Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-11-04
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Hd,br,'s Jicnfhiy for November contains a
number Of illustrated articles, the FIRST "The
Early Quakers in England and Pennsylvania"
being history Of the prosecutions and success
SEES Of that sect from the time OF their rise in
England until they were firmly established in
America. "The Home Of the Doones," with
numerous illustrations, is descriptive of some
charming English country scenery. "Across
Lots" beautifully illustrated, is study of
nature in all its haunts and is most interest.
ing contribution. "Southem California" is
continued several Of the illustrations accom-.
panying it bear the name OF Mr.. ]. ID. Strong,
who recently arrived in Honolulu from San
Francisco. 'iAutumn Sketches" is shor,
sketch Of pleasing autumn scenes, as its name
implies. "Thc Vertical Railway" is study
OF that useful contrivance from its most print
tive form to the present modern inventions,
with engravings illustrating the various modes
and devices in use at different times "Vir.
gina in the Colonial Period, is valuable his
toricnl sketch Of early days in the cold Do
mnion." Pordenone, a poem by w. ID.
Howell's, is not worthy the advertising it has
received from the American press. "IIer
Tour a short poem 10y Will Carleton, will
not fail to amuse the reader.
The November Century has for its frontis-
piece a portrait of Florence Nightingale.
VENICE, " is the title of a lengthy article de-
seribing the famed city of that name, and Is
proflsely illustrated. A biographical study Of
Henry James, jr, the American novelist, is ac-
companied by portrait OF the author. Fol
lowing it is a biographical sketch of Victor
Hugo, the noted French poet. "a new Profess
sion for Women" describes the method Of con.
Quoting the training school for nurses at Bel
levue hospital, New York "Wood engraving
direct from Nature" tells how an engraver, a
lover OF his art, engraved without first draw.
ing upon block, a view in New England
woods; the engraving, perfect gem, is also
published. "The Beginning of Nation" is
an entertaining account OF the first voyages to
the new world and OF the colonization of the
territory now included in the Atlantic States.
Many old sketches and maps are reproduced.
"ls the Jury system failurea" is question
asked, discussed at length, and answered in the
affirmative. England, is the title of an ex-
cellent and impartial study of great nation
the careful perusal Of which will well repay
the reader.
The November number of the Californian
and Opeyland Jionthiy presents an interesting
table of contents. "a Contemporary OF Wash
mgton, Peter Adolph Grotjan, from whose
memoirs extracts are taken, gives many inter
esting "reminiscences Of Washington. Other
notables of that period will be noticed in a
future number "Thaloe," Leonard Kip's
story, is continued. Through Northern
Mexico in 40" smacks OF the "far west"
"a Big Indian Wedding is also an interest.
ing western sketch. "Herbert Spericer's
Political Institutions" is an instructive contri.
button. Suburban E,chings" is a pleasant
breath OF country air. EVIL Literature" is a
contribution which should find many readers,
the majority of whom would do well to heed
the suggestions therein given. An excellent
"''S''iN''h ~ kNSu w huc tOuCn-
ing upon their geographical position, physical
peculiarities, their political history, and the
social customs OF the people. "Quinca,"
short California romance, wiz vary the read.
ing and will be enjoyed, as will other short
stories. A biographical sketch OF "Sir Chas.
Gavan Duffy" the founder and editor Of the
Dublin Nation, completes the number.
The November atlantic Monthly in its open.
ing article discusses the question, "How shall
the American Savage be Civili1edl' and re.
commends their encouragement to follow stock
raising and farming and their gradual develop.
ment To uadesmen, etc, to be assisted by
education. "a ride in Spain" gives the reader
very good idea Of experiences and scenes in
an ever interesting country. "Studies in the
South are continued and retain their interest.
"under the SKY" is a study from the pen
al lover OF nature. A very interesting sketch
Is given Of "Bcaumarchais, in which many
things OF interest to American readers and not
generally known, are produced. domestic
hie IN Greece is well described by well writ.
ten article under the above heading. Several
short stories, poems, and miscellaneous con
tnbutions, makes valuable number Of this
popular monthly.