The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-01-03
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LippiacotFS 1EdgaziRe.-The January number
has for its complete novel a charming story,
Hale Weston" by NJ. Elliott SeawelI, new
writer, who made some reputation years ago
| by story, entitled Maid Marian" The is
sue contains also contributions by r. III. Stod-
dard, Charles Adams, an account of the capture
| OF John Brown by an eyewitness, and other
interesting papers.
Competent critics have frequently remarked
that the author OF Ben Hur had in him the
elements of a dramatist Their Judgment upon
Gen. Lew Wallace will be sustained by his play
Commodus" in Hdrpey'S Magazine for Janu-
ary. The action of the drama develops several
powerful scenes, the vigor of which J. Il. We
gueln, the artist, renders with fidelity in as
many illustrations. One of the drawings en-
titled This Batting Thou Shalt Rue" forms
the frontispiece of the Magazine. There is a
suggestion of the Greek chorus in the band of
Bacchant8. The refrain of their song, I" On to
Rome" dominates the whole drama; it catches
together in phrase the leading thread of the
plot.
The December Kindergarten, Chicago, con-
tains mastery article by Frances +. Lord, on
religious teaching. which is not mere sentiment
nor symbolism, but applicable thoughts for
every day life
Most people have heard of the disturbing in
| fluence exerted on the compass needle by the
various masses of iron on shipboard but few
have any idea how the trouble is remedied.
| The whole subject Will be explained in a copi-
! ously illustrated article entitled The Guild
! ing Needle on an Iron Ship" by Lieut.-Com-
mander I. a. Lyons, in the January Popular
| Science Monthly Science and its AccuserS is
| the title of another article in the forthcoming
number, in which the author, Mr.. w. ID. LIE
Suer, atiirms that science is simply truth, and,
/ while men and theories may properly be
| criticised, opposition to science is absurd and
| vain. In the same number Mr. E. z. Shaw
will tell how he made geometry q pleasure to
| his pupils using the Intentional Geometry"
! prepared by Herbert Sponcer's father.
Peterson'S AGgasinie for january is a brilliant
number 1t opens with two very handsome
/ steel engravings, beautiful colored fashion
! plate, and an elegant fancy work design printed
/ in coors. The stories arc excellent Edgar
/ Fawcett. Frank Lee Benedict, Howard Seely,
and other popular writers are among the con-
! tributors to this number. The newest styles
! of dress are fully described and illustrated !;
many pretty designs for needlework are given {;
| also useful and valuable household information.
| Sample copy free to those desiring to get up
clubs. Address PeterS0n'S Magazine, 300 Chest
nut street, Philadelphia, Pa
G0ieg'S LadyS Book for January gives US an
exceedingly welcome New Year. The Illus
trated story is, as was promised, a frSt-class
attraction. This time it is by Emily Lennox,
and is called After ALL" Nelly Bly's among
the Mad" has a strange fascination for people
| who want to know what an enterprising woman
dare do. There is ghost story by SouIhworth
| Shelley, which you will want TO read twice or
more. Elsie Shows Woman's Way " is bright.
AUNT James Practical Fortune-telling grows
more practical and valuable each month. The
Household Department Is now under the charge
of Mrs Ida ID. Hope, of New York, an expert
in domestic management. There are two adj
mirable fashion plates, both colored, thus at
fording ladies trustworthy guidance in follow
ing the Fashion Notes. The colored work page
will be found similarly valuable to those who
are handy with the needle and work basket.
| The steel frontispiece, Help in Need" is a
gem of artistic work.
The Popular Science Monthly has its usual
quantity of valuable contributions from writers
of known reputation in Europe and America.
The January Vide Agake is a captivating
number for the little folks, full of good stories
and excellent illustrations Published by d,
| Lothrop Co, Boston.
The Ocean, a Magazine of Travel" got out s
handsome Christmas number. Published by
John Il. Gould, 40 Broadway, New York.