Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-09-01
tfrsRARY NOTES,

LITERARY NOTES.
Gen. Lew Wsllaces Life of Gen. Ben ia.
min Harrison, bound with George Alfred
Townsend's Life of Levi P. Morton, has
made Its appearance, and as might have
been expected, it is very attractive and
useful book. Gen. Wallace's literary work
could not fail to be fascinating, and the
steel portrait Of the general is fine and life
like. In fact, the work has more valuable
and serviceable information. and Is better
adapted to its purposes, than any campaign
book we have yet seen. 1t is in all respects
complete and satisfactory. rhe publishers
Hubbard Brothers, Philsdelphia-have
also brought out twin life of Presiden,
Cleveland and Ex-senator Thurman, by
Mr.. W. T. Hensel, assisted by MIR. George
F. Parker. As Abraham Lincoln would
say: For person who would like that kind
Of book. 1t is just the kind of book he
would like.
How to Cook Well. By J. Rosalie Ben
ton. 12mO, 425 pages, S1.50. Revised
uCW ouitiohs AhC houoCECOPOA VIM cuy
this book Is sure of getting the full value OF
her money. for 1t is simply packed with
useful information on all points connected
with cooking. The arrangement under the
different heads of breakfast, luncheon, diu-
ner, etc, is a very convenient one, and
saves much time and planning. the direc-
tions are given with great accuracy and
minuteness, while they admit Of adjust
ment to the material one has in the house.
The suggestions for making over rem
nants into tempting and toothsome dishes,
which follow directly the rules for the ORR
ginal preparation, are alone worth the price
of the book.
The Buffalo, N. Y, Times says: Here
Is q cookbook that does not take II fol
granted that you know all about cooking,
but gives most minute and full directions,
and reasons for the directions. 1t sup
poses that you wish to economise, and SC
tells Of many ways to keep the butcher and
grocer In subjection. Variety is declared
to be the secret of success in economical
management and great many ways of
turning leftover food into sppetizing sur
prises are told Of"
Published by d. Lothrop company, Bos.
ton.
PHYSICAL CULTURE IN OUR PUBLIC
SCHOOLS.
We have frequently urged, in the col
umns of the REPUBLIC, that efficient ply
sical culture should be introduced into ouI
public schools, and now that we have a
gymnasium. Tin connection with the Y. NJ.
C. A, } and q capable gymnast In charge,
there seems to be no reason why q most
favorable opportunity for the instruction OF
public school teachers and pupils in calls
themes and light gymnastics, should not be
utilized. In many lnstitutions-colleges,
seminaries and public schools-much atten-
ton Is given to the cultivation Of the
physique OF the pupils, as means of en-
abling them to do their mental work tc the
best advantage. Nothing could be more
sensible or practical. The lady teachers
especially need physical training in connec-
tion with their work, to relieve the wear of
their mental strain, and boys and girls need
quite as much instruction as to the care Of
their bodies as In the branches taught.
We have no doubt an arrangement could
be made with the managers Of the Y. NJ.
C. A. for the instruction Of teachers and
pupils, either In the gymnasium room or
the upper court room, In various exercises,
with or without apparatus. which could be
introduced into several school buildings Of
the city, and which, we are sure. would, If
properly INDUCED in, preserve and increase
the physical vigor of thousands Of scholars
and save hundreds of lives.
viii Superintendent Taylor and the
members of the board of education please
give their personal attention to this matter?
There is neither politics nor dynamite In it.