The herald., 1896-12-13

out, "Sue Flewellen, what can out-f1oat
trash?" When asked why she never
married she remarked, Il know just
enough about men to know that don't
want to know any more about EN-"
and that settled it for all time. Sister
Jane was on hand at every pinch, and
always with soft side for the unfortu-
nate. She had sharp tongue, but ten
der heart. Hers was the richest humor,
for 1t was born of wit allied to kindIi-
ness. And thus 1t comes about that
Sister Jane Is great character in a fine
strong volume.
RICHELIEU; OR, THE CONSPIR-
ACY. By Edward Bulwer, Lord Lyt-
ton. illustrated. Dodd, Mead &
Co., New York.
This splendid classic Is finely pre-
sented in this volume. The illustrations
by Mr.. F. c. Gordon are rich and var
led. The great play is so cut In presenta-
tion upon the stage that it becomes very
desirable to find it in full text in this
volume, which in addition to excellence
of printing and illustrations, is resplen-
dent in binding of crimson and gold.
Major F. Jordan, who was present on
the occasion of the celebration of the
regaining of Fort Sumpter and the hoist
ing the old flag over it on April IA, 1865,
has written and published an excellent
account of 1t which appears as War Pa
per No. Is in the Loyal Legion publica-
tions. The full text of Henry Ward
Beechers address is given. with other
interesting matter. We append the clos
ing paragraph of the paper:
"As the dusk of evening settled over
the fort, with a few comrades we went
to Charleston. General Gilmore gave
brilliant ball that night and the city
seemed given over to revelry. At mid
night a group Of US separated near St.
Michaels church and silently took our
way to our ships and commands. A
cloud seemed to hang over U.S. None
could explain the cause, but at that hour
Abraham Lincoln was dying, and he,
with malice towards none and charity
for ALL" was at the close of the great
tragedy, the victim of cowardly assas-
sin. cannot explain why forebodings
should influence people, but such was
the fact with US, and leave the explana-
tion to the metaphysician."
A MANUAL FOR CHINA PAINTERS
Being a Practical and Comprc-
hensive Treatise on the Art Of Paint
ing China and Glass with Mineral
Colors, by Mrs. N. Di r. Monachesi,
with colored plates showing 1873 min
eral colors. Cloth, SLIPS. Lee &
Shepard, Boston.
This is the most. thorough and COM
piete manual for china painters ever
prepared, containing practical direc-
tions for every step; and offering such
instruction and suggestions in the use
of mineral colOrs as will enable ANA
teurs to pursue this beautiful art by
themselves. Abundant information is
given in reference to materials, which
includes colors, brushes, mediums, ETC.,
and how to use them. Valuable sugges-
tions are furnished as to the require
ments of decorative art, and useful hints
follow on the correct designs for table
ware.
Mrs. Monachesi has had large expert
ence in practically and theoretically
demonstrating her familiarity with this
art, both with her brush and pen, hav-
ing already acquired reputation from
her contributions to various art jour-
nails, and is considered an authority on
keramics. The color plates showing the
exact Lacroix colors make most valu-
able addition to the manual. Their cor
rectness Is assured by the fact that they
were made in Paris by Lacroix himself
especially for this book, which is, by the
way charmingly bound and printed
volume.
A Japanese genius has been discov-
cred up north and Joaquin Miller has
| him housed on "The Heights" as the
poets ranch is called. Here are speci-