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130 Professor Morse points out in ample detail, and in most attractive style."

"Hartford Courant" speaks thus of the new novel ("Two College Girls," by Helen Dawes Brown, $1.50):—

Two College Girls' must be pronounced a decidedly successful story. Edna Howe of New England, and Rosamond Mills of Chicago, are the two girls of the tale, but around them, in the college life, are grouped others who are only a little less important and interesting; and their individual characters are sketched with a firm, sure, skilful hand. In the first chapter we are introduced to a family gathering in a New-England village, in the home of Edna Howe, at which uncle Lemuel and aunt Almira and uncle Ira and all the relations discuss the matter of Edna's going to college. And we know not where to look for a more faithful description of such a scene. But Edna goes to college; and from the day of examination to the day of graduation, her life there, interwoven with the lives of her mates and teachers, is one whose story will be read with eager delight. It is a delightful story, not in the least frivolous or superficial, but true to the life, and wrought out with ease, grace, and power."

"Scotsman" (of Edinburgh), which is probably the most influential journal in Scotland, thus praises Pecival Lowell's "Chosön: The Land of the Morning Calm" (Korea):—

"In his capacity of Foreign Secretary and Counsellor to the Korean Special Mission, he had exceptional opportunities afforded to him of studying the structure of Korean society, from the court life down to the lowest strata; and these he has turned to excellent account. Specially interesting are the chapters on the origin, characteristics, and tendencies of Korean art, science, and philosophy."

Professor Edward S. Morse's admirable "Japanese Homes and their Surroundings" is thus commented upon (in a three-column review) by the "London Building News:"—

"Mr. Morse's very interesting and instructive work is the only reliable guide to the architecture of Japan we have seen."

"Edge-Tools of Speech" is one of the best books of quotations in the language. It was a happy thought that prompted that industrious, graceful, and talented man of letters, Mr. M. M. Ballou, to prepare such a work. It is indispensable in the library and at the office. The book is handsomely issued by Messrs. Ticknor & Co.

covers of Isaac Henderson's novel of Roman Life, "The Prelate," are embellished with original and striking designs by Elihu Vedder, who is an intimate friend of Henderson.