The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-12-17
BOOKS.

The Boobs Merrill holiday publ
cations are up TO the usual artistic
standard set by that house and in
clude besides the usual volumes OF
poems by James Whitcomb Riley, an
elaborate centenary edition of the
Lady of the Lake. There are also
books for the children in form TO at
tract the little folk.
The centenary edition of the Lady
of the Lake is illustrated with colored
drawings by Howard Chandler Chris
~, who seems To have caught much
Of the spirit OF the poem, the wild
clamor of combat, the dash of the
hunt and the softer notes of love
that make this poem the most popular
work as well as the masterpiece OF
Sir Walter Scott. The Lady of the
Lake is an excellent example OF mod.
ern bookmaking.
Songs OF Home. by James Whitcomb
Riley. published for the holiday sea
son is a collection of the Hoosier
poets songs that deal more particular
ly with the home life. Mr.. Riley is
the home virtues of love and fellow
ship and in songs on these themes he
finds his happiest expression.
Songs OF Home deal with home
folks" OF the farm and village, the
simple everyday people Of daily life.
Though most of the songs are in the
Hoosier dialect, which has become as
ISOLATED with Mr.. Riley. he has de-
eAA he Itn1A Ia. .aI ~
the poems in this volume.
Songs OF Home is illustrated by Will
Vawter, and Is uniform with the
Greenfield edition OF the poets work
Another holiday book by James
Whitcomb Riley is new edition of
The Girl | Loved illustrated by
Howard Chandler Christy and uniform
with An Old Sweetheart OF Mine.
Among the children's books OF the
season are Dick Randall by Ellery II.
Clark, who has an enviable record as
an athlete. 1t is a real boys story
OF life at Fenton academy where Dick
Randall wins his way into the posi-
ton as the idol of the school.
The Live Dolls Party Days Is the
newest story of the adventures OF the
live dolls, by Josephine Scribner
Gates II Is a brand new scheme for
the entertainment of the live dolls
and incidentally for the young read
ers. There are parties and entertain
ments for the live dolls for every
month and they are adapted for the
various seasons and anniversaries that
the children love to celebrate.
fnr ptrlQ nv a
same author is Sunshine Annie. the
story OF dear little girl who scat
tiers sunshine on her way through life.
The character is suggested from the
well-known Little Orphant Annie
of Rileys poems.
All of the above arr published by
the Bobbs Merrill Co., Indianapolis,
and are on sale in the local book
stores.
One Of the pretty little booklets OF
the holiday season is Mirrored Stars,
a collection of poems OH various sub
iects by Grace Margaret Wilson. Miss
Wilson's verse is pleasing and genu-
inc and there are some really delight
full touches OF poetic imagination 1t
is attractively printed and makes a
gift that would be appreciated by the
lover OF rhythmical fancies.
Mirrored Stars is published by the
Ames-Kiebler Co. Toledo, and may be
bought in Detroit at Macaulay's and
Sheehans.
The Penn Publishing Co, OF Phila-
delphia, report that Ward Macaulay's
playlet, Graduation Day at Woodhill
School, Is one OF the best selling play
let's on their list and have requested
him to write sequel to IL.
Mr. Macaulay has successfully pub
lished number of these playlets and
entertainments that are suitable for
church societies. clubs, etc. His lat
est is Old Home Day In Plunket, a
humorous sketch telling of the old
home celebration in the village OF
Plunket II is full OF funny situations
and brings in a number OF typically
funny characters. II IL we'll adapted
for the purposes for which II is In.
tended
Among the other playlets which Mr.
Macaulay has written are Wanted A
COMPANION" and Back to the Coun'
try Store" which will soon be issued.
lie also has in preparation play call.
ed The Candidates.
Edward r.. McCarty. No. 1897 RtopeIIe-
at, reported to the police, saturday,