The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-02-18

marily 10 the priests Of the Catholic Church
although it is book that will interest minis
ters and laymen of Protestant churches as well.
The chapters are headed, Excellence of the
Christian Priesthood On Divine Vocation to
the Sacred Ministry. Self Respect and Human
Respect, Charity and Politeness. The Spirit OF
Poverty, Sacerdotal Chastity, Humility, Paro-
chial Schools. Study Of the Scriptures. Study OF
the Fathers, Personal Advantages and Blessings
of Studious Life, and many other subjects OF
particular profit to the priest or minister OF
God.
The chapter on the Preparation of Sermons is
especially interesting. Besides its practical
value as q guide to priests. the book has
general interest. 1t is simple in tone, kindly
in spirit and Astounding in anecdotes and his
torical and literary illusions.
LIVING TOPICS CYCLOPEDIA. Published by.
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literary, etc.
THAT AFFAIR NEXT DOOR. By Anna Knth-
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A we'll. told tale with a big crime committed
in the first chapter and the villain concealed
until the last.
HIS FOSTER SISTER. BY Albert Ross. Pub
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A murder and love story.
Magazines and Notes.
The Outlook for Feb. contains an illustrated
life of Gladstone. Published at IS Aston Place,
New York.
Trarel for February contains contributions
about travelling. and especially bicycling, in all
parts of the world. Published at 125 Fleet
street, London. Price three pence.
The Rosary Magazine for February contains
the fifth and sixth chapters of Mrs. Madeleine
Vnton Dablgren's "Story Of Convert"
Published at 81 Lexington avenue, New York.
Price 90 cents.
The Humanitarian The leading article in
the issue for February is 1.-THE Position of
Woman in France" by Madam Adam. Pub
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Applcton's Popular Science Monthly for Febru-
airy opens with an article on Herbert Spencer:
The Man and His Work" by Prof VIM. Henry
Hudson; Prof. w. u. Ripley has contribution
on The Racial Geography of Europe;" David
A. Wells continues his series on the Principles
of Taxation" and there are several other con-
tributions of great value. Published at "
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The E1positor new theological magazine,
published by Dodd, Mead & Co.. whose name is
warrant for good works The first number con-
tans: The Mind of the Master, by G. A. Chad
wick, Lord Bishop of Derry and Raphoe;
Chrst's Attitude to His Own Death, by A. NJ.
Fairbairn, d. d. of Oxford; Christian Perfec-
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scure Passages OF the Prophets. by Prof. T. X.
Cheque, ID. d., of Oxford; Johns View of the
Sabbath Rest. by George ,Matheson. d. D.; The
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Harper's Round 1atle has for che girls "The
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the boys, "a Loyal Traitor" also a continued
story. Besides these aEs stories, poems and
pictures galore, the Interscholastic Sport De-
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jokes and funny stories. Altogether it is just
such a paper as the young folks like.
Among the several works left by Robert Louis
Stevenson unpublished at his death, I'M
donbtedly the one ofcompletest and widest in-
terest is romance entitled est. Ives" I'm.
like "Weir Of Hermistoh," the only other
novel left by Stevenson unpublished. "St.
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say who have read it, q .straightaway, honest
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and records, in particular, the exp PLOTS of very
cool, audacious French soldier who becomes
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in McClure's for March.
Every woman has natural curiosity to see
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views of a hundred of the most artistic, cheer
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will present views of the in teriors of houses of
moderate cost.
John Coleman Adams contributes to the
February number of the New England Magazine
the most valuable article upon William Hamil-
ton Gibson which has appeared since Mr.. Glib.
sons death. He ranks Mr. Gibson with
Thoreau and John Burroughs at the head of
American lovers and reporters of nature. and
analyses with rare appreciation and discrimi-
nation Mr.. Gibson's special powers. Mr..
Gibson was great artist in his field. He was
a most charming writer, and he was true
scientific man, and Mr.. Adams studies him
in all these aspects. His paper is one of
unusual interest," and it is made very in.
teresting by the admirably selected illustra-
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fine portrait of Gibson, copies of several of his
ptCtutoS, anu VIEWS Oh tuo pibCcS aSSOCIltcu
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Mary f. wilkins is engaged In writing a
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They will portray small community's social
indulgences, sketching the old-fashioned
quilting party, the time.worn singing school
and an apple-paring bee.
The Hon. Hannis Taylor, United States
Minister to Spain, presents in the opening
pages Of the February number of the North
american Review thoughtful and interesting
study of the " Powers of the French President"
Mr.. Taylor suggests revision Of the executive
functions as they at present exist in France
and the establishment of ministry after the
American model. 1t should not be difficult he
thinks, for France to accept a system which
has always been effective in the United States,
and which would surely bring to her the stable
executive power SO necessary for her welfare
Home and Country for February is full of good
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The Woman's Home Magazine for February is
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The Arena for February has: The Now Edu-
cation. by Hon. w. T. Harris U. S. Commits.
sioner of Education Art for Truths Sake in
the Drama, James AIHerne; The Civic Church,
Paul Tyner; Rec0mpensc o Poem, Charles G..
Miller: Our Arid Lands Judge J. s. Emerv