New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-12-23

I'D Of kind hearted ogresses' an, then horrid thought
perhaps uis ogre wasn't ma nedl And then Cecil re-
nemhcred the exceedingly habby manner in which his
'nelny was dressed ana ~ the hand which seHeo MN
had no button on the WI stand shirt and he feared
this was only too prob bic :" That he escapes In the end
need not say bu for the how and why refer little
readers to the book for the eghtsone story oil
the Rabbit Far dly" o. ~ and 1.-THE Nan WIN
Beard one oil freshest most original eoncetswe nave
ever met with.
The fay Book, by DNAu MrIocK CnATK' IRON INC
same nous Is version Of some OF the faVore oi'
fairy stoJ b.
From Dedd & Mead come Harcclla Of Rome, no
BILE nd touching story OF early Christian p'rseeu
uor = and a companion volume, GeoGreg me Lo""u'
Atch treats of the trials Of latJ day Both oooh arc
rell and simply written and it is advisable that tue
happy children OF time should now and then oe te
minded that the religion which comes tn them win the
pleasant Accomplishments of Christmas trees and sun
daysehO0 picnics once meant loss ana pam ana ueah
itself to all who lrofessod IL.
Another OF Dodd & Mead's publications Is, Ld1or
Stands Golden Feet translation of one OF LchokAeS
quaint, thrifty, wholesome tales. They also offer Inc
Juno Series by EJacob Abbott, beautifully bound set
Of four volumes which evnce that the author OF RoHo
and Lacy has lost nothing Of the wonted skill which
made him the delight of past generation.
From George Routedge Co. comes fine edition OF
book which is, and deserves to be, nursery classic;
and which, hope, will never he suffered TO de our Oh
print We refer to The Original Poems by Jane Tay-
lOr Many old ewes viii put spectacles TO read afresh
the familiar lines OF "Meddlesome Matty" "Greedy
Richard" and "The Round Pond and Pretty Pond too
which the delight Of a far-away childhood. Inc
illustrations Ia the Original Poems OF remarkable mer
A. Shniok Schndok, also from Routledge, book OF
cunning rhymes, with equally fascinating pictures In
color s full Of the Itinke and jingle which babies
love 10 listen TO.
Puss-Cat Mer and Oher Stories for Ny children.
by the author OF Christmas Crackers Harper
Brothers., Is collection OF original fairy tales by
fav0re English writer who possesses the rare gift OF
narratDg wonderful stories to young people In style Oh
natural and familiar conversation. The volume has SOW
era appropriate illustrations although not got up III inc
extravsgant fashion which makes Christmas anything
hut festive occasion 10 many fathers OF famihes
The Aiasee StOries QIurd & Houghton) are by mis-
| Helen c. Weeks we-knOwn writer. Ansee Is droN
little chap full OF naturalness and humor whose loves
friendships mischiefs and gries remind MS extremely of
| the Ainslees OF our own nurseries
Home ChatuiM Our Young Folks ID. Appleton Coils"
volume full Of conversations between parents and chill
dren and so evidently "improving" that little readers
would turn from it, II II not for the n" woodcuts
which illustrate il. Children Will swallow enormous doses
Of fact general thing they may have as many lions,
tigers Chinese Junks, pirates, and boa constructors ~
| they desire TO help IL down.
| Randld BdnnermGn Gippnoou & Coz is delightful
book for boys. by George Macdonald. That must be al
unusual type of mind indeed which NON the deep
quesonin OF Robert Falconer % write Cor children,
and to write with finish and de,c&cy which leaves
p0thng 10 he desired. But IL is With sreat things and
great minds. gcnteness is born Of strength, and the
giant who wieds the huge hammers OF the rolling MILL
lays by his might and with stroke of down. beats thin
the almost invisible sheet Of gold foil straightens the
tail feathers Of glass peacock.
But must stop. II vain even 10 attempt cata-
loguing 1.-THE of the books OF the We can but
Gull, with finger ndlscrimnating Jacky Horner's,
few pums from the feast and holding them out in
hand point with the other TO the loaded tables beyond
The Percys, by Mrs. PRENTIss, a wholesome
Juvenile story is published by 4. d. f. Randolph Co.
The complete Poetic0l Works of Mrs. Brown
ING volume with illustrations by American artists
are published by James Miller.
4 new volume of The Tone Masters, by
CHARLES BARNARD Zee Shepard is devoted to Bach
and Beethoven, whose personal history is related In
style adapted to the perusa Of young people IL abounds
with interesting anecdotes OF the great composers form
ing agreeable narrative not only for readers of
musical tastes but for all who fond OF biographical
| sketches Of eminent men.
4 second edition of Lays Of The Holy Lana,
selected from ancient and modern poets and illustrated
with rginal photographs and drawings is published by
Robert Carter Brothers II contains poems by Rogers,
Scott, PerpOnt, Hebcr II. BoDar, Mrs. Sgourney Miss
| Jowsbury, and many other distinguished writer's The
themes have been suggested by in Palestine, and
incidents in Holy Writ, giving unity and impressive
effect to the volume Many Of the illustrations are ex-
cenent and the whole work forms cabinet Of Oriental
pictures by pen and pencil.
The Herald Of Health continues the series de-
voted the Discussion of Temperance Problems with
al article on the Effects Of Alcohol olsprng;" the
Rev. H. Brigham offers several valuable suggestions
! the means OF securing Wholesome Homes" Henry
Ward Beccher discourses Sorrow and Its Dangers"
aud T. Ray Larkesen furnishes interesting paper on
the Comparative Longevity Of Man and the Lower Ami
mails" The sidcdshes and dessert OF the editorial de-
partment rather bi9hspiced for journal that dis
/ believes in the OF stimulants.
/ The DESTROYER of the Second Republic, being
Napoleon the LfhIe, by VICTOR HUGO, translated by
clergyman Of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Is issued
in neat edition by Sheldon Co. This vehement satirt
cal datrbe against the prelensons OF the usurper
published after the downfall Of the French republic
aud has since been Of the sharpet thOrn in the
side OF the Emperor. At this moment, 1t has peculiar
historical interest foreshadOwng many events which
have recently To pass, and terrible dissection
OF the character and motives Of the yanglOrOus
arch spirit and STYLE the work thoroughly French
and ts gorgeous and wonderful rhetoric is scarcely
ecpscd by the dim medium Of English translation.
\ holiday number OF Otd ana NeW is issued
under the title Of The Christmas LOcket link he
tween the Old Year and the New, opening with the
guine promise that the New Year will bring to every
who reads pleasure OF which he did not even
dream" The contents are almost exclusively devoted
Ia subjects connected with the Christmas season. includ
ing contributions James Freeman Clarke Charles r.
Brooks. g. G. shackford G.. Z. Cranch II. W. Bellows.
and Others In addition 10 admirable story, "stand
and Watt" by the editor. curious relic of Haw-
thoIne given I'm carriers address which