The Illustrated Magazine.

The February number of the Illustrated Magazine contains certain articles which, if properly treated, might have been made very interesting. Such for instance is one by G. P. Ferrell, "Over to Herbie's." From title to finish, however, the style is colloquial and the tone is cheap. The subject is certainly one of interest, but it is so treated that it leaves an impression of disappointment.

Following is an article by R. T. Hale, entitled "The Old President's Chair." It is distinctly better in style than the preceding and reads with some interest. With the exception of an able article on the Harvard debating system, it is the only good thing in the whole number. Four poems, one in German, and an article on the visit of the Prince of Wales to Harvard have but little merit. The number closes with a review of "The Flame of Life," by Gabriele D'Anunzio. It is ambitious and extravagant and together with an article by B. A. Mackinnon called "Fuller's Proposal," wholly outside the sphere of the magazine. In general, the number fails to give the impression of the College that it set as its original standard.