Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-11-23
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Scribner's Monthly opens with the first of
a series of papers by Henry Bacon and Fred
erick H. Allen presenting Glimpses of Paris
ian Art, and illustrated with original ketches
bv A. De Neuville, E. DueZ, Mersen, Z. Du-
pain, and half dozen other French artists.
There is fourth article by Alfred Lensier
upon Jean-Francois Millet, and between
these two there is an article on Sheridan's
s'Rivals" by J. Brander Matthews, which is
illustrated with pictures of Mrs. John Drew
as Mrs. Malaprop, and Mr.. Jefferson as Bob
Acres The present instalment of Mr.. Schuy-
ler's history of Peter the Great is noticeable
for the striking illustrations as well as for
the interest of the narrative. Other illus
trated articles are Mr.. Rowland E. Robinson's
account of Hunting the Honey Bee; an in
teresting sketch of "Montenegro as we Saw
it," by Athol Mayhem; and a chapter of ex-
positions of the Secrets of Conjuring, BY
Henry Halton, an ''ex-cOnjurer." There are
besides short stories and sketches on va
riety of timely subjects by John Burroughs,
r. II. Boyesen, Francis Gerry Fairfield,
Julia Schayer, John b. Thompson and Kate
Field, the latter writing upon Archibald
Forbes together with vigorous onslaught
on railroad monopolies by F. =. Thurber,
and poems by Mrs. Dorr, Arthur Penn and
others. The editorial and miscellaneous de-
partments are as usual rich, varied and read
able, constituting, as may have before re-
marked. a magazine in themselves. Serb
ner & Co.. publishers. From A. Williams
& Co.
Lippincotts Magazine for December opens
with an interesting and finely illustrated pa
per entitled 'An Historical Rocky Mountain
Outpost" by George Rex Buchanan. Anoth-
or illustrated article, "Our Grandfathers
1,,r ko~ taho
very readable account of the oldest places of
worship still existing in the country. "Will
Democracy Tolerate a Permanent Glass of
National Office-h olders?' 1.-THE Authors of
Froufrou." by J. Brander Matthews. "Gas-
Burning and its Consequences. by George j.
Varney; can Episode of Spanish Chivalry,"
BY Prof. T. F. Crane the conclusion of DR..
II. c. Woods exposition of "Autematism y
and contribution to Shakesperian studies
by Prof. James ID. Butler, are deserving of
notice. The popular serial, "Adam and Eve y
reaches dramatic and satisfactory termina-
ton in this number, which also contains sew
eral striking stories, including a thoroughly
realistic sketch of Edinburgh street life, by
the author of "Flitters, Tatters. and the
Counsellor" The "Monthly Gossip is un-
usually full and entertaining.
The International Review for December
presents the following interesting table of
contents to its readers estate Support of
Denominational Schools in England" by
Rev. r. w. Dale, ID. d.. English PhlosO-
ply and English Philosophers by Daniel
Greenleaf Thompson alexander Won Hum
boldt in Politics. by Karl Blind; ''Bush
Life" by Walter Chamberlain, NJ. p. 1.-The
Drink Problem" by Felix L. Oswald NJ d. {;
"a Reply to Prof. Bonamy Price," by Ed
ward Atkinson; ''The University of Texas -
by Prof. Oscar II. Cooper; "A United States
Bankruptcy Statute" by Hon. John Lowell :
two poems-"Love's GAIN" Loves Gift. -
by F. w. Bourdillon; Contemporary Liter
ture.
We have received from the publishers. the
November number of Backwood's Edinburgh
Magazine. The following is its table of con-
tents: 1.-The Private Secretary" Part l. ::
''Army Reform: ''Dr. North's School" Part
VII. "A Jewish Rabbi in Rome, with COM
mentary by Ben Israeli by w. W. S. ::
Voyages in the p and O.. "reminiscences of
an Old Fogy, From Africa" by Marcus
Paulus Veneters; 1.-The Close of the Afghan
Campaign; 1.-THE Unloaded Revolver"
THE Diplomacy of Fanatcsm.''
The November number of Jas. ID. Whit
more & Cos Journal for the Stationery
Trade is a valuable magazine for statoners
and all those who are thinking of purchasing
goods for the holidays. 1t contains fine illus
trations of goods suitable for presents and
gives the prices of each. Published at 4I-45
Beekman ST., New York.
The Textile Record for November contains
many articles of great interest to manufactur-
ers Of Textile Fabrics. All communications
of whatever nature, must be addressed to Tbs
TEXTILE RECORD, 200 Walnut Place. Phila-
delphia, James w. Maggie, Publisher.
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