The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-11

from both father and mother. IalcOlt VIII
Jams goes through some new books and gives
his opinion thereupon. 1.-THE Bodleian, an
extract from The Book Mart, gives some facts
of interest concerning zone Of the five laIg-
est and perhaps the most picturesque home
of books in the World" The Bodlean, the
gift of Thomas Bodley, was opened in 1902,
just before the arrival of the most book
learned James the Sixth. SIN 1885 the num-
Der of books was 432,iT7 of which 20,3ls
have manuscripts" "What and How to
Read" by Frederick Saunders, copied from
The Independent contains wholesome advice
and suggestions TO students OF literature,and
II one would but follow the plan marked
out by capable judges as guide to ones
taste, there Is no doubt Of the result being
satisfactory. We recommend the Book
News as an admirable epitome OF the new
est publications and what is thought Of them.
Mansiord, on Main street, will order II and
all others OF the magazines here mentioned.
Under the head OF "Chrstian Ireland the
most notable article in the March Century by
right of scholarship and research Charles de
Kay continues his explorations in Irish his
tory, and tells in brief many important
things relative 10 the influence Of Christian
ity in Ireland, her political moods and
changes, and says ITO understand the
Irish problem Of today II is necessary TO
study the religious waves which have affected
Ireland" II is curious TO note the parallel
Mr.. de Kay draws between japan and Ire
land in many historical points," as well as
"the geographical likeness obvious" From
all the facts aud information gathered, and
which this writer has evidently deeply
studied, he finds that nov as before the
Irish nation lies between the mllstoncs OF
papal and Protestant tyranny, aud at the
slightest effort 10 make healthy movement
one or the other gives IL grind" lie con
cludes his paper with logically strong de-
Tense OF Ireland, for which lrishmen every
where should feel indebted, not because Of
the historic argument brought TO bear, but
for the bold and emphatic utierance OF IT,.
Beautiful illustrations ndorn every page.
George kennan's account Of his visit
TO "Thc Grand Lama OF the Trans.
Baikal," is an interesting and anus.
lllk fAlfllfnNt III NllNl AllIuulN nav
elcr's career. The article is finely illustrated.
The present chapters In the history Of Abra-
ham Lincoln are especially interesting from
the presence Of fac.similcs OF the preliminary
and the final emancipation proclamation,
with statement OF the facts pertaining
thereto. w. II. Bcohler contributes q
scientific paper on the use OF oil TO still
the Waves" to show that pouring oil on the
troubled waters Is not mere figure OF
speech, but a scientific fact proven by the
test of experiments The writer quotes
from Lieut. A. d. wyckoft u. S. ~, who
In paper read before the Franklin Insti-
tute, refers 20 DIR. Benjamin Franklin Us hn
authority regarding the great utility Of oil
for this purDose lsiilling the waycsl and
gave a scientific explanation Of the manner
In which the oil acted" Other reports ON
this subject are presented, all tending 10
show "tho efficacy Of oil 10 lessen the dsn-
gerous effects Of heavy seas and thoroughly
warrnning the writer's injunction that
mo vessel should be allowed to leave port
without oil aud oil distributors for use TO
still the waves upon occasion. The history
Of YORK Cathedral" could scarcely
be written without n generous portion
Of the history Of England included, aud Mrs.
Schuyler Van Rensselaer,. In her charming
paper on this subject will fully sat-
isfy the student Her fine descriptions
Of that splendid pile appeal to every instinct
Of our aesthetic being, and who would not
be iillcd with divine aspirations, privileged
10 live and breathe In presence Of 80 much
architectural glory aud beauty? lllusia-
tons 81 different parts Of the cathedral, In
terror aud exterior ornament the article
Tho art element In this number Is repre-
scntod by Emma Eamcs Chase In hand
somely illustrated sketch Of dutch Painters
at Home" She visits the studies Of Mr.
Josef lsmcls. at the Hague. and Mr.. II. W.
Mesdng whose house l. Ia the Loan van
Mccrdccryoort. and who isa marine PAINTER
and whose wife Is landscape pointer Of al.
most equal ronown" Another visit was
made by the writer to Mr. Jacob Maris. one Of
three brothers each gifted aud distinguished
In art. Several other studios were visited
by Miss Chase and her account makes d de.
lightiully fascinating sketch. In another
contribution on art W. J. Stillman relates
some curious and interesting things about
Gnddo Gaddi, born 1850, died 1882 whose
personal relation with Giotio and Cimnbuc
was 70 we'll known In early times that II q.
impossible to separate them from him"
Iaddco Gnddi (i3Oo.l3Gi) was the only son
81 Gaido Gaddi who became n painter, and
the blofmpher says was Giotto's fayoht,
pupil aud godchild. "Music." rcpuicd 3,
be by Taddco Gadii, Is the only illustration
given. 'Thc last Assembly hall" a serial
by Mary llallcck foo,c, begins In this mum
her, which. with dialect poem Down .,
the Capital" by James whiicomb Riley
The History 81 Alex de Worthwhile" b,
George W. Cable, q review u James Bryce
American Commonwealth" by Edwar,
Eiwlcston, and two stories. complete III,
number. LEX.
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