Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-12-11

Doing His Best, By j. 7. 7rotcbridge.-
Many q the boys who have not We, become
acquainted with s.Neighbor lakewood and
"Cudjo'. Cave and Coupon Bonds have
already learned to like Mr.. TrowbridSe for his
stories about "Jsck Hazard and his fortunes
and chances. Such as have read any OF these
books will not need to be reminded Of the
visscious, healthy, and "cute" way in which
Mr.. Trowbridge tells . story; and those boys
who have formed the acquaintance Of Jack
Hazard. will no sooner learn that there Is
new story zbou, him than they will want II.
Although Jack has figured in former books,
this does not lessen the readers interest in this
one, as there l. no necessary connection be-
tween them. A usual, Mr.. Trowbridge gets
his char into some very strange situations,
which he depicts in very graphic and felici-
tous manner. some Of the more striking scenes
are those which illustrate the way in which
Drinks" kept school, and the way in which
the school did not keep Drinks" the suSaring-
of: and Jacks triumph overihe ''good-natered
quack at the circus. The book Is stirring
one and full of interest, not only 10 boys, but
to older people as well. Price SI.jo. j. Il.
Osgood 4 Co., Boston.
Trottys Wedding Tour; by Elizabeth
Stuart Phelps, author Of Coates Ajar,"
'Hedged In etc. This is book for very
young readers, or, perhaps better, for very
ysung listeners; for it seems better adapted TO
be read TO children than to be read by them.
II is the narrative of remarkably Juvenile
courtship, and of Trotty's mishap which grew
out of it; which the reader can interpret. ac-
cordng ITO his peculiar taste either as exem-
plfying the adage that 'true love never runs
smooth or showing up the unmitlSated,
though harmless, Stiffness of the thing in gener-
al. Amdre ct sdpere rir dec conceditur; and
how could it be to Trotty! The writer then
goes on to tell how Trotty made his siory-book,
and what stories he put into it; and. really,
some of them are better than the one about
himself; and they make very pretty and
entertaining collection. The book is hand
somely got up; and its tasteful binding. broad
pages. rich paper, and clear type, together with
its interesting stories, will make it very ac-
ceptable present 10 the children. Price Sl.5o;
! J. X. O>good Co.
Devotional Chimes:-A choice collection of
New and Standard Hymns and Tunes adapted
TO all occasions of social worship. family
devotions, and congregational singing; 10y
Asa Hull.
The above is the comprehensive title Of a
new book, published by .. Ditson X Co.. Bos-
ton; and have copied it because it seems TO
Us 10 be a. true as it is comprehensive. II i
especially adapted 10 the prayer-meeting, and
it is one Of the best books Of the kind that We
have ever examined; in fact we are inclined to
call il the best. The hymns have been selected
with reference 10 their intrinsic worth. without
regard 10 UNCONVENTIONAL character. There is
a judicious combination Of the old and the
new; the standard hymns and tunes. dear for
the associations connected with them, are re-
tanned; and the best new songs and melodies
are also included.
The book contains some 400 hymns, and
about 2,5 tunes; ii is very compact. yet no; so
crowded As to cause inconvenience. We COM
mend it heartily.