The Washington herald., 1913-03-23

portant parts. What she does with
her new and larger possibilities and
how she meets the various crises
which come into her life, make up the
balance Of the story which is fraught
with no little Significance as to modern
sweatshop conditions.
HOUSEHOLD BACTERIOLOGY. by EsteIle ID.
and Robert Y. Buchanan. New York. Illustrated
The MscMilian Co. Price. 2-3.
The word household" Is used as an
extension rather than limitation Of the
title In thoroughly scientific manner
the authors treat the subject matter of
general as well as of household bacteri-
ology, and include therefore the true
bacteria as well as the yeasts. molds, and
protozoa. The volume is a general text
book Of micro biology. in which special
attention is given to those problems
which are Of particular interest to the
student of household science.
The main divisions Of the book treat:
D the micro-organsms themselves, (2)
lamentations with special reference to
those affecting foods, 90 the relation OF
bacteria and other micro-organisms to
health. A fully illustrated key (compris-
ing thirty-seven pages) ito the families
and genera OF common molds supplements
the extended discussion of the morphol-
ORy anu ctdsSlHCdtloH VI Ntdstb HioIus'
and makes possible the satisfactory
identification of all forms ordinarily en-
countered by the student.
The work embodies the results of the
most recent researches. 1t is exceptional
ly well written, the different topics are
treated consistently. and with good
sense Of proportion. While concise IN
statement, II is thorough in method and
scope. 1t is, therefore. well adapted for
use as a text. not only for students of
household science. but also for those
to whom it is desired to present the sci
ence OF bacteriology from an economic
and sanitary rather than from a medi-
cal point of view.
PIPPIN By Evelyn Van Buren. New York. The
Century Co. Price. SD
Pippin. christened by an aspiring
mother Victoria Alexandria, is a black
haired. dark-eyed, ruddy- checked child
of the London streets. Pippin has been
the tool of clever pickpockets, and
proved cleverer than her teachers: but
she Is sound at the core. and when
lover comes. tries to give up all crook
edness for the sake of Dandy and of
the frail little brother she mothers.
Pippin herself Is so matter-of-fact
and go-head and hopeful about her re-
form that there Is not a touch OF pa
thos in the situation; but there Is
rare lot of fun all through. from the
first chapter. when Dad Raymond ex-
pounds his views of family obligations.
to the very end. and when Pippin finds her
cup overhowing. having played very
large part in making the fortunes and
happiness OF a charming American ac-
tress.
The standing of the pretty. ambi-
tious American girl in London. her res
cue by Pippin to the joy of both, and
the happiness which comes to both
girls is quite like a fairy tale in its
surprises and improbabilities.
THE GAY REBELLION. BY Robert ". Chambcz
New York, u. Appleton Co
Statues. monuments. palaces were de-
faced with the words Votes for Women,
and it was not an uncommon sight TO
see some handsome young man rushing
distractedly through Piccadilly, pursued
by scores OF neet-footed suffragettes of
the eugenic wing of their party. intent