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admirable rdsumc ' . The brief notice of tho late Admiral Sherard Osborn , —himself a distinguished Arctic Voyager—is flattering , bnt only to the full extent of justice , for his death removes one of oni ablest officers from the Navy List . Eraser , too , falls in with the national bent of the moment , and devotes many pages to a summary of " Arctic Expeditions " from the
earliest period of Arctic adventure to the present time . There is little to choose between tho two ; that in Blaskivood having had the advantage , as we aro told , of the late Admiral Osboru ' s supervision , is perhaps the better of tho two , but this is a matter of individual judgment . However , either as a first or second course of study of " Arctic Expeditions , " this article is well worthy onr attention . The
article on " The Civil Service" is ably written , but it is hardly for us to express any judgment on the merits from a service point of view , that task naturally devolving on the Civilians themselves , who always have our best wishes . " Primary Education in Ireland" is also , in some degree , a political measure , yet wo cannot refrain from expressing our pleasure in reading the letter therein signed " J . 0 ., "
in the number under notice . Karl Blind's account of " Fire-Burial among onr Germanic Forefathers" is an excellent historical sketch , most lucidly put together , there being no difficulty whatever in following the writer . Nor must we pass over No . V . of " German Home Life , " in which the writer describes the language of the people and expresses no little wonder at its having been till lately so little appreciated in England .
Tinsleys' maintains its high standard , both as regards serial fiction , occasional papers , and its poetry . Mr . Farjeon ' s story , " Love ' s Victory , " is brought to a conclusion . As a chronicler of the month ' s history Dr . Davies felt himself no doubt obliged to introduce the revival meetings of Messrs . Moody and Sankey , but in our hnmble estimation these revivalists are becoming just a little too obtrusive .
Even a luxury becomes a nuisance when it is thrust npon us , and this revivalism will be similarly regarded if Messrs . Moody and Sankey and their agents worry people with their excess of zeal . We shall not seriously take it to heart when these worthy preachers have sought and found a new field for their religious labours . This
expression of opinion must not be taken , however , as in aught detracting from the life and vigour of Dr . Davies ' s sketches and comments , which aro worth reading , as is all that comes from his pen . In evidence of which wo quote , not as lost month the whole , for it is too long , but the last stanza , of his No . XVIII . of Troubadour Songs , on " Lore knows no Repulse . " It reads thus : —
" 'Twas over so with woman . Those who woo Most humbly often find they woo in vain . Why wonder I to find that adage true ? The fact is trite : then why should I complain ? I love , bat fruitlessly ; and , wonldst thou tell , Tho truth , it is because 1 love too well . Thou mayst not share my love , but , proud one , know Thou canst not make n e cease to love thee so . "
Cassell's Family is excellent as usual . Tho serials increase in interest each month , and the occasional papers , especially those which deal with family matters , aro capital reading . Tho notes of "The Gatherer" aro various , useful , and generally to tho point . The most seasonable contribution is Mr . A . G . Payne ' s , on " Cooling Drinks . " The discussion of these necessaries of life in hot weather litis
afforded him the opportunity , which he has not failed to take advantage of , of saying a few words about the besetting sin of our countrymen . A suggestion of his , which we quote hereunder , is worthy of Something more than a passing notice . "Perhaps , " writes Mr . Payne , " one of the simplest and most effective cures for the dangerous habit we speak of is the substitution of some agreeable ,
but , at tho same time , harmless drink for the usual stimulant . Wo believe that this point has not met with tho attention it deserves . Tho public-houses of Lrndon are essentially drinking-honses . A poor man , to whom every penny is an object , is almost driven when thirsty to lake beer too often ; unfortunately , tho beer in question being so adulterated that it helps iu the end
to increase rather than alleviate thirst . Ou the other hand , a Paris Cafe contains a choice of drinks almost unknown iu London , many of which combine a delicious flavour , with the advantage of being non-intoxicating . I have known several cases of English lads who , when in Ei gland , invariably took beer , who looked forward with pleasure to the equally cheap glass of proscille and water when
abroad . Tlmse to whom I refer were in charge of some race horses , had been educated at Newmarket , nnd were constantly in the habit of travelling between that place and Paris . " This is only preliminary , however , to the suggestion , which is , " Wo could recommend some enterprising > ' . rr . ceis , during the present summer , to oiler for sale glasses of syrup and wafer—say ( Jroseiile—with a small piece of ice
in oath , for apenny , the profit would be con .-idorable . Were every grocer ' s shop in London to adopt this suggestion , f believe more would ho done towards checking intemperance than all that the tRoils of the teetotal societies havo done for years . " We trust this » d mii-ablc suggestion may iiLd more support than is usually vouchsafed to such .
1 hero are Fcveral admirable illustrations in Edgrario , nor arc tiic literary contents a whit below the tismd standard . Mr . Sa ' a novel writes in any but au agreeable vein , and his remarks on ' ¦ Carriage People , " though set down as " An Outburst of Envy , " are extremely pica-ant reading and truthful with . l . Mr . J . Irving Ritchie contributes a very readable paper on "The Alexandra Palace , " poiidin "
r . nr , us many advantages as a place of wholesome pub'ic resort , not the least of these advantages being iis accessibility by reader rail from all parts of London , the magnificent scenery nf which it . is the centre , and , consequent !; ., ! i , o many c > j poi tur , it ; cs it affords the wended , yet ever toiling Londoner , for seei . imr r . dinncc and
breaih-:: ¦ .-. even for ; :. shoi t time , : ho i ; t nini f : csl ; airrf the country . B- 'sides I , -.- ; arc ¦ ¦ : ciij iial article . ;; ios ! genially written , by Dr . ' Davies en ' A | : urec-i : on the Singe / ' jlr . CuinpiJu Reacte ' s "Oxford KaSiua "
Magazines Of The Month.
No . IV ., and further chapters of tho serial" Hugh Melton , " which haa arrived at a particularly interesting stage . The other contents are , with hardly an exception , equally readable with those we have referred to . Baily can never be nnentertaining , tho very nature of its contents ensure amusement , and no small amount of instruction likewise . Tho " Old Shekarry" contributes a second instalment of his "Life
in the Far West , " written with his wonted geniality . The writer of " Mr . Gerard Stnrt on the Horse Question , " scores more than one successful point at the expense of the honourable member , and a successful parry , much less counterpoint , will be somewhat of a difficult task to make . The notes on " Cricket" and " Yachting and Rowing , " together with the genial comments de omnibus rebus by the driver of " Our Van ' . ' are not the least worthy contributions to an excellent number .
Of the good sterling matter generally to bo met with in Temple Bar , the articles on " Catherine do Medicis and Her Times , " and " Thomas William Robertson , and tho Modern Theatre" are not the least valuable , but the cream of the number must be looked for in the highly patriotic study of the question , " Is the national spirit dead ?"
Of necessity wo avoid the discnssion of political topics , but ib cannot be doubted , quite apart from all political differences , that wo havo done lately very little towards maintaining the ancient prestige of Old England . Commerce is well enongh in its way , and commercial enterprise , like all other enterprise , is evidence of greatness . But commerce is not the only thing we have to live for .
Mr . W . H . G . Kingston stands in the foremost rank of our nautical writers , novelists is the more appropriate word perhaps . It will he needless for us to do more than call tho attention of our readers to his contribution to the Leisure Hour on "Portsmouth : now , and in the olden time , " which cannot fail to prove attractive reading . " House .
hold Things Wanted , " as the title shows , is an article of domestic interest , while of the other papers we have singled out especially , " National History Anecdotes , " " The Palaces of Old London , " by none other than the late John Timbs , and Dr . E . F . Rimbault ' s sketch of " The Father of the Pianoforte . "
What can wo say more of Sunday at Home than that its contents are always appropriate , spine more so , perhaps , than others . Tuns Dr . Edkiu ' s article on " Chinese Ideas of the Future Life" will prove generally interesting , the move so that the subject is nnfamilar
to most of us . " The slowness of the Creative Process is another contribution which will , doubtless , take tho fancy of a certain class of readers , while " Jewish Life in the time of Our Lord , " will prove a'niost universally entertaining aud instructive . Both this and tho Leisure Hour are capitall y illustrated .
The Westminster Papas contains an excellent portrait of the lato Mr . A . 11 . Bristow , whose death we regretfully announced a few weeks since . It also gives the results of the Chess Problem Tourney , which has extended now over nearly twelve months . There are , too , hands at Whist , and Dramatic Notes , as usual .
Among the contents of Le Monde Muronniqv . e for May , the opening number of the seventeenth volume , wo would specially direct attention to the remarks on two topics decidedly in antagonism with each other . These aro "Installation du Princo de Oalles comme Grand MaUre" and "Nouvcau Bref Pontifical , dirige contre la Francmaipnnerie . " Both these should be carefully studied .
The second number of the Canadian ' Masonic Nct' : s opens with a very pertinent letter on " Masonic Literature , " and the services which snch publication of Masonic matters as is by law permissible must render to the Craft . Amongst other contents arc " Memoirsof the Holy Land , " and "The Freemason ' s Widow "—a tale of the Mexican war , by a traveller—both being very readable .
The last number of the Masonic Jewd contains several articles of more than a passing interest . That , perhaps , which will attract the greatest amount of notice , is by Bro . Jacob Norton , "About Masonic Romances . " Whether wo agree with tho writer or not , there is no
denying his great ability . Our readers will , doubtless , form their own judgment about the correctness of his views . It mostly happens that advice iu one direction or tbe other , in matters controversial , is distasteful . There is also a neat summary of recent proceedings iu various Masonic jurisdictions .
Wo have received a series of numbers , np to Monday the 3 rd ultimo , of the Maronnidc Wechblad , the organ of the Craft in Holland . Such of our readers as may understand Dutch will derive much profit from reading the oration delivered at the anniversary festival of the Lodge Pestalozzi , at Naples , on 2 lst February , and translated by Bro . Dr . I ' . Schoner .
The Masonir firview ( published at Cincinnati , Ohio ) , contains p lenty of readable matter , as well as "A Song for the Craft , " set to music , tho words being by Bro . S . N . Evans , and tho music , dedicated to Bro . J . N . Burr , by Bro . J . B . Beardaln . Wc commend this to our untticul brethren .
"I have hud Feltoo ami Sons' ( of Albemarle Street ) ' Speeialiale ' . Sherry tested in my laboratory , and am satisfied that it is a genuine , high class , natural win " , and free from any admixture or acidity . Invalids , and persons who have gouty or uric acid tendencies , aud require wine as a beverage in moderate quantity , will find tho 'Specialite' Sherry pure and wholesome . " ( Signed ) WM . HARDWICKE , M . D ., " Public Analyst for Paddington , and Coroner for Central Middlesex . "
j Cr . ru Hoes ! PLATTJTO CARDS . —Jlnfrul Quality , pklvci Is 3 d per pack . Ms ( pc dozen packs . Do . seconds Is per r > nelc . lis r . cr dozen packs . If by Sptwt lid per park extra . Cards For Pie . net . Brzuuie , Eeartff , * c ., Mogiil ( Quality lod pei pack , 9 a per dozen pa < : ks . —lr .: niioni W . W . MorgiWi it > 7 Barbican , E . C .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Magazines Of The Month.
admirable rdsumc ' . The brief notice of tho late Admiral Sherard Osborn , —himself a distinguished Arctic Voyager—is flattering , bnt only to the full extent of justice , for his death removes one of oni ablest officers from the Navy List . Eraser , too , falls in with the national bent of the moment , and devotes many pages to a summary of " Arctic Expeditions " from the
earliest period of Arctic adventure to the present time . There is little to choose between tho two ; that in Blaskivood having had the advantage , as we aro told , of the late Admiral Osboru ' s supervision , is perhaps the better of tho two , but this is a matter of individual judgment . However , either as a first or second course of study of " Arctic Expeditions , " this article is well worthy onr attention . The
article on " The Civil Service" is ably written , but it is hardly for us to express any judgment on the merits from a service point of view , that task naturally devolving on the Civilians themselves , who always have our best wishes . " Primary Education in Ireland" is also , in some degree , a political measure , yet wo cannot refrain from expressing our pleasure in reading the letter therein signed " J . 0 ., "
in the number under notice . Karl Blind's account of " Fire-Burial among onr Germanic Forefathers" is an excellent historical sketch , most lucidly put together , there being no difficulty whatever in following the writer . Nor must we pass over No . V . of " German Home Life , " in which the writer describes the language of the people and expresses no little wonder at its having been till lately so little appreciated in England .
Tinsleys' maintains its high standard , both as regards serial fiction , occasional papers , and its poetry . Mr . Farjeon ' s story , " Love ' s Victory , " is brought to a conclusion . As a chronicler of the month ' s history Dr . Davies felt himself no doubt obliged to introduce the revival meetings of Messrs . Moody and Sankey , but in our hnmble estimation these revivalists are becoming just a little too obtrusive .
Even a luxury becomes a nuisance when it is thrust npon us , and this revivalism will be similarly regarded if Messrs . Moody and Sankey and their agents worry people with their excess of zeal . We shall not seriously take it to heart when these worthy preachers have sought and found a new field for their religious labours . This
expression of opinion must not be taken , however , as in aught detracting from the life and vigour of Dr . Davies ' s sketches and comments , which aro worth reading , as is all that comes from his pen . In evidence of which wo quote , not as lost month the whole , for it is too long , but the last stanza , of his No . XVIII . of Troubadour Songs , on " Lore knows no Repulse . " It reads thus : —
" 'Twas over so with woman . Those who woo Most humbly often find they woo in vain . Why wonder I to find that adage true ? The fact is trite : then why should I complain ? I love , bat fruitlessly ; and , wonldst thou tell , Tho truth , it is because 1 love too well . Thou mayst not share my love , but , proud one , know Thou canst not make n e cease to love thee so . "
Cassell's Family is excellent as usual . Tho serials increase in interest each month , and the occasional papers , especially those which deal with family matters , aro capital reading . Tho notes of "The Gatherer" aro various , useful , and generally to tho point . The most seasonable contribution is Mr . A . G . Payne ' s , on " Cooling Drinks . " The discussion of these necessaries of life in hot weather litis
afforded him the opportunity , which he has not failed to take advantage of , of saying a few words about the besetting sin of our countrymen . A suggestion of his , which we quote hereunder , is worthy of Something more than a passing notice . "Perhaps , " writes Mr . Payne , " one of the simplest and most effective cures for the dangerous habit we speak of is the substitution of some agreeable ,
but , at tho same time , harmless drink for the usual stimulant . Wo believe that this point has not met with tho attention it deserves . Tho public-houses of Lrndon are essentially drinking-honses . A poor man , to whom every penny is an object , is almost driven when thirsty to lake beer too often ; unfortunately , tho beer in question being so adulterated that it helps iu the end
to increase rather than alleviate thirst . Ou the other hand , a Paris Cafe contains a choice of drinks almost unknown iu London , many of which combine a delicious flavour , with the advantage of being non-intoxicating . I have known several cases of English lads who , when in Ei gland , invariably took beer , who looked forward with pleasure to the equally cheap glass of proscille and water when
abroad . Tlmse to whom I refer were in charge of some race horses , had been educated at Newmarket , nnd were constantly in the habit of travelling between that place and Paris . " This is only preliminary , however , to the suggestion , which is , " Wo could recommend some enterprising > ' . rr . ceis , during the present summer , to oiler for sale glasses of syrup and wafer—say ( Jroseiile—with a small piece of ice
in oath , for apenny , the profit would be con .-idorable . Were every grocer ' s shop in London to adopt this suggestion , f believe more would ho done towards checking intemperance than all that the tRoils of the teetotal societies havo done for years . " We trust this » d mii-ablc suggestion may iiLd more support than is usually vouchsafed to such .
1 hero are Fcveral admirable illustrations in Edgrario , nor arc tiic literary contents a whit below the tismd standard . Mr . Sa ' a novel writes in any but au agreeable vein , and his remarks on ' ¦ Carriage People , " though set down as " An Outburst of Envy , " are extremely pica-ant reading and truthful with . l . Mr . J . Irving Ritchie contributes a very readable paper on "The Alexandra Palace , " poiidin "
r . nr , us many advantages as a place of wholesome pub'ic resort , not the least of these advantages being iis accessibility by reader rail from all parts of London , the magnificent scenery nf which it . is the centre , and , consequent !; ., ! i , o many c > j poi tur , it ; cs it affords the wended , yet ever toiling Londoner , for seei . imr r . dinncc and
breaih-:: ¦ .-. even for ; :. shoi t time , : ho i ; t nini f : csl ; airrf the country . B- 'sides I , -.- ; arc ¦ ¦ : ciij iial article . ;; ios ! genially written , by Dr . ' Davies en ' A | : urec-i : on the Singe / ' jlr . CuinpiJu Reacte ' s "Oxford KaSiua "
Magazines Of The Month.
No . IV ., and further chapters of tho serial" Hugh Melton , " which haa arrived at a particularly interesting stage . The other contents are , with hardly an exception , equally readable with those we have referred to . Baily can never be nnentertaining , tho very nature of its contents ensure amusement , and no small amount of instruction likewise . Tho " Old Shekarry" contributes a second instalment of his "Life
in the Far West , " written with his wonted geniality . The writer of " Mr . Gerard Stnrt on the Horse Question , " scores more than one successful point at the expense of the honourable member , and a successful parry , much less counterpoint , will be somewhat of a difficult task to make . The notes on " Cricket" and " Yachting and Rowing , " together with the genial comments de omnibus rebus by the driver of " Our Van ' . ' are not the least worthy contributions to an excellent number .
Of the good sterling matter generally to bo met with in Temple Bar , the articles on " Catherine do Medicis and Her Times , " and " Thomas William Robertson , and tho Modern Theatre" are not the least valuable , but the cream of the number must be looked for in the highly patriotic study of the question , " Is the national spirit dead ?"
Of necessity wo avoid the discnssion of political topics , but ib cannot be doubted , quite apart from all political differences , that wo havo done lately very little towards maintaining the ancient prestige of Old England . Commerce is well enongh in its way , and commercial enterprise , like all other enterprise , is evidence of greatness . But commerce is not the only thing we have to live for .
Mr . W . H . G . Kingston stands in the foremost rank of our nautical writers , novelists is the more appropriate word perhaps . It will he needless for us to do more than call tho attention of our readers to his contribution to the Leisure Hour on "Portsmouth : now , and in the olden time , " which cannot fail to prove attractive reading . " House .
hold Things Wanted , " as the title shows , is an article of domestic interest , while of the other papers we have singled out especially , " National History Anecdotes , " " The Palaces of Old London , " by none other than the late John Timbs , and Dr . E . F . Rimbault ' s sketch of " The Father of the Pianoforte . "
What can wo say more of Sunday at Home than that its contents are always appropriate , spine more so , perhaps , than others . Tuns Dr . Edkiu ' s article on " Chinese Ideas of the Future Life" will prove generally interesting , the move so that the subject is nnfamilar
to most of us . " The slowness of the Creative Process is another contribution which will , doubtless , take tho fancy of a certain class of readers , while " Jewish Life in the time of Our Lord , " will prove a'niost universally entertaining aud instructive . Both this and tho Leisure Hour are capitall y illustrated .
The Westminster Papas contains an excellent portrait of the lato Mr . A . 11 . Bristow , whose death we regretfully announced a few weeks since . It also gives the results of the Chess Problem Tourney , which has extended now over nearly twelve months . There are , too , hands at Whist , and Dramatic Notes , as usual .
Among the contents of Le Monde Muronniqv . e for May , the opening number of the seventeenth volume , wo would specially direct attention to the remarks on two topics decidedly in antagonism with each other . These aro "Installation du Princo de Oalles comme Grand MaUre" and "Nouvcau Bref Pontifical , dirige contre la Francmaipnnerie . " Both these should be carefully studied .
The second number of the Canadian ' Masonic Nct' : s opens with a very pertinent letter on " Masonic Literature , " and the services which snch publication of Masonic matters as is by law permissible must render to the Craft . Amongst other contents arc " Memoirsof the Holy Land , " and "The Freemason ' s Widow "—a tale of the Mexican war , by a traveller—both being very readable .
The last number of the Masonic Jewd contains several articles of more than a passing interest . That , perhaps , which will attract the greatest amount of notice , is by Bro . Jacob Norton , "About Masonic Romances . " Whether wo agree with tho writer or not , there is no
denying his great ability . Our readers will , doubtless , form their own judgment about the correctness of his views . It mostly happens that advice iu one direction or tbe other , in matters controversial , is distasteful . There is also a neat summary of recent proceedings iu various Masonic jurisdictions .
Wo have received a series of numbers , np to Monday the 3 rd ultimo , of the Maronnidc Wechblad , the organ of the Craft in Holland . Such of our readers as may understand Dutch will derive much profit from reading the oration delivered at the anniversary festival of the Lodge Pestalozzi , at Naples , on 2 lst February , and translated by Bro . Dr . I ' . Schoner .
The Masonir firview ( published at Cincinnati , Ohio ) , contains p lenty of readable matter , as well as "A Song for the Craft , " set to music , tho words being by Bro . S . N . Evans , and tho music , dedicated to Bro . J . N . Burr , by Bro . J . B . Beardaln . Wc commend this to our untticul brethren .
"I have hud Feltoo ami Sons' ( of Albemarle Street ) ' Speeialiale ' . Sherry tested in my laboratory , and am satisfied that it is a genuine , high class , natural win " , and free from any admixture or acidity . Invalids , and persons who have gouty or uric acid tendencies , aud require wine as a beverage in moderate quantity , will find tho 'Specialite' Sherry pure and wholesome . " ( Signed ) WM . HARDWICKE , M . D ., " Public Analyst for Paddington , and Coroner for Central Middlesex . "
j Cr . ru Hoes ! PLATTJTO CARDS . —Jlnfrul Quality , pklvci Is 3 d per pack . Ms ( pc dozen packs . Do . seconds Is per r > nelc . lis r . cr dozen packs . If by Sptwt lid per park extra . Cards For Pie . net . Brzuuie , Eeartff , * c ., Mogiil ( Quality lod pei pack , 9 a per dozen pa < : ks . —lr .: niioni W . W . MorgiWi it > 7 Barbican , E . C .