Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-04-30

by Canal" Is rather curious, particularly |
he mode Of progression through tunnels |
In fiction, there Is nothing particularly |
stirring. The EASY Chair" treats the
Battle between the Presidents" as to col
lege curriculum with sensible moderation.
Several full-page illustrations breathe the |
tender inspiration Of spring. Jersey |
Cattle in America" may be commended to |
those, rich enough to indulge interest |
therein.
LpENcoTT's has lately given particular
attention to theatrical matters. The May
number describes the Lyceum school, which
aspires in time to do in New York what the
conservatism does in Paris. 1t sprang out
Of the many applications received at Madi-
son Square, deemed by parents and
guardians safe anchorage for the young
OF both sexes whose theatrical aspirations
were unquenchable. OF the stern trials and
rigorous surroundings falling to the brief
lot OF the Bronte sisters, a strong picture is
drawn. Mr.. Bruce tries to make the
monopoly scare not so bad as 1t appears.
Miss RKingsley's description of Antwerp
thrills with the true artist love OF Rubens.
aurora" gives the awful and recent
episode uf the earthquake at Casamicciola.
Tho editorial department Chances at the
Watts pictures, now at the Metropolitan
Museum, New York, and predicts that their
earnest purpose will awaken response in
our younger artists. Book notices are very
good.
The MAGAZINE Of ART for May gives as
frontispiece,a peculiarly lovely chalk draw
ing--a head by Sir Thomas Lawrence. This
easily explains his success as the fashion,
able delineator of refined and high-born
beauty. Prof. Colvin does his best for the
low lying region of East suffolk.
Several specimens Of Gustave Moreau are
given. Like Alma Tadema he revels In the
antique, but after Il less delicate and
spiritual manner. Yet he possesses q
strength unobscured by too evident man
nerisms. He taxes Biblical as well as clas-
steal subjects, but is little known in Eng
land, what he has sent there being more
obtrusiyely bizarre and painfully terrible
than powerful.
Peg Wellington and Mr.. Hamerton's new
book Landscape" enjoy the honors OF
comment and illustration. 1t is gratifying
to learn that the spring exhibition of thu
National Academy at New York contains
germs OF hope, also that the Watts picture
shall be with us six months longer.
THE author Of 'Traian' cannot complain
that his novel is notthoroughly advertised,
says the "Lounger" in Tie Critic; "itis
publishers have done all that is usual fol
publishers to do, and have even pressed
the perambulating sandwich into their
service. AT almost any hour of the day
| you may meet assquad of these slow btu
1 sure-footed men strolling along broadway
| with the legend 'Trajah blazoned in bold
black letters on their bucks and breasts. IL
Cassell Co. are going to advertise theii
| next novel III this way, the combination
will be amusing. They have just announced
Tor early publication "a story by Maurice
| Thompson called AT Loves Extremes
| think there will be a sensation on Broadway
the day an army Of sandwiches thus
labeled marches solemnly down that thor
oughfare."
CAssELL's FAMILY MAGAZINE for May is an
attractive number. The serial stories
maintain the interest aroused by
previous instruments, and the short
ones I'LL their niche equally
well. family doctor talks about "Reform
in Diet and Cookery" a traveller gives un
Buddha's Tooth;' Our Model Reading
Club" gives another instalment "On the
Tramp" illustrates that gentry, and
'Shakespeare's Birthday" is opportune
These are but part of the numbers con.
tents. The Gathercr,. always interesting
among its notes of American inventions
illustrates the apparatus OF DIR. William
Thomson of Philadelphia, test Of color
blindness, now used by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company us already noted IL
EVERY EVENING; also a travelling chair b,
which clerk mt u long desk can easily rol
, his chair along u suitably arranged trest
to reach different books without rising I,
his feet. The many illustrations, with tn
+ poetry and music, must not be overlooked
in the mention of this number. Cassell 4
' Co., limited, New York; $50 per year.
4 "
e The CULVER for May gives the third pape
by Archdeacon Gore on 1.-THE growth @
y the New Testament" scholarly papers thu
n have attracted notice. DIR. John Stoughto
= in his Sunday Thoughts for the Month
writes of Dresden where is the Sistin
b Madonna with other famous painting,
There is a variety of Sunday and generi
reading. In fiction, "A Poor Mans Wifi
Ii is concluded, and other articles comman
n interest. Illustrations, music and poetl
lend attractions to the number. Casseli
e Co, limited, New York; $3.50 yer year.
II OF OuR LITTLE ONES for May, 1t is the Of
story OF excellence of matter and illustr
y ion. Children are greatly taken by Il
,s stories. those not able to read for theu
selves getting much of the text from Il
y many pictures the latter being great nj,
Is to the young understandings in the acuuir
,s ment or solution Of new ideas and phrase
!" "Grandpa's Snuif Box" and its action
4 little meddlers ut their first acquaintance
If needs no calculation, and the illustratio
are Of course effective. How john
ii Stopped Crying" will probably find app
he cation In other cases. " Relwing's Song
gives exquisite meadow sketches. The
are but few of this excellent number
contents. Russell Publishing Compan
ii Boston; 81 80 per year.