Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05
CURRENT LIrERATURE.

CURRENT LITERATURE.
The October number of the Pail Mall
Magazine contains several articles of
exceptional interest and the usual num-
her of stories, illustrated poems, NC.
In Tho American Language, Mr..
of "Americanisms'' with thorough
knowledge and sympathy for tho sub.
jeet. This article viii be widely rend
on both sides Of the Atlantic. Some
Literary Landmarks Of Paris" is q
most interesting paper to all lovers Of
good literature. 1.-The Peace Society
and What 1t Has Accomplished" is an
authoritative article by DIR. Evans
Darby, the honorary secretary of The
Peace Society. Capitals of Greater
Britain: Sidney; - marvellous story
Of enterprise and progress. African
Big Came is u paper of interest to all
sportsmen. Suppressed Plates" deals
with Charles keene and Frederick
Sandys. The number also contains
stories by Gilbert Parker, II. G. Wells,
George Gissing, Bernard Capes, Miss
NJ. A. Dickens and Mrs. Flora A. Steel.
Three notable series Of articles are
begun in the October Ladies' Home
journal: Her Boston Experiences, "
Analysing Boston society: THE
Theatre and Its People, covering the
whole theme from both sides Of the
footliehts, and 1.-THE autobiography of
u Girl" her life from 16 TO %.
Through Rudyard Kipling's glasses,
1.-THE American Girl" is charming
creature: not perfect, of course. but his
analysis is interesting. Two pages are
worthily filled with pictures and anec-
dotes of Admiral Dewey, which give a
close view of the personal side Of the
naval hero of the nineteenth century.
The incidents of 1.-THE Last Years Of
Washington Life are recorded by
William Perrine, covering most inter
esting period of the great statesman s
career. edward Box writes OF 1.-THE
Fec of tho Doctor and points out
THE South's Literary Chance, 2 and
Barton Cheyney details the method of
procedure to secure Positions Under
Uncle Sam. !" In 1.-THE Candy-Pull
System in the Church, Ian Maclaren
protests against turning the church
into place Of second-class entertain
ment.
/ lne ConcluSloU OF hntnony Hopes
Captain Dieppe,' 1.-The Widowhood
Of Mrs. Bunn' and 1.-The Fire on Her
Wedding Morn are the fiction feat
ures OF the October journal. Pictorial
pages show tho prettiest houses in
California photographs of houses of
characteristic Pacific Coast architec-
ture-" Attractive Ideas for Boys
Rooms, y Tables Set for Special Oc-
! rms L. J.,
Fifty Delicious Dishes" and tho
final peep into Natures Garden. /"
The fall and winter fashions in frocks,
bodices, coats. hats and the smaller
belongings Of tho feminine wardrobe
are considered in detail, as is, indeed,
every need OF tho home BY The Cur.
tbs Publishing Co., Philadelphia.
Scribner's for October contains the
first part of Mrs. John Drew's Auto
biographical Sketch the charming
summary of her career which she nre,
pared a few months before nor death
for hor children and grandchildren.
Her stage "reminiscences cover almost
three quarters of a century and she
was associated with most Of tho inter.
esting characters in the theatrical his.
tory OF this country. This memoir is
full OF anecdotes ana incidents Of them.
1t is also enriched with a remarkable
selection OF portraits, old play bills and
other memorabilia from the collections
OF Peter Gilsey, John Drew, and Doug
las Taylor twho has made interesting
biographical notes to accompany the
lllustrationsl. The whole memoir is
nrefixed with an introduction by John
Drew, the son of Mrs. Drew, The
"reminiscences will he completed in tho
November number.
Inc frontispiece is another specimen
OF delicate color printing, for which
TINS magazine has been distinguished.
1t represents Grants tomb as seen from
the river and accompanies an article on
The Water Front of New York'' by
Jesse Lynch Williams. Mr.. Williams
takes new view of some Of the mic
turesque features of New York which
are. neglected 10y the usual sight. seer.
and his vivid text is accompanied with
q striking series of drawings by Nc.
Garter, Guerin, PeiXotto, Leigh and
others.
1 One of the most rapid DEVELOPMENTS
IN American theatrical life in the last
few years has been the rise and spread
OF the the continuous performances -
Edwin Milton Royle, well known ms
the, author of Friends. (" Capt. In
pudence," and other plays taiid al n
versatile actor, has had years ex-
perience i'll these houses, and under Tho
title of 1.-The Vaudeville Theatre
he gives most amusing and enter
tanning account of the inside WORKINGS
OF these shows, which, he SAYS, have
convinced managers that "decency
pays. " Glackens illustrates il with
stage scenes.
Good short stories abound in the
number There are two of Joel Oband.
ler Harris amusing "Mineryy Ann,
stories: thore is another O'Connor tale
by W. II. Browne; II new writer, Jud.
son Knox, tells u story ui the hunaniz.
ing Of a bauk-teI!er Ciilustratedy \,
Brander thews contributes SIN tho
Small Hours" and CUTLER Couch, X
serial rapidly approaches its dramatic
climax.
There are poems by Bliss Carman,
Arthur Cotton and Marguerite Mering.
ton. The Field of Art discusses ..Art
IN the Schools and Tho Point Of
View has something to say on how
women suffer from war. n,
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