The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-02

New York Post: NJ. Brunetiere was
reported, in some remarks of his on
English and French criticism, to have
exalted the latter, particularly for It's
nigh impersonal and disinterested
quality. In that case he must have
been referring to something other than
the current criticism of current books,
Tor that is VIGOROUSLY on low plane
In France Authors are allowed TO
choose their own critics, to whom their
volumes are sent with 'deVouement
and 'amitie," and who naturally feel
bound to repay the compliment in their
signed reviews. If they do not, there
is the deuce to pay. CASTOR Deschamps
Ventured to point out some of Zola' s
sources Ito put it delicately), and was
Immediately abused outrageously by
the irate novelist. He has just now
had a somewhat similar experience
with NJ Marcel Provost. His review
Of the latter's last novel did not please
the writer, who therefore publishes a
railing attack upon his critic. You do
not like my book he says, in sub
stance; but can you deny that you
have long been suspected of being
masquerading clerical?" This leaves
the critic in a bad way; it also leaves
the practice of signed reviews in a bad
way.
1T is not possible writes Mr. Lang,
''as far as history shows, that any
form of literature should be perpetually
eliminating We have not a Thack-
cray, we have not a Dickens; in the
face of the admirers of Robert Els
mere I shall not say we have not
George Eliot. But have we not, as
BELTS an advanced democracy, the
small change, la mOnnaie, of these au-
thors? Would Dickens not have de-
lighted in much of Mr.. Besant's work,
which, indeed, is often as enjoyable as
Dickens? Would Thackeray have
failed to recognize a worthy follower
in Mr.. Norris, who is, indeed, the
Thackeray of a later age?"
New York Tribune: By reason of long
residence, John Lockwood Kipling,
father of Rudyard Kipling, may GER
tainly be reckoned a genuine Anglo
Indian. He went out there, from
home in 1865, shortly after his mar
rage, and the birth of Rudyard oc-
CURED at about Christmas time of that
year in Calcutta. Mr.. Kipling had re-
ceiyed his art education at the famous
South Kensington Institution. A proof
that the merit of his work was even
then fully recognized is that he with
two associates. Aessrs. Terry and Crit
fiths, was chosen as the director Of an
art school which it was proposed to
found-in- Bombay. The project was
successfully carried out and marked
the beginning of art instruction in In
dia. Some years afterWard Mr. Kip
ling left Bombay for Lahore, where he
established the Mayo Art School. a
monument of the Government to the
memory of Lord Mayo. Here he was
appointed to assthl more notable posi-
tion-that of curator of the Lahore
Museum. This institution, the first and
by far the largest one of its kind in
India, is devoted to all varieties of
native art and to native curiosities of
every description. It's growth and the
interest of its collections are chiefly due
to the energy and the good judgment
displayed by Mr.. Kipling as its head.
From the time he accepted these latter
posts until he left India about two
years ago, Mr.. Kipling made his home
at Lahore, leaving it only for occa-
sional trips, usually in the interests of
his work He had charge of all the
Indian exhibitions which have been
given from time TO time, the first Of
the series having been arranged by him
in Lahore in 1882. The Indian portion
of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition
in London in 1886 was managed by
him from his home across the water.
and it was regarded as one Of the most
successful features of the undertake
ing.
Lockwood De Forrest Of this city,
who has been intimately acquainted
with Mr.. Kipling for many years and
has visited him in India on different
occasions, said to the writer last week:
Il consider Lockwood Kiplng I'm
questionably the best authority living
on certain aspects of India and its peo-
pie, especially on any matter relating
to the artistic work, ancient and mod
ern, of the country, and / believe that
almost every one acquainted With the
facts would grant him this superiority.
He has given thirty years of his life to
his study, and has thrown himself into
it with a genuine love of the subject.
Personally he is thoroughly charm
ing man and a friend for whom l have
the warmest admiration. There are a
great many traits in common between
him and his son. and I think the faith
er's influence has had powerful effect
upon the younger mans work Even
in their manner Of writing there is
much similarity, and this is noticeable
as much III letters, perhaps, as in any
thing else"
In the midst of his artistic career
Lockwood Kipling has found tine to
accomplish considerable literary work
His style. while not so easy as that of
his son, Is polished and scholarly and
displays happy vein Of Kiplings hui
NOR One of his most interesting books,
Beast and Man in India" was pub
lished five or six years ago. 1t is a
comprehensive and lively account of
the domestic animals and birds of that
curious land in their relations with
their Hindoo masters. The numerous
illustrations. by Mr.. Kipling, are
charming in their originality of thought
and execution. Other specimens of
his skill in this direction may be found
in the pictures accompanying Mrs. Flo
ia Annie Steele's Tales of the Punjab. -"
Some of the Jungle Book illustra-
lions are also the creations of Mr. Kip
llngs pencil.
The native art work of India has al
ways been held in high esteem by Mr..
Kipling, and In many of the illustra =
tions to his own books he has repro
duced some of the strange and beauti-
full Hindoo designs He is thoroughly
familiar with the deeolativa oaryfrc, in