The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-08-24
MAGAZINE NOTICES.
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY


THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY
Opens with most excellent article en-
titled ssPractice and Patronage Of French
Art,n by SIC. Benjamin, an exposition
of Paris as an art emporium; its resour-
ces, and the influence upon public taste,
together with descriptive notices OF the
most famous artists Of the French
school,. Next we have Chapter TX OF
Roderick Hudson, by Henry James, jr.
eThe Nun and the Harp" Is poem
by Harriet Prescott Spofford. Frances
Anne Kemble continues the reminis-
cences OF her past days in san Old Wo-
Ristori; III, Sleep" are by L. b. Aldrich.
"National Self-protection," by Joseph
Wharton, is a good article, and will be
appreciated by those wise in the politi-
cal interests of this country. "neep-
haven Cronies" is a story by Sarah o.
Jewett. "The Dancing Bear' 10 q short
poem by James Russell Lowell. IA Pa
triotic Schoolmaster" is an account of
Noah Webster, considering the character
andl abors Of the great photographer.
"The Sanitary Drainage of Houses and
Towns" is a comprehensive article on
subject of'which practical knowledge is
neeued.
"Love's Reward" is pathetic poem by
Il. w. Bourdillon.
"Exotlcs," by oliver W endell Holmes,
| Is written in the familiar vein, and is an
original criticism ON recent transla-
ton. The editorial department and
others are ably sustained, and this num-
Der is one Of the most readable Of the
year.
sCRIBNER,
for September, opens with splendidly
illustrated article descriptive OF s'Chi-
cago," by j. w. Sheahan, of the Tribune
of that city.
ga Farmers Vacation" concludes with
a jaunt through "Guernsey" and
"Stork" two most interesting localities.
Mr.. William Page contributes an elab-
crate article, supplementary to a former
one OF his published in this maga-
zine in July of last year, enti-
tied, ga Study Of Shakspeare's Heads"
The author has just returned from Darm-
stadt, whittier he went for the special
purpose OF examining the famous Seer
man Death Mask" and he now expresses
his entire conviction of its authenticity.
He gives, also, two engravings from his
own photographs of the mask, and a
schedule ofits measurements, etc.
The other illustrated articles are, "The
Cross of Cadmon;" one chapter more OF
Verne's "Mysterlous Island," and two
of DR.. Hollands "Story Of Sevenoaks."
"Minor Victorian Poets" is critical
paper from the advance sheets OF Mr..
Stedman's forthcoming book.
There Is q number of shorter stories
and various sketches of superior merit,
and several elegant poetical contribu-
tions. Among the latter is "An Early
Poem by Edgar Allen Poe," given in fac
simile, and now published for the first
time.
The editorial articles all display the
accustomed culture and ability.
ST. NICHOLAS.
The present number of this superb ju-
| venile periodical contains variety Of
very pleasant and interesting contribu-
tions, together with the usual fine array
of elegant pictures. or the descriptive
articles, the one telling about all the diff
ferent birds whose plumage is entirely
white will be especially interesting to
the children.
The next gives an account of "Some
Queer Dishes," as they are served in
| Oriental countries. Another describes
a strange kind of boat used ON the Ii
girls and called Gooffah; and these
will furnish instruction and entertain
ment to readers of all ages. Mrs. Treat
treats US to microscopic view Of the
wonderful little animal known as a
"Cyslop," and Mr.. W. III. Riding, in the
sketch, GA London Child's Holiday"
takes the reader with him on delight
full steamboat ride up the Thames, and
shows him many famous buildings and
!, localities.
Rachel Pomeroy contributes a pretty
little poem, "Three in. 0ne," and there
are three other dainty compositions in
rhyme, two OF them nicely illustrated.
eight Cousins" by Miss Alcott, and
"The Young Surveyor" by TrOwbridge
and seem TO grow in interest and excite.
!: ment; and there are likewise severa
snort and highly entertaining tales anC
sketches that every one will be pleased
with.
THE WIDE-AwAKE.
The third number Of this fine juvenile
magazine is before US, ana 1t il
, fully equal to the preceding numbers il
it's various attractions. II opens will
''The Strangers from the South" by the
editor, Miss Farman, who also contrib
utes fresh chapters of "The Cookinf
! Club OF Tu-Whit Hollow, both good
and finely illustrated. Geo. Mcdonald
also makes two contributions to thii
number; one poem, and the other al
additional chapter to IA Double Story
..The Poets Homes" by Hezekiah But
, terworth, considers Whittier, and on an
other page we gather further in Information
; concerning "a Queer People.", Ther,
are many entertaining and instructive
articles to be read eagerly by both oil
and young, besides the excellent matte
to be found in its several other depart
, ments under the names of ssMagic Car
pet" "Guess Work." "Scrap Bag" sc.
and q music page that will not be over
looked.
OLIVER OPTIC MAGAZINE.
The September number'oi this popu
T, lar monthly has four elegant. full pag'
! Illustrations, sin a Hammock" AM
midsummer sketches entitled ''AmonI
D the Hills" "Through the Brook" ant
s'Tne Shady Walk" all of which will at
. tract attention. The serials "Goin
West," or the "Perils of Poor Boy,
by Oliver Optic, "Natures Scholar" b,
, Mrs. Dudley, and drought to TIL
, Front, or the The Young Defenders,
/: by Elijah Kellogg, are all as interestin,
Il II A In fhnr ,xtn