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

it 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."

MACMILL AN.—" Eton" is the the first subject,
and sundry defects of that time-honoured institu-
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
for4much-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, ono 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'.3 work." The two powerful and in-
teresting, yet strikingly dissimilar, stones of " Old Sir
Douglas" and " Silcote of Silcotes" are 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 i 5
concluded in a more satisfactory manner than mall
might have expected, from the inauspicious event°
that appeared during its course. It is very dee"
tively written throughout, and displays the author's
usual versatility. Gep "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 sr°
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 give you a golden rule for keeping clear of
debt. Insist on paying ready money for everything YOll
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 otha
papers of interest and excitement are met with. " Ph°
Legend of the Mysterious Piper" is a most exciting sketch,
any many will look out eagerly for the next part to se°
the end of Donald's wild adventures.
THE ARGOSY.--Matthew Browne is still one of
the most acceptable writers in the " Argosy." Ili°
" Notes on Poetry and Poets" in the number be-
fore us shows a keen appreciation of the music °f
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 particularly
to Shelley—the most musical of poets—in whose exqui;
site " Skylark" may be found some striking illustrations
Mr. Browne's vowel theory. "Mothers' Daughters" i 5
humorous sketch. "A Fairy Gift," a well-written though
melancholy story; and there are other stories running °I1„
from number to number. A paper on "Herr Joachim"
does full justice to his genius.
THE MONTH.—Lady Georgiana Fullerton's vig°-
rous and interesting remance is continued with un-
abated attractions. The ninth number of English rre
miers" discusses the career of William Pitt; and tl2°
"Early Days of the Paris Police" form the subject 0, 8'
paper full of quaint and amusing anecdotes. "Scenes jun,
Teneriffo" are described with animation, and there is
-
long catalogue of literary criticism.
GOOD WORDS.—This attractive and popular
serial keeps on its course with unflagging °Pill d
What with a new story by George Macdonald, an,
another by the editor, with Dr.Wynter's sketch 01
" The London Gamin," with Hymns by the Dean of
,G3Licl
terbury,
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a variety must be a

reader indeed who is not satisfied:
THE PEOPLE'S MAGAZINE.—We have here a veil
excellent and well-edited serial, intended for popu-
lar reading, well adapted for extensive circulation;
However unassuming its character it is quite a.,
too
well worth reading as many more costly and more pre
tious magazines, and we have little doubt that, if koPt 11P
which its
with the same spirit, it will fill the vacancy
conductors believe to exist.

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