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

The _Rose, Shamrock, and the nutle.

This excellent end well-conducted magazine con-
tinues with unabated spirit. It has a special
claim on our attention from the fact that it is
published at the Edinburgh Caledonian Press,
which is exclusively managed by women. This is
however, by no means an ad misericordianz plea,
since its typography can fairly bear competition with any
of our best periodicals. There are stories, by no means ex-
clusively sentimental or sensational, essays, poems, and
articles of various kinds. One of the principal papers is
continued from time to time. It is our " Women of
Merit connected with Criminal Trials," sad, as may be
supposed, the catalogue includes some eminent names.
Last month we had the heroic Countess of Nithedale,
who rescued her husband at the peril of her life. This
time we have Alice Lisle. A. L. Williams, the author of a
well-known book of Essays, contributes an article on
" Positivism and Poetry in their Relation to Nature.''
Herbert Graham moralises concerning " The Theatre," and
a lady gives us a very pleasant account of "A Summer
Ramble in Oxford." Miss Carey's poem is above mediocrity:
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Chambers's Journal.

This journal has of late been much improved,
and the variety of the contents is sure to impress
the reader. The TieW tale of " Lord Lynn's Wife,"
is a very clever sketch of life ; there is a mixture of
the sensational element in its details which, of course, will
greatly heighten its attractions to the generality of readers,
Even in simple and unassuming narratives this exciting
style is now demanded, and authors will soon be puzzled to
invent new horrors and fresh mysteries. The poems in this
periodical are also above the average merit, thus contrasting
favcurab!y with the exploits in the versification line that
appear in the pages of many contemporary serials of the
day.

The Musical Monthly
Is more than usually interesting this month. The
article on Meyerbecr is well written, and the Tea.
party with Music is also a good contribution. The
interesting tale, "Modest Mignon," is continued,
and with the musical notes, notices, and reviews,
make up a very good number. The presentation
piece for the piano is a simple ballad, entitled "In ray
Dreams." It is of the usual description, rather melancholy
and lackadaisiacal, but pretty withal. Vtre cannot under •
stand how it is that pieces of sterling merit are not included
in these " presentations." If originals cannot be procured
there are plenty of pieces at oraraand which, while they
would add variety to the series, would be of essential service
to both proficient and student. We must take very serious
objections to the public annonneements on the wrap per of
this magazine. As this publication is intended for young
ladies, more circumspection should be exercised thanevC-
dently is the case. There are advertisements which are
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publication as the Musical Monthly--indeed eed they must be,