The Evening critic., 1883-06-14
1.-THE CRITICS" TABLE.
Literary Notes.

INOttBs
TIE Continent has offered three prizes-of
$50, $40 and s25-for the best specimens of
wood engraving from the members OF the
classes In engraving at the Philadelphia
School OF Design for Women. The awards
will be made shortly, and some OF tho en-
cravings submitted Will appear In an early
issue OF the magazine, in connection with
paper by John Sartain, the eminent engraver,
on engraving as an Occupation for Young
Women" The great advance in this art, and
the increased demand for superior grade of
work, have opened an interesting, useful AMI
lucrative career TO young women of taste, and
which may be followed of their homes, and
the rewards OF which, in reputation and emol-
uments, render IL most attractive calling,
The Philadelphia School Of Design has done
excellent work in this department, and the re-
suits Of the labors Of the classes In engraving,
make most creditable showing. The Judges
in the competition VIII be Mr.. Thomls John.
son., the engraver, Of Brooklyn, n. Y; Mr..
Fred. B. Schell, the artist, of Philadelphia, and
Mr.. II. W. B. Howard, of The Continejt.
Mr.. Fl. D. Ellanwanger, OF Rochester, Will
have o paper on 'old and New Roses" in the
July Century, which is said to be accompanied
by come OF the most beautiful engraviugs
The Century has ever published.
The Century, encouraged by the cordial re-
ception OF the many articles on outdoor sports
which 1t has already published, is soon to
papers Of this class: "Black Bass Fishing"
by DR.. James A. Henshall; "Bob White, the
Game Bird OF America" by Professor A. NJ.
ogy, who is said to be as expert In the field as
in the laboratory; and "Hunting the Musk.
OK" by Lieutenant Schwatka- a areminiscence
Of Of Arctic adventure. The series Will be fully
illustrated.
The July Century Will contain four letters by
Emerson, dating from the years Immediately
following his departure from college. 1t is
said they throw much light on his early
views, and on his admiration of Walter scott's
novels. ,
The Philadelphia Committee OF One Hum
successfully rid Philadelphia Of the worst
ring. OF political plundeIers that ever de-
spoiled. city, is the subject of a short and
pointed paper by Il. V. Smalley, In the July
Ctntufy.
"Recollections OF the John Brown Raid" Is
the title of an illustrated paper to appear In
the July Century, the contribution OF the Hon.
Alexander Il. Boteler, of Virginia, member of
Congress at the time of the raid and an eve.
witness Of the fight. Mr.. Boteler looks upon
the work Of John Brown from the Southern
side, and MI. Frank B. sanborn, in the paper
'Comment by q Radical Abolitlonlst;" SO the
reader may see the Harper's Ferry AFFAIR from
two points OF view in the perspective of twenty
years. The frontispiece Of this number Of me
Century is finely engraved portrait of John
Brown, showing him with q clean shaven face,
instead of with long beard, as he is usually
pictured. His wonderful strength Of charac.
ter Is apparent in the firm mouth and square.
cut chin. John G. Whittier says of this por.
trait; Ut Is the man.not only the physical
man, but his inner self also."
General Charles P. Stone, 'sStone Pasha," of
the Egyptian Army, who is at present visiting
In New York, has written for the July CeRtUry
paper describing the events which came
under his notice in Washington on the eve of
tho civil war. The Capital was at that time
left without troops, either militia or regular,
the former having, been abandoned, and
the latter designedly sent away to distant
points through the influence Of Southern
sympathfzers. In this emergency General
Stone-then Colonel-receiyed the appoint.
ment OF Inspector General of the District Of
Columbia, and the story OF his efforts In rails
Ing companies OF volunteers, and In disarm.
Ing those whose loyalty was questioned, is
said to make most interesting chapter of
history. General Stone tells also much that Is
new regarding the precautions taken to insure
the safety OF Mr.. Lincoln In his memorable
journey to the White House In March, 1861.