The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
THE TIMES. RICHMOND, VA, SUNDAY. JULY 8, 1898.

the club advanced from n study OF Ian
guege TO that of literature. In the season
OF 1856 popular lectures were delivered
under its auspices. the subjects being for
the most part English poets OF the nine
teenth century-Wordsworth Coleridge,
Bryon, Tennyson. One evening was de-
voted 10 an American poet-Sidney La
nier-and another to Mr.. Ruskin's writ
ings. The excellent attendance upon
these lectures showed that the club was
supplying a widely felt need. In 1857 II
was completely recognized and new
chapter in its history began. Its constle-
uency changed: two or three members
only preserving continuity. and It's course
OF study was broadened and deepened.
along Spencerian lines. Through all mod
incations the essential motive was pre-
served: that OF furnishing a point OF lit
erary contact between the University and
the community. The present volume Is a
memorial OF the fourth period in the
club hlstory--the ripest In its career
marked by most breadth Of treatment
II is apparent, says the author, truly.
that ours Is an age much given TO crit
icism; its spokesman, naturally. has been
the finest critic OF his day-Matthew
Arnold. A moments reflection serves 10
show that he stands as a consummate
mold. then. as the nucleus. Prof. White
has caused that figure to revolve before
his ewes so that II might be apprehended
in its various aspects, and has proceeded
to blot out the age, securing consistency
Of design and consequent unity in the
course OF STUDY by focusing al lines
Of interest upon that figure. or making
them radiate from It, bringing all 20 bear
so as to illustrate or be illustrated by
his work As matter o. fact he has
given the public a delightful as well as
an able volume His literary style IS
nervous and vivid he has thought deeply.
and has brought to his task broad cul-
ture. The essays have a charm and inter-
est aside from their real literary sig
nincance. and cannot be read without
what may DO called enjoyment from the
artistic standpoint. a scholars hand Is
delightfully."- felt throughout
v
When Miss Marie Corelli cannot get her
advcrt,eigg free. she seems quite willing
% pay OR itsays the "Cr.tc." Her lat
est appearance IN print IS % say that she
has had no thought OF writing a book
10 be- called "The Sins OF Christ" She
does not say who accused hor but she
denies the allegation and lches the ale
gator. no matter who no or she may be.
Miss Corelli can give points to the press
agent OF a vaudeville star The trouble
now IS that she seems finally TO have
wearied the patience Of the amused edi-
tors. but her inventive genius has come to
her rescue. and she has devised another
means Of getting her name IN the papers.
VI.
Mrs. Olive Schreiner positively refuses
10 see an interviewer, and TO a young man
who approached her on her African farm,
she said
81 heartily condemn the modern inter
view. person is ensnared into light
and superficial colloouy upon subject
which demands deep thought and mature
reflection. IL a man or woman has
message to issue. 1t cannot be uttered
forcefully in one Of these interviews
Interviews are denominations which ac-
ceutuate the personality at tho expense OF
the principle. "-Exchange
VII.
An attractive announcement for The
now volume OF Scribners Magazine Is
cries Of musical impressions from the
letters OK the late sidney Lauier. These
letters we're written 70 his wife end are
descriptions OF the poets IDEAS and feel
ings while listening 20 different kinds Of
music on different occasions.-Critie.
VIII
Some forty ladies' and gentlemen repre-
senting literature and the stage-inclu-
ding Mr.. Thomas Hardy. Miss Elizabeth
Robins. Mr.. Henry James. Mr. Edward
Gosse and Mr.. William Archer. recently
sent Or. Ibsen birthday letter and set
OF silver consisting OF a "ciborium.' or
loving-cup an exact fac-simile OF one ex-
ccuted for George II. In 1870; ladle, In
silver and ebony. an original made about
IT'S; and a small Gun Of the same period.
The letter was signed by Mr.. Gosse and
Mr. Archer, who said. among other
things: Some Of us recognized your
force and your distinction q quarter OF a
century ago: some OF us have but lately
come into the range OF your genius; but
we all alike rejoice in its vital power, and
hope for many fresh manifestations OF It's
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