fresh filled, as though a vast assembly must court the clouds of the southof the hungered had seated themselves west with a lover's blood. clamorously and fallen to on meats and drinks in a silence save of the chaps. A rapid walker poetically and humorously minded gathers multitudes of images on his way. And rain, the heaviest you can meet, is a lively companion when the resolute pacer scorns discomfort of wet clothes and squealing boots. . . . Let him be drenched, his heart will sing. . . . The taking of rain and sun alike befits men of our climate, and he who would have the secret of a strengthening intoxication The Outlook. Such a man-even in central London, as London is under this week's rains, a spray-hose of liquid clay and smutty mist-will set forth to the parks and perhaps find there courageous starlings busy in imitation of the songs of thrushes. Let them be drenched, their heart will sing, though their syrinx is the least musical in the world. W. Beach Thomas. BOOKS AND AUTHORS. The Boys' Life of Christ, by Rev. William Byron Forbush, is a wellmeant attempt so to retell the life of Jesus as to interest boys. There is always danger in such attempts of treating the Divine life too familiarly; and it requires a nice taste to keep a writer from crossing the line where familiarity becomes irreverence. With the best intentions in the world, Mr. Forbush crosses this line more than once. The Funk & Wagnalls Co. Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., reaches its eighth volume with "King Lear." Like the other volumes in this edition this follows closely the text of the First Folio, and it is furnished with an introduction, foot-notes, a wealth of literary illustrations, a glossary, variorum readings and some interesting bits of selected criticisim. Altogether the edition leaves nothing to be desired, either as to the thoroughness of the scholarship brought to its editing, or the daintiness of its typographic dress. Professor Goldwin Smith's volume "Irish History and the Irish Question" (McClure, Phillips & Co.) is, as its title suggests, in part history and in part discussion. It is of moderate compass, and treats of the history of Ireland in a rapid and graphic manner, in order to reach a basis from which existing conditions and problems may be viewed. The author writes from a fulness of information resulting from many years' acquaintance with both Irish and English leaders and from thoughtful and sympathetic study of the problems of Irish government. His work has an unforeseen timeliness at the present moment, when ministries and policies have changed, and when the Irish question is passing into a new phase. As a preparation for a clearer understanding of issues which are likely soon to be sharply defined anew, Professor Smith's volume is of great interest and value. Dr. Washington Gladden feels strongly and is in the habit of expressing himself vehemently regarding the dangers to American life and to moral and religious standards arising from the accumulation of great fortunes, and the unscrupulousness shown in the process. Under the title "The New Idolatry" he groups into a single volume a number of his recent articles and addresses on that subject. The volume undoubtedly owes its existence to the discussion of the so-called "tainted money" issue involved in the Rockefeller gift to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. A large part of the volume is taken up with deliverances upon that subject, including the address which Dr. Gladden, as the leader of the "protestants," made at Seattle, where the question was threshed out. But other deliverances, earlier and later, upon the general subject, are included. If the tone is somewhat strenuous, much is to be pardoned to a man who feels so keenly upon his theme as does Dr. Gladden. McClure, Phillips & Co. Lippincott's New Gazetteer, published by the J. B. Lippincott Company in a quarto volume of 2050 pages, is a work which preserves in part the name and altogether the honorable traditions of the Pronouncing Gazetteer which has been a unique authority in its field for half a century, in one edition after another. But otherwise, it is essentially a new work, so comprehensive that it might almost be described as an encyclopædia in one volume, and so complete as to include the results of the latest discovery and exploration. We have been making history with great rapidity during the last few years; and incidentally we have been remapping the globe to an extent which makes even the best geographical authorities out of date. Drs. Angelo Heilprin and Louis Heilprin, the editors of the present volume, have incorporated the results of all these changes in the present work. 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Canada, that large, beautiful, exhilarating country, which lies north of us, has in recent years acquired great repute as an ideal winter vacation ground. Montreal and Quebec, delightful, interesting cities, are the Canadian winter play grounds. To many the idea of a winter vacation in Canada means a journey through snow and ice to a cold, frigid country; but to one who has experienced the joys and pleasures of a Canadian winter there is nothing which can compare with it for real enjoyment. Montreal is a city flourishing in its commercial activity but with environments of country life, extraordinarily pleasing and satisfying. It has a life of manners and customs entirely foreign and different, as compared with any of our great cities. The churches, which are examples of the most beautiful architecture in North America, are always interesting and fascinating visiting points for the tourist. Notre Dame, one of the largest churches in the Dominion, is particularly noted, also St. James, patterned after St. Peter's in Rome. The hotels are magnificent hostelries and the Windsor and the Place Viger compare favorably with any in this country. Mt. Royal, the mountain which overlooks the entire city and from which the city was named, is a delightful place in the winter time. Jingling sleighbells, fur coats and caps, snow covered streets, joyous tobogganists, healthy juveniles experiencing all the pleasures of an exciting hockey match, and hundreds of skaters on the glassy surfaces of the rivers and lakes indicate the true test of Montreal's popularity as a winter resort. Life, invigorating, healthful and fascinating follows the Canadian sports. Quebec, noted as America's impregnable fortress and, like Montreal, famed for its historical connections, is a city which offers more to the visiting excursionist than any resort in North America. Thousands of pilgrims annually journey to the Plains of Abraham to look upon the battle ground where the heroes, Montcalm and Wolfe, each fighting for his cause gave up their lives. The antiquated dwellings, the French customs and manners, the magnificent religious displays and the architectural beauty of the churches remind one of an old world city. But there is another side to Quebec, and only the winter traveler may expect to enjoy it. There is something refreshing and rejuvenating in the cold, crisp atmosphere of this Canadian Metropolis. Quebec has always prepared for an elaborate winter program. and during the past few years, the influx of tourists has been so great, that her reputation is now solidly established as a winter vacation ground solely because of her ability to furnish sport and enjoyment which one cannot procure in the sunny South. The Dufferin Terrace, which runs along the St. Lawrence River by the famous hotel Chateau Frontenac, one of the grandest hostelries in North America, is a famous_toboggan slide in the winter time. On the St. Lawrence, thousands of skaters pursue this popular pastime; and sleighing parties, snow shoeing, hockey matches and skiing are sufficient to keep the winter vacationist on the go. The climate, although sharp and frigid, lacks the dampness and moisture so common to New England. The cold is not at all uncomfortable but rather infuses one with life and vigor. It has now become an established event with the Boston & Maine R. R. and connecting lines to run midwinter excursions to Montreal and Quebec at very low rates, and this year rates for this annual journey will be in effect from December 29th to January 2d, going, and good returning until January 31st. For full information regarding rates, routes, etc., see Boston & Maine posters or inquire of agent. |