Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-25
Books and Authors

In The Home and It's Management"
h. Mabel Hyde kittridge (The Century
| Coz. the author has incorporated her
practical experience in domestic econ
omy acquired as president OF the Asso-
citation of Practical housekeeping Cen
ters in New York City. The book in
cludes advice on inexpensive furnish
ing, on practical marketing, wise divi-
sion of moderate incomes, and best
methods in cooking. II incluots also
300 economical receipts. President VIII
son has called upon eveYy woman ito
practice strict economy and thus put
herself in the ranks OF those who
served their country" THE Home and
It's management" should find its place
in the home IN q useful guide to the
inexperienced home keeper and an in
valuable companion to the inexperienc-
ed housewife. The book contains nu-
merous illustrations and an Index.
1.-THE Social Teachings OF the Pro-
phets and Jesus" by Charles Foster
Kent Ph. u. Lift. d., Wooisey profess
sor OF Biblical literature in Yale Col
lcge (Charles Scribner's Sons), is a
hook which answers clearly and direct
ly the vital questions that thoughtful
men are asking. Has Christianity fall
ed TO solve the problems OF human
society or have men failed TO appre-
eiate and apply its social principles. Is
II true that In the utter breakdown
of the present materialistic civiliza-
ton the religion OF the prophets and
Jesus alone remains? What was their
contribution TO the solution Of such
problems as poverty, the living wage,
the program OF nocia lism. the rights
and duties of capital and labor. the
responsibilities OF public officials, the
private ownership OF property, the
divorce question. tho treatment OF
criminals, tho practical Interpretation
OF democracy, the right and wrong Of
war. and the basis Of an enduring
peace? Are their teachings too ideal
istic to meet modern conditions or are
they alon, practical? TheAe live social
problems, in both their ancient and
modern aspects. are treated IN this
book frankly and constructiveiy. Writ
ten In a clear, ia SOMA ting style. this
volume has a compelling message for
the business man. for parents, for
teachers. for pastors, for social work
ers, for men in public life. and for
ell who are striving to become inteili-
gent and efficient citizens In the new
social order.
THE Treloars." by Mary Fisl:er. au-
thor Of "The Journal Of q Recluse,"
(Thomas Y. Croweil Company. New
York; may be broadly classified as q
satire, story which mcrciieSsiy
ScathcS some or the pet IOiDleS OF
society. It's characters. while clearly
sketched. are merely foils TO this high
or purpose. The action revolves
around the home Of the Treioars, y
| family living near Berkeley, California,
The father Ia retired Clergyman whose
| chief delight In 10 debate with his
friend, DR.. Parker. on the respective
| inertia OF apiritualtSm and niateria lfsm.
| Meanwhile, the younger Treloar enters
q San Francisco newspaper ofiion. and
undertakes to bring idealism into It's
hurried precincts only to find himself
| fRhting losing battle. further
| disturbing element in his German
| friend, Max Gietmann. frankly anarch-
|, istic, who POUNDS THE Dawn" n mag
1 anine of protest against everybody And
| everything. Amid this maze OF conflict
] ing Ideals, we see group os exceed
| ingly young people. from the capabls
| Margaret Treloar ard her friend.
| Dorothy Parker. to the lato arrival
| but one OF the finest OF tho lot, Dan
| Holman, fresh from the battle fields
| Of Europe. Even the actress Mia
| witt, touch OF the adventures. has
iikab,e side. Every character Is
| invested with marked personality
| but tho chief value. OF the book ID
its incisive comments on social and
! ethical problems OF to-day.