Evening star., 1932-02-14
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Biography and Music for the
Lenten Season.

This year. following its usual Gus
tom, the Public Library will issue two
lists of books for Lenten reading, one
primarily for Catholic readers, pre-
pared under the supervision Of the
Rev. John X. Cartwright, D. D., Of
ST. Patricks Church: the other for
Protestant readers, compiled with sug-
gestions from the librarian of the Col
lege OF Preachers. These lists may be
obtained free at the central building
Of the Public Library at Eighth and K
streets, or at any neighborhood branch.
For those who wish to read some Of the
recent biographical writings in the
field Of religion and those interested
in church music the library offers the
following titles:
"They Who Have Served"
st. Francis Of Assist, by G. X. Ches-
terton. 1924. E.F846c.
He makes ST. Francis living, and
ardent, and gracious, and bubbling
over with joy-the JOY that comes OF
abnegation and perfect love. TIC
read this fascinating little book is tc
see something newly appealing in st
J. j. r.
Martin Luther: A Destiny by Lucien
Febvre. 1929. ELs77fe.E.
"A biography in the modern style
told with the verve of scholar and
lthe Churchman.
Wolsey. by H,laire Belloc. 1890
EW836b
His biography is all that it should
be in the matter of historical back
ground and illuminating detail. II
may be read with especial pleasure by
those who read Hackett's Henry the
Eighth F. L. r.
John Wesley, by j. D. Wade. 1890
His work is modern without being
iconoclastic readable and vivid with
out being fiction. and full of human
interest rather than theological con-
troversy. 1t is human document
rather than a history of the times.
| T. c. r.
! The Life of Cardinal Newman, by G
G. Atkins. 1881. EN46at.
"Dr. Atkins has not only done q
, scholarly piece Of historical work, but
has provided an Interpretation which
gives his book an important place In
the field OF current religious thought.
w E. Garrison.
Life Of Phillips Brooks by William
Lawrence 1890 EB792 Ia.
J 1T is amazing that in SO brief q
work the author can convey so success
fully the impression of the enormous
| physical stature. the magnetic anc
magnificent personal presence. the pas
/ sionate and burning eloquence, and tn.
exalted spirit of one of the supreme
religious leaders in American history.
J. H. Holmes.
Life of Cardinal Gibbons. Archbishop
/ of Baltimore by A. S. VIII. 2 V
1922. EG353wi
"Dr. Wills biography is the story O
great American as well as grea
! churchman. told with many intimate
touches born only of close friendship
1t is also very interesting narrative
of a phase of the development o
American political ideals which give
it permanent historical value J. E
Murphy.
Our American Cardinals. by ]. J
Walsh 1926. E.9W l67ou.
| THE biogra phies are clearl.
I etched portraits worthy of permanen
preservation. and they give faithful
picture of the lives, labors and char
acteristics of their subjects" A. S
Will.
Painted Windows. a Study in Religious
/ Personality, by Harold Begbie. 1922
E9B394p.
Studies of outstanding individuals II
the world of religion whose vigorou
personalities have brought them inter
national fame. Among those included
Royden and Gen. Bramwell Booth.
Some Living Masters Of the Pulpit
Studies in Religious Personalities
by J. F. Newton. 1928. E,eN4S6s
| Sketches which are intended tt
show that the divine art of preachinf
is not lost" Among the examples
are Samuel McChord Crothers, s
Parkes Cadman and Dean 1nge.
The Voices of Praise.
Choral Music and Oratorio. by D. E
| Berg. 1927. Fog. We.
Contains a list Of representative
choral works and photography.
Choral Technique and Interpretation
by Henry Coward. 1914. VXVC .C838
written to assist choral conductor!
and choirmasters, though its scope i
; not limited to these
Choir and Chorus Conducting, Trea
tise on the Organization. Manage
ment, Training and Conductinl
Choirs and Choral Societies. by
w Wodell. 1881. VXVC.W .W81.
The Choirmaster's Guide: Lists Of An
thems. Solos, Services, Cantatas
Classified and Tested, compiled b,
H. w. Thompson and others. 1924
VYRH.T37.
Handbook for the Catholic Choir. com
| piled and edited by Eduard Mario
| 1915. VYR.M369.
"The text is liturgical in every detail
and the varied contents cover the com
plete services of the mass, requiem
mass, vespers and benediction."
| The Music of the Church. by D. z
Berg. 1927 VV.F96. VI.
An outline history of the use Of mu
sic in the Christian church, with chap
ters on music in the Graeco-Russial
church and Jewish temple and syna
gogue music.
The oxford Hymn Book. 1898
VYRH Ox24.
A carefully selected group of hymn
with tunes.
! The oxford Book of Carols, by Perc!
Dearmer. r. v. Williams and Mar.
| tin Shaw. 1928. VYRC OX2.
Carols are usually thought Of In con-
nection with Christmas, but their suit
ability at other seasons is amply proven
by this work which lists carols for An
nunciation, Lent, Passiontide, Easter
tide. Ascensiontide and other festival!
and seasons. Both words and musi'
are given.
Sacred Music the Whole World Loves
arranged for use on the piano o
organ, by A. E. Wier. 1916
VYRW633s.
Oratorios, cantatas, sacred operas
symphonies, masses and services maxi
up the $50 instrumental and vocal Sc
lections from both classic and modern
composers.