The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-22
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| The opening article of Scribner for
March is profusely illustrated descrip-
tion of the New York Aquarium, in
which many curious specimens of the
tinny tribe are shown. The celebrated
| uld institution OF learning, "Princeton
Collegep is described by 5. ID. Alexau-
der. with views OF the various buildings
and portraits of many of its noted Presi-
dents and Professors. Another cnapter
of DIR. Hollands novel, ''Nicholas
Minlurn," is one OF the leading
Attractions Of the number. A Short
! essay on "Claudian," the last Of classi ic
| Roman poets, is contributed by Gen.
JOhn A Dix. Celestial Peas" is the
little OF neat little sketch by Isabella
Hopkins. The third paper of the Illus
trated series by Gen. Geo. b. Mcclellan,
entitled, "a Winter on the Nile," de.
scribes some OF the most striking re-
mains of ancient Egyptian splendor.
| Clarence COOK continues his articles on
"Beds and Tables" Nc. SO useful and
Interesting to housekeepers, for whose
especial benert they are designed. "rhe
Youth OF Gilbert STUART" the greatest
lof American painters, Is related
| in graphic sketch from
the pen of his daughier, Jane Stuart. In,
the article, can AsiaIic asIon," the
subject Of Chinese emigration to this
country is fully and ably considered.
''rnat Lass O. Lowries," by Frances
Burnett, Is continued. Farmer Bds-
seLts Romance" is concluded, and
HSteiia Gaylord," by james L. Mckay,
lis another good story. "Ene Pitcher
Planls," by MISS HerrIck, Is a popular
scientific essay with handsome illustra-
lions. San Exposition OF Lille IN
surance" will also be read with consider
abe Interest. The poems are "Aiarch,"
by ii. H., "The Falling star" "Harmo-
Iuy," and monody, by Bret Hare, "Oi
William Francis Bartlett" etc.
. THE NATIONAL REPOSITORY
for March contains u nnely illustrated
article on "Recent Arctic EXplora-
tions," very interesting account OF
'.The Turkish Amy" from GAIL the
Year Round," giving its numbers and
divisions, the disposition OF its various
corps, with remarks on it, discipline,
morale, etc; 'rhe Oriental Idea of
Presents,p u sketch by Fanny Roper
Feudge; "The Pr, cursors OF MIton,"
all essay by Mrs. II. +. Ellit, in which
| cousiue cradle learning and literary ta.ent
is displayed; ."SL. Pau. ut Home," is a
short paper that contains some
amount ol theological lore with play
l OIL IhuCy Vic oGIlGS VI papers Oil
'French Preachers" from the Contem-
porary Review, Is continued. The other
contents are: an essay ON "DUctrinal
Iueas of the BiDle," from the Sunday
Magazine; "The Temptation OF St. AL
| thOny," all illus rated poem from Bent
| ley's Miscellanies; "Rnetorlc in Nul-
snell,",by Rev. Il. IL. Howard; and sew
eral sAolt poems; ga Mornings Song"
Questions" BY Gray Underwood, "Ihe
IambQrIne Glrl," by Mrs. Mary Dlckln-
son, etc, etc.; and the well compiled
Editorial Miscellany.
.sE ST. NICHOLAS .s
or March opens with pleasant little
fairy story, Little Kasen and Her
Baby" with an elegant frontispiece.
This is followed by an illustrated de-
scriptinn OF the process OF Making Ma
pie Sugar" A sequel to the story OF
The ''Asn Girl" published last spring, is
given III the one entitled "Ca thern."
"rhe Seven Ages" geo og cally consid-
cred, is poem Ny Irwin Russell, with
appropriate Illustrations. Susan Cool-
ldge, one Of our most successful writer's
loI Lne young, contributes charming
lairy Ia e, 1.-The Two Wishes" which
also conveys u Wholesale moral. "rne
Golden Fish OF Dwarf Castie' is very
interesting narrative, showing some
of the singular customs OF
the people OF Japan, with an
illustration by Japanese artist. "Ex-
tracts from the journal of a Blue Coat
Grip by Laura Winthrop johnson, and
Brave Little Florencia," by M. III. Con-
way, are pleasing ske ches. "rhe Stars
in March" is a continuation of Richar
A. Proctors illustrated series, III which
the science OF astronomy is siInplified
and made plain Lo the youthful under
standing. The otner pieces are j. i.
rrowbridge's serial, ''HIs own Masters"
"a Letter to Letter Writer'S" Patti
kln's House," The little sketches For
Very Young Folks" several illustrated
little poems, such as "Luck and Labor"
March" "Poor Kate's Delay" etc.
GONE TO HEAR MOODY.-A Dedham
business man Wendeu ms way home TO