The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-27

Folks" Compiled by Burton T.. Steven
son. (Holt.)
A good book for old or young. A
comprehensive collection Of the great
poems Of all ages from jingles to chill
dren's classics. The arrangement secures
sequence Of sentiment and cumulative
appeal. Over 500 pages. Illustrations
by Willy Pogany.
Satellite cities" BY Graham Ro-
meyn Taylor. tAppleton)
Chicago, Detroit. Cincinnati. St. Louis
are familiar names. bu, what about
Gary, Corey, Fairfield. frantic City and
h other satellite cities which are
springing up on the outskirts OF the
great centres? Are they h~aphazard or
planned for tho development of a
healthy people This new volume in
he National Municipal League series
discusses these new communities for
workers.
"In Times Liz These" Ry Nellie Nc
Chung. tAppleton)
A timely book by one of Canada's
most prominent writer's and most dis
tinguished leaders in the cause OF
woman. A volume Of opinions, illus
trated by humorous n pathetic Incl
dents based upon the authors broad
experience in fighting for decency.
Book Of Old English Songs and BAL
lads" BY Eleanor r. Brickdale.
(Doran.)
Such famous stories as Chevy
Chase robin Hood and Little John"
chosen for their atmosphere. are here
bedecked with twenty-four beautiful IL
Illustrations in fun color.
DOG stars" BY Mrs. T. =. O'Connor.
(Doran)
The author, always n profound ad-
mirer OF dogs, tells entertaining stories
OF the traits and adventures OF SON"
luminarics in the dog world. from the
~arstocratic dog that condescended 20
shake hands with English Prime Min
listers TO the impudent rascal who nipped
peoples legs. Illustrations I'm color.
.Nfr DoYor Man" BY Helen 5.
Woodruff. Doran).
Mrs. woodrun's latest story tells Of
a doctor who fought diphthcria, saved
children and at Christmastide found his
love. The proceeds of the book are
being used TO found - hospital for
children.
"A Rock Of Bridges" Nv Frank
Brangwyn. 4. r. A. tLsne.)
One Of the finest Illustrated books OF
the season. containing about forty plates
in color and numerous illust rations in
black and white. Paintings and etchingS
Of bridges. representing phases OF life
and historical associations. have long
held an important position I'm the artists
life. Tho text OF the work Is by Walter
Shaw Sparrow.
Modern Painting Its Tendency and
Its Meaning BY Willard Huntington
Wright. CLane.)
A comparatively brief. n~on-technical
history OF modern painting. reviewing
all the important activities OF modern
art during the last forty years In an ex'
p~ianatory, critical manner. The author
has been for years associated with the
modern arr movements both in Europe
and America illustrated.
The Dream Of Gerontius' Ry
Cardinal Newman, Gane-)
A new illustrated gift book edition oi
this famous poem. Win a special in
PRODUCTION by Gordon Tidy. and Illus
trations by Stella I~angdale.
.erhe Collected Poems Of Rupert
Brooke" Gane.)
A complete collection of the work OF
the young English poet who died las
spring in the 4f'gean, including his
Famous war sonncts, love poems and
"reminiscences OF the South g With
a portrait f~rontispiece. an Introduction
nv George Edward Woodhery and a
biography by Margaret Lavington.
.-rhe Magic Of Jewels and Charms -
- - ly.l..lal Igrtng tvty.,tt \
The result of n quarter OF a century
of experience as "a mdneralogist and gen
expert. II is an interesting galaxy OF
aneodote, research and information, full
Of humor and romantic interest for ths
general reader. the lover OF beautiful
stones, the student OF the occult and
mysticism, as well az the lapidary ant
| the teweller. Librarians VIII find II use
full as "a reference volume.
.~rhe Civilization OF Bahylon'a and
Assyria." By Morris Jastrow, Jr. dip
ptnoott.)
Tracing from three Thousand years
back now from small beginnings the
states OF the Euphrates Valley grew and
eventually combined to become the mis-
tress OF the world. a study of their laws
| architecture. art, literature n religion
| The summary of the life work OF an
authority on his subject.
"A Christmas Carol" Ry Charles
| Dickens. Illustrated by Arthur Rack
ham. l~IAppincott.)
I'M color work Of Rackham Is always
looked for by an army of picture lovers
of all types and all ages, In selecting
the Dickens story to illustrate he has
found ono peculiarly popular at Christ
mas time. The decorations and bind
ing, as we'll AS the text, hespeak a
Christmas atmosphere.
The Little Had" BY Maurice Hew-
lntt ~(Lipptncott)
AEoanan1o novel with an original plot
md. u SNs 0nexpeotedly lromAcal end.