Popular Poetical Pieces of a moral and elevating character, Favourite Ballads, Popular Historical Sketches, Biographies of Public and Private Persons, Illustrations of Moral and Social Economy, Hints on Gardening, Agriculture, Domestic Management, and Sanitory Regulations, Lessons in Science, Accounts of Cities and Countries, Wonders of Nature and Art, Abridged Translations of Interesting and Expensive Foreign Works, &c. Whether the articles be original, and written for the series, or republications, the whole will be of that wholesome and attractive kind of reading which is desirable for Parish, School, and Cottage Libraries; also for the Libraries now forming in all properly conducted Prisons, Hospitals, Asylums, and Factories, and in the Army and Navy." MUSIC. FINE ARTS. PERSIAN PAINTING.-This age is one which We were also particularly struck by an admirable A WORLD OF LOVE AT HOME. Words by J. J. Reynolds. (Prowse.) The poetry of this bal-square, executed in the most elegant and finished lad (as our readers will perceive) is of a very different quality from the trifling, insipid rhymes, so frequently sheltered under the cloak of a graceful melody; the air is well adapted to the words, and the accompaniment simple and flowing. There is something seasonable in the sentiment too, for the "World of love at home" is seldom complete till summer wanderings and autumn visits, grouse shooting, &c., give place to the " merry fireside." We fancy it will find a place at the pianoforte of many a fair vocalist. A WORLD OF LOVE AT HOME. BY J. J. REYNOLDS. The earth hath treasures fair and bright, True sterling happiness and joy I envy not the man who dwells If 'mid his splendour he hath not The friends whom time hath proved sincere, 'Tis they alone can bring A sure relief to hearts that droop 'Neath sorrow's heavy wing. ILLUSTRATED LECTURE ON THE RUINED CITIES AND THE ANCIENT INHABITANTS OF AMERICA.A lecture was delivered on the 18th ultimo, at 73, Dean-street-the little theatre known as Miss Kelly's-on a subject which, owing to the researches of several enterprising travellers, has within these few years attracted much attention. Mr. Marshall's beautiful and effective scenery, by which the ruins of the ancient temples and monuments were brought, as it were, bodily before the spectator, are deserving of the highest praise. We wish, however, we could honestly give an equal share of commendation to the lecture itself. Mr. Shippard's mind may be, nay, we have no doubt is, thoroughly imbued with a knowledge of his subject, derived from much patient investigation, and were he to write the result of his studies, and condescend to read his lectures, it is more than likely that his audience would be both delighted and instructed. But his extemporaneous delivery is remarkable for a want of order, and constant repetitions, and on the occasion to which we refer it was deprived of all dignity by the frequent use of colloquial, not to say common-place vulgar phrases. The lecture was also injured by an unbecoming air of conceit and self-satisfaction. We make these remarks in no unfriendly spirit; on the contrary, we are inclined to think Mr. Shippard's reasoning and deductions very accurate, and we wish, for the sake of general information, that his method were one likely to make them more clearly understood and appreciated. His arguments tend to prove that the North American Indians are a decayed race, deteriorated by suffering and oppression, but the remnants of a people who must have made great strides in art and civilization, when Europe was in a state of comparative barbarism. There are proofs still existing that they were right in their computation of time when Europe was wrong, and we are by no means sure that their perfectly different system of computation would appear more confused than ours, were it possible to find an intelligent individual equally ignorant of the division of the Julian year, and of their method of computing five days in a week, and eighteen months in a year. continued representations of Hamlet. We have only further to say this month to Mrs. Warner and Mr. Phelps-" Go on and prosper." SURREY THEATRE. The opera company have ceased their efforts to charm the inhabitants of the opposite side of the water, and have, we believe, received a meed of encouragement which must tempt the management to an early renewal of their engagement. Most of the singers were old-established favourites, Leffler and Miss Romer in particular, but Donald W. King being a new appearance, merits some few words of introduction to our readers. His reception at the Surrey was most flattering, and we have every reason to believe that this talented artiste will attain to deserved eminence in his profession; AMUSEMENTS OF THE MONTH. his voice is sweet, liquid, and of very great com SADLER'S WELLS. our The modern school, we are satisfied, would find it difficult to emulate the acting of Mr. Phelps and Mrs. Warner in the tragedy of The Bridal. This production of the antique school contains some exquisite and admirable poetry, and has a deep interest which appertains to few modern tragedies. The two last acts surpass, in opinion, both in matter for interest and in acting, anything we have seen for years. Phelps, as the dishonoured, outraged, and maddened brother, was never more happy and effective. In the scene with his brother-in-law, where he listens to his wrongs, when, at the whisper of detraction against his sister, he draws his sword on his bosom friend, and then, by a reaction of feeling, casts it away and sacrifices every other emotion to that of friendship, was a finished specimen of the histrionic art. Mrs. Warner, too, as the fallen sister, suddenly, by the reproaches of her brother and of conscience, roused to a sense of shame, and a desire for revenge, looked, and spoke, and walked the stage, not Mrs. Warner, but Evadne herself. We never witnessed an audience more wrapt and spell-bound than the crowded house which filled Sadler's Wells on the occasion of the first representation of this play, and which has followed on every subsequent representation. Hamlet, The Rivals, the New Way to Pay Old Debts, have also been acted in the usual correct and able manner which characterizes this talented and efficient company. King John, and many other novelties, are announced for immediate appearance; and we are satisfied the season will prove at its close a most profitable speculation. The great success which has attended the praiseworthy efforts of Mrs. Warner and Phelps, is a positive proof that a good company, sterling pieces, and moderate prices are the only ingredients required to ensure public support. That the people, and the humbler classes of them too, appreciate Shakspeare, and can be enthralled by the mighty charm of his genius, is proved by the crowded state of the pit and gallery, to witness the pass-in some scena and ballads we are satisfied that no singer on the stage can surpass him. Moreover he is a good and correct actor, and looks well upon the stage. Placed at a very early age, by the interest of the late Duke of Sussex and the present Archbishop of Canterbury, in the choir of the Chapel Royal of St. James's, Mr. King remained there, received his musical education under Mr. W. Hawes, until his voice broke, which occurred when about fifteen years of age. After this he studied the pianoforte under Mr. Glover for two years, and very shortly afterwards took pupils, being favoured with very lofty patronage, which enabled him to form a very excellent connection. Being however, as will be seen, unwilling to waste his merits in private life, and very justly supposing himself possessed of some voice, he at length tried the stage, played as an amateur at Brighton with some success and much promise, and then with still greater eclát at the English Opera House, when under the management of Mr. Rayner. Encouraged by the flattering encomiums of the public press, he was determined to give up teaching, and make the stage his profession, and has since played with great success, and met everywhere with the highest praise in Bath, Edinburgh, and Dublin. In 1840 he married Miss M'Mahon, a fair singer of much promise, and Mr. and Mrs. King have together been even more successful and popular than before. Having now gone through the ordeal of the provinces, and a minor theatre, we may soon hope to see Mr. King in his right position on the boards of one of the larger houses, if indeed the voice of song be not for ever silenced within their walls. Since the departure of the opera company Mr. Charles Matthews and Madame Vestris have drawn crowded houses, to witness the performance of some of those popular trifles in which they appear to so much advantage. Douglas Jerrold's admirable comedy of the Rent Day has also been revived with much success; and we can assure our readers that the visit to the Surrey will amply repay at any time the journey across the water. FASHIONS FOR OCTOBER. Rue du Faubourg St. Honoré, MY DEAR FRIEND, knot fall low, and are lined with pink; they mingle with the black lace floating over the neck: the in. terior of the brim is trimmed with small red flower of a deeper shade than the chapeau, or a lighter one according to the fancy of the wearer. Blonde lace begins to be a good deal adopted in the trimmings of satin chapeaux, particularly for the interior of the brims, where it is intermingled with small flowers or light coques of ribbon; and certainly nothing can be more becoming than blonde lace next the face: it must be a plain countenance indeed that would not be improved by the expres sion of softness which it gives to the features. When it is used for the exterior of a chapeau, it borders a piece of satin disposed in the style of a drapery, partly on the crown, and partly on the brim: the drapery is terminated low on one side by a nœud en papillon of ribbon to correspond, placed at the base of a feather or a sprig of velvet Bowers. I have seen a few satin chapeaux of different colours, with a garniture composed entirely of the same material, intermingled in a novel and I think tasteful manner with velvet ribbon; but I cannot say how far they are likely to become fashionable satin velours épinglé and velours d'Afrique will be the fashionable materials for chapeaux and capotes during the autumn; but velvet will be introduced this season earlier than usual. Indeed some chapeaux composed of ite already prepared, and as they may perhaps make their appearance before the end of October, I shal describe them. Some are composed of iron-grey Unforeseen circumstances obliged us to return to Paris three days ago. My return just at this moment gives me an opportunity of sending you the earliest intelligence of the modes, as well as the newest costumes of the demi-saison. Those of summer still linger, and probably will for the next fortnight. Paris, though deprived of her own beau monde, is still far from being deserted by elegant foreigners, and the gentry from the provinces; and as both are eager to make purchases before their departure, the half-season costumes are now quite decided, and even some winter novelties may be regarded as positively settled. I shall, therefore, say nothing to you of our summer toilettes: in fact, the only novelty they present, is the recent introduction of some chapeaux, composed of alternate bands of rice straw and ribbon; the latter of a white ground beautifully figured in flowers of various hues. The effect is exceedingly pretty, and had they appeared earlier in the season, they would, I think, have been very much in vogue; the interior of the brim is decorated with puffs of the same ribbon, which, I should observe, is of the richest grenadine gauze; the exterior with mara-velvet, the brim lined and edged with rose-coloured bouts shaded, to correspond, and arranged en guirlande. The half-season capotes and chapeaux are composed of satin; the latter are, I think, somewhat smaller in the brim, and the crowns rather deeper than those of summer. I shall cite, as the prettiest, those of blue satin, of the same shade as the blue bell; the garniture is a bow of ribbon issuing from a coquille of lace. The effect is really novel. I may say the same of the garniture of those composed of green satin, and trimmed with ribbons of five different shades of green. I must not forget the white satin capotes—some of them are made with square brims, very much in the style of the English cottage bonnet; both brim and crown are ornamented with rouleaux, placed at some distance from each other; the remainder of the garniture is composed of a knot at the back and brides of white satin ribbon, and a bouquet composed of miniature branches of grapes, with their foliage placed very low on the left side. The brims of chapeaux are more open, not in a great degree, but so as to be, I think, more generally becoming. Some of those of pink satin are trimmed on the edge of the brim with three very narrow bouillonnées of tulle, to correspond; a similar trimming is placed on the brim close to the bottom of the crown: it is intermingled with a wreath of the flowers called Reine des champs. A good many pink satin chapeaux are entirely covered with black lace, the ends descending in the style of a voilette on each cheek; the trimming is black velvet ribbon striped with pink, disposed in a half wreath of coques ending in a knot on one side; the ends of the satin; a kind of fanchon of the material of the chapeau is thrown over the crown; this ornament is so arranged as to form alternately hollow spaces, and full folds; the former are filled with rose. coloured flowers, and those of the season. Others of a small size and a singularly elegant style are of emerald-green velvet, trimmed with a wreath of muguet; it has a profusion of brilliant foliage; the wreath is surmounted by a full blown rose with buds and foliage. These latter chapeaur are intended for half-dress. I may cite also two of the prettiest capotes for the demi-toilette that I have seen for a long time; they have been ordered for two sisters distinguished as leaders of fashion: these capotes are composed of bands of white satin and white velours épinglé alternately. The exterior is decorated with a guirlande of white and rose-coloured shaded marabouts, and the interior with mancinis composed of small moss roses halfblown. October is the month of triumph for the cashmere, and indeed its vogue promises to be even greater this year than it has been for some seasons past, and will, I think, be prolonged as far as the weather will permit in the winter. I cannot yet say what pattern or grounds will be most fashionable, but I have reason to believe that long shawls will be decidedly preferred. Scarfs are and will continue to be in very great request during the autumn. Those of black and coloured satin, made and trimmed like the model I have sent you, have already displaced lace and muslin ones. Velvet scarfs are already in request: they are variously trimmed; some are bordered with black lace, others |