The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-12
HE CRITICS COLUMN.
DEVOTED 10 COMMENT UPON CVH'
RENT PUBLICATiOsS.
Hand Book OF Richmond, By MT. Poin-
dexter--Living Topics by Cioped'A.
Literary Notes.
RICHMOND: An Illustrated Hand-Booi


Charles Poindexter. has. in this publica-
lion. given to the public A very admira-
bic illustrated guide to all points OF par
,i.ular interest In the city Of Richmond,
"a well as those outside its limits. but
near them. There Is. it will be conceded,
mn citizen OF the Commonwealth more
aar,irablv fitted for the preparation OF
such a book. as there Is none more famil-
lar Wien city and state history. In speci-
fvfng tao points which Will interest tho
visitor he has been notably SUCCESSFUL
I'm condenslng history. and giving what
ever IL OF importance In very small space.
He paws his attention 10 the streets ana
parks. strcet-car lines. points or general
interest. Capitol Square buildings ana
monumental. business, educational, Ne-
lfgious. and social interests; the HhHtnIy'
our hospitals and charities. raiiroaus'
and battle fields. beside an interesting m
troductory OF two pages. and an Historic
Synopsis" the latter doubling the yaiue
OF the book. 1.-THE busy. growing Rich
mond OF to-day. fast developing her trade
and manufactures. may" says Mr. Pom
dexter. enlist the interest. and challenge
the admiration OF the mere business man.
who sees everywhere the results OF en-
ergy and enterprise that have more than
doubled the city's area and population
since the war Gratifying as Is this fact
OF material progress. yet the main ele-
ment OF the city's interest and fame Is
on the historic side.
The visitor, overlooking the scene In
aud around the city to-day, may have
his Imagination stirred by the fact that
hts vision takes In every spot trod by
tho first English settlers OF this coun-
try. who. Immediately after the land
ing at jamestown. explored up the river
far as the present site OF Richmond
where their further progress was stopped
by tho falls that now furnish water
power for the city. Here was the locali-
ty OF famous Indian and Colonial contests
when the country around Richmond was
yet only the frontier OF advancing clvill-
zation. over these roads and streets Bril-
ish troops marched when Richmond was
invaded by Arnold and Tarietoo IN tho
last year OF the Revolutionary war"
Tho portions OF the book devoted to
Streets and Parks and street Car
Lines" are clear and complete directories
for any stranger with average inteln-
gence He cannot lose himself with these
in his pocket for consultation IL IL
quite noteworthy how much historical
information is given in tho fifteen pages
Including nve illustrations. devoted 70
Capitol Square" Under tho heading.
Tours Of the CITY," every point OF inter
est is included. and history OF IL given
within compass OF q pages. including
thirteen illustrations. All tho Llustra-
tons. by the way. are excellent. those
OF the HoUdon Statue OF Washington, Lee
Monument jefferson Hotel. Monumental
Church. and old ST. Johns, particularly
so. Under the heading Churches" COM
plete list is given OF all the churches in
the city, and table is given showing do
nominations and statistics according 10
the latest report 1888 The exact To-
cation OF each OF the churches Is also
given. Each OF the Clubs receives notice.
both I'm comment and admirable flustra-
ton, as does the Virginia Boat Club.
Our hospitals receive diligent attention
from Mr.. Poindexter. and in conclusion
tho various battlehelds are named and
sketched. on the whole. the publication
is admirable. Ii is useful as well rs in
teresting. and would be In place In the
clerks Office OF all our hotels.
LIVING TOPICS CYCLOPEDIA: Con-
Qua. John b. Alden. Publisher. New
York
We have before expressed orr opinion
relative to this most useful publication
OF Mr.. Alden, which il speedily and surely
finding its way 10 the desk OF the man
the questions and events OF the dav. and
who wants his information IN the most
available and accessible shape possible.
The numbers appear monthly. asd the
topics are taken up I'm alphabetical or.
de-. The issues are small and handy,
almost pocket-sze; the print large and
clear; the information given concisely
and without waste OF space.
AN HUMBLE ENTERPRISE: By Ada
Cambridge. Appletons Town and
Country Library. d. Appleton q Com
pany. New York. 30 cents.
For sale by j w. Randolph Company.
The Tony OF this pleasant story. tina
scene Of which is laid IN Australia. is
an exceptional fellow. We are not ant
to meet his prototype in everyday lie.
although, Of course. as long as men con-
tinue 10 fall In love, It is within the pos
sihites. However. he is an exceeding
~ wholesome and delightful gentleman.
whose individuality has no priggishness
about IL. The heroine, Jenny, is ex-
tremely sweet with a gratifying absence
or gifts, physical or other. Of that '.irl-
descent dazzle quality which some au-
tnors and some readers think stimulat
ing She is a wholesome creature. "a
his. her lord and master: as is Polly. and
Ny father" The whole story comes. II
not IN the category Of especially strong
fiction. certainly Of the very pleasant
Ny. Frank J. Craigie. Jr.. OF Richmond
whose contributions OF prose and noetr,,
10 the columns OF the Times have hoe,
read with interest by many. is represent
ed IN the July number Of the 'New Ro-
hemian," by a delightful poem.
inc University OF Virginia Magozf,s
prints a vigorous rendering into English
OF Eustache Deschampes sixteenth-cen-
fury "Ballado OF the Death OF bertrand
lu Guesclin.' II was made by Mr. ! y
Bruins ana won the J. A. Harrison trans
lauon prize Prof. Harrison has pre-
sented 10 the Washington and Jefferson
Societies OF the University. FOR
excellence IN debate" handsome silver
ebony. and copper trophy. designed nv
tho Gorham Manufacturing Co Of mi,
city. '''
harper's Weekly says that NJ 10 25th
January 1896. the sales OF "Trilby" in
-nls country. added 10 box-oifice receipts
az representations OF the play In the
hited states and 20 the royalties upon
me book and the play. give a total Of
ltNe less than million dollars. "and
ms does not include the product OF sales
ana representations IN Engiand-certain-
y large sum. although Information il
acking In regard 20 the precise amount"
Prof. Thomas r. Price. OF Columbia.
las reprinted from tho Modern Language
Associations Publications careful study
II Chaucer's method OF narrative con-
i,rGction, as shown In "Troiius and Girls
syde.'
An aunt Of Nr S. r. Crockett N,