The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-03-22
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

Mr.. Albert Moore has the place Of honor in the
Magazine or Art for April his "Study in Drapery,"
printed in color, forms the frontisplece, while
reproductions from his best known pictures grace
other pages OF the magazine. Mr.. Moore's art Is
dispassionately discussed by Mr.. Cosmo Monkhouse.
The opening paper is on "The Older London
Churches by W. j. Loftie, which is followed by
curious account OF " Fashions In Waists" by Richard
Heath. Both OF these papers are fully illustrated,
az indeed are all In the magazine. Some Venetian
Knockers" are described by ii. r. Brown, and the
"Artist in Corsica" continues his graphic journey.
The second paper IN the series Oh 'Prohles from
the French Renaissance" is on Maitre Rou8. Harry
V. Barnett contributes a bright "Note on Gains
borough" while the editor OF the magazine dis
cusses at length the French sculptor Clodoln and
his work. very sensible paper by James Kunci-
man tells OF the mismanagement Of art studies In
what is known as the Board School In London.
Austin Dobson with his pen and Fred. Barnard with
his pencil have the page devoted 10 poetry and
picture this month. Mr.. DObson's verse Is In his
delightful eighteenth century manner. The Art
Notes" OF America and Europe are 80 well edited
that there Is little the reader will not lind In this
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Mr.. Hovey shows a Keen perception and quick
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Leading articles In the United .Serulce Magazine
for March are British Military Operations IN the
Egyptian Soudan," by Gen. Charles r. Stone, ana
"The Campaign and Battle OF Shiloh" by Thomas
Jordan, who was Adjutant General OF the COnfed-
crate forces at shiloh. The shiloh article Will be
continued In a subsequent number. The nay STATE
Magazine for March also contains Shiloh article
"Maj. Gen. Lew Wallace at SHILOH" by Gen Henry
| Is. Carrlngton.
Miss ScidmOres much-iaked-of historical and
/ descriptive book on "SOuihefn Alaska and the
sitKan Archipelago which has Leen delayed IN
printing by the preparation OF The engrayngs Will
appear this month.
Mrs. Jessle Benton FTemOnts F" Souvenir" Ia the
ChautauQua Readings OF the Apn Wide A,odke
abounds with "reminiscences OF Mrs Madison, the
wife OF President Madison, and OF Mrs. Alexander
Hamilton.
Henry NJ. Stanley will soon publish new book,
which will be called "The Congo, or the Founding
OF State; A story Of Work and Exploration"
II. f. Keenans novel, "Trajan," published BY
| Cassell Co.,) receives warm praise from such
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| G.P. PutnaIns Sons have issued valuable " HIS
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