News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1888-07-19
Literary Notes.

/, Hdrper'S Magazine for July is remarka-
BILE for strength and vigor from frontis-
piece to fms. Some of the best known
names in literature are seen in its table
of contents, and it is safe to say that
those names not yet famous, soon will be.
In artistic work few issues have eXcelled
, this one. In all there are sixty illustra-
lions in the issue. The care with which
the mechanical work of the number has
been done will be qualification to care
full, observant readers. Every issue of
this magazine has distinct educating in
fluence in art, literature and morals.
Among the many improvements made
in the old reliable NeaU England Farmer
since it was purchased by Mr.. Geo. NJ.
Whitaker, the addition of poultry depart
ment has not been the least. The Lowell
Mass. Journal says: "Some of the most
sensible poultry literature we have read
for a long time we find in the NeeC Eng
land Farmer under the name of A. F.
Hunter. Mr.. Hunter evidently knows
what he is talking about, and he dispenses
| sound common sense to his readers
| The Century has printed several articles
| of timely interest to students of the In
ternational Sunday-school lessons. The
July number is to have another of these
| papers written by Mr.. Edward L. Wilson
and illustrated with engravings made
| from his photographs. 1t will describe
a journey from the Red Sea to Mount
| Sinai, following the course which is
supposed to have been taken by the
Children of Israel. and will include
description OF the ascent of the mountain.
Among the illustrations are view of the
site of the battle between Israel and
Amalek, and of the Plain of Assemblage
as seen from the Rock of Moses on Mount
Sinai.
THE ART AMATEUR.-The Art Art
Amateur for July contains a pleasing
colOred study of Ferns, a very fine one
of ''Poppies5' in black and white, a por
trait study by Ellen Welby, a striking
decorative figure (''Hebe'0, numerous
designs for wood carving, china painting
and embroidery, and page of mono |
grams in IS" Home decoration receives
as usual special attention, and for con-
nOisseurs there is, besides the always
vivaciOus Mote Book" very interest |
ing talk" with Durand-Ruel on the |
different periods of COrOt, Millet and |
Rousseau, together with some account |
of the Bavarian ATTEST Gaugengigl and |
a notice of the Yandell Summer Exhibit |
ton. Price 35 cents. Montague Marks, |
Publisher, % Union Square, n. Y.
PRIZE STUDIES OF TORNADOEs.-The |
<1HtSI tCUH 4hCCCOIOtOytCuE OOuIHUt, utSIT-
ing to direct the attention of students to |
tOrnadoes, in hopes that valuable results
may be obtained, offers the following !
prizes: For the best original essays on
tOrnadoes or description of tornado,
5000 will be given. For the second best |
$50. And among those worthy of spec
ial mention $50 will be divided. The es-
says must be sent to either of the editors,
Prof. Harrington, Astronomical Observa-
tory, Ann Arbor, Michigan; or, A. Law
renee Rotch, Blue Hill Meteorological
Observatory, Readville, Mass, before
the first day of July, 1889. They must
companied by sealed envelope address,
ed with same nom de plume and anoloains
the real name and address of the author.
Three Independent and capable judges
will be selected to award the prizes; and
the papers receiving them will be the
property of the journal offering the priz-
es. A circular giving full details can be
obtained by application to Prof. Har-
rington.
OUTING for July contains rich vari-
ETY. of reading for every lover of outdoor
life. 1t has midsummer flavor and is
indeed gala number.
OUTING for July contains articles on
in Ireland, Fishing in Canada,
Amateur Photography, Summer Spa
Life at Richtield, Canoeing Under Diff
culties. The Early History of Base Ball.
Cycle Training, the Angling Tourna-
ment, and articles on a dozen other t
timely topics. Besides this rich treat
the July Outing contains several well
written stories and excellent poems. 1t
IS the best summer magazine in the
market.
OUTING for July begins series of arti-
Giles on tricycling that is sure to interest
Awheel is written by'Fead" Wilson. the s
best British writer of travel, and the L
most noted of cyclists. Beautifully c
by Harry Fem, this article q
will, at least, double the sale of the July $
OUTING. i