The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-10
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current C0smopoiitdn, the sketch OF Edward
Everett Hale, by Mrs. Bernard Whitman,
will possibly bear more attraction and interest
for the majority OF Northern and New Eng
land readers than the opening paper ON
THE Ring OF the Nibe ung. DIR. Hale is by no
means myth but very substantial crea.
ton, and as we look at his portrait forming
the froniispiece, the large head and strong,
rugged features, II is easy TO imagine how
''the hearts Of patriotic, progressive and in.
telligent ancestry may be formed in the
character Of Edward Everett Hale John z.
Jackson makes an interesting narrative Of his
opportunities 10 witness, In 1915, rehearsals
and entire performances OF "rhe Ring Of the
Nibelung," at Bayreuth; then In the winter
OF lssi-lSS5, was one OF the great audience
that saw the first drama OF "The Ring" at
the Metropolitan Opera House, by
the late nr. Leopold Damrosoh with
Madame Miiorua, the famous Brunhilde
Of Blyrouth in the title role. Other occa.
sions followed aud this writer comments
pertinently on the growth and development
Of public taste In New York for Wagners
operas, and especially his great music
dramas, which reminded him. he says, Of
Wngner's own words at Bayreuth, regarding
his selection Of the old Franconian capital
as the site Of his Nibelung Theatcr, and the
future OF his music In non-Gcrman lands, es.
pecially in the United States. Mr. Jackson
says "the love Of Wagners music is deeply
rooted in New York, :" and lac mentions sew
eral singers Of this school who have found
immediate recognition In New York. The
sketch is beautifully illustrated, both by
portraits OF manager director, artists and
scenes from the different music-dramas. Oc-
tave Thanet contributes a vivid story, "In the
Headsman's ROOM" "Some Washington
Homes, by Lizzie A. Tompkins, handsomely
illustrated. an entertaining paper on Birds,
by ouida, daintily illustrated. AN article on
Seas" by Fred. Schwatka, and last but not
least, "a City Of sea-Shclls," by Allan For.
man. who is delightful In the story he tells
Of that quaint old city Of ST. Augustine, the
picturcsquencss Of Its blue skies" and "rcd-
tiled roofs" "tho shining green Of the
orange aud lemon trees" its towers and
minarcts," which the writer says is n
pleasing 10 the eye as tho soft southern
breeze laden with the perfume OF roses aud
orange blossoms Is 30 the other senses" H.
lusirations Of the great hotels, the Ponce de
Leon. the Cordova aud the Alcnzar. the Old
est House In the Oldest Town, the Fort of San
Marco, and the Anastasia Island Light House
serve TO enrich the paper.
Tho brief sketch of Charles Dudley War.
nor. with his portrait as frontispiece, In the
March Book Buyer, Is the piece dc resistance
Of this number. II the Likeness Is n true
one Mr.. Warner must have grown old fast
since his visit 10 Memphis three years ago
| Arlo Bates writes letter from Boston en-
bodying witty anecdotes Of Thomas d.
AldHch, Wendell Phillips aud Thomas O.
Appleton, showing how literary characters
can indulge In harmless aillerics aud jokes
against one another. A tribute OF praise Is
bestowed on Miss wormoley. the accom-.
plishcd translator OF Louis Lambert" and
other books, with additional mention OF
the distinguished family 10 which Miss
| wormcloy belongs ''she was born In SUI.
folk. England, July IL. 1892 and now lives
In Newport. Her father was Admiral Ralph
Randolph wormelcy, Of the British navy.
| Miss wormclcy's mother was niece Of
Commodore Edward Prcblc, Of the United
| states Navy" The Books OF tho Year
lsSs": gives tan instructive and sug.
gcstiyc summary Of books published in this
country and In Great Britain" The Amcri-
can books are divided 'into two Glasses
those published here and those imported"
Tho table Is a. follows Made In the United
States, $3.50 900 being reprints OF foreign
books and Of these 315 were works OF fiction
published In cheap paper iorml The I'm.
ported were LII. The table Of English
books Is as follows 0,50i, something inter
esting TO know. Memories OF Fifty Years"
by Lester wallack, Is reviewed In the spirit
due volume 10 rcple,e with the individual
ity Of tho man 20 whom those memories be-
longcd. Portrait, Of the distinguished actor In
character Of Leon Dclmar In 'The Veteran, "
and his mother as "Moll Flaggon' render
tho brief comments doubly interesting
Besides this book other new ones are no
ticed, making ones mouth water as one
| turns the leaves OF this number. ]. IL. n.