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NOTES AND QUERIES. [io* s. i. APRIL IG, 1904.

The, Burlington Magazine. No. XIII. IN the current number of the Burlington Magazine appears the first part of 'Comments,' by Julia Cartwright, upon the drawings of J. F. Millet 111 the collection of Mr. James Staats Forbes, which, unfortunately, that eminent collector, now defunct, will be unable to see. Among them are many studies for 'The Gleaners.' Mr. Lionel Gust sends the first of a series of papers on 'Prince Albert as an Art Collector.' 'The Blue Porcelain in the Possession of Sir William Bennett' supplies some excellent coloured illustrations. Clayden House, the seat of the Verneys, is well illustrated. Etchings of Rembrandt in the Dutuit Collection are also reproduced The frontispiece to the num- ber, not being satisfactory in all copies, is being reprinted.

Yorbsldre Notes and Queries, edited by Dr- Charles L. Forshaw, has to be added to the long list of our descendants. It is issued in Bradford, and contains much matter of moment to Yorkshire antiquaries.

STRIKING proof how interest in the drama has revived during recent years is shown in the space assigned to it in reviews and magazines. In the Fortnightly, in addition to a third list of sig- natures "in support of a movement to ameliorate the British Stage "which includes, among others, that of Mr. Swinburne letters concerning the theme are published from Mary Anderson (Madame de Navarro) and from Mrs. Craigie. With what the latter says we find ourselves in full accord, especially when she asks for a list of the instructors. Miss Bateman also furnishes a rhapsody con- cerning the new play of Gabriele D'Annunzio. -In the Nineteenth Century the stage, as such, has tio place, but there is an essay by Mr. De Courcy Laffan on '^Eschylus and Shakespeare.' Mr. Reginald J. Farrer gives a faithful study of 'The Geisha,' and shows how closely, in her most exalted aspects as in the more debased, the outcome of connexion with European so-called civilization, the Geisha corresponds with the Hetaira of Athens. In relation to this subject a striking picture is afforded of the status of the Japanese wife. Other articles of interest are Mr. Frederick Wedmore's 'The Place of Whistler' -and Prof. Giles's ' In Chinese Dreamland.' In the Pall Mall a close study of Mr. Beerbohm Tree is given under the title, appropriate, if such ever was, of ' Master Workers.' A portion of the observa- tions upon Mr. Tree are drawn from an interview. It is interesting, in view of Mr. Tree's present undertakings, to find that he thinks that in its essence acting cannot be taught. Mr. Archer's ^ Real Conversations' diminish in interest as they recede from the drama, and what he and Mr. Norman, M.P., have to say concerning motoring has no strong appeal to the world Mr. Archer ordinarily addresses. Scribner's has a paper on 'Playgoing in London,' which is accurate in obser- vation, but of no special significance. At any rate, what is said is sufficiently eulogistic. Mrs. George Bancroft's deeply interesting letters are concluded, .and will shortly be issued in a separate form. They are readable and valuable in themselves, and the illustrations add greatly to their claims. To the Cornhill Mr. Frederic Harrison contributes an estimate of Sir Leslie Stephen, which is discrimi- nating as well as eulogistic. Mr. Lang's paper on 'The Strange Case of David Dunglas Home' is too

near our own time to figure among ' Historical Mysteries.' At any rate, we find it less interesting as well as less edifying than previous contributions under similar headings. Mr. Alex. Innes Shand gives us a peep behind the Time*, for which we have long craved. It is good so far as it goes, but inadequate. Most interesting among the contents of the Atlantic Monthly is Mr. Higginson's ' Books Unread,' a good paper with a suggestive title. 'Prescott the Man' and 'Theodor Mommsen' repay study. Among ' True Poets/ in an article somewhat arrogantly so named, is included Mrs. Marriott- Watson. Mr. Heneage Legge in the Gentleman's deals with ' The Bridge.' Under the title ' A Curiosity of Literature ' Mr. Barton Baker writes concerning James Merry and Hannah Cowley, and others of the Anna Matilda or Delia Crusca school. ' Feathered Foragers ' in Longman's is excellent, as is 'In Arcady.' Into ' At the Sign of the Ship' Mr. Lang admits a tribute to Canon Ainger other than his own.

MR. FROWDE is about to publish, under the auspices of the Royal Society of Literature, ' Queen Elizabeth and the Levant Company,' which sets out the details of a curious diplomatic and literary incident in the establishing of our trading relations with Constantinople. The volume, which will include twenty-six facsimile illustrations, has been edited by the Rev. H. G. Rosedale, D.D.

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