The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-23

summary is also printed of the Pennsyi-
vania Punch Bowl. in the Humorous Col
lege Journalism" series. The Auto
biography of Cupid is concluded in this
issue. 1.-THE After-dinner Speakers of New
York" is an account with many anecdotes
and pictures of the men to whom New
York looks for bright post-prandial
speeches. Fiction occupies a large number
of the pages.
The December Craftsman opens with
symbolic story of the North called 1.-THE
White Woman" by Katharine Metcalf
Roof. The Illustrations in blue and black
and white are designed by Frances Lea, of
Paris. Miss Roofs name also follows
critical article about Grieg, whom she
calls 'Norway's National Tone Poet" The
most significant article from the Ameri-
can point of view Is called Our National
Spirit of Speculation. 1t is written by
the editor and is summing up and pres
entation of political conditions in this
panicky year of 1907.
The Outing Magazine for next month
has among the art features four full
page color plates from paintings by
Harvey T. Dunn entitled 1.-THE Freighter
Series" They depict the struggle between
brave and hardy men and the fierce and
bitter winter The leading article is by
John Burroughs, who writes upon the topic
Of Animal and Plant Intelligence" .rhe
Whistling Buoy by RALPH D. Paine, is a
story of the sea and long shore. 1.-THE
Dream Road by Edwina Stanton Bab-
cock, is a humorous story of travel in
Italy. Roundup Days" by Stewart Ed
ward White, is an exposition of stirring
doings on the old cattle ranges
The Christmas Circle contains appropri.
ate fiction by such writer's as Gilbert
Parker. Maude L. Radford, Frank H,
Sweet, George Wood Pangborn and Eyer
ton Castle Ethel M. colson's article,
trict,'' is an account of the genuine joy
which the University of Chicago Settle
ment brings each year to ''Packinstown. .
Reginald de Koven, this country $
favorte composer. has linked us with
Christmases of centuries ago by setting to
new music two old English carols. Brand
Whitlock's article, ''The Golden Rule in
Real Life" Is an encouragement to the
man who Is fighting for ideals. This arti-
Gle is a tribute by the present Mayor of
Toledo to his predecessor in office. >
1t is hardly possible to deal with a bigger
subject than big Bill Taft" but accord
ing to James Melvin Lee, the author of
that article, the Secretary of War grows
huger each day when viewed as a Presi-
uentlal posslDlllty
The Engineering Magazine for December
gives the leading place to George T. Strait
| toms article on one of the most vexing In
dustrial problems of the day--that of ap-
premiership under modern shop condi-
tions Some striking facts are presented
concerning the attitude of trade unionism
toward the introduction of apprentices and
toward manual training In the trade
schools.
Marie Van Worst, Emerson Hough,
Charles G. d. Roberts, John T. Nc
Cutcheon. the cartoonist; James Hoffer,
Ella w. Peattie, Anne Warner, James
Barnes, Harold Bolce and number OF
others contribute some of the many good
things in the December Appleton's, which
in an attractive number both in appear
ance and contents.
"At first he thought 1t had been so still
| that first snowfall But when he
had looked at the flying birds long time
he was almost sure that he heard soft
singing-not like the chorus of bird-sone
on spring mornings, but somehow muffied
"a far-on, delicate chime, that made him
| so happy he could scarcely breathe" This
is the introduction to Elaine Goodale East.
mans little Brother O'Dreams." in the
Christmas st. Nicholas, Il sketch with
| tender appeal to every child heart. Be
sides Little Brother ODreams," a merry
story of "A Night Before Christmas" b,
Temple Bailey, an Irish legend in vers,
and prose by Eva L. Ogden. Charles Pool
CleaVesS story of THE Bald Broy
Christmas Trees" Adelia Belle Beard.
hints how Christmas Tree Decorations
may be made at home, Jesse Wright
Whitcomb's tale for very little folk oi
The Christmas Goose" and installments
Of the serials-"Three Years Behind the
| Guns" tom, Dick and Harriet" and
MaJor-General o. o. Howard's Famous
| Indian Chiefs" are given.