New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-04
strain on politeness to omit Professor Harris
the less one thinks they know about evolution.
SOME RELIGIOUS BOOKS.

! "A Story Of Courage" by George Parsons Lathrop
his wife. Hawthorne Lathrop 6Ioushton.
Mfiin & Coz. is compiled from the manuscript
records in the Georgetown Convent OF the Vista
ton Of the Blessed Virgin. and it is intended, among
other things show that Protestants could be- and
often were intoierant. Aside from the strong
Catholic bias that characterizes 1t. the book is
interesting record Of early American life and
ners. The same publishers bring The Christ
! Of To-day by the Rev. DIR. George A. Gordon. pas
tor of the Old South Church. Boston: "Ru.ing Ideas
| OF the Present Age" by the Rev. DR.. Washington
| GLADDEN.. and "Christ's Idea of the Supernatural"
by John H. Denison Mr.. Gordon's book is help
! full and suggestive discussion OF Of the per-
picking questions that group themselves around the
| Person and teaching Of Christ. Dr. Gladden's work
would be a good text book for a class in applied
Christianity. Such topics fatherhood, brother
hood religion and politics and public opinion are
discussed and explained In clear and familiar
style. 1t is the work OF who has read much
and to good purpose. There Is Illuminating quail
ity In Mr.. Denisons book which will be helpful TO
many who are cropping about for the Christianity
Of Christ amid the many modern interpretations of
Christianity. It deals almost entirely with theology.
but its theology is brought into harmonious rela-
lions with life. and has little In 1t that Is merely
speculative.
From Thomas Whitaker comes six medatons
! for Holy Week. by Wlfrid Monod. entitled HE
Suffered" The translation from the French is made
by Annie d. Perkins. and preserves the vivid style
OF the Original. Christians inclined 70 dwell on the
contemplativc aspects OF religion and more es-
pecally those who have suffered. will find this little
book full Of comfort and suggestion. The same pub
Usher brings Lectures Christian Ethics. by
I the Rev. DR.. Cornelius Walker; THE Unity of the
| Faith" by the Rev. Dr. Robert B. Fa!rbairn.
| warden OF St. Stephens College, THE Life OF
Christ In the World" by the late Rev Dr. Arthur
Brooks. and two little volumes by William NJ.
| Thayer. entitled AIM High and 'Womanhood"
Dr. Walker is the Dean OF the Episcopal Theological
Seminar Of Virginia. and states the great prin-
clples of the science OF ethics with clearness and
force Dr. Fairbanks learned monograph brings out
strongly the philosophical and theological side OF
Christianity. The writer thinks clearly. but within
somewhat narrow limits. He believes In the divine
authority OF the Episcopal Church in this country.
The sermons Of the late Dr. Arthur Brooks are not
only deeply spiritual IN tone but are written In
pure and limpid style. They are fitting memorial
OF who clergyman and citizen. acted no
small part in the .ife OF this city. Mr.. Thayer is
popular writer and his two books giving good ad-
vice young and young women are readable
and useful.
Those who read Hiram Coils Religion" by the
Rev. Dr. George H. Hepworth. will be glad 10
know that another book by him in somewhat
similar vein. entitled The Farmer and the Lord"
(Ic. p. Dutton g. Coz has just appeared. The prin-
cipal character is a rugged and obstinate old New
England farmer named Elijah Tomkins. who did not
believe in the Church or religion. but whose HE IN
many respects was contradiction OF his negative
creed for he exercised the Christian virtues With
out knowing that they Christian How he
and his Christian neghbor Rastus disputed to-
gether about life and death and God. and what
Samanthy. the wife of 'Lige. and his strapping son
Sam thought ard said and did recorded by DR..
Hepworth with fidelity to truth and sympa-
thet.c insight. AS graphic story OF homely New
England life II is well worth perusa.; but in ad-
he m ~ ak
and faith as It is worked by the rural WIN
glander with such truth life that 1t reads like
shorthand report.
Americans above all others perhaps, love TO read
the story OF self made And So while Turning
Points in Successful Careers" by William NJ
Thayer (Thomas Y Crowe & Coz. tells nothing
essentially new. It's chronicle Of selfmade men and
women will be read with interest and profit. The
list OF names included In the volume Is n compre-
hensive one, and the turning points In the careers
OF those sketched are brought out with commend
able cearness by the author. Several other inter
esting books from the same publishers.
Great Missionaries OF the Church.. by the Rev.
DR.. Charles c. Creegan and Mrs. Josephine A. II.
Goodnow was prepared for young people. and is
we'll adapted quicken their interest in the heroic
iabors Of the Christian missionaries. First Things
First by the Rev. George Jackson, is addressed to
young men, and is characterized by good sense and
freedom from cant. But unfortunately the young
men who most need such advice not much in
clined listen 10 II. Another book Of much the
same character IL THE Making OF Manhood" by
W. j. Dawson. The true and the false ideals OF life
are described by the author with truth and force.
Prophecy Speaking for Cod by the Rev DR..
Everett S. Siackpole is a reverent and suggestive
exposition OF the prophetic or teaching function Of
Christianity.
THE Islands OF the Pacific" by the Rev. James VI.
| Alexander american Tract Society. is most in
teresting illustrated story OF Christian missions In
the Pacific. Its pictures Of native life and manners
are graphic. and many who little for the work
| Of the missionaries will find It readable.