The age-herald., 1900-05-13

MT. Cyrus Townsend Brady chose so strong and striking title for his new his- torical novel in 'The Grip of Honor," that many have enquired of the author what suggested the title His reply was that it was suggested by a stanza from Burns poem, An Epistle to a Young Friend" stanza of this poem appears on the title page, and in a few lines sums up most con cisely the chief motive of the new story. '"rhe Grief of Honor' may be recommend- ed unreservedly to all those who desire strong, vigorous work, an interesting plot, and a winsome recital of the old, old story. It is an historical romance of Revolution ary times, and while the hero is a young Irish lieutenant, no small amount of the interest clusters around the central figure o1 John Paul Jones' captain of the Ameri- can continental ship Ranger and after wards of the Bon Homme Richard
 The book is accurate historically, except in few unimportant details which the au- thor explains in a preface, and MT. Brady possesses the ability necessary for success full wark of this character in being perfect ly able to give the very spirit of the times and vivid portrayal. The leading char acters are thoroughly alive and in every way human: they are drawn with a clear
 
 is most winning. The author evidently loves not only the period which he treats, put IS en rapport with the beloved charae- ter of John Paul Jones. The finest peice of work in the book is the description of that truly wonderful single ship battle between the Serapis and the Richard. This alone is not only worth the price of the book but proves the young authors unouestioned ability. Just here the author gives q de- scription of Jones which is too good A niece or work to be overlooked. He says Pear son Knew his ship and his crew: Jones Knew himself He was the unconscious fac- tor which vitiated Pearson's conclusions. when man like the little Scotch -Ameri- can captain makes up his mind to do A .hihg, there Is only one thing to prevent his dolng 1t. and that is to remove the man Jones intended to conquer
 There never was man who had more of 'he spirlt or absolute determination of un- conquerable, unshakable unbreakable per- tlnaclty in continuing a conflict than he t tie never Knew when he was beaten; per maps because he never was. He wrenched victory from ovrwhelming odds superior torce, fortuitous chance-everything
 The tale Is well finished in all it's details well balanced, well written. It's workman snip Is sound and thorough It may be unreservedly recommended as piece of romantic fiction, but even higher praise may be given it for it is perfectly healthy and pure. It breathes from every page the sweet aroma of noble and honorable deeds and leaves with the reader an inspiration and stimulation which is impossible 10 estimate.
 "Harper's Bazar' seems to have taken new lease on life under the editorial man. agement of Miss Jordan. Beginning with the first issue in May the "Bazar'' will take on a new form, and will be the size yxyhf oh fc H,te 4,;a than the ordinary magazine The cover last week was printed in rich red, known to colormen as ''ox blood" Stephen crane will contribute a series of sketches in the life of "a real little girl" which MT Peter Newell will illustrate Madame Marchesi. who is probably the most famous teacher of singing in the world. is to write ten singing lessons, while Mr. Howells will contribute a series on the "Herones of Nineteenth Century fiction" Miss Jordan has number of features" in reserve. and she also intends to make a speciality of 'womens club news.''
 Among the many delightful works writ ten upon that fascinating sub1ect-Paris one of the best is a small, dainty volume entitled, "A Womans Paris" No one it seems, had previously thought to write about the charming capital entirely from feminine point of view and yet the book will prove interesting and valuable to read CTS of both sexes. It Is peculiarly valuable for the first time; 1t is in no sense guide book, but will supplement 6aedeker most delightfully."-, and give a varied amount of insight into subjects which will add profit and pleasure to the stay in Paris, and es- pecially the prolonged stay. The little vol ume Is a unique study in brown, and Is exquisitely published with most excellent illustrations.
 The May edition of "The Critic" contains for frontispiece splendid drawing of Mme Bernhardt as L'Aiglou, made from water color sketch from life by Louis Bernard The great piece, "LAiglou," which all Paris is now thronging to see. has as au- thor Edmond Rostand, he of Cyrano de Bergerac fame. As interpreter it has the