Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-11-25

famous diamonds, pearls, rubies and other
precious stones. The Pitt diamond, which
was bought by the grandfather of the Earl
of Chatham for fifty thousand dollars,
and sold to the French government for
eight hundred and seventy-five thousand
dollars, is one of the gems mentioned.
This stone at one time adorned the sword
hilt of the first Napoleon. The orlof,
another diamond, for centuries was the
eye of q :, Hindoo god. The Kohinoor's
history Is also given, and the Pelegrina
pearl and the Black Prince ruby are simi-
larly noticed. The book gives interesting
information, and in that sense may be
called instructive. There are several ex-
cellent representations of the Jewels de-
scribed, among which are the Tara Brooch
and the famous diamond necklace which
unites the names of q cardinal and O
queen.
''How New England was Made,n by
Frances A. Humphrey, author of "Adven-
lures of the Early DISCOVERIES" 'sDean
Stanley with the Children" ''Queen Vic
toria at Home" etc. Boston; D. Lothrop
gift book for q boy or girl. If the chill
dren of the present generation do not be-
come well acquainted with the early histo-
~ of the country in which they live il
will not be the fault of the enterprising
publishers of this book. Its pictures tell
the story, as well as the clear, large type
of the attractive pages. The cover is
adorned with finely colored representa-
tions of an early settlers meeting house,
with some of the men pacing before the
door with a gun during divine service, and
also of Trinity church, Boston; q splendid
piece of architecture, where the renowned
Phillir,a RrO0ta r1raaahaa reatnr The
book is a welcome contribution to the pic
| torial-historical literature 30 admirably
prepared for the youth of the present day.
1t will secure many happy readers.
'The Evolution of Man and Christians
New York; D. Appleton & Co., 12 mo-,
40 pages.) This valuable contribution to
| modern theological literature is dedicated
| to Professor Joseph lie Conte, Ii. D., OF
Berkeley, Cal, by the author, at Canton,
Ohio. From the preface it is easy to SEE
| that the writer is an Episcopal clergyman,
| who believes the catholicity of his OWL
| church to be such that men of every shade
| of theological belief can find a home and
| refuge there. Evidently the author fayors
q reconstruction of Christian theology
i He declares himself to have escaped "tht
1 nlhSmAS or tlme-WOrn traQlt1Onallein
Robertson, Canon Farrar, Professor Hux
ley, John Fiske and Phillips Brooks ar
quoted. 1t is declared that ssa Charming
or Beecher might have found q comfort
l able home within the Episcopal fold, 81
far as the prayer books teaching is con
cerned, and if the powers that be will only
act in the spirit of the prayer book th'
American Episcopal church may yet be
come the rallying- point of many broad
minded men and women" Part /. treat
of the evolution of man, with chapters OF
God and nature; mans origin according b
science; ditto to theology; the age of tn,
human race; mans primitive home ant
condition. Part ii. treats of the evolu
ton of Christianity, with chapters whicl
dwell on miracles, inspiration, the Trinity
the divinity of Christ, the atonement
heaven and hell, the problem of evil, bod
lily resurrection, immortality and tn
church of the future. This book will b
welcomed by broad church people every
I where. Its spirit is thoroughly Christiai
and conciliatory, and it aims not to be con
troversial, but spiritually helpful. Wheth
er all members of the Episcopal churcl
| will agree with these ultra liberal views o
| not is settled by the action of the Bisho
of Ohio, who has requested the author I
retire from the ministry of that church
but Mr.. McQueary refuses to to so. Tn
| end is not yet.