The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-10-27

2 A clue was suggested III llle llrsL VOL ume which Is now followed up in Dave Porter in the South Seas and a vacation from "Oak Hall is devoted to 0 voyage to the Islands of the Pa cific, in which strange, sights are seen and many adventures met With. Two of Daye's school chums are with him, and q constantly increasing number of young people will like to follow them to see how the brave fellows meet dan ger, and then rejoice with Dave in the happy results of his perseverance. Price $1,25.
 To base an amusing novel on so seri- ous and somber a question as the rela- tions of the masses to the millionaires seems rather a large order. It must be admitted, however, that MT, John A. Mitchell (author of Amos Judd and The Pines of Lory") has given an en- tertaining story in his new work, The Silent War" issued by Life Publishing Co New York at ($150) Blackmai and murder are opposed to the wrongs in fllcted by wealth. This slunds rather blood-curdhng and sensational, but MT. Mitchell's way of handling these heavy materials makes them thought-pro- voking back ground for the love and perslhage that thread the book "The Silent War" shows a literary skill and originality not often met with in tic- tion of the day.
 The authors fancy finds full play in the love story on which the more son. Der situations are threaded and the master hand is shown in his perfect adjustment of light and shade-a most difficult accomplishment when one Is writing fiction with an important pub- lie question as it's basis.
 In character-drawlng the author shows no loss of skill in this new field Some of his millionaires, al- though apparently on that much abus- ed class of our fellow creatures. They are shown to be in some ways almost human. His depistions of workingmen are also distinctive and, in some re- spects, novel.
 Whatever of argument there is in Mir. Mitchells romance is not detri- mental to the story as story It comes in naturally as part of the mar ratiye, but, nevertheless, will make thought for even the most superficial of fiction readers.
 The illustrations, by MT Balfour Ker, are not illustrations of the story in the strict sense of the term, but they too, have their share in making "The Silent War a work which is likely to than the usual novel of the day.
 The November number of Dress makes it's appearance in a remarkably beautiful cover in color by de Feure, of Paris, a colorist of rare talent and remarkable power His Japanese figure on the cover of Dress slows a daring but exquisite handling of colors. Dress is credited with having set new standard of artistic and mechanical excellence in magazine making-a rep utation which it has certainly sus- tained in this November issue. The winter wardrobe is the theme, empha- sis being given to dress for the eve ming. The correct appointment for the the opera, exquisite iewelry, evening coiffure and hair ornament. opera wraps and gowns by leading designers including La Ferriere, are certainly ra- vlshingly beautiful The fashions in funs are also comprehensively nlustra- ted. Jaeckel, Grunwaldt, Redfern, Ramillon, Revillon Freres, etc., con- tribute their best work, which illus trates not only the mode in coats and wraps, but muffs, boas and small pieces. The dinner gowns by D5euiTet and the afternoon gown by Bernard are charming The mode in walking suits is shown in the models by Cal lot Soeurs and Drecoil. The winter hats are by the leading milliners in Paris
 The corset being the foundation of correct growing, the mode in corsetry is Illustrated and described in an ar ticle on the subject, and the newest ideas in lingerie are likewise shown. There are illustrated articles on eve ming footwear, the correct hose and slippers, excellent suggestions for the dressing table and the newest fashions in boudoir furnishings are well illus trated. The Paris letter, the articles on the current mode and the forecast of the fashions to come are good
 The illustrations by "Pal' and Ira wis are both excellent, The latter, "The Opening Night at the, Opera,' gives this artist an opportunity that he has used well to show beautiful gowns and beautiful women, The picture is charm ingly reproduced in duotone-black and brown. The exquisite colored engray- ings make it a brilliant magazine.
 The woman who consults Dress for the seasons wardrobe is certain to be gowned according to the latest die. tates of the mode. soc per copy. $500 per year. McCready Beals Co.,, 24-26 D, Fist. Street, N. Y.
 
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