The Sun.
London, England, 1867-04-11 00:00:00

TILE MAGAZINES.

DUBLIN.--" Never for Ever" is continued, not
very satisfactorily, however, for the engaging little
heroine is married to the captain, and soon we shall
see clouds appear in the horizon. This tale is told
in a very pleasing manner, and presents us with
some pictures of life that are attractive from their
truth and pathos. " Number Five Brooke-street"
is concluded, and the extraordinary heroine again
goes out on the world to seek her fortune. The
story is very ably written, though the chief charac-
ters do not deserve much respect. " Two Portraits
—A Satirist and an Actor" is a paper that is certain
to meet with approval, for it is well done in every
respect, and contains much to deserve notice "The
Tenants of Malory" are continued at some length,
and though the story is very complicated, the skill
of the author, in elucidating mysteries, is as striking
as ever. " The Libraries of the Middle Ages and their
Contents" is a paper for antiquaries to delight in, as
they can dwell upon the various accounts met with.
Some pleasing verses are also met with ; one en-
titled " Spring," a most appropriate title just now,
and the other, "My Violet," a mournful sketch of
old times. " Superstitions and Legends of the
North of England" contain a good deal to edify
and entertain, with their quaint styles and the
curious interpretations put upon things. " The
Minor Brethren" is a paper that is carefully written,
and may be attractive to some on account of the
information it imparts, as to the lives and acts of
men who played an important part in the world's
history, perhaps all the more for not being very
prominently brought forward at all times.

CORNHILL.—" The Claverings" approaches com-
pletion, and we learn in this number what happened
off Heligoland. The rector of Clavering is now the
owner of the park, and certainly a far more deserv-
ing one than Hugh or Archie. These men, who
it is to be feared represent a large portion of the
world, were not such as to be regretted by
any. As it is well put, " What had either of
them ever done to merit a good word from
any man? and to earn the love of any woman I
doubt whether either of them had ever contributed
in any way to the comfort and happiness of any
human being." Lady Algar presents a striking
warning to those who persist in sacrificing them-
selves to obtain a position, which, when they have
got it, they are unable to enjoy. The readers of
this magazine will be sorry to miss this entertaining
story from its pages. Its incidents are not re-
markable, but its pictures of everyday life are very
well described, and there is altogether something
attractive about it. " A Week in a French
Country House" is brought to a conclusion. The
accounts of this visit are very pleasingly given, and
the sketch forms a decided contrast to the subjects
we generally meet with in periodicals. " Life in a
Military Prison" is an article deserving of attention,
and, as the writer sass, its perusal may afford some
useful hints to the next Royal Commission that
considers the subject of recruiting the army.
Those who read this will be surprised to hear that
limited service men will not re-engage. It
is said that "if the punishment of the
British soldier be not mitigated and pen-
sions augmented, the day is not far distant
when to recruit the ranks British factories and work-
shops will have to be decimated by the conscription."
" The Golfer at Home" is an amusing sketch, that
is sure to win notice from some readers. " Mar-
tial Law and Military Law" will be perused with
attention just now, in consequence of the recent
discussions on the subject. " Don Quixote's
Country" is a lively well-written
paper.
K onigsmarks and Marshal Saxe" furnishes us " Theth
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MACMILLAN.—Mr. Henry Kingsley's powerful
story of " Silcote of Silcotes " continues in as
quaint and original a style as ever. The chapters
before us chronicle some events that closely affect
the dramatis persons. Mrs. Norton's " Old Sir
Douglas" disappears again after the mysterious
'fashion he had previously adopted, and the reader
must wait patiently for another instalment.
In its place there is a graceful little tale
of Algerian life, by Mr. Beltham Edwards.
" Liberal Education" is a topic of very wide inte-
rest, and it is well discussed in the paper under that
head. " Charles Lamb," always a delightful sub-
ject, gives his name to another paper, and " Volun-
teer Hospital Nursing" is treated of by no less an
authority than Elizabeth Garrett, F.S.A. Other
papers of varying interest and merit are to be found
in what is a more than usually attractive table of
contents.

THE ARGOSY has several amusing and suggestive
papers, and has, we think, improved in style and
character. " Improving Conversation" is a humorous
sketch, not without a meaning, and a chapter on
" Habits," by the author of " Margaret and her
Bridesmaids," will apply more or less to us all.
" The Doctor Ouofrio" displays all Mr. Gilbert's
peculiar powers, while " Rubens in Paris," by the
author of "Citoyenne Jacqueline," and "A German
University Town" are both worth reading.
-TEMPLE BAR.—A new story by the author of
" Archie Lovell" will be a welcome sight to the
readers of I einple Bar, and it promises, so far as we
can judge from the opening chapters, to provide
plenty of interest. It appears to be more of the
regular novel than the history of the charming and
foolish little Archie. " Marrying a Ghost," though
bearing an alarming title, is a very innocent love
story, and the blunder is amusingly described.
"The Lame Landlord's Story" has the claim of
originality, though very brief and simple. "
and Fire Brigades" form the subject of an ani-
mated paper; while "Bad Winter Weather in
England and Canada" certainly affords a very
strong contrast to its neighbour. " How the Lion
Stocks his Larder" and "Qur Marketing in Guern-
sey"'are among the best of the remaining contents.
THE MONTIL—Lady G. Fullerton's historical
romance proceeds with all its accustomed vigour.
Tile storms around poor Queen Margaret thicken
rather than lighten as her life goes on. " Early
Days of the Paris Police" furnish some curious de-
tails. " Scenes in Teneriffe" transport us• to new
and delightful scenery. " Victor Cousin and
Eclecticism in France" are ably discussed, and a
record of Christian charity in the campaign of 186 G
comes }happily to remind us that love and charity