The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-08-22

Scrlbner for September. Considerable edu-
catonal flavor is impaired to the September
Scribner by the three essays OF the number
/. Professor Boyesen's interesting illustrated
paper on Tie University Of Rome. an instltu-
ton but little known IN America. and one which
gives the writer occasion to discuss the peculiar
characteristics OF the Italian school system in
general; 2. Mr. W. c. Brownel's exposition Of
the unique methods Of teaching in The Art
Schools OF Philadelphia, these methods con-
sisting largely ia immediate drawing with the
study OF anatomy in the dissecting ROOM
principles which are somewhat reflected in the
illustrations OF the paper, which are all by
pupils Of the schools; and 8. Professor 7. Il.
Lounsburys discussion OF the arguments for
and against English Spelling Rsform,-.hs
writer taking strong ground in favor OF the
proposed reform, which he predicts must soon
become living issue. To balance this ele-
ment the number contains large quantity OF
light summer reading, including the following
paper: Signs and Symbols, by Mr.. Frank b.
Mayer Of Annapolis, including some striking
illustrations Of old American inns, and one
superb engraving by Mr.. Cole entitled, Bringing
in the Boar's Head; My Lord Fairfax, OF vir-
gina, an interesting sketch OF the sixth lord
and some OF his more noted ancestors. by Mrs.
Constance Cary HARRISON; An American Home
on the Amazons, by Mr. Herbert H. Smith
being an account Of the success of Mr.. r. J
Rhome's experiments in the cultivation OF cane
tnha ID
panied with drawings by Mr.. Chsmpney Sandy
Hook, by Mr.. George Houghton, with picture
sque drawings by Mr.. +. :. Church and a
sketch Of Mr.. W. s. Gilbert, OF Pinafore fame,
by Miss hate Field, accompanied by portrait
This element Is largely REINFORCED by the fc-
ton OF the number, which contains much va
'riety OF style and incident. The second install
ment OF Mr.. Henry yames's Confidence con-
tains strong contrasts and much cleverness of
intrigue. The last installment but one of Mrs.
Burnett's Haworth's includes some strong
scenes foreshadowing the conclusion. A story
OF the Dry Season, by Mrs. Mary Halock Foote,
strikes deeper note and exhibits wider range
than her first story, Friend Barton's Concern
published in the July Scribner). which has
been received with marked expressions OF favor.
The Documents in the Case. y short story by
j. b. Matthews and II. c. Bunner. The poetic
contributions are by H. H.. Mary Ange de
Vere Jennie E. Z. Dove with drawing by
Blum), Charles de Kay David L. Proudft,
William G. Bonaparte Wyse, Esq. DR.. Hol-
lands Topics are entitled European Travel, A
Word About Newspapers. and Write it Your
SELF. Home and Society is given over to ssnsi-
BILE and practical suggestions about Domestic
Nursing by trained nurse. In the depart
ment OF Culture and Progress, Mr.. Mallocks
last book is reviewed, decided changes in Geo.
Eliot's style and method are noted by re-
viewer OF Theophrastus Such full account
is gwen OF the long concealed and lately pub
lished Tory History OF the Revolution: and
other books are noticed. The Worlds Work
has accounts Of New Drawing Instruments.
Electro Engraving Machine, Thermograpb,
Copying Process, Apparatus for Testing the
Quality Of Steel, New Flooring, New Electric
Light, etc. Bric-a-Brac contains some clever
repartees and other material.