Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-30

tainment and pointed suggestion, u u .
treatise on the schools and school MAJ
Of the New England primer. The illustra-
tons, from the originals, will be amaz-
ing to the child of today who knows only
hs aaan esYy Dr aasa aE essy assi
book. There Is a fund of amusement for
elders in its pages and throughout the
text runs a spirit Of conscientious research
indicating that Mr.. Johnson has sought to
reach the true motives of the compilers Of
these antique books. An instructive essay
on the history of American schools adds
to the value Of the volume.
WHAT HANDWRITING INDICATES. an
Analytical Graphology. By John Rexford. IL
Illustrated. New York: G.. P. Putnam's Sons.
Even since the earth was peopled one
of the most insistent pursuits of man has
been the study of his fellows. The result
of this cumulative effort to solve the prob
lem of individuality and character is that
today there are many systems and theories
for the detection of personal traits other
than those that are bespoken by the speech
and conduct Of men. Some specialists re-
gard palmistry as the surest method OF de-
lection. others believe that physiognomy
Is by all odds the safest guide, again there
are champions of the nose the ears and
the eyes as natures most reliable medium
VI uioSloSuiS. WI. IlcAlOIds ldlcot Va GU
thors on this subject holds with many
others that the handwriting Is an infa!li-
BILE guide. Certainly, graphology Is an In
teresting study, whether or not 1t enables
the adept In 1t to peer surely below the
surface of humanity to the innermost
depths Of the character. This work Is lis
tinguished from others in that 1t assem-
bles the fundaments of the science as ad-
duced by Mr.. Rexford into analytical
tables which materially facilitate the stud
ha hapin nd oro Wi h..
out much cross-reference to pursue con-
sistent course. 1t Is the result, indeed, Of
his own difficulties with other text books
and authorities, and with it's clear def
nitions and succinct arguments and WE'LL
chosen illustrations forms an attractive
guide to the mysteries Of this method of
knowing mankind
A NORWEGIAN RAMBLE; Among the
Fjords, Fields, Mountains and Glaciers. By
One Of the Ramblers. Me- York: G. P. Put
MANS Sons.
The true picturesqueness Of Norway IS
not always appreciated by those tourists
who hasten through 1t in order merely to
obtain glimpse Of the midnight sum-" for
1t Is reserved for those who have the oppor-
tunity to jog leisurely through the country
to gain the best impression of the wonders
OF scenery afforded by the sea-broken coast.
The anonymous author of this little book,
with a single companion, was enabled thus
to see Norway. and the record Of his RAM
Bile. as he appropriately styles 1t, forms a
charming tribute to the lands attractive
ness. 1t is written in a spirit of good
natured patience with the incidental dis
comforts Of travel and a hearty apprecia-
ton for the comforts. which are to be found
If the tourist knows how to search for them
and acquires the spirit of eempanionsnip
with the people he encounters. The pic
lures offered with the book artistically set
OF the narrative of the excursion.
POEMS THAT EVERY CHILD SHOULD
KNOWS a Selection Of the Best Poems Of all
Times for Young People. Edited by Mary Il.
Burt. New York: Doubleday, Page G Co.
Washington: William Ballantyne & Sons.
The editor OF. this excellent collection OF
poems, with a wide experience in the teach
ing Of the young. believes that children
should be encouraged and judiciously
pressed to commit to memory the poetical
gems Of literature, especially those en-
bodying concrete truths or important his
torical events. But this is not the essen
tial reason for the compilation. She has
desired to place conveniently within reach a
number of poetic works which are rightly
regarded among the worlds best and
which have their especial appeal to or mes
sage for children. Her work has been
carefully performed and the collection is
assured Of a welcome In homes and schools.
3. Osterag has furnished a suggestive
frontispiece, THE Land Of Poesy," which,
printed in attractive tones, appropriately
introduces the book.