The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-28

ly dining through which he has been put
since he landed he has shown himself the
kindliest and most unassuming of guests
Of honor.
Mr.. Hawkins il now 81 years old. He
began life as lawyer. and in 1892 he made
a vigorous but unsuccessful canvass tor
a Liberal seat In parliament. While wait
ing for clients he began to write stories.
He made his way slowly at first; he had
been writing four or five years before he
achieved a pronounced success In Tho
Prisoner of Zelda" THE Dolly Dialogues"
followed and confirmed his popularity. 1t
is an interesting fact that while he is visit
ing In this country an American magazine
will begin publication Of q sequel TO the
story which was his great success. Nc
Ciures Magazine for December will con-
tain the opening chapters of Rupert OF
Hentzau.'' new Zenda novel which con-
tinues the history OF the love and adven-
lures of Rudolf Rassendyll and Princess
Flavia. They were extremely engaging
people as they presented themselves In
1.-THE Prisoner of Zenda:" but those who
have had the privilege of reading the new
story say they are still more engaging In
1t, and that the series of adventures
through which 1t carries them is one to
keep readers sitting UP all night.
The Thanksgiving number of I.esle's
everyone will want to read. A double.
PACED picture gives a view of Nat Good
win. Maxine Elliott and company at re-
hearsal on the stage of the Knckerbocker.
The picture on the title page explains IT.
self in unspeakable terms. Cigarette
smokers will find well merited tribute TO
the purity and excellence Of the dainty
roll.
Womankind for November presents an
unusual number OF articles of exceptional
ly good reading. The magazine is strict
~ journal for women and the home.
The world of novel writing is to be rep
resented at the Klondike, as John Mackie
the wel-known author of "They That Sit
In Darkness" "The DEVILS Playground
and Sinners Twain" is preparing for an
expedition TO that region. Among the iiv-
ing writers Of fiction Mr. Mackie probably
is the most adventurous and restless, and
IL is to be hoped that he will make a good
story out OF his second gold-digging ex-
perience.
Among the contributors Of the Christ
mas number OF McClure's magazine Is Ella
Higginson. The issue will contain pictures
OF the best known artists. as well as soma
reproductions OF some famous paintings
appropriate to tho season.
Tho November Temple deals with the
real nature of the thinking faculty and
function, and will be found full OF sur-
prises. 1t is entitled Thinking All Over"
under which head Paul Tyner brings out
In strikingly new and Interesting man.
ner tho actual relations between bodily
condition and mental action, whether
emotional or intellectual
Jacob A. Riis will contribute an article
TO the December Century entitled '.Mer-
ry Christmas In the Tenements." with a
great number or illustrations, by jay
Hambridge. depicting life on the East
Side OF New York
"a Matador's Love" Is the title OF
striking story in the current Argonaut. II "a
from the pen OF Gilbert Cunningham. and
tells how a Spanish bull-fghter suffers in
the ring the penalty OF his unfsithfuinesS.
Sunbeams for December furnishes a
feast OF good reading for both old and
young. The opening article Is on Hawaii.
The Paradise OF the Pacific" written
by DR.. Henry IAadeIi. and will be read
with special interest at this time. The
article contains pictures OF the ex-aueen
the Princess Kaiulana. the national capt.
tai and scene from Honolulu.
A SAVIOR of Thanksgiving pervad.s the
current number OF the illustrated Amerf.
can. vet without detriment TO variety OF
interests In the contents.
The first correct copy Of Sir Arthur Sui.
iyan's great song. The Lost Chord"
ever printed In America. direct from the
composers own hard. will appear In the
Christmas number Of the Ladies' Home
Journal Over his signature. Sir Arthur
Sullivan says that OF the millions OF the
copies OF the Lost Chord sold In Amer
lea. all are incorrect and that this Is The
trss accurate copy OF the song ever pre-
pared By him.
The December number of Go9ays maya
zine presents a very original and interest
ing uelanse Of art and literary work 1t
IS prosgseiy illustrated and Is printed ia
a soft Photographic black, which brings
out the pictures with striking effect.
Every number Of the Atlantic Monthly
contains An article on some large sducs-
tionsi snh3ect. having 10 do not with the
technical or professional ASPECTS OF educa.