The record-union., 1897-11-05

The Price of a Wife," by John Strange
Winter (Mrs. Stannard). 1t Is tale ol
English domestic life, and one Oh the
best which the author of "Booties
Baby has written of late years.
'"Out of Meeting is a remarkable
paper half story, half sketch, by the
late Thomas Wharton. The inward
ness of the Quaker character, ana lts
lingering influence on those VINO nave
left the fold to join the worlds people,
have never been handled with greater
insight or more delicate appreciation.
For His Own People" is tale of
Hawaiian sacrifice by Adeline Knapp,
who has seen and crossed the terrible
crater of Kilauca, which she describes.
William Thomson narrates "A Brazil
ian Adventure"
The contention of Mr.. Lecky's latest
book is answered from the standpoint
of American democracy, by Fred Perry
Powers, under the heading, Govern
ment by Gentlemen Frederick II.
Dewey calls attention to certain "Oddi-
ties of Famous Climate" namely that
Of California.
Francis j. Ziegler writes on Ban
uuets of the Olden Time and Calvin
Dill Wilson on Vegetables, which
have formed a part of banquets in all
times.
A little sermon on Small Courtesies"
is offered by Frances Courtenay Baylor.
Eva A. Madden tells of 'Novelists as
Costumers," and T. c. De Leon shows
reason for holding that 1.-THE Day of
Dialect" is over, or nearly so.
The poetry of the number is by Ella
Higginson and Susie NJ. Best.
THE Engineering Magazine" for No
vember, 1897 On. Y), has these con-
tents: "The Effects Of Trade Unionlsm
Upon Skilled Mechanics, by Hiram >.
Maxim Future Supremacy in the
Iron Markets Of the World" by }. Ste
phen Jeans; Modern Wharf Improve
ments and Harbor Facilities, roster
Croweli; ostKeeping Methods IN
Machine Shop and Foundry by Henry
Roland: THE American Tall Building
From a European Point of View, by
s. H. Capper; The Enormous Posi-
bilities of Rapid Electric Travel, by
Charles Henry Davis and +. stuart
Williams; THE Economical Governing
of Steam Engines" by John ,. Ra-
worth; THE Growing importance or
Cement in Constructive Work, by +.
W. Dewey; Iron Ore Loading on the
Great American Lakes" by H. j. Slifer;
English Goods Stations and Railway
Yards" by Arch. r. Whitehead, and
besides all the departments are very
full
With the close of volume XVIII.
"Harper's Round Table" On. v ceases
to be published as weekly, and be-
comes a monthly magazine devoted to
the interests of youth in fiction, Itera-
1ure, science travel, and sport. In its
new form, largely increased in scope
and size, the periodical will appear the
first of each month. The Round Ia
BILE" will now have the adva ntage of
offering longer stories and more of
them in each issue than its restricted
size made possible. The installments
OF the serial stories will be considerably
extended, and consequently capable of
offering more dramatic incidents. The
plans for the coming year include the
publication of three serials: The Ad-
venturers," by H. b. Marriott Watson;
-Four for Fortune" by Albert Lee,
and THE Copper Princess by Kirk
Munroe.
coming tour throughout the States and
the publication of her book, "Harper's
Bazaar" IN. W contains an interesting
article upon this famous teacher of so
many divas; there viii also be a Lon
don letter, by Mrs Poultney Bigelow;
short story, entitled AN Every Day
Story" by Virginia Van de Water, and
articles on The Outdoor Woman and
ri Apa oil
department on Women's Clubs is in
cluded, and that devoted to Answers to
Correspondents upon all sorts of ques-
tons is growing in response to the in
creased use that is being made of it.
This number is particularly rich in IL
lustra-ions and descriptions of home,
street, visiting. and reception gowns
for women and children. There are
two paper cut patterns, one of a cash
mere house gown, and the bi-weekly
pattern sheet, containing patterns Of
many of the costumes Illustrated. this
latter being presented free. Katharine
de Forrest also contributes a letter, full
" Illustrated, on Paris fashions.
A variety of readable and handsomely
illustrated stories and articles make up
~
panion" (Springfield, o.. The short
stories are The Invisible Companion"
by Hezzkiah Butterworth; "A Pigeon
Blood Ruby" by Lillian Bell; In the
Pullman Annex" by Robert c. V. Mey-
ers; She Didn't Want Mercy" by Opie
Read, and Camping Out" by Madeline
s. Bridges Julia Magruder's serial "A
Realized Ideal" which is attracting
considerable attention, shows signs Of
an approaching climax. Among the IL
Illustrated articles are Women In the
Government Departments" by Mary
Nlmmo Balentine; The Women of Zu-
INLAND, by Edward Page Castor; AT
tractive Mantels and Fireplaces." by j.
Harry Adams. and Flemish Embroid-
cry Designs" by Helen Mar Adams.
The fashion pages contain the latest
models OF Gowns fer Indoors and Out"
Fur Wraps and Fur Trimmings" and
Autumn and Winter Millinery" Hez-
ekiah Butterworth discusses Thanks
giving Merriments," Enid f.. Bennett
continues TO write on Women as De-
signers, and has an additional article
on Household Art" Orlena L. Shack
leford begins series OF interesting pa
pers entitled Centuries of Lace" and
Mia Morris kretschmar. in her Helps
for Housekeepers." has much to say on
the subject of the THANKSGIVING feast.
besides contributing a separate article
on The Grace of Hospitality. Stories
rhymes and puzzles are provided for
the little folk. and there are the us,,al
hints TO amateur florists.