The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-10-29

We know of no book in the whole excellent
series of the "ILlustrated Libraryof Wonders"
(Chas. Scrbner s. COY which should meet
with more favor th.-.A---A -A----------.Al .XRon-
uvrsvr ravo..ss,cs. 1t 10 a thoroughly soten--
tific treatise on the causes and laws Of sonnd,
and of TIE development of acoustic principles
into the science of music, giving all the latest
discoveries, (which are of very great import
ance), and yet It is so pleasngly written, with
such store of anecaote and readable fact, that
it will be one of the most popular Of the en-
tire series of "wonder books" The number of
musical amateurs in this country-aud their
came is legion-who know anything of the
science offs sound, We may almost say whs know
that there is a science of sound upon which
music is founded, is mparatively very small,
and we can think of no other way 10 which
good part of this very knowledge so much need
ed could be put before them more effectively
The work is from the French OF Rudopbe Ra-
dau, Robert Ball, A. NJ, being the translator.
1t is profusely illustrated with ia interesting
cuts though they are not so well printed as
10 the preceding volumes. This volume is on
tinted paper.-For sale by Loring, Short and
Harmon.
Our Seven Churches Eight Lectures by
Thomas X. Beecher. 16mo, Paper 30 cts;
Cloth, 81 90. .Ex. Cloth Gilt, S1.2S. J. p.
Ford & Co, Publishers, 80 Park Row, New
York.
The idea of this book is best given in the au-
thor's preface. He says" The wit
ness which bear to the excellence of churches
other than my own, has value in the fact
hat, while they are not my own they yet COM
pei an admiration which am able but in part
to express. q. . -. Al who profess to
call themselves Christians have sursly more
points of agreement than of disagreement, Ev-
cry church that has maintained a separate de-
uominational existence, by the mere fact of
living proves that there is something in her
that maintains her life. Every church can
teach every other church something, and every
church can learn. There are diversities Of op-
erations, but one Spirit,-many churches, but
one religion"
Upon this Mr.. Beecher shows the excellence
consecutively OF the Roman Catholic, Preshy-
terian, Protestant Episcopal. Methodist Epis-
| copal, Independent Baptist and Congrsga-
| ional) and Liberal CHRISTIANS These exposi-
| lions Of the best features Of the seven great
| religious denominations in America, are 90 apt
| that each denomination is using the separate
lecture treating Of itself as a cenominational
tract. One of them has been circui at-d to the
extsut OF over $50, 900: another has been trans
ated into French and Germ IN for circulation
q Europe. The combination of these brilliant
lectures in one volume, together with TIVE
uew and additional ones OF more genera char
acter on Choosing ones Church and ''Ths
Church of Christ" makes book that will be
widely sought for aud much read 1t eau bs
nad OF Bailey s. Noyes.
Rev L. kellogg cllsas the Elm Island with
Hard Scrabble in which he shows the
fruits which toll and enegy will surely win.
Portland, Saccarappa, Stroudwater and other
familiar names will make the story all the
more attractive to readers. L Ike all Of Lee q
| Shepards books, it is neatly printed and
o,und. Hoyt, Fogg & Breed have it for sale.
| $125.
Roy's Search, or Lost in the Cars. i6 mo
164 pp Nat. Tempsrance Society. Tbs fortunes
of a poor bootblack on Cornhll, Boston, are
followed out with skill and pathos of style and
the sure rewards of truthfulness and the fear
of God are exhibited in an admirable manner.
Hopedale Tavern 16 mo 252 PIP. THIS is a tale
of the sad results of the introduction OF dram
L u
been cursed by rum. 1t is an excellent book
for o.d and young. 1t is published by the Nat
Temperance Society. Price S100.
Sno,os r. r. Pathfinder including weekly
supplement- This monthly is the only official
Railroad publication in New England and ne
pains are spared to make it full and aceurats'
Useful in the family it is indispensable In e'-
cry mercantile house. By mail 81 W seA.
Mr.. George NJ. Baker is Boston eeu"ea =.
with a talent tor minor dramatic 'sr'1'
which line he has already wit. su severe"
books Cor school and home use. We nave now
from him THE Social Stage" tLee q shspardh
oo,,eat,op n OF ten original short plays, intend
:, tor renresentation in the parlor' The last
go Anew Brooms Sweep Clean," introduc-
mo the Chinese labor question. will undoabt-
edly take. Those getting up parlor theatricals
will do well to consult this book, or to obtain
from the publishers the plays individually. in
winch shape they may also be had. Bailey &
| Noyes have it.