The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
THE LIrERArURE OF TIE WEEK.


very valuable table Of contents, one of the
most valuable articles being that OF Mr..
Eugene Schuyler on American marriages
abroad, which treats Of the laws OF European
nations alIcsting marriage in way that
ought TO command the instant attention OF
the Secretary OF State and the President.
"The Debut Of a Dramatist" is the pathetic
story Of Dion Boucicaults first venture for
the stage told with true dramatic simplicity,
every line OF II pervaded by the warmth and
affection Of agrateful, full-hearted lrishman.
1t is a charming tale, the realism of which is
not revealed until the reader Is well on the
way TO the end. Yam Phon Lees paper,
"rhe Chinese Must Stay" is strong state
mont OF the other side of the Chinese ques-
ton, and is both pointed and pertinent and
In some instances unanswerablc. Col
dob" Ingcrsol's paper on Prof. Huxley
and Agnosticism Is in the writer's best vein
and admirably reinforccs Huxley's very
strong paper In the Ninciecnh Century re.
published in the current number Of the
Popular Science Monthly John J. Ford's
story entitled, Behind the Curtain OF
Conspiracy" is n painful reminder of Lin
coins assassination, but II unanswerably
eXoncratos the unfortunate Mrs. Surratt
from any blame or any participation in the
crime that was attended with such dreadful
consequences TO the South. Mansford, on
Main street, has II for sale.
In view Of the approaching centennial eel
cbHtion In New York the April Century
deyotes large space to articles on the sub
ject making them the special feature OF this
number. "The Inauguration OF Washing
ton," by Clarence Winthrop Bowen, Is the
first in the series. IL Is sketchy and inter
esiins. and Is profusely illustrated with por.
traits OF the great men identified with Wash
ington's first administration aud some Of
those who saw him sworn In as first Prcsi.
dent Of the United States Washington at
Mount Vernon After the REVOLUTION" by
Mrs Burton Harrison" is written by one
who Is related TO many Of the leading fami-
lies Of Virginia and therefore has a memory
"all compact OF the Colonial as well as Rev.
dictionary periods in the history Of Virginia
Mrs. Harrison always writes enicriainingly,
but in this article she appears at her best
Tho same Is 10 I've said OF her second paper,
the third In the series, Washington In New
York In l7sa'' The paper on Original
Portraits OF Washington" by Charles Henry
Hart, the fourth In sequence. possesses much
interest especially for those who have
taken any part however humble in
the discussions on likenesscs OF Wash
ington, about which 40 much has
been said and so little that Is conclusive.
"a Century Of Constitutional Interprcta-
tion," by John Bach McMalier Is fair
summary Of the constructions and miscon.
siructions put upon the organic law by
statesmen, politicians and States ~ party or
State cKigcncy OF necessity impelled. There
Is no one now before the country better
equipped for this task, aud no historical
writer has manifested or given earnest Of
possessing morc Of the spirit Of candor, jus
,icc aud impMiialiiy than Mr.. McMas,er,
whose history Of the United States. modern
In spirit and purpose. treats OF the people
and the means and measures by which they
have forged ahead In spite Of many impede
mcnis. The History OF Abraham Lincoln, "
by Hay & Nicolay. Is continued, and the
other papers will be found quito worthy OF a
place in this centennial number Of one OF the
iir,t among the best magzines la the world.
Man.ford has IL Tor sale.
IL MciGiians, for March. which arrived
too late for more timely notice there is an
admirable sketch u konsingion Palace, full
OF historic rcminisccnoe and interest. Ia
which many royal pcrsonagcs figure. II
was there where William Of Orange lived,
after altering aud improving the building.
aud Queen Mary died Of smallpox In iGJi
whore Queen Anne gave concerts and balls
and where, most interesting OF all TO the
English heart TO know, Queen Victoria was
born on the 2ith Of May, 1919. the first sov.
crc.gn ever born In the old pile" Draw
Ings II parts OF the Palace inside and out.
arc finely reproduced. < A. Bylcs describe.
the town Of Leeds. the metropolis Of The
WOODEN trades, aud shows chow the great
town and is inhabitants came 60 be what
they are today" lie also tells OF the potter.
ics II Leeds, nnd.oi tho "licd Hall" 10
called because II - the first house in Iced.
built 81 brick. where Charles slept ON his
way 10 Ncwcnsilc-on.Tync, "aiicr the fnal
lcicat at Manion Moor" The article IA
well illustrated. 'Thc House Of the Wolf.'
q serial. i concluded In this number. "suc.
cc.s' T. a charming short story In six parts.
by Katherine Mhcquoid Portrait Of "A
sailor" from Moronis painting In the
national Gallery, forms the froniispiccc.
MeNlR'' for April is on excellent mum.
ter wh ch. pertinent to the SEASON. contains
o. hunting song entitled. "a Hunting We
| VIII Co." profuscly aud most artistcilly
/ illustrated, every picture bgIug a reminder
Of the field ~ our English forclnihcrs of the
lat century know aud enjoyed H. This song
ha, the go" In Il Of the field. aud We can
almost hear "thc huntsmln wind his norma
he races a.acld the dog well up aud In chofu,
"a suburban Garlcn. by j. y. lIodgson.
- 4. appropriately illustrated. smack. Of
/ the navor your aycmgu lundoncr loves "a
we'll. nnd ID takes ~ into the quiet nook,
| near London whcrp ilowrr are cultivated tot
the sake Of tho ctlt.yiion they bring 10
/ those who tend them The Iacobltcs Exile
| i7iG." l. poem by swinbumo that l. quit,
np to the great ycrsihofs own high mark
"on Two shores" gives Nv glimpse.
/ Of English aud French towns like Dover aud
Calais. Fclkcston and Dicppc that with the
| illustrations allwill recognize a. pcfynded
by the flavor 81 seaside towns A short
story by the falnons war correspondent Ar
chlhald FORBES. 4 entilcd "lIow tho Cray
turc Got ON the Strength. II test u hh
appreciation Of the Irish wit that IL never d,
"rich OF mrc" - from the lips Of the IRISH
soldier. Mr.. FORBES appcarrs nj his bcst