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ke, but which she found polg- word from his s become a soc ca {8 upon his i with the Buccess, If so may be called, finally crowns her efforts, &nd of1ar Yuais of eulertuiuug, Uaveling nide ber gl or sorry- a8 and soclal wire pulling Mrs. Clyde obtains the recognition for which she has worked ard. An Invitation to her salon Is prized above all, and those who at first had turned up theilr noses are now seek- ing her favor. Having made herself in the soclal world, she now puts her fair shoulder to the wheel to capture a nobleman for her daughter's hand. The husband dfes. alone, while she is away on one of her diplomatic tours of advancement—-and & sad death it is, too, all with its moral for those who will read. er first blow comes when the daughter who pos the democratic spirit of her father—refuses to wed either of the men her mother has picked out, but elopes with one of her own choice. This cuts a terrible gash in the pride of Mrs. <l ind all her ambitions, but she has st the satisfactlon of surprising the esses at les gossips who come » condole with her, for, after her first burst of rage, which, by the way. is not delivered in the presence of the smart set, she accepts the wedding for the best and gives her official blessing. "hen hegins the struggle to keep the power she has gained. The climax has been reached. She is at the zenith of her glory and the waning of her power has its pitiful side and a moral as well. The tng away of her old time nes and has its finale In a to position at a banauet f a Russlan grand duke. s that the seat of honor is S self, but to a young e stock she has done much » social par. To a 1ld not have meant to the Mrs. Clyde of tne old beginning of her soclal career would it have mattered, but now—it meant the beginning of the end: tus Clyde was a stalwart warrior wh skin was ed by long exposur s 1 limit had been r 1« endurance. Probs she was va a resentment and pain that se to stifle ner was but th: premonition of sical ¢ w e bitter thoughts that . within ner o indescribable. She ed in Sttt thadn: nalEtA a1 B S0 thance 16 Eloet ather et t ie a subjest of their rail by her heart-beats one obser 8 de, untii an \ from the broker drew the utten- secretary. Between them 1 her to the drawing-room hat was the soclal death of Mrs There is so much more given by intima- tion rather than actual statemen® in Mra Cruger's book that it is difficult to give an impression in limited space. It s t will appea! to all read- where it affects at all it will do strongly. It teaches a lesson that i the reader. He who seeks for will f ing, vet the moral Cruger’s style is shar 1 incisive, he tences short aud ogue excelle (Published by D. Appleton & Co, New York. Price $1 50.) L CCRE T The Art of Translating. Many a student pas spent years in the LU of a foreign. language and vet ac- compl 1 practicaliv nothing. He not c i acquiring a speaking famii with the tongue, but even in trans- falls over a stumbling block. Un- doubiedly there is something wrong with the way he studies. A little pamphlet has \ published by Herbert professor of Greek in Cushing Vanderb?it rsity, which eontains some excellent matter this very point. In his prefacs he makes a point which is weli taken: Our teaching of a forelgn tangue is apt to be t hanical. The student must be made to 1 the lunguage he J& studying is not goniething strange and mysterious, but natural and simple. This he cannot do until he changes his position and looks at the uhfoid- ing of the thought from the standpoint of the original. It is then, and not till then, that he really reaches the heart of his Latin or Greek, Bis French or German. It is then that he is prepared to enter mpon what is as much ap a5t a» thal of the sculpter, of the painter, of the designer. I mean the art of producing into living English his appreciation of all that the original has brought to him. Professor Tolman has adapted to a cer- taln extent the ideas of the German, Cauer, as expressed (n his *Die Kunst des Uebersetzens”’; but for the greater part his book is made up of original sugges- tions and ide: Besides having accompiished a work of great benefit and value to the stud: Professor Tolman's book is well worth perusal by even the most trivial dabbler in language study. His explanations are simple and to the point and best of ail founded, on common-sense conclusions. Four simple rules which the author gives for a deeper appreciation of a foreign tongue Indicate the keynote of his views on the matter: (1) Read, read, read the original without endeavoring to translate. (2) Cultivate inde- pendence of the lexicon. (3) Acquire vocabu- lary i4) Cease to fear the foreign sentence as something strange or uncanny. The test is not what one has read, but the abllity he has acquired from reading what he has—to read. more just like it with greater ease In cne the original That s no imp. it is the only true goal language hen this Is ac- quired Latin and G nch and German, will not b8 laid aside on leaving the college walls, for it is true that what is once learned can never be unlearned; what nce gotten car. The book is published by Beni. il. San- born & Co., Boston. Price 70 cents. For My Musical Friend. “For My Musical Friend.” is the title of a little voiume of musical essays by Aubertine Woodward Moore. The book Is the reswyt of life long study, observation and reflection; and should be never be forgotten. it of every lover and student of musi- Moore has been a valu- abie contributor to the leading musical journals for years, and she has responded to the urgent desire of her readers to col- lect many of her older e s and print them here with some slight nangas. Mrs. Mocre is au accomplished planist 2rd an enthusiast in her wor’ weli known in ATy in mu ‘Echoes ng,” having a wide circuia- cles, onc published works, From Mist This series of practical essays will be found very helpful. The studen: will find some e lient talks on sl reading which is 8o necessary, some suggestions abou: memorizing, time-keeping in music and a fund information that every musicai student is anxious to investigate. Published by Dodge Publishing Company, New York. Price, cloth $1 2; full soft suede leather, Poems for Memorizing. ) have struggied for long achers wt in an effort to find ver ir classes to m ze will rec gratitudo 2 book of poems compiled b ice Rose Power. The author te T in the San Frar y School Departr and having experien difficulty in securing the poems reeommended by Professor Ellwood P. Cubberley of the Leland Stan- University as those best adapted she has collected them finally d b had ithem published book form. Professor Cubberley has writ- ter 4 brict introduetion to the collection on the benefit of hav- rn by heart the best pas- ture. The selections have and the publication is d. It is printed on per. P ished by Company, San F ford Jr for class purpos in an the tly bou attractive blue pa Whitaker & Ray cigco. Father Anthony:. Robert Buchanan, author of “God and the Man,” has given n ther An- thony™ a most touchiug story of Irish life. He writes of the life from persorl knowl- edge und describes places and people with which and with whom he has had long acquaintance. The story Is vivid and fuil of life and coior; and the characters of the two pries Father Anthony and Father Croly, are d with singular charm and sympathy All the best qualities of the a s style are apparent throughout—his power of poetic description, Portrayat ot tne supernatural, his good nature and love of what is truly lovable in the Irish char- acter. (Publisbed by G. W. Dillingham & Co., New York.) Secrets of Monte Carlo. William Le Queux, who writes in a sen- gational style, has brought out a book of rather fascinating but somewhat un- healthy stories of the life at Monte Carlo. Many {ind a peculiar charm in stories con- cerning gambling experiences, and conse- quently this book will appeal to & wide public. The book concerns itself with a series of tragedies which are always in progress on the stage of Monte Carlo. Mr. Queux shows perfect familiarity with the place, and one feels that the stor are not al- togetber improbable. They are full of in- cident and of that great interest which pertains to the dramas of the gambling salon. One who knows the autho other ex- citing romances will find this book an ad- WHEN MRS . FISKE WA AS THE <WO ditional proof that Mr. Le Queux !s a master in the.art of sensationalism. (Pub- lished by G. W. Dillingham & Co., New York.) City Boys in the Country. “City Boys in the Country” is an at- tractive boys’ hook that may Interest the voung fellow who loves nature and coun- try life. The author, Clinton Osgood Burling, relates actual experience of his early life, and holds the reader’s attention with his reminiscences of boyish pranks. The book ¢ ins quite a fund of in- formation about hunting and fishing, as well as good hints concerning the haunts and habits of cur North American birds, Miss Upton has lllustrated the voluma and made it very attractive. Published by the Abbey Press, New York. Price, $L Literary Notes. “Mr. Smedley's Guest.” a story by E. 8. Chamberlayne in the February Atlantic, is a study, from a new point of view, of the successful, forceful American busie ness man. The Saturday Evening Post announces for early publication a twelve-part serial st0; of love and adventure, by Morgan Robertson. ‘‘Masters of Men” is a pow- erfui tale of the new navy. The central figures in the story are a rich orphan, who has entered the navy as an appren- young ensign, fresh from the naval academy. The author leads his two heroes through a maze of adventures by land and sea. tice. and ¢ tice, and The G. W. Diliingham Company an- nounce for publication in February and Marci: “Norman Holt,” by General Charles King: “The King of Honey Isl- and,” by Maurice Thompson; “A Master of Fortume,” by Cutcliff Hyne; *““Three Men and a Woman,” b: H. P. Miles: “The Cross;oads of Destiny,” by John P. Ritter,” and “On2 American Girl,” by Vir- ginia Webb. Major Pond's ‘‘Eccentricities of Genius” has gone into its fourth edi- tion. Ouida’s new book of five short storles will be published immediately by the cmijlan Company under the title of reet Dusi and Other Stories.”” Many of work think that she is at her best in her the readers of Mlle, de In Ramee's short storfe: which The titles of the five stories make up this last book of hers are “Street Dust,” which Is a story of some fifty-six pages, and is followed by “Lof ta,” ‘“The Little Thief,” “A Fig Tree and “Gerry’s Garden.” The Stanle lor Company of Sa Francisco has just offered the initial num- ber of a quarterly to be known as The Western Printer. It is published in the ir terests of the employer and is filled with articles of special value to the allied printing establishments. The tvpograph- fcal work and half-tone reproductions of this publication are noteworthy. It de- serves pralse from both a literary and an artistic standpoint and should recelve hearty appreciation. Published quarterly at i cents a year, or 15 cents per copy. The 1901 Christian Year Kalendar (of the Episcopal church) makes its twenty- fifth annual appearance in a handsome white cover, printed in gold and color. It is ateractively arranged and without doubt the most valuable ediffon of the kalendar vet published, and, as {ts pame implies, follows the Christian year, be- ginning with Advent Sunday, December 2, 1900, and having upon each pake church teachings appropriate to the holy day or seeson commemorated. Among its many features are: Tables of lessons, together with historical facts, rituals, ceremonies, vestments, prnaments, seasons, feasts, fasts liturgical colors, ecclestastical terms, decorations for the altar and ancel and rious other matters apper- taining to the worship of the Episeopal church, and not only the clergy, but vestrymen. lay readers, members of altar societies, Sunday-school teachers and all church people will find in the Christian Year Kalendar an Indispensable guide to the faith, polity, worshi discipline a reverent . sacraments and of the Episcopal church and for and intelligen: participation in her services. Its ¢ nts are indexed, thereby enhancing its value as a refer- . and -greatly facllitating its use. (Price 7 cents.) The following anecdote from the life of Walter Scott at the age of six Is taken from “Letters and Memoirs of Her Own Life,” by Mrs. Alison Rutherford or Cockbyrune: I last night (November 15, 1777) supped in Mr. Waiter Scott’s. He has the most extraordinary genius of a boy 1 ever saw He was reading a poem to his mother when I went in. I made hfn read on It was the description of a shipwreck His passion rose with the storm. He lifted his eyes and hands. There’s the mast gone,” says he; ‘“crash it goes, they will all perish.” After his agitation he tur 19 me. “That is too melan- choly,” says he. had better read you sometbing more amusing.” 1 preferred a little chat, and asked his opinion of Mil- ton 4 other books he was reading, me. Wonderful indeed one observations was how strange it which he gay of his RS. FISK 'S art and personality are topics of the hour. Discussion 18 rife everywhere as to her ge- nius, and there are no two opin- bject i\ fons alike on the few people who wi “Becky Sharp” and * appearance in San Probably P see Mrs ke Tess' “rancisco. Old-timers with long memories will tell you, how- ever, of the debut here of Mrs. Fiske, about twenty years ago. Little Minnie Maddern, as she was then known, was a beautiful and rarely gifted little girl, apparently between seven and eight years of age. Miss Maddern was a tremendous favor- fte with the public and with the profes- &lon as well, and was widely known in those days as the wonder child. It was during her first engagement here that little Minnle was playing with a rag €oll in the wings just before her cue was spoken, and was so absorbed in her child- ish ‘pleasure that she positively refused to go on unless she could take her doll with her. For a few- minutes there was a scene of the utmost consternation, and the matter was finally compromised by a promise on the part of the distracted tage manager to give her the finest doll that could be purchased in San Fran- co. This doll remained in Mrs. Fiske's possession for eighteen yvears, and, was old two years ago in a charity hazaar In New York for $125. As a child actress Mrs. Fiske's most notable achievement was in the great productionof “King John” at Booth's ‘Iheater, New York. She was the Prince Arthur in a cast that included John Mc- Cullough, Junius Brutus Booth and Ag- nes Booth. Before attaining her four- teenth year Miss Maddern acted many of the leading juvenile parts, and occasion- in recall her first COURTESY ERNEST SETON.THOMESON. N a long list of the “largest edit! of new books published in the Ur States during 1889-1909, I Have Known,” by Thompson, is placed among most popular. Critics have been mous in their praise of Mr. Thgmpson's wonderful animal studies, both as an art- ist and a writer. It is not always that the public coincides with the reviewers of books, but in this case, judging by the sales of his best work, It would seem that the general reader has been more than pleased. Ernest Seton-Thompson was born In th north of England August 14, 1380, of tish parents. He was educated land and Canada. Tt was in 1882 th: had threa years of farm life on the plains on_Assiniboine, with his brother in a little log Here he laid the foundation for his sequent career. He is a r and bred in the bone, and outdoor life and environm all his latent talent. In I first writing with some of Manitoba, which re appoifited Government N province, Finally his lllustrations attracted notice of the Century people and they gaged him to aid in illustrating the Cen tury Dictionary. After finishing this work of over 200 drawings he went to Paris to study art. Wit had a prize-winner in the S ihe a year n and was was that Adam, just new come f world, should know everything! must be the poet's fancy,” said he, I when he was told he was created pe fect by God himself he instantly yieided When he was taken to bed last nizght he told his aunt he liked that lady. “What lady ?" says she. “Why, Mrs. Coekburn for T think she's a virtuoso like myself.” “Dear Walter,” says aunt, “what is a vir- tuoso?” “Don't ye know? Why, it's one who wishes and will know everything Now, sir, you will think this a very si story. Pray, what age do you suppose this boy to be? Name it now, before I tell you. Why, twelve or fourteen? No such thing. He is not ite six ve 1 He has a lame leg, for which he was a year in Bath, and has acquired the per- fect English accent which he has not lost since he came, and he reads like a Gar- rick. - Books Received. POEMS FOR MEMORIZING—Compfled S KNOWN IN SAN FRANCIS L DER GHILD.’ remarkat ally old women's p: so was her stage adaptability Long before she wore long the stage she wore them in t dresses off played and It is an actual that e the Widow Melnotte in “The Lady of Lyons” at the age of 13 and scored an a tonishing_success t 16 Mrs. Fiske was a full-fladged star. Her last appearance in thi as Minnfe Maddern was at t Alcazar, twelve years ago, when she was “Caprice’” and “Tn Spite of AIL" Willlam Faversham was her leading man Reviewing Mrs. Fiske's artistic cap bhefore the footlights. it is inte nete the several leading men acter actors who have attain inence through her productic Mrs. Fiske, as Minnie Madd starring her leading man w Forsberg. He was an excell Macalre, and played innumerable other parts well. But for his alcoholie excesses he might have reached a high place in his profession. Forsberg was succeeded by Henry Miller. who in turn was fol- lowed by Cyril Scott. When Mrs. Fi came upder Steele Mackaye's manage Tuent for her production of “In Spite of All" the two principal male characters were filled by Eben Plympton and Rich- ard Mansfleld. Both were featured on the programme, and Mrs. Fiske, the star, was then billed as Miss Maddern. When the play was semt on the road the parts originated by Mansfield and Plympton were taken by old John Jennings and William Faversham, respectively. Geof- frey Stein, who gave promise of develop- ing into a really fine actor, was her next leading man, but he never fulfilled the promise of his early success. ‘‘Feather- brain” was Mrs. Fiske's next fmportant called “Wolf" Thompson for his wonder- wolf s » painted some ple= ed cons e a especially one ted n Vain,” which tells the ter of the nees, who wolves wi sight of his b e. Upon a Mr. Seton- to New the literary who was lured to his s white mate Blanco. He s t back to Paris, feeling the nece: more study on ti art @ realized the SOFN - R ers for some W e different wild ar 3 rs of hard st v uable work rated with eat interest > the pass- s 1M mals. s Grace Gal- atin family of an active ! aceompanies writing and unt along the husband, and has very creditable na- and Mrs. Seton- to make the is now 2 ac THE Sanborn ORY OF CI STORY pr t n New York, and her lead- \f ement % dade the 1ppea in a aptation audet’s a te James. who had bee h Cr shared S now in I L In a e I wing seaso Fisk f o 1 t starring and Bell was dropped fa Rehan for Theater, was eng e Forrest Robins Tyr another graduate Daly’s Th adde » Mrs. ¥ very successful i sha uvmphs with the zh form o n with _his wife, e Barrymore was n last season All of /these s, fror rsberg to Parrymére, have gratefully | acknowl- d inspication they have association with dreds of motives rented year. Several corporations make chief revenue this wa The - have ma 2 machine rental form of payment. T engines are rented you would buy a stove on installment: 80 much down and so much a month, the payments to apply on the final purchase »ut rat the the is, n the same way that