Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-08-09
CURRENT LITERATURE.
Last week the Baltimore Day reached an
average daily circulation of more than $1,000.


Last week the Baltimore Day reached an
average daily circulation of more than 20, 0O0
In the ATLANTIC for August, Ernest W.
Longfellow, aspiring to that place whose loss
the civilized world will mourn through all its
future, tells of his intercourse as pupil with
Couture, the French artist. 1.-THE Roman
Singer" resorts to aromantic little subterfuge,
made effective by his classic surroundings.
Brooke Herford upholds 1.-THE Trust
worthiness of Early Tradition" Naturally
when it WAS the only vehicle more pains
were taken with it. The Nahant poem
strangely ignores its wondrous rocks.
Socialism as enforced by the educated is
Herbert Tuttle's theme. As usual, Charles
Dudley Warner writes refreshingly- time
of the coast of Spain.
The reviews are usually Mandatory. The
life Of General Dix, "reminiscences of Renan
and McMaster's history OF the United States
| are Of new books, deemed most noteworthy.
LIPPINooTT's for August follows the
mastery lead of Turner in taking up
French Rivers" .The Jewel in the Lotos"
| introduces priest who seems modelled after
| the famous Father Curoi. The next article
| com plains bitterly of the never relaxed dis
tnction between engineers who graduate at
West Point and all others, no matter of what
ability or attainment, who assist in Govern
ment work.
Dr.Dulles belittles the risk of hydrophobia.
A curious collection gives some of the
choicest bits of poetry evoked by the Ameri-
can eagle and the leading characteristics
mentioned in that vast body for whose re-
production there is not room. 'Lake
Tahne" and the wilds of Ottawa find de-
scription. The ceaseless furore for titled
Englishmen, no matter of what character or
whether with none whatever, Is neatly ridi.
culed.
''The Story Of Hannah Lghtfoot," by
many supposed to be the real wife of George
ILL.,, has much interest. 1t seems plausible
that love, remorse and indecision brough
, about the Kings madness.
The ART AMATEUR for August still bring
forth specimens from the French Salon
, American women figure there pre-eminently
though the roll is conspicuous for the lack Q
certain noted names. The Royal Academy G
London does nothing to redeem itself, bu
leaves the impression that English landscap
B painting is quite Of the past. Apropos c
8 Oscar Wilde's hopes and appreciation of b
q forthcoming drama, it is said that Mii
q Adelaide Detchon's prospects in London al
q excellent. She will be remembered here
g "Hebe" in "Pinafore."
Wood carving is prominent theme an
excellently comfortable suggestions aid thos
who, spite Of limited MEANS cannot forego a
u attractive home Further hints may
l. gathered from descriptions Of old tin
d treasures and old fashioned ways.
1t MASTERY, new juvenile weekly, is nothir
% if not practical. Its chief care is the appl
l. cation Of science to common life. 1t opel
le Iteration sht by drainage. Aid is offert
D, to the now prevalent rage of photograph
NJ The process Of rubber making is describe
:. tales of bird and beast are in order and al
- home hints. Prizes to the amount Of 81
40 are offered for the best pen and ink illustr
IN tions to the twelve international Sund
le school lessons for the current quarter, the
" to be sent to the Mastery office, 842 Broa
er | way, New York, by October LIST. Full pa
ticulars are given in the number (
August I'd.
h. Leypoldt's LITERARY News for August, jr