The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-07-19
Harper's Magazine for August 1878.

"Harper's Magazine for August is number which
mas never been surpassed in the interest OF It's read
ing matter and the beauty and artistic excellence Of
It's Illustrations.
Ihe opening article by f. Keppel, one OF the most
Judlcous art collectors In this country is devoted to
''Ihe Golden Age of Engraving" fit subject for q
number which may faiy be said to be the best rep
resentation ever given OF the achievements OF this
art This paper is embellished with thirteen illus
lratons, representing the great masters OF engrav
ing-Gandolf, Durer, Rembrandt 1.-TWO of whose
etchngs are reproduced schongauer, Edelinck yis-
cher, Willie, Drevet, Desnoyers Bervic and Sharp.
Lie at the White sulphur Springs is the subject OF
an interesting paper by John Esten Cooke, with
twenty hne illustrations OF character and scenery.
cara +, Morse the author OF 'Blush Roses lust
published in Harpers Library OF American Fiction,
contributes beautifully illustrated and entertain
Ing article on Tunbridge Wells, an "old-fashioned
spa In Kent "the Garden of England" The ltera-
ry and historical associations OF the place are very
interesting. Among the illustrations are fine pic
lures OF Dornden-the residence Of Princess Louise
ana the Marquis OF Lorne Heyer Castle, the resi-
dence OF Anne Boleyn and Penshurst, the home OF
the Sidneys.
Nothing could be more beautiful or better suited
10 the midsummer season, than Mrs. Conant's paper
on "Birds and Plumage,' with sixteen superb Illus
uatlohs by Gibson. The paper treats OF birds whose
iSatHois arc useu ioT ornalnentatOn. u describes
the haunts and peculiar habits OF the peacock Tyre
blrd various species or pheasants and birds OF para
disc, ming bird, ibis, stork, toucan parrot os-
trleh' whidah-brd, trogan grebe, elder duck, and
egret-all OF which are illustrated
General Egbert L. Viele, In "A Glimpse from my
'eranfa," an obstructive and fascinating article
presents midsummer in Its scientific aspects, with
Illustrations.
Three excellent short tories are given, each OF
which has special interest. "Jenny Gridleys Con-
cession" Is by the anonymous author OF "Justne's
Lovers" AUNT Eunice's Idea" is a humorous story
by Niss II. II. Holdlch, with two illustrations by
Abbey "MaHuel Menendez" is very strong story
froM the Italian pf De Amicls, by Professor Charles
Carol Illustrated by Pyle
Thomas Knox contributes remarkable paper en-
titled John comprador," giving an inside view OF
Chinese mercantile life. not only In China but also
~ other countries, and exposing the methods by
whlch the Chinese have gained IN the competition
with foreign merchants.
The number contains IlYe poems ''Shlpwraek
by a. n.i "WAo Knows by Anna u. Braekett, an
Cloud-rift," by Lucy Laroam "a Summer Day." by
Q. e. brooks; 1.-THE Gins at Newport" by Ruth
Dana.
The serial stories-William Blacks Macleod OF
Dare" and Thomas Harys "The Return OF the Ma
tiye," are continued with unabated interest.
The EDITORS Easy Chair treats OF our Decoration
or "Al Heroes Day, tAe womeHs Hotel, Mr., Mur-
rays new Church enterprise Lord Beaconsaed az
Berlin and Bryant. The other Editorial Departments
are well sustained.