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telligent cats, for there are cats in the
book as well as the dog hero, who is
made to tell his own story. Rover
the supposed narrator, is a real and
well-known collie in a Massachusetts
city, often referred to as calico"
dog, from his coloring, whence the sec
ond title of the book. The story of an
honored and accomplished canine life,
with more or less illusions to the cats
of the family by way of variety, is
told in a piquant way that makes it
enjoyable for all ages, and leaves one
with a better understanding and ap-
probation of dumb pets. The illus
trations are from fine photographs for
which the subjects were Interestingly
posed and some excellent compositions
by the author, who is already known
as a book illustrator. portrait of
the hero decorates the cover and the
book is in every way likely to be wor-
thy of being holiday favorite.
Little Betty Blew-By Annie NJ Barnes.
Lee Shepard. publishers, Boston. For
sale by st Paul Book and Stationery
company.
One of the very best books with
which to satisfy young readers nat
ural desire for an Indian story is
this one of little Betty Blew, and what
she saw and experienced when her
family removed from Dorchester,
Mass 200 years ago, to their home on
the Ashley river above Charleston,
S. c. Although Betty is but a small
maid, she is so wise and true that she
charms ALL and there are number of
characters who will interest boys as
we'll as girls, and old as we'll as young.
1t is an unusually entertaining tale of
the making of portion of our coun-
try, with plenty of information as well
as incident to commend it, and the
the brave old times.
Following the BalI-By A. T. Dudley. Lee
& Shepard. publishers. Boston For sale
by st. Paul Book and Stationery COM
pany.
Following the Ball." by A. T. Dud-
ley, is a school story with much Of the
merit that has made tom Brown at
Rugby" a classic, and one which does
what even that great book cannot do in
presenting American boarding-school
life and modern athletics. The scene
will readily be recognized as at Elk
eter, with which the author, Har-
ward graduate well known as foot
ball player and coach, ana now
scholarly educator, is familiar. OF
| course, football is an important fea-
ture, and the development of the hero
from green player to an expert is
of the keenest interest. The portion
prepared under the direction of one
of Harvard's greatest players, and the
account of the final game will thrill
any one who ever felt the inspiration
of football. John S. Cranston head
coach at Harvard for the season of
1903, writes to the author: 20.
II am glad enough to find one book
with real football in it. A good many
writer's have tried to work football
into books, and they have usually made
a mess of 1T in more or less of their
plays, but yours are all right, and such
| as have taken part in, time and again.
More than that, you show football at
its best ~
But 1t is far more than a football
book. 1t is story Of character for
nation told in a most wholesome and
manly way. In this development ath--
letics play an important part to- be-
! sure, but are only one feature in car
rying the hero, Dick Melvin, on to a
noble manhood.
Joe, the surveyor-By Edward stratemey-
er. Lee & Shepard, publishers, Boston.
For sale by st. Paul Book and Station
cry company.
This story relates the trials and tri-
umphs of a sturdy country youth who
is compelled, by the force of circum-
| stances, to go forth into the world and
earn, not alone his own living but also
support for his twin sister and his in
valid father After some trying ex-
periences, Joe falls in with surveyor,
who is at work among the mountains
of Pennsylvania, not many miles from
! the lads home. Joe does the sur
yeyor good turn, and for this is given
a position as an assistant. While at
| his duties the youth learns something
| concerning rascally partner who had
once cheated his parent out of some
property. Joe sets to work to right
this wrong. He is placed in more than
one position Of peril the outcome of
which is certain to interest any youth
! full reader. The book is filled with
healthful adventure, and teaches the
moral that honesty is the best policy.
| Girls will enjoy this volume no less
|