The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-05
THE TIMES RICHMOND va MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1910

Magazine, fs Illustrated by pictures Of
Edna Day. Of the University OF Missou-
ri. on whom has been conferred tho
title OF doctor OF philosophy In the
field Of home economics, and Mary D
Chambers. professor of home ec0nom-
les at Rockford College. According to
the proposed training that Mr.. Hard
discusses, 1t seems probable that the
woman OF tomorrow will be SAM
tary engineer, an interior decorator, a
purchasing agent, pookkeeper and en-
ployer of labor dictitian, 81 pure food
expert, physical director. 8 dress-
maker, mlliner and embroiderer, as
we'll as a trained nurse and kinder
gartner.
Current Literature for September
speaks Of Rostand's "Chantecier" as
1.-THE play of the century" There are
in this magazine several pretty lilflo
stories OF the Prince OF Wales, tho
heir TO the English throne. called
prince OF tho Housc OF DAVID BY his
late great grandmother. Queen VIC
torta who believed her royal house al
lied to that of the sweet singer OF
Israel
When queen Victoria died, the story
told OF her little grandson. that he
Sdidnt think granny would like walk
ing after the angels" was true one;
and true also that when he saw his
governess, Nine. Bricka, in tears over
Her Majcsty's loss, Prince Edward ex-
postulated, IF Heaven Is such nice
~ you have told me, why
ever should you be crying now?"
Couyerneur Morri; knows how 70
tell fascinating short story, and mas
title
Of "rhc wise Miss Darlington" in the
METROPOLITAN Magazine for September.
"a Wonderful Beast Farm" in this IS
sue Will be read with interest. 1t IS
well Illustrated.
In the September Scribner,s 1ohh
Fox, Jr.. gives an account Oh re-
cent journey which he maze ON inc
Road to Hell-fer -Sartain." me story
with this title was his first venture IN
action. His account of the adventures
nv the way on his search for the
character. and Hell-fer-Sartin creek
Is an amusing supplement TO inc oris-
inal story, taken from real lie. george
wright accompanied Mr.. Fox ana
made the sketches.
A centenary which should not p %
allowed to pass wholly unopserveu 30
.cranford." who WAS born September
90 1910. Mrs. Gaskell wrote many
novels besides the famous "Cranrord.
but her greatest service to nterature :,
was her Life of Charlotte Bronte,
universally regarded as one OF 'ne
! masterpieces of English biography. AS
| a sister-noselist, and as 1riend, MFs'
Caskeu was exceptionally qualihed 70
! write the story of the Brontes. Her
biography OF Charlotte IS inciuaea ~
| all standard editions OF the Bronte
| novels. and makes a separate volume
in the new "Thornfleld Bronte. In
| this edition another sister-novelist,
| Mrs. Humphry Ward. has written an
I introduction for each volume.
-.Justice," by John Galsworthy, Is a
| dramatic feature OF the september
| American. William cambridge Turner
publishes some wartime Recollec-
| tions" in this number that recall most
vivid,y the days and the trials of the
| DAYS whose history no relates. "A
charming bit Of poetry by Mrs. schuy-
| Ter van Rensselaer, justifes It's title
.Apple Blossoms and the CHILD
| "a visit to Craftsman Farms" fur
nishes the study of an educational
ideal In the September Craftsman, IN
| which the editor discusses the oefnaHu
OF the times, and Annie Hamilton
| Donnell furnishes -.lurement IN the
| shape of story named "rhe Slender
Figure" A great credit to American
standards Of fine art IS this periodical
and The International Studio me
latter margarine for September Is full
/ OF reproductions from the works OF
famous artists done n the best anc
I most attractive style. It's art criticism
and its studio talk are most suggestive
and Instructive. and the entire make
up OF this magazine and the Crafts
| 80, noerits the highest praise.