The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-05-26
JUNE MAGAZINES.

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In the June Harper, Rye Beach and
neighborhood is described in an article
made all the more interesting with its his
torical "reminiscences and fine illustrations.
An account of the Hudson Bay Co." is
given is another illustrated paper. Tie
second part of "a Peninsula Canaan" and
the fourth of the series entitled, Berg und
Thai or, Sketches in Tyrol," are given with
their variety of illustrations Also very
interesting article on The Grand Days of
tiistrionics" containing sketches and por-
traits Of eminent actors and actresses of the
past. "a Free Lecture Experience" is a
very amusing illustrated sketch. The
other contents are, 1.-The Draining of a
Village" The Last of the Chang Mas"
Alexander Spotswood;" "Recollec-
tions of Agassiz;" "The Citizen of Paris; ;
| Young Mrs. Jardine," etc. etc.
ATLANTIC
Charles Dudley Warner in the June At
lantic, commences series of papers on
The People for whom Shakespeare Wrote"
Richard Grant White has an entertaining
article describing "A Sunday on the
Thames" An ably written essay on the
Physical Future of the American People"
is contributed by George NJ Beard. STUDY
Vi 4NC" lDWn is
another interesting paper. The article on
Art in Engraving on Wood" by w. ].
lanton, is one that will claim the attention
of all who take an interest in the subject
Buying House." by w. D. HoweIls;
"Dobson's Proverbs in Porcelain" byThos.
Bailey Aldrich; Rhymes in Many Moods" :"
by various authors "The Contributors
Club" ETC., complete the number.
LIPPINCOTT
There are three finely ly-illustrated papers
in the June Lippircott. One of these con-
tains an account of state and Society in
Ottawa" another is graphic description
of Housekeeping in Texas" by one who
apparently has had some experience in that
wild region; and the concluding part of
Mrs. Wister's interesting series, why do
We Like Paris?' "a Strange Story from
the Coast is very entertaining little
piece of fiction by Mrs. Rebecca Harding
Davis. The account of the career of that
famous colonial parsonage, Sir William
johnson, by Charles Mcknight will be read
With much interest. The other contents
are "My Village at the South" by Annie
Porter; Through Vending Ways" serial
story by Miss Olney; "Amercan Fiction"
several short and agreeable articles in the
Monthly Gossip and poetical c,ntribu-
tions by Howard Glyndon and Miss Moul-
ton.
ST. NICHOLAS.
st. Nicholas for June has the usual large
and well selected variety OF reading for the
young people. Longitude Naught" is a
complete illustrated description of Green
wich, England. An interesting biograph-
ical account is given of Anna Letitia Bau-
bauld, with elegant portrait of this once
favorite authoress. ''rhe Fish That Catches
Fish for Its Master is an interesting de-
scription of the curious species known as
the "Reve", in Spanish waters. "A Jolly
Fellowship" and "Eyebright," the enter
tanning serials, are continued. Other pieces
are: "a Curious Box of Books" The ROYAL
Bonbon;" 1.-TWO Little Travellers" by
Louise NJ. Alcott robin Goodfelow and
His Friend" "A Puzzling Picture" How
Comet Struck the EARTH" several illus
trated poems and. a very pretty frontspiece,
Summer is Here"
sCRIBNER's.
The leading article in the June Scribner
is entitled ''rhe Fine Arts at the Paris Ex-
position" by Russell Sturgs, with its we'll
written descriptions and its elegant and
profuse illustrations. The second paper
ou lidHii ueociipeo tue ItRIOuS ADOuU GDe
Para River, and is also illustrated. with
Stonewall Jackson" IS an interesting ac-
count of the experience of a Confederate
soldier during one of that great command |
er's most arduous campaigns, with charac-
teristic illustrations. The article on ''The |
University of Berlin" is by Boyesen, and |
contains portraits of several famous Ger |
man professors. Another illustrated arti- |
Gle, and one giving some practical and use
full information, is Lawn Planting for |
Town and Country" by Samuel Parsons.
The remaining contents are: Edison and |
His Inventions" Piercing the American
1sthmus," with maps, &c. Some Aspects
of Mattheue Arnold's Poetry" several |
more chapters of Mrs. Burnett's serial, |
"Haworths," !" Madam Bonaparte's Letters
from Europe" ETC., etc.
WIDE AWAKE.
The June number of this splendid little
magazine, besides the two very entertain
ing serials. ''rhe Dogberry Bunch" con-