Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-10-31

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ST. NICHOLAS FoR NovEMBER.-The first NUM-
Der Of st. Nicholas, the new children's magazine
published by scribner, is out. Pictorially it is
one of the finest magazines in the country. .eng
enriched by designs from the pencils Of Mis- Hal
lock, Sol Eytinle, Miss Ledyard, Sheppard Ste
phens, Bolcs, Beard, and others.
The reading matter is varied and bright. There
are thirtythrcc articles, some for the very little
ones. some for the Oldest of young people, and
some for every age between. We find in its broad
well-printca pages poems by William Cullen Bry-
ant, Celia Thaxter, Lucy Larcom, and Others.
There Is capital human fairy sketch by Rcbccca
Harding Davis. Donald G. Mitchell contributes
a characteristic article, entitled "Who Wrote the
Arabian Nights?" and the first chapters of serial
story by Frank Il. Stockton are given. A salua.
tory by the conductor, Mrs Mary Mapes Dodge,
is sure to reach the heart of every child-reader-
and the hearts of their fathers and mothers WE'LL
Among the stories we find charming ly-told ac-
count of a fary's visit to n beehive, by Annie
Moore; an exceedingly funny little story by Mar
garet Eytinge, audiircly tales by Paul Fort and
j. S. Stacy Lucreia p, Hale tells the adventures
Of II doll Noah Brooks has a capital article for
boys, called "Bl the Sea-" and Olive Thorne
talks about a certain '.Od Fashioned Hat"
There are also interesting descriptions of ze-
bras, passenger pigeons, the curious inhabitants
of the Farallone islands. and the Piute Indians,
besides bright little ~ ngles' and whole page
in large type for little children with big eyes We
must not forget to mention us an admirable fea
ture short story in German, for the benefit of
youngsters who are learning that language. A
similar French story Is announced for the next
number. Then Jack in-the Pulpit" curious
fellow who is full of little bits of wit and wisdom,
holds forth most entertanngly; and there are
capital notices of juvenile books, intended for
those who will read the books, and puzzle de-
partment that will certainly sharpen the wits Of
the youngsters.
In Woods Household Magazine for November
the table of contents seems spread for n Thanks
giving feast, and gives evidence that no efforts
have been spared that could add to its excellence.
IA Sermon on Skinner" is not only pleasing
in its quaintness and originality, but contains
sound logic. MRS. Pomeroy's Pin Money" is
capital. upon the Stand' is another meritori-
Gus sketch, by the popular writer, Kate W. Ham,
ilton. Goldfish and Potatoes" by Eleanor Kirk,
Aged Together" by Rev. Robt. Collyer. Is well
worth the price of the years subscription; it is
full of this great mans eloquence- powerful in
its very simplicity. There many other inter
estiug articles had space to mention them
The poetry in this number is unusually good. A
new feature of the magazine is the introduction
of pictures and the illustration, "Past, Present
and Future" here given, is exceedingly pretty
We will furnieh pI,yrp and Woods |
Household Magazine, with the chrome "Yo Sc |
mite" for $3.50, without chrome, $3.50. |
Any one who examines the November Aldine |
will be surprised at the snmptuousness Gifts illus
trations, as well as the high literary merit of its
poetry and prose. Besides the two ful-page or |
iginal pictures. this number contains reproduc- |
tions Of three celebrated steel engravings, which
alone would cost at the picture shops no less than
thirty dollars. The Aldine pictures are every way
Us fine the steel engravings. The first ilustra-
ton is full-page view of Lake Mohonk in Ulster
County, New York, by Kruseman Van Elten. Of
the National Academy. He depicts all the wild |
romance OF the lake in the mountains. Homer |
Martin has fall-page picture IA White Noun |
tain Brook" grand, shadowy and silent. "Homc |
and Its Treasures, after r. Carrick is full of de-
lightful remembrance at this Thanksgiving sea- |
son ofthe year. "A Chance Meeting" and 1.-THE |
First VISIT" after Rudaux, are two tender and !
charming pictures of the lovelife of an artist the
first a breezy, out-of-door scene, the second n |
warm, cosy interior. These last named pictures |
magnificent works of art, surprisingly deli |
cate in tone and sentiment. The other ilustra |
tions are 1.-THE Robber Of the Air" spirited |
conflict between birds, by Decker; English Mas |
tifrs," group Of three noble dogs, by Specht; |
"A Masterpiece" scene full of humor and life; |
a large view of the grand entrance to the Rats |
bon Cathedral; a very faithful and satisfactory |
portrait of the late Charles Temple Dix, the artist
son Of Governor John A. Dix, of New York, by |
II. Balling, and sweet little scene OF autumn, |
when I" the rpened grain they took from the |
wain." We can say with truth that no art maya
zine ever gave its readers a dozen such superb |
illustrations In one number The literary con- |
tents of the Aldine for November of superior
quality and interest. Rev. L. 4. Hale, the pop. |
ular author, and editor of Old and New, contri. |
butes historical sketch, entitled - Thanksgiving
Days" Kate Putnam Osgood, sister of J. r. Os- |
.ood the publisher sends from france sprightly |
story, called my Neighbour" Elise Polko,'a |
famous writer has u sweet story entitled ION |
Drachcnfcls."
Inc eoiLor OIL IRe Aidlne writes aDou{ Eusis"
Mastiffs, )" .'Gcms of Art" IA White Mountain |
Brook" and gives scotch from the life of Chas. |
Temple Dix. Chandos Fulton, author of a re-
cent book has u charming article called "Sunset |
Scenes" and Max A. Muller writes Of "Transla- |
ton of American Books in Europe. The depart |
ments OF music, art, and literature are filed with
carefully written articles on Philharmonic So
cicties, Progress of Photography. Longfelow,
the Cary Sisters, Madame Schwartz and Thoreau. |
The other prose articles are Lake Mohonk,"
1.-THE Robbcr oftac Air,""A Masterpiece" and
"Ratisbone Cathedral" The poety in this mum.
Der Ii Of unusual excellence, comprising long
poem by Mary E. Bardley, entitled THE Little
Hero of Haarlem;'' .'The Painted Cnp." by W.
W. Bailey; and s"Coming and Going."b by DR.. s.
T. Clark, the whole forming collection OF rare
art gems eseaya nv our best writer's, and sweet |