The morning call., 1890-11-23
have attracted, will undoubtedly have many
Magazine and Other Notes.

magaZIne ana other notes.
Israel c. Russell of the United States
| Geolo gical Survey, who was detailed by the
government 10 take charge of the recent eX-
pedition fitted out by the National Geo
graphic Society for the exploration of the
region of Mount st. Elias. Alaska. win con-
tribute to the Century Magazine" an ac-
count of the experiences Of his party,
accompanied with illustrations from photo
graphs made at the time. The exploration
was of large tract of country lying be-
tween Yakutat River and the mountain
named, never before visited by man.
The holiday or December number of
s'Scribner's Magazine" will he an uncommon
one in several particulars. With the ex-
cepton of tie serial and a story each article
is illustrated throughout by single artist,
who has worked in immediate association
with the author. 1t will contain "Japonica +"
the first of Edwin Arnold's articles on
Japan; Christie's," an account of the IA
nous auction-room, written by Humphrey
Ward, the art critic of the London Times,
and number OF ether very interesting
articles.
The announcements of 1.-THE Youths Com
panon" for 1891 show variety of features
not surpassed in any previous year. This
periodical, which is published with view
to improve the mind of young readers by
presenting to them matter that is pure and
wholesome, has engaged for the coming
year a number of the best writers Of the
day and these will furnish sketches of army
and navy life, athletic sports, science, serial
stories of adventure and many popular
ones.
The Christmas number of Frank Leslie's
Popular Monthly" is bound in Il special
illuminated cover of beautiful design in
Autographed colors of gold.' The contents,
varied ard suited to the times, amply fulfill
the promise of the elaborate exterior. The
leading article is richly illustrated narra-
tive Of DR.. Talmage in the Holy Land.
The Cosmopolitan Magazine" for Deem
Der will be represented in the literary world
by an edition of 100000. One of the feat
ures will be 123 cartoons from the pencil of
Dan Beard, which are to be placed at the
bottom of pages, and will represent Christ
mas during the eighteen centuries of the
Christian era
In the December number of 1.-THE Gen.
fury there will be published four COM
plete stories, by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps.
Davis and Maurice Thompson. Besides
these there will be the first installment OF a
novelette, entitled "Sister Dolorosa," by
James Lane Allen.
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper"
of the 10Th inst. presents picture Of
special interest to all who take an interest
in horSeteSh. 1t is Illustrative of the great
horse fair held in Madison square, New
York. 1t also presents an interesting ac-
count of the doiDgS OF the Leslie Alaska ex-
pedition.
The November issue of "The American
Antiquarian and Oriental Journal" pub
lished by S. ID. Peet of Mendon, H., has for
the leading article "Zodacal Chronology"
an Interesting scientific paper by o. d.
Miller. The editor presents an article of
unusual interest on "Stone Grave People"
The first number Of a new periodical pub
lished in this city has just been issued. It
is entitled The Architectural News"
and is devoted to architectural art in San
Francisco. it is we'll printed, has good
illustrations, and is an attractive addition to
that class OF periodicals.
The Ladies' Home journal" of Phila-
delphia, which has become one of the popu-
lar magazines, announces same excellent
features for the coming year, and the pub
fishers will do their utmost to make it even
more Interesting than it has been IN the
past.
"The illustrated English Magazine" for
November has number of brilliant articles,
all of them beautifully illustrated. Among
the number is one on Winchester College by
the Earl of SelDorne, and The Witch OF
Prague" by +. Marion Crawford.
In the current issue of Garden and For
est there are variety of articles on chrys-
anthemums. asters, and other late Towering
plants which are SeaSonable and attractive to
the lovers of gardens and garden flowers.
One of the neatest and at the same time
artistic calendars thus far issued for the
coming year is that published by 1.-The
Youths Companion.
The November number of Freund's
Music and Drama contains an illustrated
historical sketch of Steinway d Sons, the
great pIanO-makerS.