The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-17
APRIL MAGAZINES.

APRIL MAGAZINES.
Current Art and Architecture Ia a now publica-
ton. issued by the Current Art Company, 40
Fifth avenue, New York. The first number
opens with q chapter of general art comments
relating largely to the growth Of art education in
the West, as shown by the increasing number of
well-designed residences, with their refined deco
rations, the wellchosen interior adornments in
the way OF pictures, sculpture and pottery, the
manufacture of original faience. as the Rock
wood, at Cincinnati. eff any further evidence
were wanted" IL is said, 'that art in the West is
n living force, of recognized value to the indi-
vidual as well as the community, 1t is found
In the fact that many of the secondary
schools and colleges for girls have an art
department as q matter of course; that the regu-
lar art schools attached TO the art museums in
and that at least one-third Of the art students In
New York studios. at the Art Students League,
at the schools of the National Academy Of De-
sign and the metropolitan Art Museum have
come ont OF the West" Frederick Keppel has u
sketch Of Evert Van Muyden, the painter etcher,
with some very striking illustrations OF his work.
decoration and architecture. The illustrations
are finely executed and the other typographical
features are OF the best.
The Review Of Reviews treats of current events
with a promptness that gives its articles a time
illness unknown to other monthly magazines. In
the April Issue it has character sketches of Pres
ident Cleveland and his Cabinet, besides q spe-
cial paper devoted TO Mr.. Cleveland. The sub
ject OF dress reform at the worlds fair Is consid-
cred and illustrations given OF various costumes
recommended. including one designed and worn
by an INDIANAPOLIS lady. A paper that will in
terest many readers relates to the worlds
Fret Parliament of Religions" to be held at
Chicago in September. Portraits ere given OF
American and foreign religioDists and theoloyi-
ana who will participate in this remarkable
meeting. This illustrative feature Is an ospe-
cially valuable one, portraits OF prominent men
and women In all departments OF work in all
countries of the world being sure 10 appear
sooner or later in the Review. The frOntispiece
of this number is a representation of the new
battle ship Indiana. 13 Astor Place, New York.
The Overland Monthly is doing a service to
the West coast in preserving in literary form the
traditions. the romances and the peculiar char
acterist;cs of the early settlers, and the people
should be duly appreciative. California Is rich
in literary material. and the Overland is dis
tinctive among periodicals in undertaking to
cover only q special geographical field. Other
magazines begin as the intellectual records OF a
limited territory, but speedily find the supply OK
local pabulum insufficient and are compelled TO
change their scope. The Overland alone has not
exhausted the soil, but remains distinctively
Californian with an attraction all its own. The
April issue has a finely illustrated paper on the
forest trees of the Sierra Nevada. Another feat
nre or the number is an illustrated description
Of the methods OF growing pampas plumes.
The Digger Indians. as they were thirty years
ago. are graphically described. san Francisco.
The Arena has for it's frontispiece the portrait
OF q patriarchIal-looking old man, followed by
the autograph, James c. Clark" Mr.. Clark,
says B. o. Flower, editor OF the magazine, is q
composer and singer, ana a poet of the people.
whose work, always inspiring and "reforma-
tive.' sometimes REACHES attitudes Of sublimity
In thought rare among poets" As q great num-
Der of readers have probably never heard OF Mr..
Clark, this Information will interest them. Ham,
lin Garland discusses 1.-The Future or Fiction"
MS very eaidyihg pat no, enureiy Saiginai con n
look after itself. b. Z. Underwood has a paper
on "Automatic Writing" which will be read with
interest ny those cherishing a belief in spiritual
Ism. Other topics considered are Compulsory
Arbitration" 1.-The Tenenent-house Problem in
New York." Compulsory Education" THE
Social Quagmire and the Way Out" and An
archism."
Romance for April is the eighth in that maya
zines series of special numbers, nearly half of
its contents being from the Italian. The most
famous Italian authors are represented in this
collection. and the selections embrace a power
full war story, an almshouse sketch. a tale Of
King Humberts kindness, TWO sparkling love
stories and thrilling incidents, legends and adj
ventures. Besides the Italian stories. there are
strong aud beautiful tales by Harriet Prescott
s%pofford. Eva W1ider McGlasson, Mary c. Hun
gerford and others; an Australian April fool
story. n very funny ghost story by Oscar Wilde.
and one OF the most charming OF French love
stories. by Henride Chennevieres. Romance
Publishing Company, Clinton Hall. Aston place,
New York. Twenty-Five cents O number; 500
a year.
The Etuee is a magazine intended for the
practical instruction Of students OF music. and
its contributors include many of the most prom
lnent teachers and artists. Some of the subjects
touched on in the April number are 1.-The mex
pensive Teacher "Joseffy on Insufficient Prep
a%ratiOn." 'BeerhOyen's Last Compositions"
1.-The Power or the Teacher" 'Obscure Teach
ers." and studio Experiences The musical
selections given with this number are by Bohm,
kathbun, Webb and Won Win. Philadelphia.
American Gardening is an illustrated maya
zine whose purpose Is TO encourage gardening
for profit and pleasure, aud it contains much
matter relating to the growth of flowers, vege-
tables and fruit that Is not only useful TO the
amateur cultivator. but interesting to the general
April issue is a chapter on The Muskmelon In
dustry," and another on The Evolution OF the
Blackberry" Rural Publishing Company. New
York.
.Fetter's Southern Magazine improves in liter
arg character. A feature Of interest In the
April number Is an article on '1ethsemane
Abbey" the home of the happiest monks In
Kentucky. q place made famous by some OF
James Lane Aliens short stories. The paper.
Rev. Louis G.. Deepen. Two or three short
stories are very readable. Louisville, KY.
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