Evening star., 1933-02-26

in the harbor, whose masts look like tall weeds
in meadow. It Is not surprising that Jenny
finds comfort In the view of the changing
greens and browns OF the cliffs, the alternating
surgng water and irridescent mud of the har-
Dor. and the streams of people crossing the
bridge which she sees from the window of
her attic bedroom
MAMMALS AND BIRDS Britannica Book-
let No. 3.
GRAPHIC ARTS. Britannica Booklet No. T.
Selections of articles from the new four
teenth edition Of the Encyclopedias Britain
MICA. New York: Encyclopedias Britain
MICA, Inc.
livery owner and user OF the Encyclopedias
l Britannica, especially the last edition. with
its up-to-date material by specialists in all
subjects knows that it is more than a reference
book. 1t Is library in itself, of general read
mg-and most interesting reading too The
only deterrent to unalloyed pleasure in brows-
ing over an article Or group Of articles is the
bulk OF volume. To meet demands of readers
students, teachers, laymen-the Britannica
Co. has published several booklets (each Of
the same size except in thickness as a volume
OF the Encyclopaedia) containing articles in
certain fields of knowledge. The first covered
painting, the second Chinese arts The third
and fourth, listed above, will be welcomed re-
spectively by students of biology and the arts
complete data as to habits, habitats and varia-
tons Of species. Its list of contributors con-
tains many distinguished names, British and
American, including college professors mu-
scum curators and authors. Dr. Alexander
Wetmo-e, assistant secretary in charge Smith
sonian Institution, is one Of the contributors
to the bird section Graphic Arts" contains
articles on the history and methods of all the
graphic arts-drawing. perspective, aquatint
batlk, hthography, cartoon, caricature, pastel
the making Of books. etching, intaglio engrav-
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mention only the most important. Both vol
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Arts Is a coiored reproduction of an illumi-
mated page from the Gutenberg Bible
COOLIDGE WIT AND WISDOM 125 SHORT
STORIES ABOUT CAL" Compiled by
John Hiram Mckee New York: Frederick
A. Stokes Co.
BECAUSE Of the affection OF the American
= people for Calvin Coolidge and their feel
ing that in many ways he was q typical native
American, Coolidge stories are already in the
process Of creating a legend of the man These
stories, the author tells us. have been collected
from many sources. some authenticated by
personal friends of the former President others
undoubtedly improved 'in flight from lip to
lip" But, We are assured 80 far as known.
Mr.. Coolidge never denied any of them In
fact he enjoyed many a chuckle as new yarns
were brought to his attention. Calvin Coolidge,
Yankee philosopher, sparing Of words but max
ing every word count double! That Is the
Coolidge Of this book" The book is a small
one, with only story to a page The
stories are on a variety of subjects-many on
economy. some problems of eating rela-
tions with the press. politics, Vermont humor,
economy Of words. college life. This will be
a popular book for the train, the bedtime bit
OF reading, the social hour