Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-31

son has had of course, to deal gently with
his fathers shortcomings But he does
not sacrifice truth to gentleness. nor does
he lose the historic perspective in his view
OF the parent.
Lord Randolph Churchill would probably
have risen to recommending position in the
British political field but for two circum-
stances, apart from his untimely failure or
health. He was erratic and he would not
compromise. His uncertainty of temper
caused his great mentor. Lord Salisbury.
keen anxiety. Between these two existed
for long time the warmest personal feel
fngs But Churchill was impatient OF re-
straInt He was stubborn in his opinions.
He would not yield 10 the pressure of adj
1ustment, although he was himself a great
''persuader." To stand in the house OF
commons as leader and chancellor OF the
exchequer at thirty-seven, with ability IN
both capacities was Itself an achievement
He was not immodest in his bearing toward
the elder men of his association. He recog
nIzed the difficulties Of the relationship. But
he was sure of himself He resigned from
the ministry because he would not submit
tho war office estimates, which he regarded
as too high. He held himself rigiGly TO the
economy program which ne had proclaimed
IN the campaign. Lord Salisbury was re
luctanty compelled to let his brilliant
young minister depart.
A thorough reading of these volumes
brings one closely into touch with the fac
tors that entered into the political situation
of the period. Lord Randolph Churchill Is
shown as a worker, as man, as an as
pirant He ls portrayed lovingly but dis
tiuctly His son has not over colored the
portrait nor has he mudd!ed the outlines
The likeness he offers is vivid and human
and his biography is a contribution OF great
value 20 the literature of politics.
Bob AND THE GUIDES. BY Mary Ray
fnOnd Shipman Andrews author of
"Viye l. Emperor" &c. Illustrated.
New York. Charles Scribner's Sons.
Washington: Woodward & Lothrop.
These short stories were originally print
ed In Scribners Magazine. where they at
tructed wide attention delightful bits
o, outdoor writing and by their intro
duction to the fiction reading world Of the
irrepressible, attractive Bob. brother OF
Walter, and brother-in-law OF Margaret.
Boil and his brother are campers in the
northern wilderness. the land of French
Canadian guides and big FISH. and an oc-
casioual caribou. Bob tells some OF the
stories and again Walter becomes the me-
dunn OF communication, while one TWO
os the tales are in the third person. Bob
renditions are especially delectable. he
uses language which is above reproach rs
TO its iuteliigibility. although he struggles
Ccasionally with big words that do NOT
exactly 1T. He Is a sweet personality,
true woods lover. jolly little companion.
and his tricks are always mirth-provoking.
The book is welcome. even though Bob and
IN THE SIXTIES AND SEVENTIES, I'm
pressious of Literary People and 9th
ers. BY Laura Hahn Frisweu. Boston:
Herbert B. Turner q Co.
one is apt TO ask on encounterlng this
book. We'll, who is Laura Hahn Fris-
well?' She is no; known 10 the literary
world on this side Of the water. and the
British Who's Who?" grants her no rec
ignition But lack OF information as TO
her or her associations is speedily mega
tived as a factor. for the book itself charms
from the outset any reader VINO has the
least taste for well-written "reminiscences.
The authors father. James HAHN Frisweil,
was an Industrious, successful writer in the
middle OF the last century. lie wrote FOR
the popular taste. and his fame did not
reach far nor did It last long But he had
hosts OF friends in the great world OF let
tiers. who found his home a haven of re-
tinement and pleasure. and who made the
child Laura. better known to her lntimates
as 'Toddlekins.'' their companion and con-
fidant. Mr. Friswell was a man Of philan-
thropic IDEAS. seeking the betterment OF
the poor through education he was
brought Into association with some of the
leading spirits of the time and his daugns
ter. a keen observer and good listener, ADJ
sorbed from them great fund of inrorma-
ton.
Some years ago she wrote and published
a biography OF her father which was well
received In England Mr.. II. d. Trail. the
literary editor of the London Times urged
Miss Frisweli to write her own reminis-
cences. She reluctantly agreed TO do so,
but preferred TO wait few years lest she
might offend some persons then living by
reciting anecdotes concerning then closely
related TO her fathers career. A.r. rran