Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-31


Whateer the hope or doubt.
But who's the King whose power is all-defying7
TO whom such honor's due?
ana II you bark you hear old Time replying
IT'S Eighteen Eighty-Two,
JEROME BURNETT.
LITERARY NOTES.
JAMES T; FIELDS. Biographical Notes and Per-
tunn oketches, with unpublished fragments and
Ho"shon0 M sh ana G So 4f besrs
Mohun. wv - d.
opinions may differ as to the place Mr.. Fields
VIII finally take In literature and there may also
oe uierenceS as to certain traits of his character
OUT there can be no doubt that his career was a
successful and interesting one. He was brought
lhto close relations with many persons Of note in
literature, both In this country and In Europe
ana IL may truly be said, we think that he neither
o'erlooked nor abused the advantages of these
feiations These facts made his yesterdays with
Authors' a charming volume; and the same causes
VII. ma Tor the handsome book before us q large
circle or readers 1t is the affectonate tribute Of
a, ueVoted wife to the memory OF much admired
usoanC ana therefore has its defects, If measured
Dy the cold rules OF literary criticism, but it is
nevertheless a pleasant and in some respects
'aluaole contribution to contemporary literature.
"MMs ,HiN IRVING. BY CHARLES DUDLEY
ton: F. B. Mohun. AA'"e A'on 'A'ii'n w. ""Sn
GiVen fascinating writer and congenial sub
Ject, ana the result must infallibly be charming
oook. This we have In the volume before us,-the
hrSt OF the series of biographies OF American Men
Vi Letters, which the house above named pro-
poses to publish The story of Irvings life is told
clearly, conctsely and in captivating way, and
the extracts from his correspondence are made dis
cIeeIy and In good TASTE so that the hook partakes
az oIce oi the nature or personal biography and
literary history. II is an au, piciOus opening of
une projected SERIES which, by the way, Mr.. War
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN BY A. H. Beesley, MA.
James J. Chapman
Recent arctic explorations and adventures will
give fresh interest TO this book, Which constitutes
NO. VI Of 'The New Plutarch' series-i e., lives of
thoSe who have made the history of the world. It
doeS not, as a matter OF course, contain much that
Is new me story OF the gallant sailors two eX-
peotlohs Is however, briefly but clearly told with
ne Quilted advantages OF good index and several
MAPS, when Will be Of great use in enabling the
reaoer 10 follow the narrative ntelligeatly
AUNT NJ SERENA BY BLANCHE WILLS HOWARD.
boston James r. Osgood Co. Washington: j.
In this charming story Miss Howard has amply
fulfilled the high expectations formed upon her
peasant little volume entitled ''One Summer"
published several years ago. The motto on the
ute page,-"Be strong, live happy, and iOve,"-is
the Key note Of the story. which is in every way
one of the most delightful OF the year. The
scene IS laid partly in this country and partly in
Europe; the descriptions are graphic. and life in a
German boarding house is faithfully portrayed.
The heroine of the story is almost too good for
thlS earthly EARTH but the creation of such char
acier, even In imagination, cannot but have an en-
hooliilg influence on her sex.
DIR. GILBERT'S DAUGHTERS. A Story for Girls.
~ HhRGARET HARRIET MATTHEW'S: Phiadel-
R ha; Porter Il Coates Washington: McCreary
Although written for girls, and especially adapt
ed for the younger members Of the Sex this book
VIII nevertheless not hurt the boys, while older
persons or both sexes will find it well worth read
ing. the tone Is healthy, the lesson that work
ennobles is happily incuicated, and the story is
very charmingly told throughout.
N1HILIsT PRINCESS. By NJ. L: GAGNEuR. Chi
cago Jansen, MCClurg Il Co.
Ih1s story Is practically brief and readable
history of the Nihilist movement in Russia, from
NlhiliSt point OF View. The heroine Wanda
krylon is said, and no doubt truly, to be another
name for Sophie PieonSky, while the other prnci-
pal characters are taken also from real life The
narrative IS full OF Interesting Incidents thrilling
situations, romantic DISCUSSES and exciting eS-
capes-
ONE OF THREE, AND MADE OR MARRIED. BY
JESSIE FOTHERGILL. New York Henry Holt Il Co.
WashingtOn j. j. Chapman.
These two pleasant stories make suitable addi-
ton to Messrs. Holt & Co.'S cheap and deservedly
popular Leisure Hour Series," which must by this
time have reached. nearly hundred volumes-a
handsome and attractive library OF Itself.
POINTS OF HISTORY For Schools and Colleges. BY
JOHN LORD. LID. New York A. s. Barnes
This compact and well-arranged little volume,
which is designed for both teachers and pupils,
will be found useful at all times and especially In
reviews and examinations
Through G. A. Whitaker we have from the pub
fishers, Messrs. Curt1Ss & Childs, Utica, N.Y,a
Memorial Volume On President Garfield, compiled
by Mr. Henry j. COOk1nham, which contains in
permanent and attractive form the funeral ser
vices at Elberon, Washington and Cleveland to-
gether with a number of poems ami other miscel-
laneous matter adapted to the character OF the
volume.
In "The verbalist,' by Alfred Ayres, Messrs. D.
Appleton Co. furnish little volume that is OF
very great service, not only to professional and
occasional writer's, but to everybody who has
occasion to use our language in any way. 1t Is
not as comprehensive as it might be- AMI perhaps
not above criticism as to the conclusions of It's
author In some cases. and perfection Is OF course
hardly to be expected In work upon subject in
regard to which there is such variety of opiniOns
but Mr. Ayres Judgment is in the main sound and
his taste to be commented. His lessons are con-
veyed In sharp and crisp English, and are an ex-
writing and speaking. For sale in Washington by
F. B. Mohun.
Harper & Brothers weekly publications promise
to be specially attractive during the coming year.
and teir popularity is likely therefore, il possible
to be greater than ever before. The Bazar opens
1882 with brilliantly illustrated serial story ent-
tied 'Marion Fay" by Anthony TrOllope, in the
best vein OF that popular author In addition to
adventure and shipwreck, by the author OF that
remarkable book "'Ihe Wreck OF the GrosvenOr."
These, with the special attention it gives to all
matters relating to domestic economy, will insure
the BGzGr wide circulation during the year. Not
to be behind its younger companion, the old and
favorite Weekly is also adding to It's attractions
The number for January will contain the open
ing chapters OF what is saidtO b., II very bright
little comedy, called "ClOthO of Gold and Cloth Of
FrieZe," by ''Ouida." The scene is laid In Rome,
among the foreign residents OF that city, AMI the
work is likely to be as taking as a good subject
and sharp-pointed pen dipped i'll acid can make
It. All the old popular features OF tue Weekly
retained. YO'ng IpOpip, too, is to he improved
upon. That Is, ii such thing IS poss bic, to the
mind OF those for whom this charming publication
is intended.
Society Notes.
Senator Jones, OF Nevada, expects his wife here
to-day or tomorrow. She has been in New York
for short time Miss Sterling, OF California, who
came here with Mrs. Jones when she first took
possession OF their house this month, has remained
here during her absence and VIII continue to be