Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-01-16
AMONG THE MAGAZINES

issue OF Lippincott's is by Mrs. Alex
ander, the author of "The Wooing OF"
and other we'll known books. Mrs.
Crichton's Creditor" was also her adj
mirer, but his devotion was disinterested
almost beyond parallel, and her Innocence
and sense Of duty were such that the two
would have made model pair-if only
they had been paired. AS for Mr.. Crich'
ton, there was much less to be said in his
favor.
1.-THE Woman OF Asbestos" is Neapol-
itan story by Mrs. Pullen, better known As
Elizabeth Cavazza. who knows southern
Italy az if it were her native. land. Dor
othy E. Nelson strikes the true note Of
Christmas in "Our Lady Of the Angels. "
1.-THE Way of a WHIP was q curious
way indeed; it is here traced by William
T. Nichols. already we'll known
to the readers Of Lippincott's. Charles
Dudley Rhodes tells with humorous
Western cynicism the tale of 1.-THE Man
who Game to Town."
The New, Years Ladies' Home.J Journal
brings with it abundant assurance that it
has inaugurated the red-letter year Of its
existence-that it will be better in 1896
than ever. The best known and most
popular conteinporaneous writer's are rep.
resented in their best achievements. Ex-
President Harrison's paper in his "This
Country Of Ours" series, explains sue
cinctly and lucidly the Federal Constitu-
ton, tells Of its adoption and amend.
ments, and defines its scope and limita-
tons. Edward w. Box editorially talks
with young men, answering number Of
inquiries submitted to him upon business
and social topics. Rev. Charles H.
Parkhurst, d. D., writes forcibly and en-
tertaining]y upon Memories Of our
Childhood Homes" and announces that
he will henceforth address himself to
young men, in series of papers.
The first issue OF the Atlantic Monthly
for 1896 opens with an unpublished Note
Book OF Nathaniel Hawthorne now
printed for 'e first time. There are also
the opening chapters of new three.part
story by T. j. Stimson 81. S. OF Dale) e..
titled, pirate OF Gold" 1t deals with
romantic Boston life in the fiftes.
Two political articles will be sure to at.
tract attention, "The Emancipation tfthe
Postoilice," by john Il. Proctor, Chair
man OF the United States Civil Service
Commission, and Congress out OF Date"
the latter being an able statement OF the
evils due to the present system OF conveE-
ing Congress il year after it's election.
J. NJ. Ludlow, SO identified with the
work Of Morris and Kingsley, contributes
an able paper upon the "Christian Social
ist Movement of the Middle OF the Cent
ury."
There is powerful installment OF Gill
bert Parker's "Seats OF the Mighty"
poems, and book reviews, and the usual
departments.
Houghton, Mifilin & Co., Boston.
Good resolutions arc in order at all
times, but especially 80 at New Year !;
and one Of the best resolutions, that will,
If adhered to. be the source of incalcr.
liable pleasure throughout the whole year,
il to subscribe forthwith to Demorest's
Family Magazine, the January number Of
which is just received, and Of which we
cannot speak too highly. 1t is veritable
New Year treat. From the first page to
the last one every one is bright and in.
teresting, and most Of the articles are
profusely illustrated. 1.-THE Care Of the
Skin" will interest every woman, also
"Milady's Tea.Table" and "Flowers for
Weddings and Dinners; and mothers
with bright children will find "Sugges-
tions for Children's Parties" useful at
this season. Tho Fashions are, as usual,
varied and modish and yet practical
withal; and the Pattern Order given in
this department entities the holder to ex-
ceptional privileges regarding patterns Of
the models illustrated.
The January number Of The Delineator
is called the Winter Holiday number.
The Fashion articles for the month are
timely and complete covering the entire
field Of styles for Ladies, Misses and
Children, Millinery, Lingerie, Dress
Goods and trimmings. Tho first Of a
brief series Of papers on The Care Of the
Teeth, by a we'll known New York den.
tlst. will be found exceptionally valu.
able. Mrs. A. B. Longstreet describes
the Carving Of Meats, and in Seasonabie
Cookery Impromptu Luncheon Menus re.
ceiye attention. In Mrs. Witherspoon' g
Tea.Table Gossip are noted some new
Home Made Holiday Gifts. The review
of Holiday Publications includes mention
OF many particularly intended for young
readers. The novelties in Knitting, Tat
ting, Crochcting and Lace Making are
illustrated and described.
Marvellous Results.