New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-31

II or,ovorcaq When at Westminster he often
,oros bis coat at one OF the library tables and
writes away by the hour. apparently indinereh'
10 the hustle the constant noises ana the ceaSe-
less chatter which make many an NJ T. almost
unable to think or write many minutes at
stretch.
Philip Freneau's account Of the capture OF the
American ship Aurora, set down IN manuscript
logbook kept by him while voyagng in the West
Indies is to be published by NJ F. Mansheid
and A. Vessels II gives some interesting de-
tails OF his hardships as a prisoner.
The second number Of Lady Randolph Church
ms "Anelo-Saxon Review" is on the press
Among the articles therein IS one on La Bruy-
ore bv the Earl Of Crewe. and in another LORD
Lovat describes a Journey which he made
through Asia Mr.. stephen Phillips contributes
p poem. and the Duchess Of Devonshire con-
tinues her selections from the letters or the
beautiful Georgian. her predecessor.
NJ Zangwill declares that In his new book
They That Walk in Darkness" he has tried 10
give true picture Of the tragedy the poetry
and the dreams Of Israel to-day.
The mistaken report that Mr.. Kipling was 70
make a speech at the meeting or the Imperial
South African Association the other evening
leads literary man to recall the fact tha'' IKE
q far greater English author Thackeray MI.
KiDling is no orator. THE Authors Clup. says
This writer at dinner some FIVE years ago
entertained him and Sir Harry Johnston the
we'll known African administrator as It's guests
and when the former was called upon 10 speak
IN RESPONSE TO the toast OF his health the guests
held their breath in expectation Of literary and
oratorical treat II brevty is the soul OF W.T.
they heard the wittiest speech ever uttered oy
a leading guest at a ceremonial dinner Tor MI
IIinling was on his feet exactly ninety SECONDS
nv the watch-he stumbled through one haltlhg
sentence and he sat down, leaving Sir Harry
Johnston TO cheer by a bright speech the de-
pressed spirits Of TIE gathering
Mr.. Kipling. It appears. does not please the
Editor OF the "Ianterne." and that worthy prints
this attack on the author. upon whom he be
stows the unusual name Of M Richard kyp-
ling: "a writer Of talent, VI. Richard Kyphng'
has IN England prostituted his pen TO the ser
vice Of the vest politicians. Let us be proud
Frenchmen- During the sad times Whlch we
have lately traversed we had also our Chamber
lains who wished 20 dishonOr our country but
we had not 70 deplore the falling away or any
of those writers who are the glory of our in
tellectual patrimOny
lords "Sarac,nesca' has been illustrated by Mr.
Orson Lowell who during the last season has
visited with the author many Of the places
wherein the scenes Of the story were laid The
drawings ought therefore 10 show an unusual
fidelity 10 the scenery. the period and the spirit
Of the book.
The first volume OF the History Of Scotland
which is in course Of preparation by the writer
ha n
euished Scotch historian. Sir Lang" Will be
brought out next month. In this new work
Mr. Lang surveys the history Of Scotland IN the
light OF fresh evidence and critiCises the de-
Nghtful legends which have too often been ac-
cepted as Veritable records.
DR. James MacSparran. early rector Of 81.
Paul's Church at Narragansett, r. l., was
parsonage Of much importance In the history or
the Episcopal Church Of Colonial days In New
England The records Of his parish kept during
his rectorship have furnished valuable material
70 Church historians. Several years ago diary
written by the good doctor discovered, and
was found to cover the years 1743 70 1751 and
TO consist partly Of parochal notes and partly
Of the news OF Narragansett as II reached him
through visitors 70 the Glebe. Carefully edited
by the Rev. D. Goodwin. this transcript from
the past will soon be published by d. 3. Up
dixie Of the Merrymount Press: 1.-The Diary,
says the editor in his notes, appears 10 have
been begun with a more limited scope than It
very soon assumed Not only does It embrace
q memorandum OF letters written and received
by DR. MacSparran. and a record OF services
held by him outside the reputed limits Of Saint
PauVs Parish. in Narragansett. as at Coeset
Conancut. Old Warwick and Westerly but 1t
notes. also many OF the daily incidents OF his
domestic life, the social events Of the vicnage
and. to a somewhat limited extent items Of pub
lie interest" The volume viii contain the por-
traits Of Or. MacSparran and his wife from the
TWO pictures painted by Smibert.
1.-The first time ever heard the name Of
Shakespeare" says Victor Hugo, in the new
series Of Chooses Vues." now appearing in the
Revue de Paris was at Rems from the
mouth Of Charles Nodier. II in 1875. dur
ing the coronation Of Charles X. At that time
no one uttered the name seriously The rdicule
OF Voltaire made the law" Hugo. Noder and
others discussed King John" IN the evening
Nodier translating he read. Hugo boggled
a little at the murder OF Arthur. because 70 kill
a king seemed thing possible only to the popu-
lace" but the revelation OF Shakespeare q
mind 10 be taken seriously impressed him great
w. King john he said. IS not a chef deuvre
but certain scenes are elevated and powerful
and in the motherhood Of Constance there arc
'cris de genie
Hugo has just been pronounced by the Lon
don Daily Mail" without doubt the vainest mar
Of this or any other century-whch statement
furnishes an opening for much amusing con
troversy He thought" says The Mail" tina
the smallest piece of paper touched by his hanC
was priceless and eternal. He could write two
hundred verses a day leg, and he be
hum red Nsaa Ter
feet Not only was he the greatest poet that
100 ,,,.os ~ thu estimation Of his friends-hu