BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11346, 14 April 1900, Page 6 (Supplement)

BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

The Migmt ATOM Quarterly.— have to hand the March number. This is a magazino written and illustrated by tlio girls of the "Mighty Atom" Club for private circulation, and is edited' by Dora E. Moor. Thero is a prize story by. Olive Tilly, entitled "Douglas," and tho "Interview" is by Maud Peacocke. Laura Haven has a word to say on "Occupations for Girls." Thero is a prize poem, "Tho Sun of Love," by Olive Tilly, and one on " Our Magazine," by Maud Peacocke. The other contributors are I May Henderson, Lily A.'Aubin, Jessie Brown, Reino Aubin, and Katie Reid.

The Westminster Gazette : Published at 15, Bedford-street, Strand, London.—The March number is to hand. The initial article is by Hugh H. L. Bellot, and entitled "Tho Problem in South Africa." Mr. Bellot, in his first article, makes three points very clear. First, upon the native question, tho ideas of Briton and Boer are diametrically opposed; secondly, the Boer detests law and order when coupled with taxation; and lastly, thero was an utter lack on tho part of tho English Government of any continuity in their South African policy. As a sequel i, an article on "Who Ought to Pay for the War?" The reply of tho anonymous writer is that the landowners should bear the burden. There are excellent papers on the following topics:-"The Revival of Buddhism in India," "Bismarck and the German Empire," "Courtesy in Modern Life, The Origin of Music," "Military Life in India Friendship Between the Sexes, and Ihe Social Ne'er-do-well." The chapter on Contemporary Literature is carefully written.

Universal Brotherhood Path: Theosophical Publishing Company, 14*, Madison Avenue, New York.-We have to acknowledge receipt of the March number. llio opening paper is on "Buskin,, and is of asympathetic character. There is an interesting article on "The Spiritual Thread in Opera," ("Faust"), by Elizabeth Churchill Mayer. Alex. Wilder, M.D., continues his series of articles on "Egypt and the Egyptian Dynasties." There is a description given of" "The Symbolism of tho Stars and stripes The "Mirror of the Movement, and the children's department, with poetry, complete the. number.

Livr (Book V.): Edited by W. Cecil Lamj„eM .A Blackie and Son, Old Bailey, E. 0., London.-The text of this. edition is based on tlmtof Madvig and Ussing's .third edition, with a few unimportant variations. The Sous readings of other editors that seemed Sally worthy of potto have.been colleered i" an appendix. The illustrations hroughout the 1 book; toe been spec y drawn from authentic sources, and give life and realism to the reading.

Modern Italt: By Pietre On. T. Fisher TJnwin, Paternoster Square, London.-l he nine is one of "The Story of the Nations S and is written by a pro essor of history Venice. The historical period embraced » from 1748 to 1898. The authors object is toTamnlarise his reader* with the pioneers of modern Italy and their work. It u trusted (says the translator, in her preface) that "this record will form one more ink in the already long ami lasting chain which binds united Italy to England The work is admirable of its kind, and will be lead with interest by the historical student.

The Odes of Horace: Blackie and Son (Limited), 50, Old Bailey, E.G., LondonThis volume comprises the odes in Book 111 , and is edited by Stephen Gwynn. _ The, work is one of the Blackie Latin series. Iho aim of the editors is to make each book selfsufficing, so far as is possible, and to foster ad intelligent interest in the ancient classics as literature. There are critical notes to the text and a vocabulary is appended for the use 'of the student. There are also pictorial illustrations of the social lite of the ancient world.

The Earl of Beaconsfield : By Harold E. Gorst. Blackie and Son (Limited), 50, Old Bailey. E.C., London.-This work is one of tho " Victorian Era" series. Tho chief aim (says the author) has been to trace tho •political development of the Conservative statesman in broad outline,- and to give the reader a good impression of the great part which Disraeli has played in the history of the British Empire. The causes of the victory which placed Disraeli in power with a majority for the first time, and of the defeat which hurled him from the great position that he had attained during his term of office, arc clearly sketched out, Wo are only now beginning to see the vast and permanent influence which the statesmanship of Lord Beaconsfield is destined to exercise upon the whole trend of out national policy. The work is a fitting tribute to the memory End gifts of a great British statesman.

Mr. Thomas Atkixs : By E. J. Hardy, M.A. T. Fisher Unwin, Paternoster Square, London.—Tho author says:—"Having been connected with the British soldier as a clergyman is to his parishioner for 22 years, I might call him ' Tommy Atkins' with much more graco than many who use the term ; but I shall not do so, at least on the cover of my book, for fear of not being sufficiently respectful." Tho author states " ho has always liked soldiers, and has gone in and out among them at all hours, in barracks and in camp, at homo and abroad, for 23 years." He says:—

"Mr. Atkins could do with fewor Cardigan jackets, handkerchiefs, bottles of scent, tracts threatening him with hell, suggestions about droppimr comforts on him from balloons, and other favours which he receives during war, if he were treated more civilly in places of public resort iii time of peace. Mr. Atkins is now in fashion, and before he goes out of fashion I wish to record the result of a critical and yet sympathetic study of him. With all his faults'l love him still, and hope that my book mar at least delay a cold fit from following the hot one in which the public are indulging." Mr. Hardie has taken illustrative incidents from the war in South Africa, and has brought the study in all points up to date. The author's profits in this book are " to be given to soldiers disabled in active service, to the families who have lost their breadwinners in helping us to win, or to something that is for the benefit of Mr. Thomas Atkins, my very good friend." The work is liberally interspersed with illustrations.

The Cfaturt Illustrated Magazine : Macmillan mid Co., Limited, St. Martin'sstreet, London.- March number opens with a paper by Richard Whitcing, on "Paris of the Faubourgs," which depicts phases of Parisian life. Dr. Predk. Cook discourses on "The Giant Indians of Terra Del Fucgo." Mr. John Morlcy continues his series of admirable papers on "Oliver Cromwell." The present paper is entitled "After Naseby." .Joshua Slocum writes on "The Lines and Sail-plan of the Spray," in which he made his voyage round tho world. A. H. Ford treats of "The Warfare of Railways in Asia," It is an interesting article, and will well repay perusal. There are several serial stories and miscellaneous papers of a very readable character.

MaCMILIAN'S Magazine: Macmillan and Co., Limited, London.-Wo have received the March issue of this popular magazine. Lieutenant Willoughby-Vomer gives a graphic description of "The Naval Brigade at Grass Pan." There is a sympathetic sketch, of Jas. Martineau, and an interesting article cm "New England in War-time," by A. G. Hyde. David Hannay deals with rather novel problem, "The Sanity of Wellington." "The Campaign of Douai, or war of the future, is continued. Archibald Marshall deals with "The Destruction of English Villages." Sandow's Magazine: Harrison and Sons, St. Martin's Lane, London, W.U-llie March number opens with a paper on A Nation's Call for Men." The writer says there can be nothing in store for Great Britain but ultimate triumph in South Africa. But it is of the utmost consequence that every man who volunteers for service should be physically fitted for service, should he physically fitted for what is proving one of the most difficult campaigns which this country has ever undertaken. W. ILHaulj describes "Kimberloy and its Diamond Mines." A. E. Robinson deals with "Strong Men in the Labour World." There is a good serial story, "His Luck," and miscellaneous papers.

. St. Nicholas' Magazine: Macmillan and Co. (Limited), London.— March number opens with an article on "The Automobile: Its Present and Its Future." _ "Storm-bound Above the Clouds" is a description of moun-tain-climbing in the ranges of Colorado. Among tho historical stories are " Tho Story of Cromwell's Opportunity," and "The Boyhood: of the Conqueror." There are sumo excellent serial stories for the young folks, of a wholesome and instructive character. U "•Tire National Review: Ed. Arnold, 37, Bedford-street, Strand, London, W.C.-Tho March number is an excellent number, i Tho "Episodes of the Month" is a section which

is carefully mitten. Sir R. Blennerhassett, Bart., haa a paper on " Great Britain and the European Powers." The writer # says the plain course of England to adopt is to knit together more firmly the rising young nations in these Southern Seas, : which we call selfgoverning colonies, to hold out the hand of friendship to.ltaly, and ito stand to arms. H. o.'Arnold Forster deals with "The War Office and the War." It is a most damaging criticism of that institution. "An Australian's Reflections on ' the War" is contributed by A. Patchett Martin. He olaims that when the settlement arrives the colonies will " come in." John 0. R. Colomb writes strongly on "Waste and Confusion in the Navy." " Great 'Britain", deals at length with the South African campaign. ■ • ; .

New Zealand Illustrated Magazine.— We have to acknowledge receipt of the April number. Frederick Villiers, the war correspondent, under the, title "At the' Front," deals with "Imaginative War Correspondents." " First of all," Mr. Ailliers says, "is tho ' snap-shot under fire' photographer, which I thought in this campaign, owing to tho accurate shooting of the Boer, would not last long, but ho is still as bold and rampant as ever. I was speaking to a young officer of tho 'Dubs' about it, when ho (old mo that an artist had asked him to pose a number of bis men as ' artists' models,' behind a ridgo of rocks at Frere, and, to his surprise, they came out in the papers as ' The Dubs Under Fire at tho Battle of Colenso,' by our special artist under fire." Mr. Villiers says it is claimed that the camera cannot lie, but he stales that all depends on whether-there is a liar behind tho camera! W. Hutchison discusses the question,." Why Federation is not Desirable." He traverses tho views commercially, nationally, and for defence, o f thoso who advocato federation. The whole question is discussed in a narrow provincial spirit, and tho lessons derivable from tho establishment of tho Canadian Commonwealth aro simply ignored. Among tho articles aro "After , Twenty Years,' by Harry Rhind; "A Glimpse of tho King Country," by Allen Hutchison; "Our New Zealand Birds," by.Jas. Cowan. There is a series of stories. "Southern New Zealand Historical Romance," "Taieri Mouth Tragedy: The Lover's Leap," by Ro. Carrick: "Mad Kitty: A Story of tho Early Days, by Marion Bales; "The Interpreter and tho New Chum," by A. A. Kenny, and a tale for tho children, "Littlo Fairy Shining Lyes, by Annio Bower Poynter. " Literary Chat, by Danvers Hamber, and poetical pieces, complete a very good number.

Wo liavo to hand ft number of pamphlets on mining matters from Fraser ami Chalmers, of Chicago, manufacturers of mining and newer machinery for the systematic treatment of ores. They deal with gold and silver mines, crushing, roasting, smelting, refining, and pumping machinery, and compressors.