The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06


ing at sea. On land they had both fought Tor
the hand Of the same lass and were rejected.
This was the reason that they built adjoining
Blue Payilions." from which the title Of the
book is derived. and decided 10 become wo-
man haters. Captain huuacles' heart. how
ever was made Of soft material. and he soon
succumbed 20 aDOther's wiles and brought
wife to provide over his blue pavilion. She
died early, and left him the care Of
a daughter. Tristram Salt an orphan boy.
Is q prominent chafa ter. Both the captains
want TO adopt him. but Baker finally sue
ceeds in taking charge. The tribulations and
adventures Of Tristram after his residence at
the Blue Pavilion are quite entertaining.
The story concludes by sophia kunacles and
Iristram falling IN love with each other.
much 90 the surprise OF both the old sea dogs.
Altogether 1t Is a very clever story. well told.
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The early poems of Ruskin. now first col
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A sketch Of the movements in the life Of the
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