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S'lRESIDE, FACTORY AKD FARM, AUGUST, 188T. Vich's Illustrated Monthly Magazine for September has reached us and is well to to the front in richness of illustrations and descriptive matter. The frontispiece is a beautiful lithograph in four colors of the charming lily Lilium Pardalinum. Articles follow on New Flowers, Floral Decorations, Specimen Geraniums, gossip about gardening, etc. etc.

It is a splendid little magazine and should be in the hands of everyone who loves flower and vegetable gardening. Price $1.25 per year. James Vick, publisher, Rochester. Trifet's Monthly Galaxy of Music is undoubtedly the cheapest publication of its kind in the world. The two last issues reach us as our forms are.

ready -for the press, but we cannot refrain from speaking a good word lor the Ualaxy of Music, even if it delay us a trifle. The numbers before us contain twenty-eight: choice vocal and instrumental pieces, which are of the usual high standard the publisher has adopted. $1.00 a year, F. Trifet, 408 Washington street, Boston. of the original painting by Victor Dangon.

We have said before and feel like repeating here, that the color supplements are worth alone, many times a year a year's subscription to the Art Amateur, The frontispiece is a decoration for a porcelain plaque, by Ellen The usual items of interest are gathered together in "My Note Book." Under "Notes for Collectors" several recent sales of books, pictures, with prices obtained are given. A portrait and sketch of William Anderson one of the most noted of American painters, are given, as alse some lively recollections by ihe same, of Bonnat's Life, School. Perhaps the most interesting article, from an artist's standpoint, is the superbly illustrat-ted paper on Madame De Cassin's pictures, facsimiles of "Salome," by Henri Reynault, "The Spanish by Fortuney and "The Chestnut Avenue," by Theodore Roussea, being given. Margaret Bertha Wright discourses of 'An Artist's Country," and Geo. C.

Rockwood gives his usual happy hints on "Amateur Photography." In the department of "Decoration and Furniture," L. W. Miller gives a "Convolvulus" design for carved wood panel, with a double page illustration, and several other excellent designs are given. In "Old Books and New," H. P.

Du Bois takes us "Behind the scenes." The magazine closes with directions for treatment of the various artistic designs given. Scribner's Magazine for September has 'a superb engraving as frontispiece, VLooking Across the Plain of Thebes from the Tomb of the Pharaohs." It is followed by an ex-; cellently illustrated article of far more than ordinary' interest on "The Modern Nile." The illustrations are from photographs by the author, Edward L. Wilson. Chapters 29 and 30 of "Seth's Brother's Wife" are given and the plot waxeth apace. Perhaps it is not too late to say here that this is one of the very best of the serials that have appeared in the magazines of the country, and those who are not reading it are missing a rare treat.

W. S. Rainsford takes us "Camping and Hunting in the Shoshone," with illustrations from photographs and trophies in the author's possession. 'An Unpublished Draft of a National Constitution, by Edmund is from the gifted pen of Moncure D. Conway and is a valuable historical document.

The "Thack-ery Letters" this month are of their usual ij a Good Springfield, just out tells how to make summer desserts that can be made, the day before; how mothers ruin their children; how to fill dinner pails and lunch baskets; how to buy, keep and cook vegetables; some sensible suggestions on washing; what not to place on a dining table; how to make boquets; how to make a sweet potato pie; how women can do their own work and enjoy excellent health; how to make a pretty crocheted edge; how women can dress economically; why woolen goods should be worn next to the skin; what kind of hands are the most beautiful; how they keep house in Mexico; how women can do their own cutting and dressmaking; three New Orleans dishes; Creole cooking; how coffee is adulterated; in housekeeping how to make a little go a great way; some good advice on marketing; the progress and improvement in soap; what salt is good for; how to1 bake tomatoes; an appetizing summer dessert; etiquette of the toothpick; how to scallop potatoes; how pineapples should be served; some good suggestions about serving reaches; what kind of peaches are best for different uses; a department for the young that will delight children of an older growth as well, with many other choice things that space forbids us to mention. All newsdealers sell it at 10 cents a copy, $2.50 a' year. Ask newsboys on cars or boats for it. lie Scientific Arena for August comes before us with its usual full supply of provocatives to thought. It opens with a sketch by the editor, (A.

Wilford Hall, Ph. LL, Prof. G. R. Hand, C.

one of the prominent scientists the substantial philosophy of "which the Arena is the exponent. Prof. Hand's portrait is also President J. M. Spang-ler, A.

whose "Civilization in Chili," we lately noticed in this department, Filled Vacuums," inveighs against heads crammed so full of text book authorities that they can not be induced to listen to the latest discoveries of science. W. Lowber, S'C. Ph. gives us No.

1 of "Magnetism and'Substantialism." Prof G. R. Hand writes of "The Two Existences," which he classifies as "Substantial Entities" and "Substantial Energies." This is a remarkably clear and forceful article and more than justifies the commendation given him in the opening article by the editor. J. I.

Swander, Dt author of "The Substantial Philosophy," reviewed in our last month's issue, writes on "The Applicability of Substantialism," and shows its eminent adaptibility to the field of theology. 1 One of the strongest articles on the labor question we have read for some time is called "The True Philosophy of Labor," and is by Mrs. M. S. Organ, M.

The other articles are valuable, but space forbids their mention. Dr. Hall and his coworkers are thoroughly in earnest in the fight they are making against the wave theory of sound, the undulatory theory of light, and that they are succeeding in awaking some interest in the subject they have so much at heart, is proven by the live state of The Scientific Arena, their organ. $1.00 per year. D.

K. Elmendorf 38 Park Row, New York. Tlie Menorah is published in the interests ihe Library Magazine for September is replete with good things for the cultured mind. A review of English growth, under the caption "Georgian and Victorian Expanson" leads, and is followed by able contributions entitled "The Gerfesis of Gold," "Modern Historians and Small Nationalities," "The Harem," "Artisan "Theocritus in Sicily," "Thellittites" and other interesting articles. Price, $1,00 per year.

John B. Alden, publisher, 393 Pearl N. Y. Music. "Jesus, Lover of My Soul: Transcription of the tune Martyn," by T.

P. Ryder. Seven pages, 60 cents. "Transcription for the Pianoforte of C. A.

White's popular Romanza Marguerite," by Chas. D. Blake. Nine pages, 75 cents. "My Marguerite of Long Ago." words and music by C.

A. White. Engraved title page, 7 pages, 60 cents. "You'll Never Miss Your Mother Till She's song and chorus by Harry Birch. The above most beautiful music is from the old established music publishing house of White, Smith Chicago, New York and Boston.

The two first named article on "The Labor Problem." The renowned Prof. Alexander Winchell, of Ann Arbor, writes of "Recent Scientific Discoveries of. Special Interest to Clergymen," showing that "missing links" in the theory of evolution are being found. Dr. Stuckenberg, of Berlin, writes of "The University of Berlin," and E.

P. Thwing. M. gives his fifth paper on "The Preacher's Voice." "A Soldier in the Pulpit" and "Gems and Curiosities from a Literary Cabinet" close the "Review Section." In the "Sermonic Section," R. L.

Dabney, D. LL. discourses on "The Immediate Decision," (Kings 1, J. B. Drury, tells us about "The Church for the Times," (Luke Rev.

Chas. R. Seymour ogives us a sermon on "The Wise Hearted Ones," (Ex. and Dr. John A.

Broadus, the celebrated Baptist divine, tells us about "Christ at Nazareth," (Luke The usual departments are filled with good things. $3.00 per year; to clergymen, $2.50., Funk Wagnalls, 18, and 20 Astor Place, New York. "Bees and Their Habits" is the finely illustrated article with which the St: Louis Magazine for September opens. "No. 99, or Prison Life," is a very pathetic short story.

Alex. N. De Menil, the editor, favors us with some exceedingly spicy "Literary Chats." The second installment of "The Maid of Honor" is given and the interest is well maintained In "Historical papers" we have "Historic Men of Memory," by Will Lisenbee, "Inez De Castro," by Henrietta A. Morton, and "The Dustin Monument," by' Mary Currier Parsons. The poems in this issue' are "The Wild-wood," by Mrs.

M. J. Smith, "Dust," by Minnie Ballard, and Lady," by Mrs. Vivien Castane. In its.

phenomenal growth and the high literary character it has attained, The St. Louis Magazint almost comes up to oseph Cook's definition of "A Modern Wonder," viz: Cosmopolitan; irresistible, beneficent, novel and superhuman." Alex. N. De Menil, editor, St." Louis, Mo. $1.50 per year.

The Audubon Magazine for June, Vol. No. 2, has found its way to our table. It is published in the interests of the Audubon Society, for the protectiou of birds, by the Forest and Stream publishing New York. Fifty cents per year.

It opens with a paper, the fifth in the series, on the great naturalist from whom the magazine takes its name. An article follows on "The Golden Winged Woodpecker," which gives thirty-six names by which the bird is known. This will astonish some, of our western folks, who have supposed that a woodpecker was simply a woodpecker. third chapter of an interesting serial entitled "Byram and Chopal" is given. An excellent article on "Maintaining the Balance of Life" follows, and then Florence A I Merri-am givcs'us the first paper on "Fifty Common Birds and How to Know them." Several minor articles follow.

On the whole, the magazine is interesting, and healthful, and one that we can especially recommend to our young country readers, while persons, whether, of city or country, will find themselves interested in it. Lend a Hand for August opens with a well written editorial on co-operation. R. F. Gilman gives the second paper on "The Crusade Against Crime J.

F. B. Marshall writes of the "Montana Industrial School for Indians." M. sends out a "cry for "Help," being plea for organized, systematic charity that will not be lightly disregarded. The first chapters of the second.book of Edward Everett Halq's serial; "Mr.

Tangier's are given, and are fully up to the writer's reputation on that line. In 'The Reformation of Vagrants Abroad," we have the results of some, industrial cqlonies in Germany, where men are received who are willing to work, and given food, clothing and shelter as long as they choose to remain and labor for the good of all. The effect of these colonies upon vagrancy is seen, in the decrease in four years of 2,860 in the convictions for vagrancy Some such plan as this might have an effect on our tramp nuisance. Mrs. Kate Tannatt Woods gives us an excellent short story, "Fiddling Jimmie." In the department, "Woman's Work in Philanthropy," several excellent articles are given, chief of which are "Police Matrons," by Mrs.

J. K. Barney, and "High Caste Women of India." by Mrs. B. Whitman.

a year, Lend a Hand 3 Hamilton Place, Boston. -luiuresuug cuarauier. jxa. space, ioroicis us to more than mention the remaining articles, all of which are up to the high standard hitherto maintained by Scribner's: "The Sacred Flame of Torin Development of the American University," "Flandroe's. Mogul," "English in Newspapers and Novels" and "The Motif of Bird Song." Six excellent poems are also given.

are excellent piano solos, and willdoubtless pass into the popular favor they deserve. As a writer of songs C. A. White' has no equal in this country. His "Marguerite" has been the most popular song of America since its issue and "My Marguerite of Long Ago" is a companion piece to it and doubtless will be as popular.

Harry Birch's song are always favorites and the one above mentioned is in his happiest style. When V. A. Cooper, the superintendent of the of the Little Wanderers," in Boston, was a boy, I was walking with him one day on Sea street when a little girl accosted us with wild flowers to sell, after which I noticed he was very sad, and asked, what is the matter? He answered, "I am grieved that I had no money to buy the flowers of the little girl." The penniless orphan boy has never hardened his heart, but if we are not donated to public charities nearly $200,000 besides much more in private. When he comes west to place his children in families, give him a warm reception, as they are trained children, and none arc left in any but good families.

R. M. C. IMPORTANT. Our success is of the greatest importance to all of our readers, for our prosperity means frreater improvements in editorial H.uu per year.

unas. oners sons, New York." The American Magazine for September proves that enterprising journal has no idea of retrograding. Dr. W. F.

Hutchinson gives us the second paper of "Along the Caribbean," from Curacao 1 to Maracaibo. This article is excellently illustrated. "Olivia De La Plaine" grows in interest. Lieut. W.

S. Hughes, U. discusses "Our New Navy" from the standpoint of one personally interested. The comparison made at the close by means of a synoptical table between our naval resources and those of Endand, France, Russia, Germany, Italy and Austria is not flattering to our national pride and shows the great danger in whieh we would find ourselves, should any of these powers declare war upon us. In the "Military System of Canada," we have an aricle full of valuable information.

"The Woman Who Failed" is an excellent short story. Dr. S. Isaacs discusses "Jewish Progress in the United States," showing an increase in forty-two years of 450,000 and giving some of the reasons therefor. "Hunting Ku-Klux," "A Sin not to be Forgotten," "In and Out of a Canoe," "A Poet and His Verses," "Denham on the Vau-flars" and "Some Curious Sea; are the remaining articles.

The departments are unusually full. The Homiletic Jleview for September comes early to our table and is full of in tercst on the special lines covered. In "Criticisms on Some of the Ablest Representative Preachers of the we have an exhaustive criticism of Philips Brooks, leaving, on the whole, a very favorable opinion of his powers. T. T.

Eaton, D. Louisville, gives us an excellent of Judaism, and the August number now before us is replete with good things. The first paper is a translation from the German of Dr. Gustave Karpele's "History of Jewish Literature." Chapters 3 and 4 of "The Lost Diamond," a serial, are given. Two epigrams by Abraham Ibu Ezra are given in the original Hebrew with translations by B.

'F. Dr. Henry Berkowitz gives us an excellent article on "What is True Culture?" Chapter 15 of a "History of the Independent Order of B'ne B'rith," in whose special interests the magazine is conducted; "The Fallacies of Evolution" is a very strong article by Thomas Mitchell, and, if he voices public sentiment, our Jewish brethren are very far from substituting Darwin for Moses, and in this we metaphorically extend our hand and say: Shake! There is nothing that so tends to widen our sympathies for our fellowmcn as correct information concerning those of whom wc are comparatively ignorant. We give the Menorah a hearty welcome to our table and recommend it to those who desire to keep posted as to the latest and best thoughts of a people, who, for more, than four thousand years have kept themselves distinct from the world as a monument of their faith in God. assistance, and consequently a greater variety of the best and most desirable reading matter, as well as finer mechanical work, a wider variety of illustrations, etc.

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