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in the Introduction of the Steam Tur-
bine," j. r. Bibbins.
The Architectural Record

The Architectural Record.
Il The February number of the Arch
itectural Record presents many richly
Illustrated papers, together with many
articles of practical interest to all
prospective builders. The number
opens with an article by Miss F. Riley
describing "A Sumptuous American
Residence in Paris The many full
page Illustrations show what wealth
and taste can do in making the home
beautiful. Russell Sturgis gives some
Simple Ways of Fireproofing.'' An
important illustrated feature by Fred
eric Lees, discusses "a Belgian Sculp-
tor and His Art" Among the remain
ing contributions are: Recent Brick
work in New York. A. c. David;
What Paris Does for Open-Air Life"
Jean Schopfer; "A Modern Instance
of the Grotesque," Herbert Lespinasse;
and over the Draughting Board"
The Atlantic Monthly.
George w. Alger opens the February
Atlantic with thoughtful discussion
of Sensational Journalism and the
Law" in which he shows that the yell
low journals of today are endeavoring
Ito destroy in the hearts and minds OF
thousands of newspaper readers a de-
served confidence in the integrity of the
courts and a patient faith in the ulti-
mate triumph of justice by law" Pres
ident Hadley of Yale contributes ar
| important article on Academic Free
dom in Theory and Practice" A sec
ond installment of j. II. Trowbridges
delightfully."- narrated autobiography is
presented. M. A. Dewolfe Howe gives
some interesting Episodes of Boston
Commerce" In the lengthy table OF
| contents are also noticed the following
articles and stories: "Lafcadio Hearn,"
Paul Elmer More; I'm the Absence of
Monster" Guy Wetmore Carryl; with
the Pre-Dynastic Kings at Abydos,"
H. D. Rawnsley; 1.-THE Basket Maker"
Mary Austin; 1.-The Literary Pilgrim
age" Rollin Lynde HART; Books New
and Old" H. w. Boynton; and "Libin
a New Interpreter of East Side Life"
| Charles Rice.
The Musical World
for February presents large amount
of timely matter, principally bearing
| upon the leading musicians and sing
ers of the day. Many fine portraits ac-
| company the several articles. Five
pieces of sheet music are presented
| with this magazine, greatly increasing
| it's value. They are: Elaine" Paul
| Ambrose; "Dearie," Mrs. H. A. Beach;
! "Gondellied," Carl Bohm; ASHES OF
Roses" Arthur Foote; and Marches
| Imperiale," Alphonse Czibulka.
keith's Magazine.
The man or woman planning to build
a home in 1908 can find no better guide
| in building, decorating and furnishing
than this magazine. 1t treats of these
subjects from the artistic as well as the
practical standpoint, and each number
is brinful of timely hints and sugges-
lions. Albert Bigelow Paine opens
the current number with an installment
of his serial, 1.-THE Suburbanites,"
which relates in delightful manner
the experiences of one family in the
making of home. Two homes, such
as all would like to possess, are illus
trated and described in the practical
series of papers on Typical American
Homes of Moderate Cost August
Fast in my Experience as Home
Builder" gives many suggestions which
are sure to prove valuable later on.
The several household departments,
this month, treat of many interesting
topics to the housewife, and form an
| important feature.
vieks Family Magazine.
The pages of this excellent little
monthly merit careful study by all who
are planning on having gardens the
coming summer. Included in the
lengthy list of articles bearing upon
the subject of gardening presented in
| he I1nr
Fine Annals PLANT Growth and
Evolution" First Glass Dahlias from
Seed" Japanese Gardening" Plants
Worth Having" Care of House
Plants in Winter" Spraying for
Profit" THE Copper Remedies" How
and When to Spray" 1.-The Hot Bed"
and "Seasonable Suggestions Much
entertaining fiction, together with sew
eral well filled household departments
complete this interesting number.
Modern Women.
| A unique cover design adds much to
the inviting appearance of the current
number of Modern Women. The table
of contents is equally as attractive, in
GLIDING among others the following
readable contributions: Mrs Julia
Ward Howe, at Eighty Three" Ruel
Durkee; THE Professional Womans
League" Frances Debevoise; "At Home
With My Books Virginia Harmed"
Francesca Di Maria; For the Stage
Struck Girl" Fannie Palmer; THE
Etcher of Beautiful Women James
Judson Smith: John MorrilPs Return"
Preston Shirley; "A Memory of George
Washington" Walter Bell; Romance
in the Woman of Today" Mothers and
Letter Writing" Frances Brown; THE
Person and Personality of the Well
Bred Woman" Gertrude Wittingham;
and Grace Through Physical Culture
Eleanor Vale.
AinsIee's for March.
thine. the Comedian" is the title
of the complete novel in Ainslee's for
March. The author is Kate Jordan,
whose work is always notable for in
tense dramatic quality and fidelity of
Characterization. Caroline Duer con-
tributes a clever little play entitled
'nrhe Handling of Husbands Alan
Dale has a delightful paper on The
Sublime Art of Pleasing Actors. This
number is especially rich in short story