The morning call., 1891-11-22

shin. Each card contains not only the calendar
but design both charming and appropriate and
an equally timely sentiment. Ii is study for an
aftst-in fact twelve studies In art, OF original
and beautiful designs, and worked out in the
highest style OF the printers art The drawings
are In Mrs. j. Pauline Sunters pic! uTeSque style
aud Executed in sepia tint and color, quaint
and bright and sweet that one is charmed beyond
expression.
The Frederick A. Stokes Company OF New
YORK publishes a very neat calendar in the shape
OF folder, called The -Four Little Musicians"
1t Is designed by Maud Humphrey and is printed
IN Imitation OF water colOrs. II represents four
little gills, each With different musical instru-
mtnf' on each OF which is thiee months Of the
calendar. Offered by A. NJ. Robertson, Post
street.
The firm above named has issued another
folder calendar similar to the -Four Little RIu-
sicians." 1t Is entitled -Four Little Japs" aud
represents four little pretty Japanese Inaldens,
reproductions OF watercol0Ts, by Maud Hum
phIey. Offered by Morris g. Kennedy.
ST. NIcHoLAs-tNew York; The Century
Company. Two volumes, cloth, 966 pD., S4)
The monthly issue of Isl. Nicholas Magazine, .
that brilliant periodical conducted by Mary
Mapes Dodge for the young people, is always in
teresting, but when presented 10 TWO volumes
which Includes the twelve numbers from No
vember. 1890, TO October. 1891, inclusive. 1t be-
comes still more so, and makes a present for the
holiday that any young reader would envy. The
bound edition OF the magazine takes first place
with any OF the periodicals that are annually
prepared fog the edifeatlon of the little people
and not only are the many articles within the
covers instructive aud Interesting for the lass
OF readers for whom specially designed, but will
prove very entertaining reading for those OF
more mature years. Offered by A. Nj. Robert
son.
MAUD HUMPHREYS MOTHER GOOSE By
Maud Humphrey New York: The Frederick
A. Stokes Company. In boards 50 50.l This
volume of The melodies Of Mother Goose is one
of lie neatest holiday books that Maud Hum
phIey has ever produced, and she has gotten up
number oil very elegant designs in water coOrs.
This book is made up of 4 number OF fac SMILES
oil waiercolor painting. On each page OF heavy
paper there is gem OF picture OF little one.
ana on the side an appropriate selection from
the melodies. The picture illustrates the text.
aud the text explains ihe picture. The work is
of the finest that has been produced IN chrome
photographic printing. 1t Is offered by A NJ.
Robertson.
LIGHT OF LOVELY Clara Dargan Maclean.
New York: The Worthington Company. Illus
trated, 12mo., 81 25) This is story Of the
South. The scene is laid in Charleston, S. c., in
ante-Deilum days, when It's society was sui
generis refined cultured, hospitable, and, under
slight disguise, the wits and bellies of a now
almost forgotten period move before the reader
In a glamour OF grace aud beauty and cbvairic
splendor. The story Is full OF brilliant local
color, and abounds In dramatic situations. AS a
study OF character II rivals the best intrOspectvl
productions OF the modern subjective school,
while its lofty tone makes the book acceptable
10 those whose conscience dlsapproyes the Ordl-
nary romantic novel;
THE CENTURY MAGAzINE-(New York: The
Century Company. $50 PIP, cloth and gilt, So
This volume Is made up of the several numbers
OF the excellent magazine, including the issues
from May to October Inclusive aud is gotten up
In that attractive style that has marked the
seml.annual publication. The class Of matter
that Is selected for this magazine Is of that ma
lure that II Is never old. ana the sketches may
be taken up at any time and read with profit and
with interest. Tie present volume. bound as it
Is IN old-gold cloth, makes II most attractive
addition to the library. Offered by A. NJ. Rob-
ertson
The BACHELOR OF SALAMANCA-By A R.
lie Sage. New York: The Wortb!ngton Com
pany. illustrated. 12mo, cloth. SD This isi a
translation Of tho renowned series OF lie Sage 5
adventure romances. Related in a mastery and
most entertaining manner, the writer exhibits
remarkable boldness, force aud originality,
while at The same time he charms by his sur
prlSing lights OF Imagination and his profound
knowledge OF Spanish character and customs
A neat little c0nceit. the work OF Florence e.
Cory, has been published by the Frederick A.
Stokes Company OF New York under the title of
"rhe Brownie Paper Dolls" Ii is a good sized
picture OF one OF the celebrated Palmer Cox
brownies rs he appears in his natural garb, aud
with his eight other suits 10 be cut ouI, pasted
and fltted 10 brownie SO that he can be trans
ferred AZ Will Into Uncle Sam. one OF the finest,
All Sin, the old man, an English soldier, a
Yankee sailor, and a dude. Ii is holiday iuea
that will please tho little ones. Offered by A. Nj.
| Robertson.
Highest References" Is the latest addition to
| "Lovelps Westminster Series" of short works OF
| fiction published by tile John w. Lowell Com.
| pauy of New YORK. IL Is pleasing story by
fiction, including "The Home on the MarshS and
| "City and Suburban." have been widely read
| and prove her to be one OF the best English ro-
| mancers of the day. This story, like the other
| ones, Is original. bright and decidedly Interest
| Ing. Offered by Payo. Upham & Co.
| Papers In Penology" is the title OF paper
| covered volume OF 143 pages issued by the New
| York State Reformatoiy Press and published al
Elmira. II Is the second series OF penoioglcaI
| papers issued by the reformatory and Is one oil
| special value to those who are Interested In the
matter OF the puplshment Of crime and To lnS
/ reformation VI those who have gone wrong The