New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-01-24
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

ADDRESSES AND SPEECHES Oh Xa aR1ST oV MN
SIoMs s tS% %p 1888 Egg E IL hS BrOTH CO.
Tho record of Mr.. WinthrOp's political ana
ouhlc nfe contained IN two previous volumes OF Al
sresses and Speeches" supplemented 1--WE trust II
need not be said completely IN this volume, WHICH, as
Tho outhcr remarks partakes largely OF the character
NJ tno pertod through which have been passing
during the last ten years" 1T includes MS uH
courses on the Two Hundred and Flfeth Anniversary
nj the Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers at Plymouth ana
the Centennial Celebration of our National lnoepeh"
ence which he rcgadsas among the most important Vi
bis literary productions together with brieier papers
mostly OF biographical ana historical character. 1ho
contents OF the volume are marked by unity Vi
thought, elegance Of expression, and nreFail'nS
propricy and good taste in the tone OF composition
Mr. Winthrop is a scholar OF excellent Accomplishments
ms mind catholic I'm scope, versatile III a-' an" Wv"
Eervative in tendency; more remarkaoIe LOT ro"no
ncnt Ct texture than for strength OF grasp OF acute
ness of insight never led away by Vehemehl lhPuSoe
INT always sclfposscsScd, calm, diGnihed; ana inc
impression ne may perhaps be ascrDed rather 10
a grave and court manner than to any OF the acr
Gifts Of intellect These traits are conspicuous III INC
volume now published, which VIII be gfee"n .! many
readers as Just Illustration cf the position ana charac
ter Of the distinguished Massachusetts, statesman
TIE CANTERBURY rILGRIMAGE , by the Rft R RSH
dolph & co.
The Bishop of Ohio has here given very
agreeable narrative OF his personal experience AZ 'e
Lambeth Conference and Sheffield Congress- when car
rcd into effect the quaint conceit or Chaucer nvc
cepture. before though the guests Of Canterbury du
no, start from the old Tabard Inn in Southwark, but
from every quarter Of the civilized world. His pro-
gramme also included visits TO oxford ana CmDrIuSe
To York and Edinburgh to Paris and switzerland, WHICH,
although lcadins over ground greatly ireluehlen ny
American tourists are described with strong dash Oh
individuality that gives zest TO the narrative Tue
NJ ne an
nently displayed than becoming IN dgnitaTy OF the
Church. and his warm English sympathies VIII not
cnd the reader who regards the precious stone SET III
he silver sea the cen of modern civz1lon blShoP
Bedc was received with distinguished courtesy In the
highest social circles OF England and his remembrance
u kindly hospitalues would naturally leavel lis impress
ion on his pages HIS book is valuable, moreover, as
IN authentic record Of the ecclesiastical proceedings
Shch have called forth wide an interest and which
orm an important chapter the religious history OF the
Zinc.
3l9 Harper Brothers
The editor of this work has aimed to collect
~ . single volume whatever was worth knowing with
regard TO the personal habits, domestic life, ialniIir
conversations private opinions. and pablo repue OF the
formidable parsonage who filed so large space III Eng
dsh literary society during the last century. Great
scope IS Of course allowed by such plan TO gosspmS
details Of which the editor has not failed to take the
utmost advantage. book is perfect sorchouse Of
nncc!ote Renaissance. and descriptive sketches, COM
piled from every book the subject that could be
iakcd out OF the dust OF libraries including many rare
and forgotten volumes, as well as the exubcraut out
pourngs OF the irrepressble Boswell II not only pre-
rents lively exhibition Of the grim intellectual auto
rrat hut Of the large circle of brilliant men and wo
men who were haercd by mis- attentions and who put
M with his oddities for the enjoyment of his company
The contents OF the volume are arranged under vdr
tty convenient titles enabling the reader to find with
out trouble the subject he in pursuit Of in addition to
the excellent index with which he hardly so astray
Chicago: Jansen. McCuTg Il Co.
The readers of this edIfying production VIII
not only initiated into the art and mystery OF the IA
rore dance Of The Young aud maidens in fashion
able society but will he instructed in many points of
etiquette ceremony, which might have escaped at
tenion IN the uuasssted OF their natural faculties
Thus they will Learn that cool head and even temper
aye essential 10 the success OF leader OF
the German no less than in other enterprises OF great
pith and moments thai chairs almost always hired
Tor the occasion and may be had for fifty cents to
Collar dozen that the music costs eight dollars piece
IN the frenzy Of the season. bat in ordinary times not
more than that the whole expense for twentyfour
couples need not much exceed seventy dollars;
md that in the matter Of refreshments 10 be passed
round during the evening, " coffee ana waters
IRE refreshing" Ices and cake cooling" and "a
.up Of hot bodion is uvigOrltng" In short there is
no point relating the German that is not treated in
his work. which must become as necessary TO the
lovers Of that amusement the Cooks own Book TO
lsucccsslul table.
a HOLIDAY TOUR IN EUROPE. BY JOEL Cook l2mo,
Ip. 80 J. IS. iippinc0tt ~ Co.
In this volume which consists of letters
originally published in The IUbic LSdgcr Of PIladeI-
pha the narrative of travel is Of equal interest 10 tour
sts who are planning journey over the same ground
md g ssvat home readers who wish 10 gain mixing
Of European experience without exchanging the com
Tort of their residcs for the pcrs OF land aud sea
The author visits the most incr STING spots IN Great
Britain and tue Continent, and without striving for
graphic effect. gives a vivid description OF places and
people, with unusual cearuess OF statement ana accu-
,acy Of detail TIe chief value Of his book Is found in
hs judciOn selection oi topics his careful adherence
70 facts and his entire abstinence from drcary attcmp;
AT humOr aud spasmOdic exercises IN fine writing.
NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW. February
The present number is largely occupied with
political discussions ana comparatively small space is
devoted 10 ltersture and philosophy "The Conduct OF
Business Congress is the subject Of paper 10y the
Hon George L. Uoar who offers several di.passi0nate
turseston with regard the improvement of certain