The Sketch Sept 8th 1897.

                                              The Sketch Magazine

Copy has 26 pages, 52 sides, it was taken from a Bound Volume and therfore has the Binding Holes showing.

                                                         Contents.

    Front page shows a portrait photograph of The Duchess of York in Ireland.


     Article called "Early Representations of Christ." By Rev. Canon Savage.


                                             A New Portrait by Tissot.
Article about a new Painting of "Christ," by M. James Tissot, together with a photograph

                   Half page Article called "My Letter-Box," by The Editor.


                                           Mr. Arthur Roberts on Tour.
Full page Article with Three photographs,-
1- Ladies Margaret, Cicely, and Letty Ptarmigan   ( Miss Kate Erskine, Miss 
    Gladys Byrd, and Miss Frances Balfour).
2- Dandy Dan ( Mr. Arthur Roberts ) and his Mary (Miss Isa Bowman).
3- Mary Faints in Dandy Dan's Arms at the Idea of a Wasp in her back Hair.


            Full page Article called "Rip Van Winkle," at Her Majesty's Theatre.
Together with a photograph showing Miss Attalie Claire as Gretchen.


                    Full page Article called "Peshawar En Fete." by A.H.P.


                  "Scots Wha Hae" : The William Wallace Sex-Centenary.
Article with the Following photographs,-
1- Statue of Sir William Wallace at Aberdeen.
2- The Wallace Monument at Stirling.
3- Wallace Tower and High Street, Ayr.
4- Wallace Monument and Abbey Craig, Stirling.


                               Six page Article called "Small Talk."
Together with the Following photographs,-
1- Lady Gordon-Cumming and her Children.
2- Miss Adele Ritchie.
3- The Old Etonians' Attempt to Row across the Channel ; The Swamped Boat.
4- The Earl of Onslow, Lord Cranley, and the Hon. Victor Onslow in Fancy Dress 
    at Clandon Park.
5- The Czar and Czaritza at Krasnoe Selo.
6- The King of the Belgians at Ostend.
7- Mr. Albert Bigelow Paine, and Mr. Frank Ver-Beck. The Author and Artist of 
    "The Dumpies."


Full page photograph of the Sailing Vessel, The "Namara," 102 Tons, the Property of Mr. W.B. Paget.


          Article with photographs called "The Naturalist In Australia."
Together with the Following photographs,-
1- A White Ant Mound of the Cathedral Style.
2- Australian Bear, or Koala, up a Gum-Tree.
3- A Gigantic White Ant Mound near Port Darwin, Queensland.


                                Article called "The Literary Lounger."

                                     "In The Sere and Yellow Leaf."
        Full page showing a Photographic Study by Richards and Co.


                                          "In The Spring-Time of Life."
           Full page Showing two Half page photographs by Mendelssohn.


                     Full page Article called "Hors Doeuvres," by Marmiton.


                                            The Royal Warrant-Holders.
Full page Article with the Following Illustrations,-
1- The Address of the Royal Warrant-Holders to the Queen.
2- The Badge of the President.


                                      "Sporting Literature of the Past."
                           Full page Article called "More About Angling."


                           Article called "The Origin of Rugby Football."


                                                 The Art of the Day.
Full page Article with the Following Two photographs of Paintings,-
1- A Portrait of Miss Mabel Wallace : By G.P. Jacomb-Hood.
2- Blackberries : By David Carr.


                                    The Gunnery School of our Navy.
Article with the Following photographs,-
1- Beach DRill.
2- Gunnery Practice.


                                         Tommy Atkins Playing at War.
 Full page showing Two Half page photographs,-
1- Reconnoitring.
2- Getting into Position.


                       Full page Portrait photograph of Miss Alice Leibman.


                      Full page Portrait photograph of Miss Bertha Leibman.


                                              The Book and its Story.
Full page Review of the Book "Children's Ways." Reviewed for "The Sketch By William Canton.


                                    Marie Bashkirtseff and Her Pictures.
        Full page Article about the Sale of Madame Bashkirtseff's Pictures, 


                     Full page Article called "At Randon," by L.F. Austin.


                                           "The Light Side of Nature." 
                               Full page Illustration by Gunning King.


                                             "In The Next Great War."
                                    Full page Illustration by H. R. Millar.


                         "Things i Have Not Seen   The Australian Bush."
                                Full page Illustration by Leslie Willson.


                                      "What Are The Wild Waves Saying."
                                             Full page Illustration by Hill.


                                                  A Novel in a Nutshell.
                  Two page Novel called "Love and Duty," by Victor Hewett.


                                Half page Advert for "Mappin & Webb's"


                               Quarter page Advert for "Dore and Sons."


                               Quarter page Advert for "Howard & Sons."


                      Full page Advert for Brooke's Monkey Brand Soap.


                              Article concerning The "Physick Garden." 


                                        The Best Guide to the Abbey.
                          Full page Article concerning Mr. Thomas Wright.


                                   Half page Advert for "Wilson & Gill.


                                   Quarter page Advert for "Hieratica."


                             Quarter page Advert for F. C. Calvert & Co.


                      Full page Cycling Article called "Society on Wheels."
Together with the Following photographs,-
1- Hants Volunteer Cyclists.
2- The Two Young Sons of Mr. B.L. Farjeon, the Novelist.


            Full page Article called "The World of Sport." by Captain Coe.
1- Aldershot Infantry Obstacle Race.
2- Racing Notes.
3- Cricket.
             Together with Two photographs showing the Following,-
1- The Shield given by The Duke of Connaught for the Aldershot Race.
2- Brockwell and Abel Going Out to Bat against Lancashire.


                       Full page Advert for Player's Navy Cut Cigarettes.


                                      "Our Ladies Pages," By Sybil.
               Two Full page Article called "Wearables Variously."


                                     Half page Advert for "Vinolia."


                            Quarter page Advert for "Scrubb & Co."


                               Two page Article called "City Notes."
1- Money Market.
2- Scots Railways.
3- A Most Desirable Investment.
4- The "Investor's Review."
5- Colonial Companies.
6- The Collapse of Silver.
7- The Boom in Wheat.