The morning call., 1890-04-13
LITERARY NOTES,

= HE New England Magazine for April con-
GEl2 talns great deal of interesting matter,
SEsAI Including an article on Amelia b. Edwards
CASC by Sallle Joy White,and Egypt at Home"
by W. T. Nlnsow, DID. number OF the
sketches are beautifully Illustrated.
caesars Column" story OF the twentieth
century, by Edmund BOisgilbert, NJ d.. a volume
OF 367 pages, has been Issued by i. j. Schultz &
Co. OF Chicago. Tie author presents a story OF
what, according To his IDEAS. viii occur in 1888
In the city OF New York, tile city Then containing
100000 Inhabitants. unless some heroic rem
notion, threatens the destruction OF the Ameri-
can nation. In The form OF 4 novel, the book
heats OF possibilities which If realized would de
sttOy the foundation of society aud government.
The Calvary Pulpit Christ and HIM Cruel
fed" volume OF nearly three hundred pages,
has been published by Funk & Wagnas of New
York This Is collection OF sermons by the
Rev. Robert 5. Macarthur, the majority of which
were preached in the old Calvary Church on
subjects are treated, and the dscourses, while
every one does not agree In The position taken in
them by the pastor contain the distinct recogni-
practice The book Is a valuable contribution TO
Christian thought.
a. The Feet of Love-" brilliant and remarka-
bic study OF American social life, has been pub
lished by the Wortbmglon Company of Sew
York. The sparkling vii and satire with which
The fashionable and literary society Of the day Is
depicted Is relieved by touches OF tender pathos.
Among The minor Characters young French lad
is eAquistey drawn by a master hand ana mis-
patience ana suffering form a strong contrast in
The gay anu cal eess lie which cOmposes the set
ting OF The story. II Is most original and sIrik-
Ing novel, both in treatment and plot
- The Seven ChuIchrs of As la, or Worldlness
In The Church." by Howard Crosby has been
published by Funk & Magnalls OF New York.
In this work the author. after conceding that the
letters addressed to The seven churches have. be-
You'd what appears on their surface, 4 symbol
zeal aud prophetic significance. points out the ex-
ceences ami defects OF the churches separately,
and closes with a special application OF the sub
Iect to show that worldliness is the eyer-presenG
and all-desiroyng sin, permeating society, trade
aud politics.
Messrs Harper & Bros have ready Pastels In
Prose" illustrated from 100 drawings, Including
a frOnisp piece In color, by IL. W. McVickar.
Pastel IN Prose" Is The tenn used TO designate
a striking species OF literary composition rang
ng from The dramatic 10 the lyrical IN character,
aud in some Instances resembling the story In
foim. II is almost wholly new in English litera-
lure, but OF late years IL has been carried 10 u
high degree OF development In France.
:" The Millionaire's Wife," new American
novel by Prudence Lowell. has just been issued
by I. b. Peterson & Brothers of Philadelphia.
In this novel, which Is written In an agreeable
manner, New England society is largely drawn
upon and faithfully described. The heroine is
Miss RomeyD, the belle OF her circle, and the
hero is Dick TraveIyn, r California millionaire,
who falls ID love with and marres her. For sale
at all the bookstores.
John b. Alden OF New York has lust Issued In
two handsome volumes, well printed, well bound
aud at low cost, "Prescotts History of the Con
quest of feru." with preliminary view of the
civilization OF the lncas. This history one OF
the best ever presented TO the reading public and
the student, has heretofore been kept out of the
hands OF the masses by reason OF the high price
demanded for 1t. The history Is very fascinaI-
Ing one.
The latest issue OF Frank Lesle's Illustrated
Newspaper presents SIX pages illustrative OF
the disaster al Louisville, Ky. The pictures are
full OF Interest. Another striking feature or l.
paper is an editorial contribution from ex-Sena-
Tor L. e. Platt on the recent Tammany expos
ures and embodylng statement as to why he
opposed the control OF the Worlds Fair by poll
iicians in that body.
ION the Chatting dish" is the title OF little vol
ume published by q. W. Dillingham; OF New
York, in which Harriet Z. Bailey, the compiler,
presents number OF receipts which she has
found successful In making the Informal Sun
day night tea a meal much 10 be desired and in
the preparation there Is but very little trouble.
Sold by the Bancroft Company.
Rand, McNally & Co. OF Chicago have issued,
as No. 121 of "The Globe Library" "The Dan
yer Jewels" a novel. In paper. IL Is most In
terestng story that carries with 1t the attention
OF the reader from the opening 10 the closing
chapter.
The Home Maker" for April is the first OF
the fourth volume, and it is fully as interesting
as any OF the previous numbers. The several de-
paItments are well conducted, and The matter
offered the readers shows great editorial super
vision.
Nj. Francis Clare Cusack " Nun of Kenmare"
mas written aud q. w. Dillingham; of New York
mas published book under the title OF =" Life
Inside the Church OF kome." Ii is offered by the
Bancroft Company.