The record-union., 1896-07-05


yearly by whalers. The processes of
photographing electrical discharges,
whether from the clouds or electrical
machines, are described by Walter E.
Woodbury., with a number of striking
pictures. Professor ]. Mark baldwin
on 1.-THE Genius and His En-
VironmenIt." There is a bright Illus
trated sketch ON the food and feeding
habits of birds, by Harriet E. Richards.
Professor Warren Upham discusses the
Causes, Stages and Time of the Ice
Age" Two brief but suggestive articles
are County Parks" by Professor
Thomas H. Macbride, and Sociology in
Ethical Education" by Byron c. Math-
ews. The possibility of new industry
on our Pacific Coast is shown by Charles
S. Pratt in his article on Pearls and
Mother of Pearl" AMI there is a sketch
with portrait of the distinguished Dutch
physiologist Jacob Molesichott. New
York: D. Appleton & Comnay.
THE Silk of the Kline" novel, by L.
McManus. This is a tale of the Roman
Catholic evictions in Ireland in the
seventeenth century, generally known
as the "Transplanting.' The edict was
given by Cromwell and carried into ef-
feet by his ''Ironsides'' with ruthless
barbarity. The story is full of dramatic
situation and incident, and both the
background and the character drawing
are instinct with life and color. The
author has drawn with a vivid pencil
the sharp contrast between the Irish
peasant, savage, sullen and hopeless
and his iron-handed masters of ''Ireton' S
Horse" and the result is a historic pic
ture of unusual value. Moreover, the
love interest is fresh and absorbing.
Harper & Bros, New York;
Mrs Gerald" a novel, by Maria
Louise Pool, author of Against Human
Nature" 'Out of Step," THE Two Sa-
lomes,'' etc. Illustrated by w. A.
Rogers. In Mrs. Gerald" the author
takes a step in advance of any previous
work Miss Pools skill in depicting
strong types is shown in every page
Judith, the daughter of an unprincipled
father and weak mother, combines in
her own person all that her parents lack
She is honest brave, noble, creature
of rare beauty and reality, whose charm
captivateS US as if she were flesh and
blood. Though placed by circumstances
in false position, her own personality
compels respect and admiration. The
story moves at a rapid pace, and is SEN
sational only as life is, the tragic and
the comic elements very equally blended
(Harper & Bros, New York;
''The Official Croouet Guide" for 1896
is the current number of Spalding's Ath-
letic Library. 1t contains the official
rules for 1896 as adopted by the Ma
tional American Croquet Association,
description of grounds, instructions to
the beginner, terms used in the game,
tournament rules, bylaws, list of past
officers, prize winners, etc. The book
should be in the hands of all interested
in the game. It is mailed to any ad-
dress in the United States or Canada,
postpaid, upon receipt of 10 cents.
American Sports Publishing Co., New
York.
"Pool" is the title of the eleventh num-
ber of Spalding's Home Library, by A.
Howard Cady. It contains historical
notes on the game and describes in de-
tail the several varieties played-Pyra-
mid Pool. F'ifteen-Ball Pool, Chicago
Pool, Bottle Pool, Black, or Everlasting
Pool, Pin Pool, Plant Game, Russian,
or Five-Ball Pool, Losing Pyramids,
Shell Out, High, Low, Jack and the
Game, Smoker, besides the rules and
scoring rules for each variety. 1t is
fully illustrated and is a book that will
be appreciated by those who indulge in
this pastime. 1t is published by the
American Sports Publishing Co., 241
Broadway, New York, and is sent post
paid to any address in the United States
or Canada upon receipt of 10 cents.
We have from the composer, Charles
R Stickney of Sacramento, a piece of
sheet music recently written by him,
entitled March of the Dragons" 1t is
dedicated to S. Heilbron of Sacramento
and is published by J. a. Harvey, Kohler
e Chase Music House, Sacramento. This
composition was recently played at a
concert in this city by the Arion Orches-
tra, ard proved a decided success. II
is spirited, marked by strength and
grace, and moves with martial tread
that is full of vigor.
In "Harper's Weekly for July 4th is
published the opening chapters of w. D
Howells new serial story, THE Land
lord at Lions Head 1t will run for
over five months, and will be illustrated
by Smedley The same number contains
a full-page portrait OF the author, en-
graved by Schladitz. and an article by
Marion Wilcox on The Works of w. D
HoweIIs 0S60-1 1866" There is a strik-
ing double page picture by Reinhart OF
the Seventh Michigan at Fredericks-
burg, and full-page drawing by Zog-
baum illustrating Jacks Fourth of July
Dinner on an American man-ofwar
\ very interesting feature of the number
is a reproduction, fo~ the first time, ol
| George Washington commission as
Commander -in-Chief, with descriptive
and historical article by Paul L. Ford
"Harper's Round Table" published
June Both, was a very attractive mum
ber 1t contained thirtysix pages, in
Guiding a colored cover. Among the
contents was long story by Margaref
Sutton Briscoe, entitled Between TIVE
Years Admiral Bancroft Gherard
contributes a paper entitled ''The Navy
as a Career" There is an outdoor en-
tertainment by Emma j. Gray, entitled
Lexington on the Fourth of July" ana
Fourth of July story by Richard Bar
ry. entitled 'Inquisitive Billy and Hi!
| Cousin Gibb"; also an installment o
Molly Elliot Seawells new serial, en-
| titled "a Virginia Cavalier" and al
| a1l,,,aof Of Il ;ris Nunrna'S serial ON
titled Rick Dale" The Department O
| Interscholastic Sport has full account
with criticisms. of the First Nationa