The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-19
LITERARY NOTES.

The MOnteaRla annual is well ar
ranged handbook that gives all nee ded
information IS to the Southern Chau-
iauqua. II is true 1t is dis6gured by
advertisements on alternate pages,
but the matter and illustrations re-
deem that fault, since 1t Is the only
book on the subject before the public.
Address William II. Morrow, Nash
vile.
GBoRsR W. CARLETON, whoee name
for more than o quarter OF century
has been identified with American
books and authors, has retired from
businefs and iIom the publishing firm
Of G. W. Carleton & 90. The business
will be continued an heretofore by the
remaining partner, G. W. Dillingham;.
Mr.. Carlteon, with his family, will
spend the summer In Europe.
TIVE MAGIC OF VoIcR, q novel by
Margaret Russell Maciarlane, which
Messrs. CaBsell h 90. have in press, is
q story Of country life among the
higher classes OF MecklenburS. II is
amu steal novel and the characters are
drawn from life. The authors style
is simple and direct, and the story has
a special interest on account OF the
information 1t gives in regard TO the
manners aud customs OF q type of
German society rarely presented to
the novel reader,
In the May number OF the Dorcas, a
magazine where the needle woman is
always sure OF finding timely and
practical suggestions for makiug usr full
articles and for decorating the home,
q number OF directions for needle
work are given which will help a great
many women to employ profitably
their summer vacations. Crocheting
and knitting, TO which the magazine
is especially devoted, ere well repre-
sented by illusIa,ions, aud working
directions for making many pretty
and useful garments. Bead-work,
which promises to become ss popular
as in She olden time, has an article de-
voted 10 n, and other special papers
describe Russian embroidery and the
revived Makart bouquets.
The place Of honor in CasseWs Fam.
ly ka91siEN for June Is given TO the
serial, "a Willful Young Woman"
which is one Of the best stories that
have been published iu this magazine.
The other serial, Lyndon OF High
Cliffe," comes 10 an end in this mum.
Der, and the end we think will crafty
those who have followed its course.
"The Cruise OF the Spendthriit" 10 an
interesting account OF scientific cruise
In Liverpool Bay. Mr.. Froude's visit
TO 'Oceana" is discussed, and there is
q portrait Of the historian given, which
Shows that he has changed very much
since his first trip TO America. Other
articles Of equal interest make up a
number OF surpassing interest. Mans
ford has 1t for tale.
The frontispiece of the Mdyasinc Of
Art for June is COnstable's Hay-Wain
q picture for which the original owner
gave about e70, and which was re-
Gently purchased for a fabulous sum
and pre- seDted to the National Gallery
by Mr.. Vaughn. "Guiliord" is the
subject for most enticing pen and
pencil study. This paper lie followed
by one on Alexander Osbanel, who,
though we may not personally care
for his art, has many and enthusiastic
admirers. A portrait of the painter is
given, also reproduction OF his IA
nous "Desdemoua." Following close
upon the heels Of this is a paper on
''some English Carriages" which are
illustrated by somecurious cuts. "The
Cottage Countess" by which is meant
Snah, spouse of Henry Cecil, Earl
OF Exeter, is the subject OF the
paper on "The Romsncs Of AIT"
Next we have a 81 irited page,
'Ddying Horses in Hungry" from
the original OF Heinrich Lang. An
article that will interest all metal
workers is one on "Oeltic Metal
WORK" during the Christian period
Charles ~ is the profile cut from
the French Renaissance. The posm
and picture is by Harold b uhon and
Charles WhymIer. An important
on TO this number Of the
nsglz.ne Is an article on E. S. Norse's