Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-02

ploys identical fundamentals OF cunstruc-
ton draws the history of this art along
the lines of its structural framework.
Again, in support of theory, this ex-
position is conditioned by the theatrical
circumstances Of performance itself, pro-
ducing an instructive and deeply interest
ing discussion of the influence of actor.
of theater. Of audience. The analysis of
a play makes a definitely suggestive chap
ter, the Elizabethan drama brilliant one.
While the general purpose of this work
leads to stressing of technic. there is.
nevertheless, in a subordinate and illus
trative capacity; much of the poetry and
philosophy Of the drama. This valuable
study. carried on in Mr.. Matthews ac-
customed manner, clear. vigorous, mod
erl. IS lifted by these qualities out of any
possible cryptic mustiness that might in
here to a wind-cleared space, where the
eye sweeps free and the breath intakes
from tonic air.
THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE EN-
LIGHTENMENT: Epochs of PHI
Phi. D., LII. D., Stuart professor of
logic. Princeton University. New
York: Charles Scribners Sons.
Washington: Brentano's.
The reaction of the eighteenth century
against fne-spun metaphysical specula-
tions, a reaction gradually crystallizing
into formal body of philosophic thought.
known as the enlightenment, is the
groundwork of the present substantial
discussion. The extremes of this philoso-
phic epoch are Locke and Kant. Between
these two limits spring idealism. mate
rialism. skepticism, from opposing in
under the scrutiny of analysis and the
fire of discussion. In France and Ger
many further differences arise until, at
the terminal of this epoch. the construc-
tive genius of Kant builds a single sys-
tenn out of the elements of truth con-
tanned in all. This exposition is a clear
and compact survey, in which the reia-
ton of each propaganda to the original
set by Locke definitely appears. as we'll
as the relation of each to the time spirit
which he aims to reflect. The causes of
differentiation are traced. as are the in
f1uences toward the unified systematiza-
ton of Kant. In this exceptionally fine
exposition the epoch stands clear not
only in the significance of its essential
features. but also in the exact valuation
of it's contributory details.
INDOOR GARDENING. BY Eben E.
'Rexford. Illustrated. Philadelphia
J. B. Lippincott Company.
Although the season is now at hand
when outdoor gardening is the main
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deserves close study by all amateur hor-
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ern the house garden and the develop
ment of flowers under glass are in the
main the same as those which control
out of doors. This work. profusely and
beautifully illustrated from photographs J.,
will be Of service wherever seeds and
bulbs and slips may be placed In the
soil 1t deals with window boxes and
porch plants and rockeries. An i'm
portant chapter is devoted to the dis
eases Of plants. followed by another on
the insect enemies. Practical advice as
to the selection of specimens is based
upon q wide experience of the author.
who has long been identified with garden
publications and periodicals.
SWIMMING. BY Edwin Tenney
Brewster. Boston: Houghton Milf
fin Company.
At this time of the year it is important
to consider the question of learning to
swim. Every man, woman and child