Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-31

Ails urlght little book Is intended for girls
from ID to Is. Under the guise on al interest,"
ing story 1t gives deal of information re.a-
1--WE to Housekeeping, OF just that part OF
nsousekeeplng which young people are capable
OF taxing hand in-sWeeplug busting bed =
making, sewing. plain cooking. with expert
mehts IN preserve and Jelly making, Four
young girls form themselves into a club and
ubuer the direction of the protector of the
sCnehe-the mother of one of the members
ehtSr upon the work with as much interest
anu eht husiasm as If 1t were tennis or Gro
quet club.
MAGAZINES.
The June Century contains several pages Of
unpublished Letters of BENJAMIN Frank -
lln." The Rev. DIR. }. NJ. Buckley contributes
an article on Faith Healing and Kindred
Phenomena," which is based on many years
OF inquiry on his own part and on much trust
worthy testimony. Among the illustrated
papers are Literary Ramhle" along the
1hAmes from Futham TO Chiswlck; Mrs. Rens-
selaer second paper on american Country
dwellings," with drawings of some OF the
aahusomest country houses in the Eastern
states; timely paper on "HRrVard's Botanic
Garden and Its Botanists," and paper
Dy John Burroughs on Birds
Eggs" with engravings of TWENTY-FIVE varie-
Ties OF eggs The Antletam campa On is the
sugecJ OF the war papers IN this number
Gen. Longstreet's "reminiscences are covered
by the title, The Invasion OF Maryland;"
Gen. John q. Walker writes of the battles Of
"Harper's Ferry and Sharpsburr:n Col
Doug ass, of Jackson's stan, relates anecdotes
OF 'Stonewall jackson in MARYLAND" Be-
sides the continuation of Mr.. HOwel's new
novel, The Minister'S Charge: or. the AD-
premiership of LemUel Barker" the fiction
OF the number Comprises TWO dialect short
stories-a tale of the war entitled, "Moh
Lady," by Thomas Nelson Page. the author Of
Mare Chan" and humorous sketch
by Col. Richard Nj. Johnston, called The
Rotel Experience of Mr.. Pink Fluker." The
Century Company, New York.
Harper's Magazine for June is an unusually
strong number. The leading article, 1.-The
United States Navy" is contributed by Rear
Admiral Edward Simpson, u. 5. n The ar
ticle is profusely illustrated-ea class of
vessels being represented, including the re-
Gently constructed Dolphin, Atlanta and Chi
cago. The NTH paper of the series of Great
American Industries" treats of the culture of
the sugar cane, and of every phase of sugar
making. Charles Dudley Warmers story of
American society and It's summer life in
ciuues TINS month an entertaining
chapter on Newport. Mrs. Craik's
exceedingly interesting novelette,, "King
Arthur. Not Love Story" is con-
cluded. ''Springhaven," Mr.. Blackmore's new
novel; Is continued, with striking iuustra-
lions by Frederick Barnard and Alfred Par
sons. one of Mr.. Barnard's illustrations serv-
ing as frontlsplece to the number. James
Lane Allen contributes an illustrated article
descriBi KENTUCKY mOuntaineer life, en- -
titled Through Cumberland Gap on Horse
back" THE Home Acre" by l.. p. Roe, is
continued. Professor L. f. Crane contributes
an interesting historical paper on THE Death
of Pope Alexander VI" Poems are contrib
uted by Paul Hamilton Hayne. J. w. De For
est and Minot J. Savage, Harper Brothers
Publishers, New York.
The June Magazine of American History ls
a strong and interesting number. Six articles
OF antiquarian and historic prominence pre-
cede three of cHrrent war literature-nlne in
all, and each a treasure in itself. The sketch
of san Antonio" touches upon some of the
most exciting events in the history of Texas,
and is as readable as a romance. Then comes
Mr.. Banerofps forcible essay on ''Self-Gov-
ernment," which no intelligent American can
afford TO miss. DR.. Ellis follows with a chap
ter on the DEMONSTRATION of History" The
Hon. Charles X. Tuekerman. former Minister
to Greece, contributes a notable paper on
the Triumph of the American Principle, -
in connection with the Trent affair, show
ing the motives of Lincoln and Seward IN
their action at the time. The three Civil
War Studies are of the first consequence
Gen. Lee elucidates Stonewall Jackson's gen
eralship and Fremonts defeat at the BATTLES
of Port Republic and lewiston" One of the
retreatlng party describes the Retreat o.
DAVIS and the Confederate Government from
Richmond" accompanied by a superb por.
trait in steel of the fallen President; ana Cant
w. G. Waller gives vivid account of the
capture Oh MObUy, int LdSb Oh Inc COuleQ-
crates" Publication office, 30 Lafayette
Place. New York city.
In st. Nicholas for June, j. T. Trowbridge'l
new serial, 1.-THE Kelp Gatherers," is the
leading feature. 1t is story of boy life on
the Maine coast, with strong flavor of ad-
venture and keen sense of boy nature
Little Lord FauntleroY" is continued, and
we are told how that young nob!eman learned
to ride, and many other interesting items
about him. The two articles, entitled "The
Bows Paradise" and "a Boys Camp" will
throw great deal of light on a perpleXInC
subject, especially for those city boys who
like to trough IT. but whose parents prefer
them to do so with all the comforts of a
nOine.n Frank X. StOcktOn's "PersOnally
Conducted" party visits all the beauties and
wonders of "Queen Paris" Mothers Idea''
holds an idea for girls as well; and 1.-THE
Satchel" contains groteaquely amusing
mixture OF fairy tale and science. All nor
mally constituted American boys are fond OF
base ball and dogs. and are certain TO be in
terested in reading about remark able canine
that play ed as 1.-The Left field Of the Lincoln
Nine.n The story OF George W ashingtOn Is
continued through the exciting events OF
1861; Henry EckfOrd has more Nv onders of
the Alphabet" TO relate, etc. The Century
Company, New YORK.
The Art Amateur for June contains two
superb plaque designs-a beautiful female
head with a background of almond bios
SONS, and crane dancing TO the music
of CupId's pipe, together with a large
panel design Of birds and a nest upon
4 blossoming cherry bough, a cup and
saucer decoration may howers), two South
Eensington designs for newspaper racke, a
page OF charming figure sketches and "a page
Of monograms. The practical features of the
number are especially strong, including the
fret of a series OF papers on "SketchinR from
Nature" the 6rst Of series on water
Color Painting" the con tinuatiOn Of the valu-
able series on Flower Painting in OILS" and
the well maintained department of "Amateur
Photography" There is a suggestive article
on library furnishing, with numerous Illus
tratiOns. Much space is also given TO en-
broidery with especial reference TO applique
and 10 ecclesiastical work. Montague Marks,
publisher, 70 Union square, New York.
The Electric for June is a rich and varied
number. The leading article is on Cardinal
Newman and Arnold" by R. II. Hutton, a
very suggestive and interesting paper. "TEe
Unemployed and the RiNts," by w. Mattieu
Williams, is timely; so also Is tle article
..What is Ri AetalismY' Other papers
touch upon great variety OF themes-''The
Eng ID Gentleman" by ". L. Browne ar
tist Life a. Rome, Past and Present" by WIZ
liam Day es: 1.-THE RTOlut on OF Theology An
AnthrspOogical STUDY" by Prof. l.. NJ. HuX-
ley. J.. K. S.; Things. Names and Letters"
by Edward 4. Freeman: mozart" 10y l.. X. ;
"Ilcyd's," by II. NJ. HOzier; "Sir Henry Tay .
lor': 'srhe United Kingdom and the Colo
MES" by a Student o. the Question; "Mes-
Ivan ToTguenaff; "Tne Future OF Society D:
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