Literary Notes

EHzabeth Robins Pennell, who during her residence in Great Britain has had ampie opportunities for observing the social distinctions , eculiar to that country, contributes an entertaining articleon "The English Middle Class" to Harper's Bazar published June 12th. - Karper & Brother, New York. A double-page portrait, drawn irom life, of Thomas A. Edison in his laboratory is published in Harper's Weekly for June lüth. A sketch of the Yale and Princeton base-ball teams, with portraits, is another intereeting feature ol the same number. The four-page Supplement comprises an article on the New York Coffee Exchange, written by Dr. Richard Wheatly and amply illustrated.- Harper & Brother, New York. Paintikg in Oil.- A practical manual for the use of students. Square 12mo. Cloth, $1.00. The thorough preparation that appears in Miss McLaughlin's writings, and her clear, direct style, have given her a place of distinction among makers of art books. In the present volume, she gives a lucid statement of the scientific theories and facts relative to colore, treating the whole subject broadly, as well as technically. This book is also largely realistic, enlarging on the material side of the subject, the tools which the student shoula use, and the best method of handling them. - Cincinnati Gazette. Sent by mail, prepaid, on receipt of the price. Kobert Clark & Co., Publishers, Cincinnati, O. One of the principal subjecte of the June "Century," and a timely &ne in view of the current commencement, is the education of women. There is an illustrated article entitled "Women at an English University," in which Newnham College is described, with pictures of the College and portraits of Miss Clough and Miss Gladstone. The paper is by Eleanor Field, and one by Catherine Baldwin follows on the "Health of Women Students." In the Open Letters "Female Education in Germauy" is discussed by Countess von Krockow. General Sherman's last speech, delivered at the Press Club dinner to Henry M. Stanley, January 31, is for the first time printed in this number from manuscript dictated by General Sherman before the speech was made. The eesay of the moBt importance is anothor of the Presen t-Day Papers contributed by the Sociological Group. It is written by Professor Sloane, of Princeton, and is on the subject of " Pensions