, 1877-09-09

The death of Theirs leaves vacancy in
the French Academy, and it is presumed the Due
dAudlf1rct Pasquler will again. be candidate for
| election.
Henry Holt i Go. have in preparation
''Egypt,' by J. c. McCoan. companion volume
| in interest with Wallace's Russia" and Bakers
Turkey, published by the same house.
z. i. Davenport's favorite part was Otac21,
because that character always has the sympathy OF
the audience. Sir Giles, in which he made his de-
| hut At Wallacks, was perhaps as successful part
| as any he played.
Col Eads has no intention Of bridging the
| Bosphorus. He drew up plans Of such bridge
three years ago ut the request Of the Turkish Gov
cEnmcnt. but The matter never proceeded farther,
| and was long Since dropped.
Richardson, Of the Independent, and Hab-
bcrton, OF The Christian Union, have turned their
attention to play-wrt1ne, and the Literary 1Forld
remarks: ''Of course, when Our religions editors
| take to writing the plays, VIC may all so to tue
thcatrc.''
Sarah Bernhardt, the French trngic ncHess,
has her statue OF Mcdca ready for the salon Of
1878. She will also show bust Of '*an eminent
French statesman" Mile. Bernhardt works in
male costume. Der latest hobby Is the collection
Of \ gallery Of relics OF Rachel.
Madame MacAdahon is said to be fond Of
aping the ways Of Royalty, and ehe recently went
into mourning for little old German Duke. It is
thought that the Presidents wife is, indeed, tho
President and that she has exerteu little inhu-
cncc in shaping the course OF the Administration
party in France of late.
4 correspondent Of the London Times en-
rersa vigorous protest against the proposed placing
OF the Cleopatra obc1sk in Parliament Square. 1t
5.3k I'LL
its main effect would be destroyed. The proper
place for it, in the opinion OF the correspondent is
In front Of the British Museum.
The Pl grim Society of Massachusetts
some years since received sift OF S32, 800, By
means OF which It was enabled to complete the
statue OF "Faith.' The name Of the donor has
remained secret from that day this, but is
disclosed by the Saturday Erening Gazette, which
mentions the Hon. Oliver Auaes as the man.
John Taylor Johnston sank his fortune Of
ST, 600, 600 in two years by investing It all in New
jersey Central stock. Never before," remarks
the Philadelphia Press, ''has million been SO
rapidly thrown away By man who had no bad
habits, and WAS making every honest effort to III
crease his wealth"
Mr.. Gladstone, Max Muller, Alexander
Balm. P-ofs. Whitney and Marsh, and host OF
other eminent scholars are urging alphabcttc re-
form. and there seems to be some reason for en-
conragemcnt to those who desire that such reform
should be effected. The Boston Herald remarks
that one potent force which may yet break down
the greatest barrier to knowlcdsc-onr absnrl Of
thogEaphy-is the demand OF cur immense Ccruao
population for a simplidcation Of spelling.
Isaac Pride, the English collier who be-
came famous by his efforts to rescue number OF
his companions, has written simple letter OF
acknowledgment to tho newspapers He thanks
her Majesty tho Queen for the :drst-c1ass Albert
medal which Lord Abertlare was commissfonedto 10
present; Maj. Duncan for presenting him with the
medal OF the Order Of st. John Of Jcrusalen: tue
Lord Mayor and the subscribers to the Mansion
House Fund, and others, for the money he received
from them; and the members Of Parliament for
their kindness presenting hin, with watch and
chain. ~ wish to say.'' he writes In coucins'on'
''that an very proud Of the rewards that have
received; and little did think the public would
take rs much interest in it as theY did when ~
were working to rescue the mcn-"