The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

small. graceful head OF n Greek goddess,
with the large, soft brown eyes II a fawT
and the warm, rich colorinS OF a youthful
Racchus. The rules of etiquette hy which the
Roman cir! is fenced and hedsel about arc
Of most stringent character. iiara's unc9n-
ventlDnai love affairs with an artist Is tho
novels theme. The story Is well told. fuiA
Of color and vivid scene. published -
lOngiu4nsI
y unique Christmas fancy 10 The Cyni.s
Calendar Of Revised Wisdom for 1913. ~
Oliver H@ffOrl. Ethel Watts Mumfor.i ami
Addison Miner. II contains Il humber -
up-to-date Sar,asms IN Staii ana accept.
proverbs. and IS illustrated in keeping wiz
the texts. Published hy Paul Elder az.
Morgan Shepard. san Franciscoj'
Mrs. Alfred sldswlrk. author Of man,
short stories. has IUt forth a volume eu'.-
tied The Thcr:sl.I EEseni.s ana Otner
SIoIi"s. The TA"..sarI EGSsn!az' 81 =
novelette, Of - paG-s. while the reIna!.d@-
Of the book ia given Cv': to nine short stp-
rics. Mrs. Sidcwick Possesses marked H.
NOR. and her stories are ri~h in fun. put
lished by L.ongnars, Green L 90, Ne"
York;
THE Forav Of the Hendrix Hudson ~
Frank Mackenzie Savil!e. is an exciting tale
Of pirates and the sea in tne days u -
through which is clcVcrly wound a IGH-
story Of more than ordinary interest Nj
Savills's style is good, and he possesses tho
old cardinal virtue. breyity. his book coy
sTing hut ls5 pages. published by Sio&-s)
Eden PhiIlpOtt's newest novel. The EiV-
err is i study Of English character. similar
in style and quality to his former WORKS.
For his ramat psr.pnae he has seiectel
several odI types of character. chief o.
whom s. Nicholas Efgeromb. a Gamekeep-
or and a child of nature" This old fellow
readily takes hold on the interest, and vita
his humDr and Oddities affords the reader :
pleasant acquaintance. (StOkesJ
!. Rreckinridge EIls's "Adnah." just pub
iished. Is a tale of the time Of Christ. Mi:'-
am. the heroine, il the daughter OF one OF
King Herod's chief officers. The theme -
simple and beautiful. dealing with M!ridrns
unscIish love. and the development of her
faith In the Savior. The principal scenes
are laid IN Capernaum. Rome and Jerusa-
lcm, Although Mr.. Ellls's story Is intended
primarily for young people. grown persons
will find it well worth reading. The at
thor expended great care in its making.
published by George w. Jacobs & Co..
Philadelphiab
The Last Buccaneer," by L. Cope Corn
ford, a humorous tale OF the life. piracies
ana hcrOfsrnS, 1ntOXicat IONS, general EIi4dlI-
les and ultimate redemption Of Mr.. Daw-
kins. This sinful gentleman Is a practical
philosopher. IL such a thing could be. and q
tart humorist. His reply to the Reverend
Ramsbottom. who is plotting his soul to-
ward the Golden Gate, Is characteristic Of
his state Of mind. Says he: Il never
knowed that religion were that easy. Why,
a child could learn It. You amt got to Go
nothing, on'y avoid several things what a
mon of my age and experience don't want
to do anything but avoid. and believe what
the chaplain tells you to believe. Why,
there amt anything a seaman can't be
lieve. l often think If he lays his mind to
Il. That's the benefit o. being a sailor.
dye soc" And to think o. the many poor
eeamen drowned. what amt had my OPP
portunities," The Last B~uccaneer' is q
shaft leveled at the converted pirate. While
the plumber Is good he will not give over;
but when he has housed his full store and
moreover gets too Old for the business. then
there IS hope for his salvation. The title
is ironical-there is no last buccanneer.
Lippincott.
E. Maria Albanesi Niiss Rowiands) has
written several successful novels in the
past. among them My Pretty Jane" "A
Traitor and The Spell Of Ur-
Her newest. Just issued, is Love
and Louisa" q story for girls. Its char
acters. with the exception of ono American
girl. and Its scenes are English. The plot
is decidedly interesting. involving comedy.
love. trials and treachery. Miss Rowlands
possesses a talent for investing the simple
things in life with reality and charm Lip