Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-27

noted feature So IL 1.-THE Land Of
Fire, by the boys frat fayorite, the never
to-bereplaced Captain Mayne Reid. Maurice
Thompson contributes Marvin and His Boy
Hunters" and shorter stories are as thick as
snow flakes at IA well conducted Christmas
Palmer Coz, now and again, gfves touches Of
fairy revelry. "Historio Boys has been
fine feature, instructive and interesting.
1.-THE Alphabet Menagerie" Is grotesquely
attractive. Joaquin Miller contributes 'iLost
on the Plains" Fare in Street Car ia q
choice bit OF fun, both az 10 Charles Dudley
Warmers part and Mr.. Kelly's." 1.-THE New
Jack and Gill" is also admirable. In these it
is as proper for people Of all ages to take
Walter Cranes.
Nothing in either volume is finer than the
head Of Albrecht Durer after the painting by
himself. This occasions the story OF his life
with a List Of his principal works.
bright Benson" recalls itself as story OF
high moral aud great worth, but everywhere,
whether direct or incidental, teachings or in
ferenoeB are alike sound aud wholesome.
Also, like all powerful influences, 81.
Nicholas has tact, range and discretion. 1t
can be young and old, sage and frolicsome,
didactic or rhythmic. Would there were
fund to carry it throughout the land.
THE CENTURY, an illustIated magazine. Noyem.
Der lss3 70 April 1854, VOL XVIII, new series,
Vol. V. May lSA to- Octobar 1854, Vol XVIII
new series, VOL vi. The Century Co., New York,
Il. Warne a Co., London,
Even after close reading Of the monthly
Issues. one ID surprised to find what q
treasure-house these two volumes are
Sedulously perusing them, one becomes in
formed in all directions. Between the far
apart covers, ia scarcely sentence to let slip.
Yet the tempering is 30 perfect that all is in
structve, yet never dull, entertaining, but
never fippant, still less meretrioious or un-
wholesome. The volumes are, indeed, q
compendium OF the worthieBt interests
and noblest advances OF the day.
10 their treatment in the Century one finds
constant reference in reading aud artistic
circles II one thing more than all else com
mands the extreme devotion of the CenIury,
1t is the interests Of art. OF successful
| papers upon this subject found here, are
/ those upon Winslow Homer, COuTbet, Rosa
Bonheur and George Fuller. OF the first,
the few illustrations are superb, not the least
beauty being the sweep of the wind tossed
| garments and ripple Of the ze.blown
hair. Mrs. Mitchells work, also, is always
scholarly. She is said to be well known tc
the habitues Of the British Museum and Ii
cited by Miss Faithful as comfortable eyi
dence OF women's ability to pursue severe in
vestigations.
A noted paper in. "a. different vein is "Hov
Wilkes Booth Crossed the Potomac |" also
| u. IL ChllIOfnlh SKETCHES, JOOn BurrOuBnh
English papers betray such gentle shrewd
ness Of observation and patient, tender Low,
OF nature as give them a peculiar charm.
Much is done to give true rank TO tn,
| theatrical profession. Therefore, Irving
Modjeska and Sslvini are prominent.
Generally speaking, the first volume deal
more with French aspects and notabilities
the second with English,
Among curious and studied papers art
those which show what natural feature
shaped the moods and influenced the geniu
Of Dante and Hawthorne, spirits far apart ii
time az in much else, but which certain kin
dred traits yet force TO clasp hands acros
the ages, regardless Of the greater or Jesse
fame.
The renowned "Cruise OF the Alice May
affords wild, spirited engrsvings. Thos
which accompany the imperishable. wander
ings Of Ulysses are often of serene and loft
beauty.
The grand novels of the year. are, 'Brea
Winners" and Cables touchingly beautiful
one "Dr. SEWER"
James last three published stories are ais
gathered from these volumes They ar
somewhat slight Of temper, trifle whimsi
cal, not TO say querulous. Robert Grant
"An Average Man. also failed to renew tn
fame Of its author.
The educational articles merit close atten
tion from the wise men and women OF tn
country. To those who would become sue
may be recommended as partial aids tn
astronomical papers and studies Of socit
science.