The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 22, 1901, Page 12

N writing “Rosalynde’s Lovers” Mau- rice Thompson gave full rein to that geniality so characteristic of his poetical nature. This last work of his is so absolutely unlik lice of Old Vincennes™ that comparison in any way is impossible. “Rosalynde’s Lover: and really n ming little re and simple. idyll lengthened out to the P s of a long short story. its pur- P nterest and amu: with noth- an a clever motif perfectly the plot of the story is to i once the criticism of improba- ty t although the novelette reads fairy tale, vet it is so well written se question of probability in plot point that would suggest itself 2osalynde’s Lovers” has - er surprise in the end “Marjorie Daw” and ¥ such favorites In ¢ idle hour of amuse- ly cne of the best is of the handsome, hat one *re bout § even there he is a rare &pecime As he ¢ s to the little vi- of Hawford he fills more nearly the n up-to-date fairy prince than of per ok ter approved in fiction. grito as far his powers for doing concerned He is wheeling along the Hawford turn- k t a live gait as the story opens. ilis rupid speed is for two ons—first, a thunderstorm is about to k. and second, because he hopes to rtake the delightful vision of a fair gracef velist that has suddeniy 1 i him at a bend of the road A Br two reasc for speed bri careles riding thro m his wheel. He has barely time vick himself and his bike up and rush : tion of a friendly bridge s is lattern storm and the ful that Mr. Breyton ot surprised to find a pair of arms of rified young woman thrown around result an especially wder is so frigh this is the zirl he lost from had sought the And. toc g roof. of fair maid is Rosz her escape by a ruse imme- on the cessation of weather hos- 1 Breyton fi nimself alone dainty kerchief, a red pocket-book igling sense of a beautiful young 1 around his neck. a1 evidence of handker- in his possession it is a r to trace the fair owner. discovers her living with her idate for Governor in ing election, with a poor chance e on account of his poverty. More- Rosalynde is engaged % young fellow with a of one leg, but still very c98mn ero above the ass of fairy princes ¢ having him instruct p secretly place at the ® for his po- the account of purpose of studying ither of recipients of his Brey- good to of the don alizes 1h bottom of his it soen finds that merely remains knives of the P he meantime Breyton, by been thrown much in iynde 2nd has finall love. She, however, and for a the fairy p a lovelorn is time it cer- e must 1 age. genu- and saves the day. girl cousin who esemblance to to give happy manages of turn We not fold marries alynde or too good for any one r. Thompson. He works out most s actorily and de- ever afterward whether Breyton her cousin—that is to tell but live tis vithout a villain, without a drop of blood spilled, and yet with every page of intense interes “Rosalynde’s Lovers” is. of its kind, a gem. It shows the master hand of po- etical prose and is as pretty a love story as one could wish to read. The dainty ex- pression of pure and refined sentiment shown in the closing paragraph of the story but indicates the character of the® whole book: “We can go no further. Marriage is not the end of jove, but it is the true end of a love story; and this is only a love story.” (Published by the Bowen-Merrill Com- pany, Indianapolis. Price $150.) LI SR, William McKinley. “The Life-Work of Willlam McKinley,” by E. T. Roe, is a splendid specimen of book-making by the enterprising publish- ing house of Laird & Lee, Chicago. The work is a carefully prepared and ably written history of events of world- wide importance, amplified by the com- ments and eulogistic tributes of eminent men in America and Europe, and’ embel- lished by a large number of most inter- esting and tastefully executed pctures of high artistic merit. It has evidently been the aim of the publishers to record the life story of Mr. McKinley in a simple and direct manner that will appeal to all the people with the force and eloquence by which Mr. McKinley knew so well how to endear himself to his countrymen. Even a hurried glance through the book will impress the reader with three strik- ing features: first, the amount of solid historical information distributed through 2ll the chapters, making it a book of reference; second, the large number of new, interesting incidents about the Presi- dent’s ancestry and life; third, the careful rounding out of each chapter in a way that will surely leave a lasting impression. The story of Mr. McKinley's life reads al- most like a romance, and through it all runs that steadfestness of purpose, that high moral courage and exalted patriot- ism, rarely equaled and never exceeded in the history of our public men. The President’s own masterly description of the Spanish War and the negotiations pre- ceding and following it, his splendid mae- nanimity toward the conquered foe, his farsighted policy in the newly acquired possessions, and his famous reciprocity speech at Buffalo, are models of American statesmanship, and form a most valuable part of the book. Mr. McKinley's noble character, tender heart and rare wisdom and the grand lessons of Tis life for young and old are splendidly set forth. The work is not only a mine of informa- tion, but will prove exceedingly helpful in moral educatfon. It is free from all sensational features, and will appeal to the American youth of this and future generations as an attractive record of a as noble Christian life, citizen, soldier and statesman. (Published by Laird & Lee, Chicago. Price $1 25.) A Book for Girls. In her book, “To Girls,” Heloise Ed- wina Hersey has much to say that is practical and of the greatest value to the voung girl. The book is writ in the form of letters and in a confidential tone. illustrated by introducing fictitlous pe sonages'as examples or types. The au- thor writes directly to those she would benefit and very wisely has made no effort to produce a work for the edification of grown-ups. Her book is for young girls with their educations and social iife be- them and she appeals directly to them in a friendly and convincing way. The author has this to say regarding the purpose of her work and the method tha she uses: “What I had to say fell naturally into the form of letters. That form kent my audience clearly before me in the person of a single girl that needed counsel in some exigency of’life, large or small. Half uncor usly 1 found myself ad- dressing two different types of girls. The first, whom I shall address as Helen, the girl who, for one reason and another, has decided not to go to college, but who is finding, or has found. an education in the hetter sort of boarding-school. I have nown this kind of girl most intimately for fifteen years. 1 think her problems e grave ones and T have { t- found her m ing them with a seriousness and a high purpose for which she often fails to get credit. The other letters are addressed to Margaret. the coliege girl. Of course her position is not strictly a unique one, and many questions which meet her mest irle as well subjects treated in the letters fall into three divisions: the first of these is the edu: one. the second the sacial and the third concerns personal character. erlap each other: the table of contents they have arated, as far as it was possible Ttion. These will constantly ov but in book makes a very delightful holi Th day present for those for whom it in- tended and should well fulfill the author's ambition to “give to some girl a rav of light in perplexity or a thrill of cow in wearin (Published by Sm nard & Co., Boston.) Three Holiday Books. The Bowen-Merrill Company of Inds, apolis have three very attraetive hoavs on their holiday list. One of these is the Farm Rhymes” of James Whitcomb Riley—those verses that ring so true of the soil and the fresh, pure air of coun- try life. The twenty-seven verses that go to m: up the contents of the hook have been charmingly illustrated with cauntry pictures by Will Vawter. and the publish- ers have printed the whole on fine, heav’ paper and given the book a pleasing cover. The price is $1. A book that will delight the hearts of the vounger folk is “The Story of Live Dolls by Josephine Scribner Gates, ii- lustrated with sketches and sh draw- ings by Virginia Keep. Nothing delights a child more than to pl doll is endowed with li the author has done ir Dolis.” She r < the splendid happen- ings on a certain June morning, when 1 the doils in ne villa of Cloverdale e alive. The publis have done their part well, for the type is so large andé clear that any child who ean read at all will have no trou The quite stunning with red and and its white picture and lettering. (Price s1.) hers eam Children” Is another holiday book that will make a pleasing present for children from 7 to 12 years. It is edited and illustrated by Elizabeth B. Brown The thor’s selection of both matter and pictures admirable. The ilius are half-tone reproductions of photographs especially posed for this edition. The matter has been selected from the known writers of all times and countries, with the care that every selection has to do with the general cap- tion of “Dream Children.” There is “The Little Match Selier,” by Hans Andersen; “The Snow Image,” by Nathaniel Haw- thorne; “Little Boy Rlue,” by Fugene Field; ~The Story of Cosette and Her Doll,” by Vietor Hugo; *“The Barefoot Boy,” by Johr G. Whittier; part of “A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, and about twenty-five other bits along the same lines and equally good. This book makes as pretty and useful a holiday gift as one could desire. The price is 9 cents. “Boys of the Fort.” “Boys of the Fort,” by Captain Ralph Bonehill, is a complete story in itself, but forms the fifth volume of a line of works issued under the general title of “Flag of Freedom Series.” This tale relates to the ins and out of military life at one of our Western forts of to-day, showing what both officers and privates are called upon to do, and what troubles the Indians and bad men of that locality are &till in the habit of making. The field is one about which little has been written, al- though abounding in interest. The young captain is a fine specimen of THE SUNDAY CALL. the wide-awake American army officer, yet he iz no more brave and dashing than are thousands of others, officers and pri- vates, who serve under our flag of free- dom. He is trained to do his duty, and he simply does it, regardless of possible consequence. (Published by the Mer- shon Company, New York. Price $125.) The Master Key. A book which will interest boys who have a liking both for fairy tales and for the study of electricity is ““The Master Key,” by L. Frank Baum. The young hero Rob Joslyn, cares for nothing =0 much as, for making experiments with electrical machines. One day while Rob is in his workshop he discovers by acci- dent the way in which to summon to him the demon of electricity. When ih2 demon appears Rob is told that he may have for three weeks the power of choos- ing three times a week any gift he may care for. Among the things given Rol is a mechanical device enabling its pos- sessor to sail through the air in any Ji- rection. The other gifts are no less won- derful, With their aid Rob enters ubon a series of thrilling adventures which can- not fafl to arouse the interest of any young_reader. Mr. Baum has pictured electrical appar- atus which at present can exist only in a fairy story, but his description of it will give boys an idea of the marvels yet to be accomplished by a further study into the possibilities of electricity. T book is well illustrated by colored pi tures. (Published by the Bowen-Merrill Company, Indianapolis.) A New Series. “With Washington in the West” is the first volume of a “Colonial” series by Ed- ward Stratemeyer. While Washington's Revolutionary career has been employed in all possible ways by writers, his earlier life has received scant attention, notwith- standing its possibilities. Mr. Strate- meyer has woven into an excellent story something of Washington's youthful ex- perience as a surveyar, leading on to the “rench and Indian nostilities, and the ai- s thiilling Braddock’s defeat. The David Morris. is the son of a Vir- ginia pioneer several younger than well acquainted, as well as with Captain Law- rence Washington, the elder brother of h Lord Fair- nd of the Washing- vs will be delighted Stratemeyer to a new histor- the future President, and w x f the intimate fr, i famil to follow M ical fleld, all the better for being un- worked. There is pieniy of military ex- perience and adventure, but the stary is not ail of war. Pictures of pioneer life are given: scenes with friendly Indians and old-time games. (Published by Lee & Shepard, Boston. Price, $1 %.) Jingleman Jack. “Jingleman Jack” is a book the heart of the small boy: to delight The rhym by James O'Dea, cover’many of the call- ings, trades and crafts of the day., and the illus s by Harry Kennedy and designs part in making the les Coste be o form ne smail a most attrac tive holiday volume. First we have a jingie to the sailorman, followed by ane to the art’st, and then come in succes- sion the lumberman, bricklayer, farmer, teamster. {ailor, bler. miner. cowboy blacksmith, firem iiler, engrav iron-molder, lawyer. ver. haker, cook. bridge-builder. for some twenty-ni Las its own full which b nd so ach rhy: e picturce in coiors, e book and will a'lur on the vouth into spending a few of his ou minutes in the quiet accupation of r 1 picture seeing instead of misch (Price $1 ITistory in Rhymes. When a child’s book = imparts uceful knowledge and at the same time enter tains it is desery of special mention— such a one is “History in Rhytes amd Jingles,” that has just been puolished by the Saalfied Publshing Company. The rhymes and jing.es have been writien by Alexander Clarence Fiick. Ph. D.. profes- sor of spean history in Syracuse Uni- yersi d the ilustrations are by Carl T. Haw B. P.. assoc at sor of irawing fn Syraciise University he pic- tures are cu he cojored cover w.:] prove ve e i0 the youthful mitd. The g iles that mak the contents of the hook are very eriy written They have all the swing and go of the old Mother Goose rhymes, with the advantage of imparting instructian in- stead of filing the childish mind with uon (Price 8125.) Thoughts. An attractive volume suitable as a gift took for Christmas has been published by the ladies of the Fabiola Hospital As- sociation. It is styled “Thoughts.” As its name suggests it is a compilution from different authors whose works furnish passages fitted for quotation. In choosing the dificrent selections the editors have shown a wide catholicity of taste. Th, authors represented range from those ol bygone centuries to others who are living in our midst. But as genius and wisdom are of no particular age or place one reads with equal pleasure the selections from modern writers and from the tra- ajtional teachers of antiquity. The voi- ume is bound in an attractive way. (Pub- lished by The Dodge Publishing Company, New York. Cloth $1 2. Leather $2.) Inglenook Tales. An attractive set of eight books in uni- form binding is issued by Eaton & Mains, Boston and San Francisco. Each volume contains a short story, well illustrated. The tales are simple but interesting and are suited to the taste of young children who have begun to feel an interest in written stories. The set comprises the following velumes: “When the River Rose.” by Jane Elils Joy; ““Ruby, Pearl and -Diamond,” by Emma 8. Allen; ‘“The 1.ittle Mald of Doubting Castle,” b; Mary E. Q. Brush; “Rasey Posey's Mfiqs!nn.' Louise R. Baker: “Beppino,” by Fel. feia Buttz Clark: “The Upstairs Family. by Mrs. O. W. Scott; “Tommy Tucker,” hy J. C. Cowdrick; “The Minister's Twins.” by Frank E. Graeff. (Price per set, $240.) 4 “Randy’s Winter.” “Randy’s Winter,” by Amy Brooks, is as pleasing a story for girls as' “Randy’s Summer,” which was so well liked last season. Like the former book, it is made doubly attractive by a goodly number of Miss Brooks' own efforts in book illustra- tion. Randy is now fifteen and cunning little Prue big enough to attend school for the first time. All the interesting char- acters of the earlier book are present, a leading one, of course, being Miss Dayton, the noble young lady’ from the city, who did so much to awaken a better life and thought in the community. The atmos- phere of kindheartedness, loyalty and wholesome influence cannot be too highly commended, (Published by Lee & sfiep. ard, Boston. Price $1 Kids of Many Colors. “Kids of Many Colors,” by Grace Duffle Baylan and Tke Morgan, is a book which will appeal to children who like bright jingles and fantastic pictures printed in gay colors. 1t describes In rhymes, whicn are illustrated by suitable drawings, chil- dren of all nations, from the American boy playing soldier to the child of Egypt and Lapland. The jllustrations are just the sort to please a young child, while an older one will find here lessons in ge- ography presented in an afireeuble form. (Published by Jamieson-Higgins Com- pany, Chicago.) A Boy of 0ld Japan. R. Van Bergen, the well-known author- ity on Chinese and Japanese matters, has told the story of the awakening of Japan by tracing the life of a boy born just previous 1o the introduction of the leaven of Western ideas: an actual boy, by the way, and a friend of the present Prime Minister, Ito, who also figures in the book. Japanese home life is described, and the great change that came to Japan is told +in connection with the growth to manhood of the boy hero. The illustrations are re- produced in all their exact tints. (‘*A Boy of Old Japan.” Published by Lee & Shep- ard, Boston. Price §125.) Jessica’s Triumph. Tn ‘Jessica’s Triumph,” by Grace Le Baron, the little heroine, Jessica, has al- ready appeared in “Queer Janet.,” and will be remémbered as the sweet and modest littte sister of Jerry Fitzpatrick, who be- comes a famous singer. Her sister Jessie proves mno less talented and successful in another form of art, and is just such a character as all like to have succeed. Per- haps the most charming feature of the book is the influence which the noble little Jessie has upon Cora Glyndon, more highly favored by birth, who has also been met before. There are good times in abundance, and through it all is felt the elevating influence which Grace Le Baron knows how to exert without ever making it too pointed to be wearisome. (Published by Lee & Shepard, Boston. Price, 75c.) Only Dollie. “Only Dollis by Nina Rhoades, is a brightly written story of a girl of 12 who ery of her birth is solved, like Cinderella, passes from drudge to better circumstances. There is notning strained or unnatural at any point. All descriptions or portrayals of character are lifelike, and the book has an ap eaé- ing quality’ which wins sympathy. (Pub- lsllsiwd by Lee & Shepard, Boston. Price heart of the people. Under the title, “Fa- vorite Poems' there have been gathered together lyrics of all sorts, from “The Batitle of Blenheim” and “The Cotter's Saturday Night” to “The May Queen” and “The Raven.” This collection will please any one looking for old familiar poems presented in. a_ dainty, attractive form, (Published by The Dodge Publish- ing Company, New York. Price §1 50.) My Friend Jim. “My Friend Jim,” by Martha James, is a story of real boys and for them. The loyal friendship springing up between Jim, the son of a mechanic, and a wealthy man’s son who is at Sunnyside farm for his health, has made the basis for some of the clean, bright and helpful descrip- tions of boy life. The fun is rich and at the same time kindness to animals, man- liness and honor are taught in the truest (Published by Lee & Shepard, Bos- Price $L) ton. Lucy in Fairyland. “Luey in Fairyland,” by “Sophie May.” is the sixth and last volume of the “Lit- tle Prudy’s Children” series. *“Lucy” and “Bab” have become too well known to the children of this country to need an introduction, but among all their enter- taining experiences they never had such ones as are allotted them in this lates book, in which they climb to the moon, make the acquaintance of Diana (or “Mrs. Dinah,” as the little girl calls her) and have all kinds of delightful times with the “moonlings” and various fairies and sprites. The eight full page illustra- fions by Mr. Gebfert make this book Spe- clally attractive. (Published by Lee & Shepard, Boston. Price 75c.) LS Her Majesty Alexandra, Que s en Consort of England, With Her kussian Wol hound Champion “Alex.” By the Courtesy of Her Majesty The illustra tivns that form thow Dos."” Mr 1l part of a v Huntingten is the s Club of America, and is also the author ot Ject at his tinger ti 1 this 14 ers of the biue blood canine. The book is tues and objectionable features of all the standpoint. wi It is of the greatest heip to the fanc.er. illugtratien from life of a typical dog, he the breed concerning which he desires enlightenment. above is one of a great luable volume will be highly ‘aporec h the mode of treatment of the Copyrighted by H. W. Huntington, 1901. number of fine half-tone book by H. W. ident of the D My Dog and 1.” reproduc- Huntingte ational ¢ He has his sub- ed by all lov- devoted to describing the cardinal vir- breeds of dogs from the show ring dog both in health and sickne: Tre: ¥irst—by the aid of a fine half-tone is shown the proper conformation of Here is an optical illustra- ticn which is most potent in enabling hiw to form a proper idea of the breed un- der consideration. Next—he is given the Club, which is supposed to minutely and language what the perfect specimen shul what he terms “Comments,” which is littl standard as adopted by the Specialty scientifically describe in comprehensive 1a Then the author finishes with e else than a description of what is to be avoided in the copformation of the animal, and the filling up of omissions in the standard. The entire combination of “Do's”" and “Dont's” should therefore enable the fancier to avoid all the pitfalls that beset his path in passing judg- nient on a dog. Consequently there is nothing left for the reader to do but to thor- oughly ‘“read, mark, learn, and inwardly “in language that is plain.” “The Show digest” all that has been set before him Dog"” is handsomely bound in cloth, the cover printed in two colors, and contains 244 pages, with 120 half-tone illus- trations from life of most famous dogs. ington, Providence, R. I, Price $2.00.) o+ (The book is published by H. W. Hunt- Nonsense Versss. Willlam 8. Lord of Evanston, 1L, has published a jally book for Christmas in a collection of “Nonsense Verses' carefully selected by Josephine Dodge Daskam. ‘There are funny things by Lewis Carroll, W. 8. Gilbert, Edward Lear, Guy Wet- more Carryl, Charles E. Carryl, Oliver Herford, George du Maurier and Gelett Burgess. 1n fact these selections have enough of nonsense and quaint conceit about them to elicit a giggle from the most wary. All of theSe rhymes have been published before. The particular advantage of the little hook at hand is that it brings the best of these fantastic Jingles into one collection. (Price 50c.) Betty Sheldon. In “Betty Sheldon, Patriot,” by Adele E. Thompson, Betty is a bright Connecti- cut girl, happily as industrious and filial as she is attractive. Her devotion to her father, a captain in the Continental army, and her experience with a Tory uncle, who appears upon the supposed death of her father and takes her to his home in Pennsylvania preténding to be her guar- dian, form the basis of the book. His- torical events are accurately traced lead- ing up to the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, with reunion and happiness for all who deserve it. The historical set- ting of the story is strong and effective. (Published by Lee & Shepard, Boston. Price $1 2%.) A Jolly Cat Tale. “A Jolly Cat Tale,” by Amy Brooks, is the fanciful account of an enterprising cat family who, after sundry endeavors to wear clothing like real people, conclude that their own fur garments. are best. The fine illustrations and strikingly at- tractive cover help in making a unique book for little folks and one that the older members of the family will greatly enjoy reading aloud to them. (Published by Lee & Shepard, Boston. Price §1.) Favorite Poems. The Dodge Publishing Company issues in holiday garb a collection of poems which have sung themselves into the Alfred the Great. Eva March Tappan, Ph. D., came to the front last year with “In the Days of Al- fred the Great.” Her present book, *In the Days of William the Conqueror,” has the same historical accuracy, fascination of style, and perfect,command of English, all applied to a no less interesting sub- Jject, and one whose career has influenced us even more than did that of Alfred the Greéat. (Published by Lee & Shepard, Boston. Price $1.) The Story of the Cid. The “Unconquerable Cid” is in too many cases but 2 mere name, despite the fact that his career is unique among the war- riors of all time. Calvin Dill Wilson, a well-known writer and reviewer, has pre- pared from Southey's translation, which was far too cumbrous to entertain the young, “The Story of the Cid,” that will kindle the imagination of youth and entertain and inform those of advanced years. Mr. Kennedy's work as a histerical artist, already shown in the books of Eva March Tappan, adds much to the excel- lence of this book. (Published by Lee & Shepard, Boston. Price §1 2.) The Boy Donald. “Boy Donald,” by “Penn Shirley,” with parrot, monkey and other elements of a lively story pleased a large circle or read- ers last year, and now “Boy Donald and His Chu his little friend whom he adopts as his “twin,” cannot fail to en- large the circle of acquaintance, The per- fect naturalness of comradeship of the “make-believe” twins, the funny acts and bright sayings, and the high tone of the whole book and its character com- mend it to mothers looking for suitabie books for their little ones. (Published by Lee & Shepard, Boston. Price 75c.) Young Inventor’s Pluck. The hero of *“A Young Inventor's Pluck,” by Arthur M. Winfleld, is a lucky young American lad, Jack Wil- ington, who has been left by the death of his parents to fight his own battles in the world. He first finds employment in a factory town, but the works in which he is employed shut down. Soon after- ward the bank in which his savings are deposited falls. To make matters worse. a crime s committed in the town and Jack is accused of it. But time rights his Wrongs and brings him a good reward Tor bis honesty and industry.” (Published by the Saalfieid Publishing Company.) Calendars for 1902. D. P. Elder and Morgan Shepard of San Francisco have published a very orna- mental wall calendar for the mew vear. The cover is a well executed. design 1v Ted, black and gold formed atound those sterling words of Philiips Brooks: not pray for easy lives! Pray stronger men! Do for equal to your power: equal to your tusk: etc. for each month is printed on heavy board, in similar vein some uotation € :llal?ed Obove It in suitable design. The calendar is typographically d artisti b ally perfect, and should prove quite pop ular as a charming New Year's gift Price §1. Another from the funny _little desk calend 2me publishers is a ar of the “Kontent- telling the ed Kids.” The usval sip for B day of the month ttached \n‘ kx..r“f tesque bit of design showing the backs of a loving couple as they sit side by side. Underneath we read: Dayes may run like th “‘dooce,’ 5 But we won't worry—w s the use? The price of this one cents. The 1902 Christian Year Kalendar (of the the twenty-sixth Episcopal church) mark: year of its publication. It ons printed in a clear, bold type, and its pages are replete with new and sound churc teaching. It should prove of great assi ance to Episcopalians, containing as does the holy days and seasons, table of lessons, with historical facts, instructions on rituals, ceremonies, liturgical colors and decorations for the altar and chan- cel. The cover is quite handsome, with its heavy white paper and its red, blue and gold lettering. (Published by tho Church Kalendar Company, 2 West Four- teenth street, New York. Price $7 20 per dozen, $3 60 per half-dozen, single coples 75 cents.) Another church calendar of merit comes from the Unitarian Headquarters, San Francisco. It is a memorandum calen- dar, consisting of a pad of fifty-four weekly pages, each headed with a literary selection; the blank below is divided into convenient memorandum spaces, with day and date at the side. The cover is a handsome design of pomegranates and leaves in crimson and green on a gold background, with the legend in. black, “God grant you many years of sunshine days” printed on antique vellum. The de- signer of this leaflet is Mrs. Albertine Ran dall Wheelan, well known as a clever il- lustrator. The price of this calendar is 50 cents. Books for Children. “Dear Days,” by Armour Strong, Is a book for girls. It is a well written story ot schoolgirl life in Washington and pleases by the bright, faithful picture it presents of the joys and sorrows of a lit- tle group of young people. (Published by henry, Coates o Co., Philadeiphia. Frice $1) o T “The King's Rubies,” by Antoinette Fuller, is a s.ory of tne adventures which beleil Some boys and giris In America turougn their presence in their ramilies ot two valuavle ruvies which had descenu- ed as heirlooms {rom a noole uncestor of tneirs. ‘Lne loss of the Jewels with their subsequent recovery and the mystery this briLgs 10 HEHU Mmaxe up the main toread ot tne tale. (Pubhshed Heniy I. Coates & Co., Phuadeipnia. Price SLu Two of the Best,” by Dorothy Qui; Jey, 1¢ a story that will be sure to iater- est boys. ‘tne principal cnaracter in th book 1S 4 poor boy, mob. Lowell, WNo 1 worse than orphaned. Robert's father is a harsh, sei.sn man who cares not! ing whatever for his son. The boy's mother died when he was an infant and lie §IUWS up ainong rough people almost uncared_for. 'To make matters worse, }obert has a violent temper, which can searceiy brook control. While Robert yet a oy he falis under the protection of kind, good peopie, and slowly the good in hus character is developed, and the bad crushed until he wins for himself the admiration and respect of all who know him. Many of the scenes in the story are laid in Cali while the war in the ¥ nilippines its share toward in- the drar. .c intere (Pub- P. Dutton & Co., New Yor o s Two books which offer e rtainment for ristm: ason are "he Little M y, and he Little Women Play.” These are two-act pla; from the fa- mous stories-of Louisa M. Alcott. They comprise in diulogue form an interesting scene from each book, and are just, the thing for littie actors and actresses to at- tempt at a home festivi The plays are written by Elizabeth Lincoln Gould. (Pub- lished by Little, Brown & Co., Boston. Price Sbe.) vt “The Childhood of Jishib the Ojibwa' is harming story of the early vouth of an in_who lived in Wisconsin when that ari of America was the home of the In- i and wild animals, Dr. Albert Ernest has brought such wide knowledge e and lore to the setting of that the reader is made to fol- fortunes of the little hero with i st. (Published by the Amer- herman, sdadison, Wisconsin. » P A book too full of sen: surd incidents to be unr mended Rescued by Clement prince in_ques: eldest son of : this story he plays a role varied from that of convict to hero. The main theme is the capture of the little son of a sea- captain by cannibals and his subsequent rescue by the son of Napoleon and others. The book is filled with descriptions of dis- asters and fishting. Varfety of incident ts only, distinction. (Published by The Saalfield Co., Akron, Ohio. Price $1.) [ * tional and ab- rvedly recom- a “The Billy Stories,” by Eva Lovett, 1s a collection of funny little tales sunposed to be told by a smail boy to his mother in order to make her unmindful of the time when dreaded bed-time has arrived for him. The author has been successful in imitating the tone of a child’'s atfempts at fiction. - Unfortunately the binder has omitted from the book several pages of Billy’s experiences with a_boa-constrictor and of his opinions about Napoleon. (Pub- lished by J. F. Taylor & Co., New York. Price §1.) oie & A very pretty story for girls is, “The Colburn Prize,” by Gabrielle E. Jackson. The .two little heroines are schoolgirl frienfis who age the main competitors in a_contest for a watch which is to be given to the girl who writes the best es- say. The way in which the prize is won makes an interesting story. which has been very well told. (Published by J. F. Taylor & Co., NP.W Y.ork.. Price $L.) A book for little friends of cats is “Pus- sy Meow.” by Louise Patterson. It is the autobiography of a cat and has been writ- ten with a view to instilling in children an affection for the feline race, which will help win sympathy for them and for all weak,defenseless creatures. (Published by George W. Jacobs & Co., Philadelphia. Price 60c.) P e “The Prize Watch,” by Emily Guillon Fuller, is the story of a prize given at school, and of the joys and sorrows which competition for it brought to a group of boys and girls. (Published by The Saal- field Co., Akron..ohlg. P.rlce $L) “Winged Arrow’s Medicine,” by Harry Castlemon, i{s a well-told tale of an In- dian massacre at one of the United States forts in the West. Not alone is the bar- barity of the Indians shown, but the bet- ter side of their character as well. The principal personage in the book is a young officer fresh from West Point, who meets with many thrilling experiences in a very short time while he is stationed at the fort. (Published by The Saalfield Com- pany, Akron, Ohlo. Price 31.) “Captain of the Crew,” by Ralph Hen Barbour, will delight boys who take 3 interest in athletics. The book is full of the interesting ineidents which make up the Teisure time of boys at a large school, while a boat race and its attendant cir- ?lgmlfltl!::;'bl“fii le x}tdramsduc climax. ublisl ¥y _D. Appleton and Co., Ni York. Price $13) bod “In the Days of Audubon,” by Hezekiah Butterworth, is a biography of the great naturalist. Tt gives a delightfu. sketch of Audubon's career and of the work which he accomplished. It is in the form of a story interspersed with selections from Audubon’'s writings. The book will delight all who. have for birds and woods something of the great love which Audu- bon bore them. (Publ'shed bv D. Appleton & Co., New ank.. P.rlce $120.) . In “A Little Girl In 1ew Orleans,” e — Amanda M. 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