The record-union., 1896-06-14


that it was something of a disappoint-
ment, since that tale was almost bru-
tally realistic But in this case there is
far more of easy and wholesome breath
ing OF course. the story will provoke
controversy and bitter criticism. 1t is
open to the latter in many place.
There is one thing about the work,
however that will have the approba-
ton, if not agreement, of every lover of
art, and that is it's many art criticisms
and analyses, and its splendid defense
of art as of the highest type of life.
ESSAYS on Nature and Culture" are
by Hamilton w. Mabie press OF Dodd'
Mead & Co., New York;. Mr.. Mabie, one
of the most accomplished and thought
full of modern essay writers. treats in
this little volume, which overf1oWs with
a wealth of pure, elevating and helpful
thought of the Art OF Arts that Is
to say, the art of living; and then, in Or
der. of these subjects: Education,
Time and Tide" Man and Nature,
'"The Race Memory" The Discovery
to the Senses" 1.-The Discovery to the
Imagination' 1.-The Poetic 1nterpreta-
ton" THE Moral Impress, The Rec
ord in Language" THE Individual APP
proach," Personal Intimacy "The
Fundamental spondences, The
Creative Force" 1.-The Great Revela-
ton" Form and Vitality, The Meth
oG." "Distinctness of individuality,
Vital Selection "Repose," THE Uni
yersal Life" ''The Unconscious
Life Solitude and Silence
"Unhasting. Unresting.' Health
"Work and Play" Work and Beauty
THE Rhythmic Movement The Law
OF Harmony" 1.-The Prophecy of Ma
tdre" OF course we. are aware that
these titles do not fully disclose the
thought of the several essays, but tney
may serve to suggest it somewhat we
reeret that there are so many or the
charming essays-all very brief, now
ever-that we cannot take them up lot
review. as is due to their beauty ana
worth. We can only express the desire
that every man and woman who wants
10 think right and WELL and lift the
thought to the better things in lie ana
out of it, may be able TO read these
helpful. concise and all but poetic eS-
saws. Mr.. Mabie in these papers remlhos
us strongly of the method and strength
of the late John G. Holland in his short
editorial essays.
From the Century Company CNew
York; we have the bound volume OF
the Century Magazine" from NoVem-
ber. 1895, TO April, 1896, being Volurne
II. 1t is like its predecessors, really
history of the times and OF current llt-
erature. We cannot fancy any nprdry'
complete that does not have upon IT'S
shelves the Century" bound volumes.
IL is one of the very few magazines ol
the world that are to be properly en-
titled foremost" and it is to be sald
in all sincerity that it is head-hlgh with
the very best of the foremost, SINCE
while it has it's equal. 1T has no su-
nerior as an illustrated, family and gem
eral magazine, review and literary, So
cial and critical periodical In the VOL
ume under consideration are Henry M.
Stanley's story of THE Development
of Africa" and a discussion OF 1he
Armenian Question" by James Bryce,
NJ. P. and the Duke of Westminster
Marion Crawford has contributed two
richly Illustrated papers on Rome and
the private life of Pope Leo and his
don Sums" by Edward Marshall. Cap
tain Alfred T. Mahan, the eminent ma
val historian and tactician, begins a
study of the four engagements which
gave fame to England's greatest naval
commander, by a study of Nelson at
Cape St Vincent" Professor Sloane's s
Life of Napoleon" reaches the most
dramatic portion of the Emperor's ca
reer. 1.-The First Landing ON the
Antarctic Continent" is described by c.
L. Borchgrevink. In fiction there is
the first part of the novel of the year,
Mrs. Humphry Wards "Sir George
Tressady," and the whole of f. Hopkin-
son Smiths novelette,, Tom Grogan.
Among the short stories are THE
Brushwood Boy" by Rudyard Kip
lirg; Captain Els Best Ear" by
Frank r. Stockton; 'The Devotion of
Enriquez," by Bret Harte; and ''The
Little Bell of Honor" by Gilbert
Parker Thus the makings of many
books will be found in this one volume.
'"The Cuban Patriots March" Is a
new piece of sheet music by Max. E.
Jesse. The success of this march among
those favorable to the cause Of the Gu
ban revolutionists is assured; its mer-
its will also make it a favorite among
those who care for a good composition.
The young author, in dedicating the
march to Generals Antonio and Jose
Maceo. evidently intended that it should
be used as the national march of Gu
ban independence. Published by Thos.
Goggan & Bro, Galveston, Dallas and
Austin, Texas.
"Saengergruss Grand March" (sing-
ers' greeting) is a new composition by
J. NJ. Steinfeldt. 1t is a brilliant and
| effective march, much superior to the
ordinary class. 1t was one of the mu-
sical features of the grand twenty first
| Texas Saengerfest. and was written for
that festival by the author, who is an
accomplished musician and writer Pub
lished by Thos. Goggan & Bro, Calves
ton, Dallas and Austin, Texas.
THE Brand New Woman" is a new
song by Joe S. King. Mr.. Kings songs
are all of a pleasing style. but his
Brand New Woman is the best that
| he has written. 1t is an ''up-to-date'
song in melody and arrangement The
words describe in a spicy style the new
woman's wearing apparel. and outline
her independent course for the future
This song was especially written for
Miss Zelma Rawlston, an accom-
plished vocalist. Her picture in two
costumes is on the title page. Pub
lished by Thos. Goggan & Bro, Gal
weston, Dallas and Austin, Texas.
|
Current History for the First Quar-
ter of 1896" is at hand from the publish
l ers. Garrets son Cox e Co RuffaIn n Y