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more than tvoris Of which are not to be found in any
similar compilation copious treatise the principles
Of elocuon is prcfxed to the work. provided with easy
marks OF reference 10 be consulted conveniently
reading The exercise Appended to the volume an Ex
panaiory Index ofgrca value constructed novel plan
and cmbodying in short compass extensive fund Of
biographical historical aud technical information. We
recommend his " Reador" with out reserve not only
an admirable manual FOR classes but highly in=truc
tive and entertaining literary companion for young students
in general II should be regarded not exclusively
schoobook but a. an indispensable addition the fam
iy library
A TREATISE on TIE DISEASES OF MARRIED FEMALES
BY JoHs {. PErERs NJ. d. svo pp ls. William Radae
The dosign OF this work practical medicine is ini-
Gated y the title 1t il intended especially for the younger
member Of the protection for intelligent nurses and for
mothers. Tie subject in It's various departments is
treated clearly and copously with parade of learned
technical terms but with the simplicity and directness
that essential in treatise for popular Although
engaged in extensive Homeopathic practice. DIR. Peters
is -lavc TO system thcoryhe wisely concludes that
i, i purpose of the healing to the patcnand
he has scrupc in doing this although sometimes at the
racrifcc Of scctarian punctlio- The numerous works
with which ne has enriched the literature Of his profession
written in this spirit and honOrably distinguish him
from the soryc adherents OF Iiahnemann who less
anxious for hcwelfare Of THEN patients than the glorica-
ton Of their theory.
MEYHR's yOLKsBlBLIoTnEK FUR LAESDEE-yoELKER-
lion cc1Si1,, .N.tion. aud Natural sci-neeJ New
Yois. Hermann y. Meyer vol. l6no.
The contents OF this little volume fully justify its title
and aim They are varied and highly interesting The
scientific dsguisitons condensed from the most recent
discoveries in Geology, Geogno-y Botany, Astronomy,
and other branches Of science Two excellent geographic
cal maps contribute render the matters discussed more
easy comprehension. The work is written throughout
in clear :ace and agreeable sylofreo from that
pcdatIy which often dscourages readers not already
familiar with The subject We remember no book Of the
sort which better deserves couimcndation
NEW RIGHTS FOR COOKING By Mis- LrsLrr. limo pp
500. 7. Il. PeierOH.
IN her preface TO th volume Mrs Leslie cautions the
reader against istakne it for her previous work the
subject entitled Directions for Cooking. The pres
publication sequel to the former one, but consists
entirely matter Many Of the receipts have been OBJ
tsned from Southern ladies, noted for their skill in house
wifry and others from distinguished coorel cooks whose
endowed with such peculiar genius for the Gull
nary art. An excellent feature Of the book is the list OF
articles for breakfasts dinners and suppers adapted to the
chengcs of The scason and intended for the OF young
housokeepeis.
NEW HISTORICAL TEXTBOOK AND ATLAS OF BIBLl-
~ G. by s fah S De- Dsyenp OPP '
The purpose Of this work is to present the history and
geography of the Bible in their mutual rcaiions and in
form suited awaken tho interest of the youthful student
1t on the general plan the authors Historical
Geography of the Bible" it II not however abridge
ncn Of that valuable work. but separate Independent
treatise The details OF sacred history forth with
cloarnoss and at sufficient long.h-the geographical Illus
traons arc copious and attractve,-and the mechanical
execution Of the work IL uncommonly good As an excel
lent aid in the study of the Scriptures the volume can be
unhositatingly recommended to the public.
' 93Ef9ShT }PS o riE eif3 o. SEwSoGk & fRo
PRIETORS. By MURRaY HorFM.s. Esq, 8vo' PIP 81
The design of this volume Is Ia define the present legal
powers and Offices Of the City Corporation in it, character
as proprctos. II gives historical account OF the NUM-
cpal Government and the provisions of its successive
chartcle-days its relations to the state Legislature
describes the territorial extent and jurisdiction Of the CITY
and treats Of it, proprietary Interests under the chief titles,
into which its rights in than respect divided The
utility of snch work is too obvious to require comment
THE CATACOMBs OF ROME. by the r.. Rev. WIZ. INce'
HAM KIP, ID. l2mo pp H2 Rcdheh
The illustrations Of the New Testament TO be found in
the remains of the Catacombs, have attracted the aen
ton Of numerous Christian scholars the European con
tnont Their value and importance have not hitherto been
generally recognized in this country. Dr. Kip has bcrc
civon popular view of the historical facts in question
compiled from various learned authorities and sustained
bv his own personal observations. His book presents
good deal of curious antiquarian interest
A HISTORY OF THE OLD HUNDREDTH PSALM TUNE
Nv The Rev W. H. HAvFECAL. avo ~ Mason brolheIs
The famous Old Psalm Tune which has been So unver-
sallv used in the worship of Protestant churchc- Is mere
traced TO its origin and account given of the manifold
CHANGE. which II has undergone. Common tradition has
ascrbod IFS authorship Martin Luther, but - shown
here that it originally composed by one "l"lam
Franc Gencvan lsam-slnger and has been greal 'a'
rered with since The work il introduced by wcll-wrt-
ten preface from the pen of tho Rev. Bishop Wainwright
TuF TR AyFLs OF A MIND IN ITS PROGRESS TO CATHoL-
ICiSM BY l. SLLM,N IVES. LID limo PIP % boston
Patrick Donahoc. sod BY +. DUNCAN a Brother .
Although not of directly personal nature o- indicated
by the title this narrative of the which decided the
conversion to the Roman Catholic faith of the late Bishop
of North Carolina will be read with interest by all who
participate in ecclesiastical affair 1t il not written with
view to scdccnsc, but presents in logical order the
considerations which operated the author mind. III his
remuneration of Proes,antism They generally of
historical rather than dog naiic character.
THE nULSEAN LECTURES FOR 1916 AND 1916 BY ReHAKD
CHrNEvIx TRENCH Emo. PIP 25s Philadelphia; H. Hooker
The fitness of the Scriptures for unfolding the spiritual
life of men and the antcpaons of Christianity in the
heathcn PROPHECIES the topics to which these lectures
are devoted An ingenious and often an original tram "i
reasoning presented in support Of the views OF the lee
nrer and enforced by great prcsion of learned anihor
tics The work appeals not morelso the 'heologah ou'
10 intelligent thinkers and scholars generally
Uncle SANS FARM FENCE. By \ D. MINI l'no PIP
b. {. ShtIaIdS Co .
story devoted to the Temperance Reform, showing
the necessity prohbtory laws 10 place the ncbraie Dc
yond the reach temptation and 10 protect the sober
from the insidous effects Of rm--oln. The narrative
is full of impressive scenes, presented with great life and
ruihfunoss and weladapted 10 illustrate the vaiue Oh