The Sun.
London, England, 1867-03-06 00:00:00

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is interesting to compare the various styles and diffe -
rent forms of it. " A Dark Chapter in Austrian History"
completes the number of the contents in prose, there
being a striking sketch in verse, with illustrations, entitled
" The Satrap."

MACMILLAN.—" Eton" is the the first subject,
and sundry defects of that time-honoured instita-

tion are examined and criticised. The censor pro-
fesses a hearty love for the venerable establishment,
but thinks that the best way of showing it is to cry
for much-needed reforms. One of Lady Duff Gordon's
charming letters from Egypt will be eagerly welcomed by
the readers of Macmillan, and will not, we hope, be the last
to appear in its pages. " What is Materialism?" would be
a rather charming title were the question not asked by
the lamented Professor Grote, one of whose posthumous
papers is here given. " A _Hard Day's Work," by Professor
Heaton, is a very able paper on food and its qualities,
showing what supply is requisite to sustain strength
through "a hard day's work." The two powerful and in-
teresting, yet strikingly dissimilar, stories of " Old Sir
Douglas" and " Silcoto of Silcotes" aro continued, and
their readers have at least no excuse to complain of dull-
ness or tedium.

TEMPLE BAR.—In this number we meet with the
end of " Lady Adelaide's Oath," which story is
concluded in a more satisfactory manner than many
might have expected, from the inauspicious events
that appeared during its course. It is very effec-
tively written throughout, and displays the author's
usual versatility. " Gup " is continued, and presents us
with some striking sketches cf Indian life and pursuits.
" At the Play," by Edmund Yates, is a noticeable paper
that is lively and anecdotical. "Debt" is an article that
will come home to many in its miserable details and its
manifold evils. Some of the remarks here met with are
very much to the point, and we especially commend to the
notice of all whom it may concern the advice that is forc-
ibly given :—"I give you a golden rule for keeping clear of
debt. Insist on paying ready money for everything you
buy. Remember it will give you peace of mind, the re-
spect of your employers, cheapen articles, and it will save
your money." " Under Greek Fire " is a tale of
some interest, and it refers to the hatred which
lives in the heart of every Greek against the Turk.
" The Disasters of a Wedding " is a sketch that is
ludicrous in the midst of its miseries. Many °the.'
papers of interest and excitement aro met with. " Tho
Legend of the Mysterious Piper" is a most exciting sketch,
any many will look out eagerly for the next part to see
the end of Donald's wild adventures.

THE ARGOSY.--Matthew Browne is still one of
the most acceptable writers in the " Argosy." His
" Notes on Poetry and Poets" in the number be-
fore us shows a keen appreciation of the music of
words. In his analysis of the delicate touches which add
such a charm to the flowing verse of some of our poets,
we wonder he should not have alluded more particularl?,
to Shelley—the most musical of poets—in whose exqui-
site " Skylark" may be found some striking illustrations of
Mr. Browne's vowel theory. "Mothers' Daughters" is 5
humorous sketch. "A Fairy Gift," a well-written though
melancholy story; and there are other stories running On
from number to number. A paper on "Herr Joachim
does full justice to his genius.
THE MONTH.—Lady Georgiana Fullerton's vigo-
rous and interesting remance is continued with un-
abated attractions. The ninth number of " English Pre-
miers" discusses the career of William Pitt ; and the
"Early Days of the Paris Police" form the subject of a
paper full of quaint and amusing anecdotes. "Scenes in
Teneriffe" aro described with animation, and there is 3
long catalogue of literary criticism.
GOOD WORDS.—This attractive and popular
serial keeps on its course with unflagging spirit.
What with a new story by George Macdonald, and
another by the editor, with Dr.Wynter's sketch of
" The London Gamin," with Hymns by the Dean of Can-
terbury, and a poem by the author of "John Halifax," and
a variety of lesser contributions, ho must be a critical
reader indeed who is not satisfied.

THE PEOPLE'S MAGAZINE.---We have here a very
excellent and well-edited serial, intended for popu-
lar reading, well adapted for extensive circulation•
However unassuming its character, it is quite as
well worth reading as many more costly and more preten-
tious magazines, and wo have little doubt that, if kept tip
with the same spirit, it will fill the vacancy which its
conductors believe to exist.

eon lot s- /ASIY.

HER MAJESTY, &c.

WINDSOR CASTLE, March 5.
The Queen, with their Royal HighneEses Prinees6
Louise and Princess Beatrice, drove out yesterday
afternoon in a carriage and four.