The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-11-28

appear to bo wcddcd Perhaps II Ia too much to hope
Arlington Clubs of London win adopt anything
American but they would doa great service to this
noble game u they would adopt tho rules OF "stand-
ard Whist" nearly II not quite cniirc.
The December number Of the International
Rebcu Is ono Of moro than ordinary valuo, both In
practical and literary scnso. The table Of contents
contains cighl articles Of great value beside two
quisitc little poems, and number OF excellent book
reviews hy tho editors. Tho leading article Is en-
Encland,n by Rev u. W. Dsic, u. ~, of Bir-
mngharn, England, and is followed by thoughtful
and English Philosopher, by u a. thompson
Esq. Karl blind writes Of "Aicxandor Won Hum
political fc Of the great scientist Tho ilrst install
mcnt Of 90 Rush Life In Australia is given by Mr..
is discnsscd @ by Dr. Felix l.. oswald din in common c
sense manner from scientific standpoint. Nj. Ed
ward Atkinson, the well.known political economist
gives "Repiy 10 Professor Bonamy rr,cc, " whose
article appeared In tho September Reuie~. .'1hc
University OF Texas" is made the theme OF m in-
tcrestlng article by MIR. Oscar H. Cooper. Judge
John Lowell writes upon "a bankruptcy statute In
posed now law. The number, rs a wholc rather
more than susans the high standard Of excellence Of
the RepieD.
Mrper'S Monthly Magazine for December,
beginning tho sixty second volume, contains. Tho
first nstalmcnt of new seria, story, entitled
"Annic, " by m American author Miss Constance
Fenimore Woolson illustrated by Rcinhart; the first
series of papers, by Moncurc u. Conway, "Thc
English Lakes and their Gent, " with Illustrations by
Alfred Parsons aud u. a. Abbey; an article on 'Ths
city of rittsburg," with nineteen Illustrations by
Walter shirlaw; tho conclusion OF ,washngton
Square, by Henry James Jr. "rho Sixth Year OF
Qwong Sec IA description OF New Years customs
n chinatown, san Francisco beautifully Illustrated;
'Christnas Carols - by Annie Chambers kechun,
with four Illustrations by Frcdcricks; ,'hs Fiint's
Married Experience "a story OF New England
ic-hy Rose Terry Cooke with four Illustrations by
Abbey; "Rocent Movements in woman's E.uoa-
Ia ttxl nns IN (lnnnn tpt
try, Lords, aud Commons ''-dcscribing tho powers
and operations Of each Of these branches Of tho iis
fable, by w. u. Bcard short story, 'Ars. Cabot's
Guest by Horace u. schdder, with other interest
| tertainng editorial departments.
Laws and Regulations of Short Whist"
by A Trump, Junior. (Now York; Harper & Broth
| ers, is useful compilation which viii aid many
novice ON the first steps OF gaining knowledge OF
whist and help experienced players In perfeetng
| their play. The ralea hcro glvon are mostly com.
piled from Deschnpelles, and no deserving OF Btudy
by those who Interested in tho revision which 40
much needed. Tho "maxims and advice for stu
dents and beginners" ars generally well considered
and udlcous. In some important respects tho dlrec
ons the clearcst and most concise yot published.
Tho principles for the opening lead particular
most ably generaiized. Received from Robert Beal
EGO" by Harry W. French, (Boston {:
Lee Shepard, Is fresh and interesting novel OF
American life. The scene is laid during tho civil
War, and some OF tho Incidents of the struggle, par
ticularly tho siege and surrender OF Iarpcrs Ferry
are woven Into tho framework OF the story. This
work, as . novel; Ia not improved by tho attempt To
make II tho means OF proving theory about the po
tency OF tho human wl but nevertheless It Is road.
able and wholesome novel; The author, already favor
ably known by 'Castle Foam, " VIII increase an en-
viabie reputation by the present effort. For sale by
| Iallantyne.
Tho dowager Lady Lytton, the republica-
tion OF whose book IA Biightcd Life, " raised such
| breeze n fow weeks ago, has announced that the
new edition was put forth without her knowledge,
and under misapprchcnsion as to her wishes.
Messrs. Harper & Brothers have issued
, Lord leaconsncld's new novel, ''Endymon, ~ in
| the Franklin Square I.ibrary,n by virtue Of an
arrangement with Messrs. ID. Appleton 4 Co., and
| copies arc for sale by Robert l,eall.
Miss Blanche Willis Howard, whose " One
Summer" had exceptional popularity as % society
story, has new novel Just ready for publication.
Gen. Massey. who was deprived of tLt
command Of tho army around Cabul last winter, II
, now writing fun account OF the Afghan war;