarke, will be found to be amongst the best
illustrated editions published; and the Gardener's Magazine
is replete with information, useful alike to proficients and
amateurs.