The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-11-18

party IN relation to the places marked and
the objects seen as well as in regard to
historical incidents that have any bearing
on the voyage In this book boy or girl
reader will learn much of the topography
and history of all the countries that Dor
der the Suez canal, and will at the same
time have the advantage of getting it In the
form of a story. Boston: Lee 81 Shepard.
For sale by William Dcxey.l
WEE LUoY.-This is very interesting
account of the sayings and doings of
another of Little. Prudy's" children by
Sophie May Miss Rebecca S. Clarke) that
will bring pleasure and delight to many
youthful reader. Readers, too, OF maturer
age will fad much to amuse, interest and
instruct them, for the simple narrative is
characterized by the same close, truthful
and loving study of childlfe that was so
prominent in the Little Prudy" series.
These children display the same quaint
ness of thought and action, the same
marvellous originality. the same fun in
their earnestness and earnestness in their
fun that characterize living little chill
dren that have had fair show of the
child's capacity or tendency. 1t seems a
hard thing for some people to realize that
their idea of happiness is not sufficient for
everybody. "Wee Lucy's" mother was the
right kind of mother and under her
guidance the child will grow up to be
delight to readers Of a latter day. [Bos-
ton: Lee & Shepard. For sale by Will
liam Doxey.]
The TEMPLE SHAKESPEARE. - The
latest issues OF this charming little edition
of the immortal dramatist are ''The Mer-
chant of Venice" and "a Midsummer
Nights Dream" The former contains a
photograph frontispiece of the Rialto.
while the illustration in the latter repre-
r. s4nG 4, H.
born. The preface, glossaries and notes
are by Israel GollancZ. MA, and the text
used is that of the Glove edition. New
York: Macmillan & Go. For sale by Will
liam Doxey.]
PAUL AND VIRGINIA.-Ane new edition of
M. Bernardin de st. Pierre's delightful
tale, which has just been issued by the
Appletons, is especially suited for the holt
days. Who has not read the beautiful
story. so simple, so tender. so true to ma
ture? This edition is illustrated by
Maurice Leloir, and there is biogra phlcal
sketch of the author. The work is gotten
up in style similar to that other French
classic. "Pcciola." issued by the same
house last year. New York: d. Apple
ton d Co. For sale by the Bancroft Com
pany.J
ROUND THE RED LAMP.-Under this
title. which he explains is the usual sign
of the general Practitioner in England. DIR.
Conan Doyle has given us collection of
short stories, many of which will rank
with his very best work. Although the
author says some of the tales are medical
stories," and lone cannot write about
medical life and be merry over it," his
readers will be apt to overlook the want
of humor and be glad to exchange therefor
the pathos and realism which make some
Of them SO deeply interesting. The picture
drawn Of the old practitioner in behind
the Times" will appeal to every one who
has had the good fortune to be brought in
contact with that most lovable and adj
mired of men, the old family doctor.
"His patients do very well. He has the
healing touch-that majestic thing which
defies explanation or analysis, but which
is very evident fact, nevertheless. His
mere presence leaves the patient with
more hopefulness and vitality. The sight
of disease affects him as dust does care
full housewife. 1t makes him angry and
impe,u0us. Tut, tut; this will never
do! he cries as he takes over new case.
He would shoe death out of the room as
though he were an 0btrusive hen. But
when the intruder refuses 10 be disodged,
when the bl0od moves more slowly and the
eyes grow DINNER. then 1t is that DIR. Win
ter is OF more avail! than all the drugs in
his surgery. Dying folk cling to bis hand
as II the presence of bis bulk and vigor
gives them more courage to face the
change, and that kindly. wind. beaten face