Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26
original sources BY Il. D. Nichols. New York:
Mcclure, Phillips q Co.

Historic and artistic-4ccuracy has taken
the place Of lavish and loose expenditure In
the matter OF housefus4 FISHING. The princi-
pies Of propriety in this matter have be-
come more generally understood than ever
before, so that while tihB work is distinctly
intended as guide It is addressed to
well-informed and appreciative public. Its
purpose is to provide att who are interested
in French and English furniture since the
Renaissance period with comprehensive
and detailed view of the various periods or
styles. The author nsdares: ANY one
who wants to furnish and decorate a Louis
XIV boudoir properiEA6r Heppelwhite
dining room, or an Empire bed room, can
find all about it in=ehe-fellowing pages.
holsterer, and even thef:architect will find
ready at hand valuable material gathered
from many sources"
The book is a beautiful creation itself, in
keeping with the fine art which it repro
duces. The text is printed on heavy cream
paper and the illustration on calendared
paper of the same tone. The plates have
been prepared with great care. They give
not only views of apartments typical of the
styles and periods discussed, but, in addi-
ton. examples of the. furniture, drawn in
considerable detail the latter serving as
guides to the cabinetmakers and others OF
whom TN, author writes in the passage
quoted On this point she says:
I'm many instances the collector is forced
to buy the survivals of whatever period he
fancies. instead of being able to select for
reproduction the more artistic specimens
that have persisted, and his rooms are filed
with anachroniSms because he cannot find
articles to complete his set Of furniture
The reproduction of beautiful model will
give more pleasure to person of taste than
piece of furniture whose only recon-
mendation is that it Is an antique and 1
think many persons will sympathize with
me In my desire to see correct reproduc-
tons of beautiful models of furniture multi
Piled, as well as the textiles that accord
with them"
THE COURTsHIP OF MILES STANDISH. By
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Illustrations by
Howard Chandler Christy. Indianapolis: The
Bobbs Merrill Company.
Worthy of exceptional attention is this
volume from the Bobbs-Merrill press, a
work of unusual artistic qualities and es-
pecially appropriate to the holiday season
In Its treatment of classic roem Mr.
Christy's illustrations are closely In accord
with the spirit of the familiar story, his
style being particularly suited to the poem
His conception of Priscilla establishes in
deed. most acceptable portrait of that
gentle, lovable maid, while his Miles
Standish and his John Alden are dignified,
attractive representations. Nine of the
fuil-page drawings are in color, illustrative
or the stages of the lovers journey to mu-
tual happiness. Many other full-page Illus
trations In black and white carry forward
tne artists ideal of the theme. while head
pieces and finals attest to the painstaIxing
study and labor of the illustrator. Each
page or text Is printed over softly tinted
design. The whole product Is an artistic
acmevement OF very high order and a Mt
ting setting of Longfellows immortal poem.
ana Will be keenly appreciated by all who
sfeel that close human sympathy for the
chief characters which is one of the most
eloquent testimonials to the poets wonder
full work.
CHILDREN OF THE TENEMENTs. BY Jacob A.
etc. Illustrations by G. NJ. Reiyea and others
New York: The Macmillan Company
Mr. Riis work among the tenements Of
New York has given him a distinct status
as an authority on the life of the poor
His recent visit to Washington and his ex-
pressions regarding the local slums have
aroused a keen interest on the part of the
people of the capital In this phase of life.
SO that his collection Of short stories about
the children of the tenements" Is assured
OF sympathetic consideration. He tells
tales of the joys and sorrows, the suffer-
ings and pathetic rewards of these little IN
fortunates. Underlying them all Is a spirit
Of infinite compassion, yet in many of the
stories the author indicates his realization
that life in the tenements is often savoreo
by a sturdy happiness. philosophy which
permits endurance. These youngsters have
their outlets, their recrea tions, their vast
capacities for enjoyment The stories are
not exclusively fictional, many of the Incl
dents being told with reportorial straight
forwardneSs, with attempt at enbelliSh-
ment. 1t Is a book to give the reader a
wider view of the lower strata of life.
HOW TO MAKE A FLOWER GARDEN; a Manual
OF Practical Information and Suggestions. H.
Illustrated. New York: Doubleday, Page & Co.
Washington: William Ballantyne & Sons
This book corrects many misconceptions
as to the nature of garden" That insti-
tuition, or place, or creation, Is not to be
vaguely regarded 1t is not to be limited
merely to a square of ground turned UP for
the reception and development Of seeds. 1t
has broader, better meanings. One of the
several authors whose essays comprise this
book, in his admirably written introduction,
says: "A garden is a place in which plants
are grown, and plants are herbs and vines
and bushes and trees and grass. Too often
do persons think that only formal and pre-
tentious places are gardens. But an open
lawn about the house may be garden; so
may row of hollyhocks along the wall, or
an arrangement of plants in the green
house" In this spirit is the book written
and presented to nature lovers. 1t Is a
compilation Of the advice of experts, men
and women who have studied particular
plants and have learned their secrets and
have translated those secrets into words
of advice and suggestion SO that they may
enable their readers to create for them
serves the eHectS winch contribute 10 the
ideal garden. Chapters on the various
plants, classified according to kind and sea-
son. are supplemented by others on the
practical garden work. on potting, framing,
greenhouses, etc. There are two unusually
instructive chapters on Japanese gardening
for small areas, while another describes
how the author built his country home, an
assemblage of the precepts into one large
whole Excellent Illustrations render the
text clear and add to the interest and value
of the work.
BELL AS A LONDON SIGN.