The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-04-22

colonial history mere fctions' invented
by that doughty hero himself.
All who are Interested in the proper
orthography of the name OF our great
dramatist, In regard TO which there has
been Of late years considerable dispute,
will find the matter satisfactorily s-
cussed in the sketch, "HoW Shall We
Spell Sh-k-sp-r's Namep
Not merely those who can claim Bow
doin College as their Alma Mater, but
every friend Of education will be pleased
with the finely illustrated paper de-
scriptIve of that noble institution, it's
history, customs, &c.
"John Gutenberg" also illustrated,
gives full account of the life, charac-
ter and struggles Of the inventor of the
art of arts. Another sketch, sThe DeFoe
Family in America" relates certain do
mesue traditions concerning the gifted
author OF "Robinson Crusoe," that will
attract general attention.
"Hearing with the Eye ~ with Its pro-
fuse illustrations and it's simple, COM
prehensiye descrip lions. demonstrates q
curious subjtct in a gratifying manner.
: some Experiments in Cooperation"
contains deal OF valuable information
in regard to the advantages resulting
from union of capital and labor, espe-
cially in manufacturing enterprises.
Bret Harte's "Gabriel Conroy" and
Hale's "Show Your Passports" continue
to, please the lovers OF good fiction.
There are several pleasant Short stories,
and contributions by some of our best
poets, including Mrs. Piatt, Bayard Tay-
lor and John G.. SAKE.
The acknowledged superiority OF the
editorial productions of this magazine
was never more conspicuous than In the
present number.
THE ATLANTIC.
In the May Atlantic we find, as the
opening article, an Interesting account
OF the "Khedive and His Court,n by
Charles Hale, for many years American
Consul to Egypt, from which we obtain
full and reliable information relative to
the career and character of that worthy
ruler, his social and domestic relations.
etc.
Tho. one entitled, "The Madness OF
George ILL., is descriptive OF the
strange habits, and often admirable
traits, observed. by eye witnesses OF that
monarch during his long PEI
riod OF insanity.
Mrs. Kemble, in her sold Woman's
Gossip" is very entertaining this month
in her talk about Lord Byron, Theodore
Hook, Mrs. Norton and numerous other
literary celebrities.
"Medical Fashions" is an ably written
essay, displaying considerable learning
and sounds practical sense, and will be
read with much interest.
Hidden under the eccentric title of GA
Visit TO a Certain Old Gentleman,"T. b.
Aldrich presents us with sprightly and
agreeable description of an interview
with His Holiness Pio Nino in his pri.
a N n ri m a N td it1f In Nat
"After the Battles of the Wilderness"
is u woman's simple and truthful narra-
tive of her experience as a temporary
nurse in ward filled with wounded and
dying soldiers.
frof. Boyesen concludes his remark
able series Of papers on 'The Literary
Aspects of the German Romantic
school," with ajudicious criticism upon
the style and characteristics of the popu-
lar poet and novelist, Tieck..
s'Priyate Theatricals," Mr.. Howelps
seriel, is also completed in this number.
s.For the Last Time,"a short story by
Dndu Fletcher, is q creditable effort.
The poems are, "Medusa," Edgar
'rhe Antietam Statue"
DOOM" by G. III. Woodman; and q very
elegant one BY Harriet Prescott Spol-
ford,' "Phe Old Poet and His Wiie."
"Recent Literature" contains exhaust
i've reviews of the books issued during
the past month. The usual vigor and
is displayed in the editorial ar
ticies in "Art,p "Music," and "Educa-
tion."
ST. NICHOLAS.
This briliiantlittle magazine comes to
US this month replete with entertainment
Tor the youthful mind 7. B. Aldrich con-
tributes an elegant translation of the
famous story from the French of M.
1.-THE Catand the Countess,o -
which will afford great amusement with
ills fine series Of silhouettes.
The second article on "Windsor Cas-
tle," by the famous English .authoress,
Mrs. Oliphant, is a charming narrative
of the captivity of the poet Prince of
Scotland, James f. including the ro-
mantle episode OF his meeting with his
fair ladyloye and queen, the Lady Jane :.
1t is elegantly illus strated.
The two short descriptive pieces
Animated Shot-guns" and ga Peep at
Old Lombardy," willnot only amuse, but
Instruct our young friends; and they
will be equally as we'll pleased with
Ready for Europe" which is the title
of the third number of the very interest
ing series, "Taiks With Girls" by Miss
susan Coleridge.
Theye are two OR three more chapters
n the "Boy Emigrants;" several delight
ul tales and Sketches. such as "Burning
Peaches" "The Dottereps Luck,0
sClough's Top Knot" "Robln and Gro
,usV "Yaeob ana his Donkey;" "The
Postman's Boy" game for young chill
iren, and "May Day Indoors" q dra-
natic sketch; and a number of nice little
poems by well known contributors;
sJack in the Pulpit" !" is as wise and valu-
Ible as ever. The Letter Department
$ an excellent feature, and to all young
people the contents OF the Riddle Box
will be . source OF unfailing pleasure
md profit.