The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-06

"LlSSa, MiScelidHeOuS ana - 0utn1ul
POEMS" Under the heading of "Mystic
Poems" are included such pregnant sub
jpcts as ''Reincarnation." Fate" "Rest."
Faith" Eternal Pa fence" and MY
Creed"-all being characterized by an ex-
tra0rdinary depth of speculation that
seems in its authoritative tone to SAVIOR of
intuition if not of actual Inspiration. The
sea songs betray an innate love of the
ocean, and the dialect verse Is easy and
natural OF the remaining poems it is
only possible in short notice to say that
they contain many gem Ia appropriate
setting.
Altogether the volume will delight the
lover of that poetry which-is grated upon
strong moral ideas. Here are beautiful
thoughts clothed In poetical dictinn. There
is a conspicuous absence of mawkish sem
timentality; on the contrary, the eharac-
teristics continually manifested are
rugged strength and manly vigor. A love
of nature, a care that is almost tenderness
for weak and groplng human nature. a
breadth of comprehension and a happy
play of fancy combine with the smooth
versifcation to beguile the reader on and
on. If these be the blossoms of DR.. An
derson's young fancy. the fruits of his
matured taste and culture will be avail ted
with interest. San Francisco: The
Lotus Publishing Company. For sale at
the bookstores. Price $1l
POEMS OF HENRY ABBEY.-The ap-
pearance Of the third edition (enlarged) of
Henry Abbey's poems would indicate their
popularity among certain classes. And
yet there is no symptom of straining after
effect in these verses. Each subject is
rounded, and, as 1t were, STATED" III
verse that is simple to planness. None of
the exotic intellectually of Shelley or
the profound inscrutability of Browning
is here reflected. Sim ole en- otions, affect
ing stories of commonplace life, world-old
problems of being and destiny have been
selected By polished intellect, W armed by a
cultured fancy and served by the handmade
en- of orderly song. Perhaps it is this very
elosenesS and commences that appeal
to the bulk of the people. They find here
their own thoughts and aspirations intel
lightly conveyed in musical measure that
bears them apparently into Dobler sphere.
Upon this familiar Pegasus they can
traverse the Elysian FIELDS. At a safe
ambling trot, without fear of stumble or
hysterical exaltatIon with its certain re-
action. those who travel with Henry
Abbey are always sure of pleasant trip
and a safe return. That his flight is linn
tied the poet knows. none better, perhaps.
In "FacIebat." which might be translated
freely "man's effort" he modestly declares:
AS thoughts possess the fashion OF the mood
That gave them birth, every deed we do
Partakes OF our Unborn disquietude
That spurns the old aud caches toward the new
The noblest works of human and pride
Show that their makers were not satisfied
For, looking down the ladder of our deeds,
The rounds seem slender; all past work appears
Unto the dOer faulty: the heart bleeds,
And pale Regret comes weltering In tears,
To think how poor our best has been, how VAN.
Beside the excellence we would attain.
The volume can be recommended for its
iSti of
subjects and elaborate polish. KING ton,
New York: Published by the author.l
The JUSTIFICATION OF ANDREW LIE
BRUN.-Frank Barrett has already won for
himself iche in departments of libraries
devoted to fiction with THE Great Hes
per-" His aelpmate," ga Recoiing
Vengeance, etc. In his latest work he
hardly maintains his reputation. The sub
ject endeavors to cater to the supposed
love of semi-scientiic. semi-magica inven-
tions with which light literature has
recently abounded. Perhaps Jules Verne
of later times started the craze and was
followed in time by Stevenson, Besant,
Anstey, Wilde and a host of others. There
is an Irresistible fascin alton In any plauSl-
BILE suspension or extension of known laws
which lends itself naturally to the art of
the romancist. That Barretrs idea is in
genious will be admitted, but It's treatment
Is hardly adequate. The climax of "Ihe
Justifcatio Of Andrew Lebrun" is poorly
concealed, and is marred. If any hing. by
the aDt-climaX. Sill the characterization
Is, as usual with this author, ciean-cut. and
the volume will serve it's puI pose of afford
ing an hour or two of entertainment to its
readers. New York: d. Appleton 81 Co.
For sale by the Bancroft Company.
THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX Ex-
PLANNED. NJ. Gould and George F..
Tucker, the well-known authors of 'sNotes
on the United States Statutes" etc., have
in this volume essayed to afford informa-
ton on a subject concerning which con-
siderable confusion prevails. The income
tax law is new in certain parts of its
clauses, especially in those relating TO
property acquired by gift and Inheritance,
and those relating to appeals and corpora
lions. But at the same time much is re-
tanned that has acquired settled meaning
under the rulings of the courts. The aim
of the treatise under consideration Is to
elucidate the new statute from the de-
cisions and practice affecting the older
laws. The cases cited are well selected,
and the lucidity of the style, as well as
the practical character of the inform alton
sought to be conveyed. will commend the
little work to practiciDg attorneys. A
careful index enhances the value of the
compendium. boston: Little, Brown &
Col
THE MUSICIANS LEIs URE RoUR.-This
is a compilation of articles, notices an
suggestions likely tie be of interest to the
harmony-monger. by j. 81. Rosewald of
this city. There is no attempt at origin
ality nor especially systematic arrange
ment, but everything musical has been
taken and ''run in" with varied result
that in itself has a certain attraction. 1t
is not a book to read, but to take mp at odd
moments or refer to On occasion. Person
aites concerning great composers, in
structions as to the best means to keep
pianos in summer, bits of newspaper verse
and newspaper wit, short didactic essays,
a musical symposium are jumbled to-
gether In an artistic ola podrida. Buffalo
Charles Wells Moulton. On sale at the
bookstores.
Address by John l.. Speares.
John l.. Speares. State secretary of the
Young Mems Christian Association OF
California, will address young men at the