NEW BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 9475, 22 August 1892, Page 2

NEW BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

* Ayont the Seas : or Fourteen Months 1 Abroad. By a Young New Zealander i Dunedin : Mills, Dick & Co. If the writer o£ this entertainiug little " volumo had Bought to dissuade a person from reading his book he could not have commenced in a better way than he has done by tolling the reader that " he had felt poorly and low spirited for Borne timo," had tried to brace himself up with cod liver oil, extract of malt, claret, port, jaw eggs by dozens, besides emptying several bottles of touics; and all to no purpose. But the writer in telling the story of his trip Home relates it in such a pleasing and colloquial style, that tho reader is lead on to turn over page after pago of tho book till the end is arrived at with a regret Tho book is an exceedingly readable one, und full of anecdotes Some are, it is true, rather old, but they are told with a freshness which isanoxcuse for their iepetition. Tho young Patea author leaves Now Zealand in one of the large mail steamers going to London via Rio. Ho stops in the Metropolis a few weeks, and certiinly fora "sick man "is very active, for he see 3 every place worth visiting; and heais ovcrj' speaker in tho llouso of Commons worth 1 stening to. lie next goes on to York, then to Berwick, " travels back again " to Nowcnstle, " goes across country to Liverpool," then visits Ysr mouth; and finally on to Scotland, miking Aberdeen his abiding phcoforsix months, and during his sojourn there visits the Cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, and the towns of Dundee, Dumbarton, Ayr, Montrose, Hamilton, besides other places. The last clnpter of the book, wherein tho author describes his voyago back to New Zealand, is one of the best. The wiitcr is a good delineator of character, and his description of his fellow-passengers, whilst not being offensive, is amueing. Tho story of tho bully on board, who tried to evade a fight by eayiog it was against the rait 8 of the ship to do so; but who on the mate saying "Go ahead! " gets a pounding by a little German, is tersely but graphically told. The book is full of information, and persons contemplating a pleasure trip llome shonl J not fail to put " Ayont the Seas " in their travolli g bag. Voice Culture anp Piucnc.u, Stiuauhrioxs to SingeiiS, by C. N. Baoyerlz. Dunedin : Bogg & Co. This book Ins been forwaidod to us by Messrs Bcgg, & Co., of Dunedin, through Mr W. Coker, of Devon s-treet. It is a reprint of som articlos which were wiiltcn for the Otago Witness, by Mr C. N. Baoyertz, a piofessor of singing, who doscribos in a most interest hg terios of chapters, the best modes for improving the vocal organs; and the author's me.ning is also explained by illustrations. Tho art of phrising, pronunciation, and enunciation are fully dwelt on, and hints given how to produce ceitain effoc's when singing. Tho ■' mecln ism of iho voice" is described in a novel, but, interesting manner ; and the causo of hoartoness, and loss of voice exp'ained, and remedies Euggested. A chapter is devoted to the " choice of songs,' and another to "German songs" ; nnd tho writer concludes by warning parents of tho falla'-y " that any teacher will do for a commencement." Thero aio al o mau\ valuable hints, which will bo found of use to vocalists, und those, therefore, who arc stiiving to improve their singing, should got Mr Coker to procure for them a copy of this littlo book. ToNYhON fouthe Young, with introductions and notes by Alfred Anger. London: Macmillan & Co. A little voiume, which comes to us fiom tho London publisher tlno-igh Mr ,1 Gilmour, l.as been produced for children's, reading in their leisure hours as a recreation, and is not intended us a school book. The editor has eolected the beet of Tenny-

son's 6hort poems, but bis object has evidently boon to reprint chiefly tbcßO which the youthful mind could boat understand. There aro a number of notes at the end of tho book fully explaining the meaning of words which appear in tho poems, but which children may not comprehend. The book is well tuitod for putting into tho hands of young people in order to cultivate in them a love for poetry. Neveumoue, by Ralf Boklrewood. London: Macmillan & Co This is another book sent to U3 by Messrs Macmillan & Co. through Mr John Gilmour, o£ New Plymouth. It is a powerfully written novel by that popular colonial author, whose cleverly developed plots aro composed of incidents which havo occurred in the early dayß of Australia. The story of " Nevermore ' is tho history* of a man who is innocently convicted of Btealing a horso, which, as one of tho characters says, "he knew no more about than the dead," and has to serve his timo as a convict on board the hulk Pro i dent, from- which, however, he escapes. Ho as an outlaw works for somo timo as a " hatter " at tho Omeo gold diggings, but is oveutually murdered by his illegitimate half-brothor. This book forms Vdumo 127 of "Macmil'un's Colonial Library," a series which contains some of tho best novels of tho day. The Vegetarian ; a journal devoted to tho promotion of Humanity, Purity, Tcniperauce, Iloalth, Wealth, and Happiness. London : Farringlonstreet, EC. As its namo implies this is a paper published weekly in tho Vegetarian interest. It contains Bovoral well-written articles on subjects of diet ; and eomo excellent recipes how to cook vegetables in various ways so as to be appetising. Those referring to curried tomatoes, tomato oineletes, tomato tinst, baked tomatoes, green tovnatoos, spiced tomatoes and tomato "farci," w e shall try Ind find room for in a corner of The Budget. A poem on '■ The Banquet of Blood ; a vegotarian lay," is amusing. This is how tho dinner table is desciibod : — Many a beggar might livo on tho steams > That danco in tho hall on tho wax-light beams : But In must have a most delicate smell Who by its strong odour each dish can toll." Thero aro articles on " opium and its votaries;' "Tho Coining Alan's Diet;' 1 " Liberty in Unity ;" and '" Iliimun'ty and Vegetarianism ;'' all of which are wellwritten Tho papo is illustrated, and its price a penny. The Humanitarian ; edited by Mrs Victoria Woo Ihull Martin ; New York.

This is a monthly magazine, the aim of tl % o lady who edits it being to " discuss all subjecta appertaining to the woll-boing of humani'y." Tho introductory article under the heading " Manifesto," gives front different standpoints the opinions on snbjccts ( which are at presont agitating tho public 'nvnd. "From childhood to maturity, 51 says the oditor, " tho examples that have been set us, the food we have eaten, tho trials wo have endured, the books wo havo read, the interchange of thought wo have had with our fellow creatures, one and all have their influence in developing our mental life." This creates diffeienceß of opinions, and one rejects as false what does not agree with the intellectual conception of the other. The rich economist considers poverty tho result of want of thrift, whilst iho poor argue that it iB the icsult of lack of opportunity. It is to discuss social questions of this kind that the magazino has been started, und, no doubt, as the articles aro well written it will find many readeis Tho numbor is interspersed with aphorisms ; and Bonio of them aro very poetical. For instance, " What is forgiveness ? It ia tbo odor which flowers yield when trampled upon." " Man is the ere ture of circum* fetaoces. Free, ho has the qualities of a f reo mau ; enslaved, those of a slave ." " A tree is known by tbo shadow it casts ; a great person is known by his calumniators." '' All artificial social inducements for the mating of unsuitable indivi uals, are instruments for multiplication of tho unfit," &o. The editor s aim is to create an ideal world, by educating the masses to higher aims , " those individuals who fall Bhort will bo consiinrod an inferior breed ; and will take rank accordingly." Universal lxronMATioN for Inventors by J. P. Bayly. London : 18,FulliaraP.aco, Paddington, W.

flJr J. P. Bayly, who is a certified registered patent agent and engineer, in this pamphlet gives every information to persons how to patent their inventions, in every part of tho world, as well as tho cost of doing so. Mr Bayly also requires a number of old used stamps for decorative purposes, and sayß ho would " esteem it a very great favor if anyone would send some to tho abovo address." lie is not particular as to what country they aro used by, and will recompense anyone obliging him.