Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-03-25

He ApTu <tbuHtc <uOHHuy IN feu-feiuI
number, containing three new chapters OF MIR.
Howells's very striking story. "rhe Undis-
covered Country" and the opening chapters of
The saltwater Tragedy" serial story by L.
Il. Aldricb. This begins in q way to fasciDate
all readers, and though a tragedy is disclosed at
once, the hnmor and narrative charm which all
OF Mr.. Aldrch's stories possess are here in
full perfection. These two serials are enough
TO make notable number OF any magazine, but
the AnaRtfc has, in addition, "Clary's Trial.
cspiial short story by Rose Terry Cooke;''A
Canterbury Pilgrimage one Of the most en-
gazing Of Richard Grant Whites English pa
pers; THE Lost OCCASION" fine poem by
Whittier; some charming "Verses for Let
ter,' by Miss Sarah D. Jewett. author of "Old
Friends and New" "Reminiscences Of Wash
ingtoL." delightful chapter of anecdotes and
reeoliections OF Jackson's administration and
large variety. besides, OF poems, essays, re-
Views. and the Contributors Club,-all max
ing an exceptionally good number of what an
English journal calls 1.-THE best of the month
lies" Houehton, Osgood & Co., Boston.
-!Scribaer for April closes the XIXth VOL
ume Of this Magazine which viii be ten wears
old In November. The current number con-
taius large variety notwithstanding the space
given 10 the serials. Mr.. Roe's success with
small Fruits" comes TO an end with the con-
sderatiou Of Raspberries, Blackberries. Cur
rants and Gooseberries. with hints about Pick
ing and Marketing. Mr.. Cables "Grandis-
shines" contains the story of Bras-C oupe.-a
very dramatic piece of work. Mr.. Schuyer's
Peter the Great (of whose excellent impress
sion upon the readers the iScribaer manage
ment hears muchl proceeds to a third INSTALL
ment. with accounts of the paciication of the
Strets after the Riot. and the Joint coronation
of Peter and Ivan as Tsars; the third of the
four parts of Louisiana shows AN admirable
phase of Mrs. Burnctt's genius, the scenes be-
tween Louisiana and her father being among
the most touching passages of her writing.
single papers of popular interest are not
wanting IN this number. "The Growth of
Wood-cut Printing" by MIR. Theodore L. De
Winnie, the printer Of !Scribner. deals with
Early Methods on the Hand-Press, and is to be
followed by second paper on the Modern
Method by Machines. the superiority Of which
u l. the object of the papers TO demonstrate
The Orchestra OF To-day" by Mr. Sidney
Laner twho is musician ~ well as littera-
teurl. i likewise eXpOsitory, being descriptive
of the differences of construction of the best
known musical instruments. The difficulties
of counting time and Of directing an orchestra
and the dcsirability Of encouraging women to
devote themselves 10 this department Of music.
are incidentally discussed Eight Miles In
Indiana Cayerns" is an account by Mr.. II. &.
HOsey, of explorations in sibert. aud Wayan-
dot Caves, the latter being the largest cavern
but one in the world. Some geological speci-
mems, beautifully engraved. are among the
illustrations. Rocky Mountain Mules" bv
Mr.. Erncs, lngersoll, is an Illustrated paper Of
nun and adventure, not without practical nior-
nation for those who are Westward inclined
An interesting anecdotal biography of julie,
Michelct, the historian. i contributed by Mr.J
ID. Osborne. well known ~ a writer on Paris
topics for this magazine. A short story BY Mrs
julia schaycr is entitled "A Summers Diver
sion The Poetry Of the number includes
narrative poem, FRA Luigi's Marriage" BY
III. II. !" The Tornado BY Charles de KAY,
and poems by Dora Read Goodalo and Violet
Hunt, the latter being an English girl Of seven
teen, who is thought by famous English poet,
10 have very decided poetic genius. This /, her
first published poem.
In addition 10 Doctor Hollands Law SER
mon for Easter" there is an offer by the con
ductors of ScribHeT Of prizes for the best
wood-engraving 10 be made by pupil during
$50. the judges to >spc MIR. Timothy Cole. the
engraNer, MIR. De innc. the printer taboye
mentioned, and Mr.. Drake, the art-ctiitor of
the magazine. II j. said that while artists are
complaining that the good times have no,
reached them, the engravers have more work.
AZ lucrati prices, than they can do. Mr. J.
WAITE de f,S>ttr writes about The First
Erccch-loading Rifle ever used in line of bat
Tic, and there are three explanatory cuts from
tile piece in the writer's possession. Opera,
for Amateurs, are treated Of in Home aud
society" Among the books noticed are
James, Hawthorne" Julian Hawthornc'-
sebastian siromc." Dobson'- poems, and Or
Witness book on The state of Prisons"
Progress in Electric Lighting" is reviewed, /
ani 4 New Refrigerating Process" and other
inventions are noted in The Worlds Work"
department. 70 "Bric-a-Brac" Mr. W. j.
Linton. the engrayer. contributes Il model idyl
~ the style of > distinguished poet. entitled
The Princes Noses" and aprop0S Of the sup
posed tattooing of the sons Of the Prince Of
Wales.
-IIidc Ap,ikc for April has a >easonable
and lovely fronii>piece. "On Easter Morn
ing" Then follows Part II. Of "Billy's
Hound. By Sara T.. Chester. which the BOYS
will agree in pronounoins one Of the best
dog-aud-boy Store, ever written. E~pcc-
tally for the boys also, is Nj Hamilton W
Nah!e's a Ride ON = Ccntlur" ThcAla
Warner tells a very funny story for the lit
tlc elder sisters, entitled brothers for Sal,,"
which has three charming pictures. while
for the little Younger sisters Rev. DR. W
W. Newton ha> provided pleasant treat in
Little Sister and Her Puppets" illustrated
by Addic Lcdyari; and Miss LcRow also
tell, them how Amy Visited the School
and both girls and boys will laugh at BIN
ny'~ Lunch" by Mrs, Edward Rand.
The three serial stories are excellent. a.
peciaily Five Little Peppers. !" with it, beau
tful Illustrations by Jessie Curtis, The pa
per in Our American Artists" i about
Ihoma, Hi. illustrated BY a portrait. and
two fine example, of Mr.. Hills paintings
Concord Picnic DAYS" treats Of the Old
Concord Battle Ground, illustrated by
good picture Of Mr.. Frcuch's Minute Man."
and gives the school-boys directions for a
new game, called the Tug Of War" The
two principal illustrated poems are in strong
contrast-"Ihe True Story Of Storm" he
Ing one Of Mrs. Piatts best and the Mice
and the Egg with is three funny cravons.
.iso haipgr ono pf Nv palmer fox's -, &c
forts
Several other poems, tangles, large print
stories, letters for Little Folks, and capit,
Exercise Song BY Louis c. Elson. com
plcte an excellent number. Only 500
year.
Ella Farman, editor. u. Lothrop X Co..