The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-06-22
JULY MAGAZINES.
SCRfBNER'S.

The July Scribnef has an illustrated
paper by Maurice Thomps on on a novel
and entertaining su6ject-tha of f"Bd W
shooting"- "-giSing fall descriptions con-
cerning the manufacture and the use OF
bows and arrows, and suggestions as to
the formation of Archery Clubs, such as
are so popular in England. "Fhe Last
Indian Council on the Genesee" tells of
a memorable meeting in the fall OF '72,
at wulch were present the grandsOns or
other descendants OF Red Jacket,
Brandt, CornpIanter, and other famous
chiefs, and is also profusely illustrated
with portraits, etc. "Ihe Nobleman OF
the Steppen is stirring narrative of
| Russian life by the well-known novelist,
| TOurguenetf. In the article entitled
':The Depths of the Sea-" Mrs. S. b.
Herrick describes With pen and
pencil the microscopic appearance
of the many beautiful and
curious scientific treasures which The
bed of the ocean has recently yielded to
the knowledge OF man. Those who take
an interest in the development of the
South will find much pleasure in read
ing the article, "Richmond Since the
War;" by r. w. Wright, with numerous
Illustrations. A number OF "Anecdotes
Of Gilbert Stewart" which have the
lated by his granddaughter, Jane Stew
art. In the article, plate Locks and
Paisley Shawls," Charles Barnard cites
many successful enterprises on the CO.
operative plan in the great manulactur-
ing districts Of England. An account OF
the "Mormon Theocracy" is given 0y j.
Ii. Beadle. There are two other papers
also OF considerable interest: The
Neither Side of Life Insurance." and
"rhe Brattleboro Metnod," by Charles
NJ. Bliss. Tnere is one more chapter Of
DR.. Hollands story, Nicholas Min.
turn," and "The Battle OF Bunkerloo"
with illustrations is a we'll written
narrative of love and humor combined,
by w. Ii. Bishop. IL. Ill. contributes Il
poem entitled "Measures;" and there
are several more by layorlte writer's.
THE GALAXY.
Titus Munson Coan contributes to the
July Galaxy an essay of marked ability
entitled 'The Gospel of Culture" -Four
more chapters are given of Justin Nc
lCArthy's serial "AllSs MlSanthrope."
The literary and personal characlerls-
tics OF Charlotte Bronte are well de-
scrlbed by Amanda b. Harris, and
Henry James, Jr., has similar paper,
and one lhat deserves the readers
I special attention, on. Madame George
Sandn The Embroidery Of History"
by &. Z. Pond, is replete with curious
and entertaining variety OF episodes con-
cerning,, celebrated personag1s and
events. "rhe Depression of Business"
by Charles z. Metcal!e, contains som=
sensible remarks and suggestions on a
subject in which we Of America are ali
deeply interested at present. IN the
article about Dreams" q. b. Lewis
offers plausible theory, founded on his
own personal Investigations, i'll eXpla-
nation OF what has puzzled many wise
head. Richard Grant White turns aside
from his customary path i'll the Held ol
literature to entertain his readers with
IA delightful account Of his visits to Varl-
Gus localities OF historic or romantic re-
nown in Warwickshire, Cine Heart. OF
England" "YIzI, the Little Detective,"
"a Day at a Country Home on the HUI
SON." and "Our Ice Man," are three eX-
cellent short stories; and The poetry
| consists OF "Thou ana |, from the Span
! ish of Bonalde," by Mary Alnge De We're;
"AraDesque,n by Emma Lazarus, ETC.,
etc.
THE WIDE AWAKE.
For July we have an excellent num-
ber OF this superior juvenile magazine.
Nora Perry contributes pleasant Rhode
Island sea-shore story entitled, "Sally's
| Clam-bake." For the especial enter
taiument OF its boy readers there is
rollicklng Fourth-of-July story, Glow
| the Boys Woke Him." which furnishes
the scene for the spirited trontispiece.
Miss Farman, the editress, has story,
"Nannie's Graduating Dress" whicn
will be interesting and proftable-nol
only to the ''sweet girl graduates"
but for their mothers and teachers
as we'll. The "Child Marion Abroad"
series continues to relate the ex.
periences of little girl at Rome,
tbe grand sights and famous per-
sonages that she saw in the Eternal
City.D solomon's Seal" by Sophie
Nav, is a continuation of "Quinbasstt
Girls" and tells in the present chapters
what a Young lady teacher suffered and
epioyed while sboarding round" There
are several illustHated poems "summer,"
Daisy Among the Daisies" "Willy
Wees Grace" "Foolish Bobolink," etc.
paper is contributed by S. G. w. Ben
iamlh on the art of managing sailboat.
There s besides variety of other mat
ter admirably adapted to the literary
tastes and wants Of young readers OF
either sex and all ages. Published by
Lothsop & Co., Boston, at only " per
annum.
; ST. NICHOLAS.
St. Nicholas for July opens with a
charming little story, "Nellie in the
Light House," with elegant trontIspiece.
, An illustrated article by J. A. Judson,
u. S, A., tells all about the materials
and manufacture Of gunpowder, nitro
glycerne, dynamite, and other explo-
sive agents. The paper describing
"Wild Mice and Their Ways" by Ernst
Ingersoll, Is concluded. GA Talk About
swimming" by Sanford B. Hunt, with
its copious Illustrations, contains all
necessary directions for those who may
wish to acquire this pleasant and very
: useful accomplishment. '!The Stars in
july" Ia a continuation of Richard A.
Proctors illustrated astronomical
series. J. T. Trowbridge's serial
ellis Own Master" continues to increase
in interest as it progresses, and 1T GER
tainly is about the best juvenile story
we have ever read. Capt. IL. II. Clark,
U. S. N, has a pleasing little sketch
!, telling of ga Boys Life on Man-of.
War" "Going GypsyIng" by John
, II. Peel (illustrated), will afford some