Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-08-28
Vol. XIV. Whole No. 1880. No. IS.
New Publications,

-ScFibRer for Ssptem5sr.-Considerab
educational flavor Is impaired To the September
serioner BY the three essays Of the number -
J. Professor Boyesen's interesting illustrated
paper on The University OF Rome" an insti-
tuition but little known In America, and one
which gives the writer occasion to discuss the
peculiar characteristics OF the Italian school
system in general; .. MIR. W. {. Browneli's
exposition Of the unique methods OF teaching
In The ArI Schools OF Philadelphia" these
methods consisting largely In immediate draw
| ing with the brush, mesgcr study Of the antique
and the study OF anatomy in the dissectinx
room.-prncipes which are somewhat re-
ileeted IN the illustrations of the paper which
are sll by pupils Of the schools; aud 8. Profes-
| sor I. X. Lounsbury's discussion OF the srgu-
ments for and against English Spelling Re-
iorm."-the writer taking strong ground IN
favor OF the proposed reform, which he pre-
diets must soon become living issue.
| TO bsiance this element the number contains
| large quantity Of light summer reading, In
| Guiding The following papers: signs and SYM
| bos." by Mr.. Frank q. Mayer OF Annapolis.
including some striking illustrations OF old
american inns, and ono superb engraving by
| Mr.. Cole entitled Bring In the Boar's Head -
! MY Lord Fairfax, of Virginia" an interesting
| sketch OF the sixth lord snd some OF his more
noted ancestors, by Mrs. Constance Cary Har-
risou; An American Home on the Amazons, -
by Mr.. Herbert II. mith.-being an ac-
count of the success OF Mr.. K. J. Rhome's
experiments In the cultivation of the cane
tobacco. and other brazilian staples.
eompanied with drawings BY Mr. champ
ncy; SANDY Hook" by Mr. George
| lloughton with picturesque drawings by Mr.
?. ;. Church, and sketch OF Mr. W. ), Gil
bert. OF ''Pinafore" fame by Miss Kate Field.
! accompanied by portrait
lht~ element ts largely REINFORCED BY the de-
ton nf the number, which contains much va
rirty of lyle aud incident. The second install
ment OF Mr.. Henry James's .-Conhdence" con-
tains strong contrasts AMI much eleverness OF
Intrigue The last instailment but one Of Mrs.
BurneIs "iiaworth's" includes some strong
scenes freshsdowing the conclusion. A
story of the Dry season by Mrs.. Mary Hal
lock Fooic, strikes deeper note and exhibits
wider range than her first story, Friend
Barton's Concern" published 10 the July
>cTlbner1 which has been received with
marked expressions OF favor. The Docu-
mrnts In the Case," short story by j. Il.
Matthews aud II. c. Bunner. Possesses the
novel feature OF plot narrated exclusively by
= series Of documents. exhibiting much ceYer-
ness IN realistic rendering OF widely different
~ les OF writing and giving gimpses OF some
lttle-treated types Of character.
The poetic contributors are by IL. II. Mary
Aingc de We're, Jennie +. 7. Dove with
drawing by BIum.l Charles lie KAY David l..
Prouddt, William c. Bonaparte wyse, Esq.
who pays metrical tribute 10 hi. cousin, the
late Prince Imperial, whose death il also the
subject Of two sonncts by Miss Emma Lara
rus,
pean Travel" A Word About Sewspapers
aud Write il Yourself" \ Communication
calls the attention OF American collectors TO
some great paintings and other objects Of art To
be purchased In Europe-inciu'lIng RAphsefs
Apollo and Marsyas"-of which Mr. Eugene
Benson has written 10 the New York Even
ing Post" aud Of which the editor Of lScrlbHer
announces description aud engrayiugs in =
early number. Home aad Society" is given
over to sensible aud practical suggestions
- ffC. fYtgr.
In the department of Culture and Progress
Mr.. NsliocA'- lsst book is reviewed by a writ
or whn takes him 10 task for his "Iguomintous
and uu~plrituAl stand, :" decided changes in
George Ehot~ stNie and method are noted by .
reviewer ii "Th'ophr4~fus Such; :" full ac-
count Is given OF the long-conccaled and lately
published Tory History Of the Revolution"
there Is an interesting discussion OF Madame
BonaPartr's Life anil Letter. and other
bo0A, are noticed. The Worlds Work, ha.
accounts ut New Drawing Instrument.,'
p" Electro Engraving Machine "rhcrnio-
graph Copying Process" Apparatus tor
Testing the Quality OF steel. New Flooring
New Electric Light" etc. 'Brtc-aBrac"
contains some clever repartses and other ma
'--'-i
The November number OF Scrl5Rsr will con-
tain the tir-t .ix chapters OF Il new serial story
or Creole llie, by George w, Cable. author Of
,OId Creole days" \ fun announcement Of
the leading features Of the ,nAgaziuc for 1879 -
~ " III appear in the October issue.
st Ntcholas for September helps the bov-
and girls TO begin the new year Of schooling
with great variety Of amusing stories, pict-
ures and Interesting articles. IL begtn- with
large frOhtispiece, drawn by AddIe Iedyarl
and, near the end. gives young Louis Napo-
Icons Iiie history with portrait engraved from
photograph taken h itt.e while before -
death.
There eight short stories, all Illustrated.
First comes Three Drews and Crew"
IA. Of F-rF r..t
then an amusing story Of Bob's Missionary
Work" in the EFFORT 10 improve poverty
stricken quarter Of his native town. third
tale rccounts the excitement and pleasure of
"A Run Aner sword-iish - another details the
mishaps OF 4 girl Who persisted IN wearing fine
winter clothes IN the Wild places Of Florida: a
NTH nsrTales lively episode OF Penasy wanna
chiId-lifri another deals with elves aud ten
der-hearted German girl: yet another describe,
the BAD aud good fortunes Of miners orphans
IN the great oii-regtons and the eighth, with
comicaI picture by Hopkins, tells OF the trl-
gmph OF 4 wise old man who could say But
tered Pease," in Choctaw.
The thstcau D'Oiron" is the title Of an IL
lu,tralsd article ON the history of the rare and
beautiful pottery called "Faence U'Oron :"
ION Wheels with twelve quaint outline pict-
ures, gives concise account Of wheeled car
ages OF all sorts and times and The Frolic-
some Fly's" queer and interesting history is
told with the help of Two illustrations.
The ln,taments II the two -erials-Frank
K. stockton's "A Jolly Fellowship" ami susan
Coolidge's "Eycbright7-arr intensely inter-
estng, and make one wonder Just how the
stories are to be wound up, they must be,
next month.
- vide itodks for September has an ex-
quisIte frontlspiece drawn By Miss l.. b.
Humphrey, Illustrating Miss Browns poem.
Nv here The Brook Aud River Meet" Next
comes just such story a. children love to read.
Fright OF The Beehive" by Margaret Ey-
unge. Then comes m article for children that
rant 10 kH0U, about How Umbrellas Are
Made In Philadelphia" by Mary Wager Fisher,
profti.ey illustrated "Ti 81 poppatyr by
Katharine Hanson will amuse both young and
Old phioiog,ts. Mrs Mar.arct j. Preston
give, another Of her dainty art poems for the
children, Little Titiaus Palette" q pretty
pendant for Mr.. BenJamin's papers on Our
American Artists OF which No TX. is about
Samuel Colman, with excellent Illustrations.
The Dogberrys' continue to be a. interesting
ever, and in the second serial, ''St. Olaye's.'
trouble seems to be certainly gathering tor Mr..
JinQles Gooding. The adventure of Don
Quixote Jr.," in this number Is about what
might be expected. A very charming story is
"Pieclng The Blocks," by the author Of THE
Fiossy And Bossy Stories"
But the two "star articles" Of the number
are ''Children at Newport" by "Margery
Deane," with twelve exquisite pictures made
al Newport by Miss Humphrey, and the new
Classic of Babylaud, Tom Thumb by Mrs.
Clara Doty Bates, and illustrated daintily by
J. Il. Francis.
Only 81. 90 II year.
d. Lothrop d Co., Publishers, Boston, Mass.