New-York tribune., 1900-12-01

some altogether unusual enjoyment for the
diners They win he Bishop Potter, ". D.
Howeus. George Haven Putnam, F. Hopkinson
smith r =. Dunno, J. W. Alexander. c. c.
Peanan. James Lane Allen. F. Marion Craw-
FORD Augustus Thomas. John Kendrick Bangs.
frank r. stockton and others" as the COM
rnittee announces. The dinner VIII be on De
cember T.
Ernest -Thompsons wild Animals
That I Have known" though II was published
ir5re than TWO years ago. in the autumn oc
1895, is one Of the best selling books on the
scrfbners' list, being now in its eightieth thou
sand. II has had the somewhat unusual fortune
of meeting with a constantly increasing popu-
larity. and che demand for il now is said TO be
larger than when il was first published.
study Of Tennyson from a somewhat novel
point Of view is contained in the Rev. Robert
= Horizons book, ALFRED Tennyson." in the
"Saintly Lives' series il is. as he says IAN
ethical or even a religious. point OF view" Mr..
Horton. who is a prominent Congregationalist
clergyman of England Of progressive views.
has written of Tennyson's religious side and
eof the influence Of his character and life on
the men OF his time laying special stress on his
position as 20 marriage and the sanctity OF the
home. This win be published at once.
Nr Walter Winans who has written for the
Futuans a book on The Revolver and How 10
Use r." is one q the most noted pistol shots Of
The world and Tice-president Of the National
Rife Association Of Great Britain. Although
resident In England. ne is American by
birth and stiu regards America his home.
Eis book is an entirely practical one. and is the
first ever written devoted 10 the use Of the re-
volver He has chapters on all the different
kinds Of shooting. both for sporting purposes
.1-g
hundred illustrations from designs by the
author and from photographs.
In the development OF American literature
the clergy have taken q large and prominent
part both directly and indirectly. and il is a
part that has not hitherto been closely scruti-
nized The Rev. Daniel Duianey Addison has
attempted to supply this lack by book which
The Macmillan Company is publishing this
Vesk--The Clergy in American Life and Let
tiers" The author has not attempted TO deal
win religious matters except in so far as ref
erence no them has been made necessary by the
theological character Of the books that are ex-
suine6.
A dlgufed and tolerant discussion Of a ques
ton that has been brought up recently in a
sensational and, 10 many. revolving form is
contained in Or. = 9. Peabody's book. Jesus
Christ and the Social Question" In this the
P.ummer professor Of Christian morals in Har-
ward University discusses the bearings Of
Chrisrs teachings on industrial and social mat
ters. In seven chapters he points out Christs |
Slttuce toward The family, The rich. the poor, |
the working classes. and states comprehen- |
sFey His fundamental principles toward the |
whole field o. Industrial effort and social rela- |
rons While the author has largely read and |
referred 10 The wen known critics and COM |
nentators q al schools, he is not radical
There seems 10 be a good deal Of uncertainty |
y the minds Of the reading public about the |
name ~ the heroine Of Tommy and Grizel" |
Many speak il with the accent on the second /
syllable which seems 10 make prettier word /
but there Is no accounting for the pecularities /
- Scotch names, and Mr.. Barrie himself pro-
nounoes Il with the accent on the first syllable. |
80 that t is scarcely separable from the un'
pleasant associations of 'grizze"
The large paper edition of Henry James's /
Little Tour ia France" Ras issued last Wednes-
day limited so 30 copies. Special pains have
been taken with the illustrations. which are by
Joseph Pennen, the fun page pictures being
printed on heavy coated paper while The text
cuts are on India paper and mounted. There are
sXty-seveu In all.
Does an authors le5tuling help q book or
Goes the book help The SUCCESS of the lectures?
Both" says ole experienced publisher. When
a. author appears "a the lecture platform many
"hy have read has book want u see what man
"rr ~ man he is. We all know how the person
sls ~ an author is 4 source OF Infinite curiosity
~ lle part ~ the public no reads his book.
ana The opportunity 10 se- and hear him speak
y Ihr most convenient one offered his readers.