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Show SEX HYGIENE. "The Education of tiie Young in Sex Hygiene." By Or. Robert N Willsou. Published by Steward & Kidd company, Cincinnati, Ohio. In the foreword of this book the author plates that his aim in writing it is "to reach and help t lie quiet, sane thinkers, especially the p;Weius and teachers of children, wit h the surest ion that child life has suffered in the pa.-t & woeful lack of cofuradeship in sex growth and ex-perien ex-perien ce." The book is offered to the public to perve as a textbook on sex hygiene for tiie use of parents and teachers. Sex hygiene, the author contends, means "sex health obtained and insured through the prevention of ignorance regarding the normal sex functions." sK.q author expresses the hope that the nook, through the aid of competent T teachers, may prove a means of saie-guarding saie-guarding boys and girls from the sex evils of the day and be a factor in bringing bring-ing about a happy, hearty and prudery-free prudery-free citizenship, which will begin In i childhood days to prepare itself in the parental responsibilities which it will later on assume. The book Is clearly written and is profuse pro-fuse in illustrations. EXPLORING CANADA'S NOETH "In Canada's Wonderful Northland."' By W. Tees Curran and H. A. Calkins, B. Sc. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York. In this interesting volume of over 300 pages the authors tell the story of Aight months of travel by canoe, motorboat and dog team on the northern rivers and along the New Quebec coast of Hudson bay. The wonderful scenery and the vast-ness vast-ness of the great north are vividly portrayed, por-trayed, for the authors visited the most interesting points along their route. In reading this book one realizes the resources re-sources still to be developed in this great northern country and wonders that it has not been previously developed. Beautiful Beauti-ful illustrations depict the nature of the country explored by the authors and a number of maps show the route taken by them. KING LARDNER'S NEW BOOK. "Gullible"? Travels." By Ring Iardner. Published by the Bobbs-Merrill company. com-pany. Those who have read Rf ng Lardner's "Al" letters in the Saturday Evening T'ost, his "Bill to Steve" letters in The Salt Lake Tribune, his more recent "Diary of a Siren" series and his present pres-ent contributions to this paper, "Crazy Kennedy, Detective," need no further in-t in-t roduction to "Gullible's Travels." Even the title of the book is a happy choice, for there is embraced in those two words jiist what is to be found between the covs. The "traveler" details in that ul i ar slangy tongue of which Lardner is master his experiences in various places at the opera, at Palm Beach and else- where. The whole is a collection of nonsense, yet it Is also an exceedingly N good takeoff on a class of "Smart Alecks" one often has the misfortune to Vnpounter. The book is written- in Lard-Tws Lard-Tws inimitable style, and, since every-tiouy every-tiouy is familiar with that style, no more , need be said about it. The situations described de-scribed are highly amusing and well handled. NEW THEATRICAL NOVEL. "The Gay Life." By Kcble Howard. Published by the John Lane Company, New York. The author of- this interesting story is well known as a dramatist, theatrical : manager, critic, actor, producer, and the editor of the Sketch, a semi-theatrical publication, therefore he may claim to know something of the stage, and the subject of this, his first theatrical novel, has been studied at first hand, and not, as the average theatrical novel, based on hearsay. Mr. Howard shows up particularly par-ticularly the good, honest, fighting, struggling, strug-gling, despairing, philosophical rough-and-tumble of the provinces of England, where many a tine actor and actress lives and works, utterly unknown to the London Lon-don public. But they do live! And they do love! And they do laugh! And leader of them all in this story of living, loving and laughing is Jilly Nipchin, who made her stage debut by turning cartwheels and reached the climax of her career as a "great English comedienne" on an A merican stage. FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT CONTRIBUTES BOOST. "The White People." By Frances Hodgson Hodg-son Burnett. Published by Harper & Brothers, New York. A story of deep spiritual significance with a background of- Maeterlinck tan beauty and mystery. A young Scotch heiress of today brought up in her ancestral ances-tral castle grows to winsome girlhood before she discovers that "The White 1 People" who bring her such joy are in visible to others. But to the man, a famous writer, who gives her his love, she gives in his great need the wonderful vision and hope they have shown her. A fascinating story which will be ap-..nreclated ap-..nreclated by all who read It. It is illus-Vted illus-Vted by Elizabeth Shippen Green. A VIRGINIA VILLAGE. "A Virginia Village," by E. S. Nadal. Published by The Mactnillan company, New York. Here Mr. Nadal writes for the most part of life In a little village of Virginia. Ills many happy reminiscences of famous people Lincoln, Stanton and Lowell among others contribute largely to the interest of the chapters. His description of a visit to the "old" Texas, his view upon horses and" his love of nature and the great out-of-doors make altogether delightful reading. A gratifying addition to the literature of the distinctly American Amer-ican essay. INTERESTING BIOGRAPHY. "Russell H. Conwell and His Work." By Anes Rush Burr. Published by the John C. Winston company, Philadelphia. A biography of this famous Philadelphia clergy mnn and lecturer, whose Temple university has educated almost 100.0'K) students. It contains the lecture "Acres of Diamonds," which Mr. Conwell has' delivered before 10, 000,000 hearers, and through the fruits of which thousands of boys have received free educations. A line tribute to this great American. BOOK FOR CHILDREN. "The Mary Frances First Aid Book." By Jn ne Eayre Fryer. Published by the John C. Winston Company, Philadelphia. Philadel-phia. This little volume is designed to teach children how to preserve their health and bodies. By applying first aid to dolls, children are informed as to the ways of relieving the suffering of human beings. A new and entertaining way of Imparting useful Information. HISTORY OF TEXAS. i'exas, the Marvelous." By Nevin O. Winter. Published by the Page com-pany. com-pany. Boston. This book contains a number of stories of the Spanish settlement and the establish estab-lish mint of Indian missions ; the unfor tunate- expedition and death of La Salle: the romance of Its early settlement and stories of its ha nly pioneers. Tiie state of Texas, which has been undi-r six rlas, representing as many different dif-ferent sovereignties, is worths' of special .study and a tl en lion. There is scarcely a grove, a canyon, a river, or valley that 1 has not been the scene of some romantic or da ring incident. The hook contains an unusual number of excellent illustra- ; tions depicting historic as well as present scenes. SIX MONTHS IN THE TRENCHES. "Bullet and Billets." By Bruce Bairns-father. Bairns-father. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York. Here Lieutenant Balrnsfather has written writ-ten a rollicking and yet serious story describing de-scribing the joys and sorrows of his first six months In the trenches. His writing Is like his drawing. It suggests a mas- ' cullne, reckless, devil-may-care character char-acter and a workmanlike soldier. The story begins when Lieutenant Balrnsfather Balrnsfa-ther leaves London for the front. He describes de-scribes his trip to the front, the awful trenches in which the soldiers are forced to stay, the joy of the soldiers when they are relieved from the trenches for a few days, Christmas time in the trendies, an unusual attack on the Prussians, destruction de-struction caused by the big guns, longing of the soldiers for a change and th move they make, their march to and first view of Ypres and the battle which follows. fol-lows. In which Lieutenant Balrnsfather is wounded and returns to England. Throughout the book the author is as cheerful as a schoolboy in a disacreeablo football game. The book is well illustrated illus-trated by the author. ALSACE-LORRAINE BEFORE WAR. "Alsace-Lorraine." By David Starr Jordan. Jor-dan. Published by the Bobbs-Merrlll company, Indianapolis. Founded on personal observations, fortified for-tified by the author's broad and intensive experience, his commanding position, this book makes good Us claim of being a record of things as they were in Alsace-Lorraine Alsace-Lorraine immediately before the great smash came. The approach and treat ment. a.r unique ana uie material can not be found elsewhere. Men of note in various callings, hundreds hun-dreds of them, men who stand as types, voice their grievances and their hopes. In eliciting these frank views Dr. Jordan's own standing must have been helpful. While he does not suppress his own views, he holds the balance evenly be-! be-! tween France and Germany, and considers consid-ers the subject from many sides. I Dr. Jordan finds the dread of war a dominant note, and the Alsatian forebodings, forebod-ings, the influence of armaments, entitle this historical document to a place among the prophecies. FLEMING STONE STORY. "The Mark of Cain." by Carolvn Wells. Published by the J. B. Lippincott com-j com-j pany, Philadelphia, Pa. Fleming Stone is a well-known character charac-ter in modern American fiction, and he t has had no more thrilling and fascinating' mystery to solve than that revolving about the murder of Rowland Trowbridge in "The Mark of Cain." Yes, bewildering bewilder-ing and terrible have , been the previous mysteries, but never have there been stranger occurrences, more unexpected suspicions, more weird clues than in this one. The great millionaire is found dying upon the edge of a- fashionable park. His last words were of something connected with Cain. These words sounded with his dying breath were taken upon as a clue by the jury and they finally determined deter-mined that he was but using Abel's brother as a symbol of ingratitude. The clue dropped out until there suddenly appeared ap-peared a nephew whose name turned out to be Kane, whose monetary need had made him make demands upon his uncle, and whose physical and spiritual attraction attrac-tion had thoroughly won the heart of Avice, the heroine. The story is well set and the reader nestles back in the chair with expectations expecta-tions of a crack-a-jack yarn. Do you know the sort of tale that makes you Oiilver with excitement on one page and roar with laughter upon another? You know very few of them, but when you have read "The Mark of Cain" you will have added another to your list. The excitement ex-citement is surely there 'with the clues switching and changing constantly, yet thrillingly. from one well -liked character charac-ter to another, i. e., the excitement of the crime, and the heart excitement is there, delightfully presented by Avice and her cousin Kane; the humor Is supplied by Flsby, the irrepressible office boy. He is a perfect scream, and yet stands out as of great use to the detective. Matters get tangled. Indeed, and it looks as though our hero would have an excellent chance for the electric chair. It Is then that Fleming Stone is called upon and in his thorough-going scientific way cleans up the mystery. It is said that men are the greatest readers of detective de-tective stories. Men will like this one, but women will, too. SUDDEN JIM. "Sudden Jim." By Clarence Bud melon Kelland. Published by Harper & Broth- . ers, New York. ! A young man. well educated, but new , to the business world, finds himself suddenly sud-denly called upon to take over the busl-nes busl-nes formerly operated by his father. Although Al-though having worked In the different departments of his father's business when a boy. he is unfamiliar with Its present workings and so makes many mistakes in managing. Being new In the business, his methods are unusual, but they have the merits of suddenness, which keep his friends and enemies on the jump. There were plenty of both and Sudden Jim had his hands full, but not too full to make sudden love. The Interest In the story never lags and on Is always wondering won-dering In wriieh direction "Sudden Jim's" next jump will be. CONFESSIONS OF A SECRETARY. "Confessions of a Social Secretary." By Corinne Lowe. Published by Harper & Brothers, New York. A story of Ufo .today, revealing the romance, ro-mance, and the daily routine of a leader of New York and Newport's "Four Hundred." Hun-dred." The materials, taken from the real experiences of a social secretary, give an Insinht into America's most exclusive ex-clusive society. BLUE BONNET SERIES. "Blue Bonnet. Debutante." By Lcla Horn Richards. Published by the Page company, Boston. This addition to the popular Blue Bonnet Bon-net series of stories for girls, by the author who collaborated wit h Caroline Jacobs In the writing of tha two preceding pre-ceding volumes of the series, will be eagerly eag-erly welcomed by the larpe number of voung folks to whom Blue Bonnet has become a renl character and friend. It is as delightfully told as have been the other stories and breat lies the same healthy, wholcsomo atmosphere. In this tho charming, girlish heroine finds the fulfillment of her dreams, and the Kliza-beth Kliza-beth Clyde home for children is completed com-pleted and successfully opened. Blue llonnet makes her formal entrance into societv under the wine of a motherlv Boston Bos-ton ma iron, but we feel that it will not hum t'n mu-h of her attention. She even doubts the prnbam'litv of her marrying mar-rying since there is so much settlement work she wants to do; nevertheless, we find her old friend and comrade, John Churchill, can nersuado her otherwise, and we bid Blue Bonnet fan: well, knowing know-ing that her future is to be tilled with happiness even as she has been glad to provide It for others. OUR NEXT-DOOR NEIGHBORS. "Our Ncxl- Poor Neighbors." By Belle K. Maniatey. Puhlisned by Little, Brown fr "o., Boston. Lueien and Sylvia Wade, married ten years and with no offspring of their own, hnd t hemselvi s. with the advent of the I 'olydore family next door, practically adopted in the parental relation by five noisy, irresponsible young lads, whose own parents, in their devotion to literary and scientific pursuits, seem capable of utterly forgetting the existence of their children. When these unnatural heads f of the House of Polydore suddenly be- take themselves on a trip "somewhere to j find out something about some kind of aborigines," as it is lucidly put by Ptolemy, the eldest of the youngsters, and leave their children to the mercies of the neighbors, the Wades feel that their endurance has reached the limit. However, How-ever, they perforce accept- the situation and, during the eventful days that follow, tho Polydore Quintette, although not of the regulation, "home-grown" variety of children, discover lovable qualities and eventually win their way into the affections affec-tions of all. There is, of course, a love affair which, engineered by Ptolemy, finally reaches a happy culmination. A bright, original story, amusing at times, but hardly up to tho standard set. by the author in her preceding books. The story has been cleverly illustrated by Tony Sarg. STORY FOR BOYS. "Llmpy." By William Johnston. Published Pub-lished by Little, Brown & Co., Boston. What William Johnston has done in this story is to put on paper the sold of a boy of ten who is just coming face to face with the truer values of life. And this is no mean achievement, for it is a beautiful thing to look into the heart of a child and see what is hidden there. is whole and beautiful; and the story of how this spirit comes from under and finds itself, through aid of a partnership as touching as it is whimsical, makes a tender and sympathetic tale that few wjll care to miss, of which Irving S. Cobb says "Somebody might have written a truer, sweeter, more appealing, more convincing con-vincing story of a boy than 'Llmpy,' but nobody ever has." SCIENCE AND RELIGION. "The Spiritual Ascent of Man." Bv W. Tudor Jones. D. Phil. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New- York. This volume deals with some of the most urgent scientific, philosophical and religious questions of the day, and the author shows where and how the answer to these questions is to be found. . He sets aside the old controversy, a nd maintains that there is no real conflict between science and religion, but that science, if properly scrutinized and understood, under-stood, must Inevitably lead to religion. To those interested In this line of study this book will be of especial Interest. IRISH LITERARY MOVEMENT. "The Celtic Dawn." By Lloyd R. Morris. Published by The Macmillan Company, New York. The recent Irish literary movement is the subject of this book. The author considers this not as resulting from any one man. but from various social conditions. condi-tions. He studies the different literary forms fiction, the drama, and criticism and pays due attention to all the writers, especially to the leaders, Russell, Yeats and Synge. His central thought Is that these literary forms, and these different men are a part of a general renaissance in Irish society. The great change brought ! about by the agrarian movement is also thoroughly discussed, as are other important impor-tant political and social topics. QUESTIONS AND THOUGHTS ON RELIGION." ."Fundamental Questions." Bv Henrv Churchill King. Published by "the Macmillan Mac-millan Company, New York. Mr. King deals simply and directly with the fundamental problems in the Chris-, Chris-, tian view of God and the world. His 1 book is intended to answer difficulties and to suggest lines of thought which j may help to confirm and to clarify Chris-I Chris-I tian faith. Among the topics which he j takes up are: .Suffering and Sin, Prayer, ; Life's Fundamental Decision, Christian Unity, and Christianity as a World Re- ligion. The author has written several I volumes which have proved inspiring to I a wide circle of readers, and this volume is a worthy successor to his former books. ADVENTURE OF GERMAN U-BOAT. "The Adventure of the TT-2fl2." By Baron Spiegel von und zu Peckelsheim, Captain Cap-tain Lieutenant, Commander of the U-202. Published by Small, Maynard & Company, Boston. The thrilling day-by-day storv of a daring hunting raid of a German submarine, sub-marine, by the officer in charge. How the undersea boat is maneuvered, how it feels to spend a night at the bottom of the sea, how the English and French attempt to guard the channel against the enemy's deadly U-boats, the emotions of the officers and crew of the little 202 in the presence of what seemed death the next minute and also in the midst of marvelous achievements of their sinister tasks, these are some of the features of one of the most astounding personal narratives nar-ratives that the war has thus far yielded. THE MIDDLE PASTURE. "The. Middle Pasture," by Mathilde BI1-bro. BI1-bro. Published by Small, Maynard & Co., Boston. "The Middle Pasture" Is a story that has that rare and elusive qualitv simplicitya sim-plicitya quality that is seen all too seldom sel-dom in latter-day fiction. The reader will , find no "problem" struggling to he solved, no passion being torn to tatters, in Its delightful pages. It is the story nf the Craw-fords, two families who dwell on either side of the middle pasture in the little town of Pine Grove, Alabama. Beatrice Crawford tells the story and she is o delightful creature, a harum-scarum tomboy, whose anxiety for the happy outcome of the love affairs of half Pine Grove keeps her constantly in a state of palpitation. A most amazing series of surprises for the Crnwfords keeps the reader's interest a-tiptoe, the while he chuckles over t he many unexpected phases and situations. GROUP OF FAIRY TALES. "East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon " by G. W. Dasent. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York. This volume contains typical tales of the northland of witch, ogre and troll, those lineal descendants of the frost plants, that, inhabiting the roueh and ruined places of tiie world, are perpetually scheming mischief against the race of men. There is the story of t he lonely princess on her mountain of glass, awaiting await-ing him who dares ride up its slippery sides, and that of the ciant who has hidden hid-den his heart so securely that he feels confident no one can find It. and those of men turned through ma gic into polar lears, wild ducks or stones. Many of the stories concern the resourceful, but little appreciated, Boots, who succeeds whore his elder brothers ff.ll. All the tales are such as delight the Imagination nf children chil-dren and merit the study of the folkloritU. 4 . f I In the Magazines. 4 - One of the many articles of unusual interest to be found In the March World's Work Is one entitled "Flying For France" and written by James R. McConnell, an American with the French (tying corps. Here Mr. MeConnell tells of a number of the thrilling experiences of the American aviators in France n nd particularly of the fights which have cost the lives of several of these skilled idiots. In speaking speak-ing of the difference between American, French and English aviators the author savs the following: "The Frenchman is the most natural pilot and the most adroit. A Frenchman goes about it with a little more dash lhan the others, and puts on a few extra frills, but the Englishman En-glishman calmly carries out his mission und obtains the same results. An American Amer-ican is a combination of the two, but neither better nor w orse. Though there Is a large number of expert German airmen, air-men, I do not believe the average Teuton makes as good a tlier as a Frenchman, Englishman or American." The article is well Illustrated with pictures of the American Amer-ican aviators and aeroplanes. The editorial Interpretation entitled "The March of Events," contains a number num-ber of discussions of the most important subjects facing the world today. Subtopics Sub-topics under this general title are The American Spirit, For Our Rights at Sea and Also for Democracy, A Need of Cooperation, Co-operation, The Loyalty of German-Americans, Mexico and the World War, The Literacy Test, The Man Who Defies the ; "Son of Heaven," and Justice to All. , Another article which should be of unusual un-usual interest to the average reader Is one entitled "Our Army and Navy in the War." The lack of destroyers, torpedo tor-pedo boats and light cruisers is pointed out as the weak spot in tho United States's navy and the author urges the immediate construction of an adequate number of these to protect our numerous important ports and also our large battleships bat-tleships in case of war. The advisability of having a large army ready, if needed, Is also discussed In this article. Other important and interesting articles ar-ticles to be found in the current issue of this magazine are : "The War in the Middle West:" "How We Can Best Help the Allies;" "Preparedness on Land and Sea;" "Our Past With Germany;" "Organizing "Or-ganizing the Fighting Strength of the Nation ;" "How the U-boats Threaten Our Prosperity;" "Democracy and the Principle of Nationalities in the Balkans" and "What Can Germany Get Out of Peace." The most striking feature of the March Century is a story and more than a story. "From tho Life: Sir Watson Tyler" is something new. Harvey O'Hig-glns O'Hig-glns has long been wishing to write a series of articles on various public char acters in tnis country, bringing out the characteristic motives which have guided them through the crises of their careers.' The form that his studies has finally taken Is that of a series of stories "unwritten "un-written pages from 'Who's Who " with a composite character for the hero of each. Sir Watson Tyler, the subject of the first portrait, is a successful Canadian business man, and Mr. O'Higgins reveals him on that momentous day when he was transformed trans-formed from a boor, at whom his sisters delighted to poke fun, to the man who later was knighted for his services to the British empire. "The President and His Day's Work," by David Lawrence. Washington correspondent corre-spondent of the New York Evening post, is a study of the unparalleled burdens of the executive. Mr. Lawrence tells what these burdens mean in human terms, and 1 what it is like to bo a virtual prisoner in ; the White House. j The Century contains this month three 1 strong war articles: "War Debts and j Future Peace," by Joseph E. Davies, of j the federal trade commission, a sound and . informing paper for business men; "The 1 Blundering in Greece," by T. Lothrop j Stoddard, a condensation of the dramatic : tragedy of Greece during the war; and I "The New York Police," by Henry Rood, ' an illuminating account of how Commissioner Commis-sioner Woods has made over the New York policeman into a soldier of peace and a teacher of good citizenship. The nunrber also Includes "This Distrust Dis-trust of Democracy," a declaration of radical rad-ical faith by Seymour Deming; "The Story of the Eel." a bit of incredible natural history by Edwin BJorkman; "Bogota, the Capital of Colombia." by Harry A. Franck. a vigorous and suggestive picture of the every-day life in a South American city; "Romantic Albania," by Demetra Vaka. an unusual travel sketch ; several poems of characteristic Century Interest; and the usual generous allowance of amusement in the columns of "In Lighter Vein." The March Sunset conies to us with its usual number of good stories. The serial story entitled "Over the Border" is continued con-tinued in this issue. Other interesting s lories io ue rouna in me iviarcn issue of this magazine are: "The Accounting," "Si, Senor" and "Bremlng ton's Job." David Starr Jordan comments editorially on western affairs. "What of the Nation?" Na-tion?" is the title of an interesting discussion dis-cussion of the present posftlon of the United States in regard to the war and Is contributed by Mark Daniels. Walter V. Woehlke is the author of an article concerning records of production in western west-ern mines, A picture of the world's biggest big-gest copper mine at Bingham, Utah, illustrates il-lustrates the aftlcle. Numerous other articles and stories round out the current number of this popular magazine. The Increasing Interest of the public in subjects of a popular scientific nature is no better illustrated than In the wide scope and content of the Popular Science Sci-ence Monthly for March. With more than two hundred articles, accompanied by four hundred pictures, describing the latest developments and happenings in the fields of agricultural science, the automobile industry, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, housekeeping, medicine and hygiene, natural science, and motion pictures and photograph, the March issue is a real storehouse of valuable valua-ble Information. Among the longer articles may be mentioned men-tioned "Treating Maniacs With Water," telling how the modem physician soothes raving lunatics with nothing but hot and cold water; "The Greatest Game In the World." setting forth In absorbing text and picture how the fleet at battle" practice prac-tice hits the target at seven miles; "Floating Safes for Ocean Liners," describing de-scribing a method by which a ship's valuables may be saved ; "Mechanics of the Secret Service." an account of how the nation's money bags are protected; "Making a Fortune Out of Tears," the story of a child's toy, interestingly told; "Tricks of the War Photographer," an expose of how an "air" battle Is staged in a New York studio, and "The Motor Goose," a wonderful mechanical bird which runs, swims and flies. Forty pages comprise the Practical Workers' Department, which is devoted to the boy with tools and a work bench. The latest advances in wireless telegraphy telegra-phy and in electricity are also described in a special department. j t Our diplomatic break with Germany and our relations with all the warring nations since the war began is thoroughly discussed dis-cussed in a series of articles to be found in the March isue of the American Review Re-view of Reviews. These articles are all grouped under the general title, "The Progress of the World." President Wilson's Wil-son's position is taken up and his actions discussed from all viewpoints. Anyone wishing to learn more of the present state of affairs and of our past actions in regard re-gard to the bellicerent powers should read these articles. Many other topics of unusual un-usual importance are also discussed under this title. "Organizers of Our Army and Navy" is the title of a short but interesting ar- Iticle reviewing the lives of General Scott and Ad miral Benson. General Scott is chief of the general staff of the United States army and Admiral Ben eon Is the ranking officer of the navy. Portraits of General Scott and Admiral Benson are given. Another interesting article in the Review Re-view of Reviews this month lsone entitled enti-tled "The Navy and National Defense." Jour new building programme is thorough ly discussed and the need of better air service is pointed out. The present short- ae of officers and men is also taken up and the need, of quadrupling the establishment es-tablishment at AnnapoliK Is clearly depicted. de-picted. An article which should be of interest to everyone nt the present time. Canada's part in the war and conditions condi-tions in the dominion at the present time arc taken up in articles by Hon. P. T-McGrath T-McGrath and J. P. Gerrie. The articles are well illustrated. Other interesting and Important articles ar-ticles to be found in the current issue of this popular magazine are "Neutral Rights at. Sea," "Our New Caribbean Islands." "Egyptian Praise of England," "The Livestock Live-stock Marketing Problem" and "The Production Pro-duction of Beef Cattle in the Fast." The cartoon section this month is unusually un-usually good. Brief reviews of the latest books are given and the financial news is up to its usual high standard. "The man to whom America will look for leadership in war," writes Isaac F. Marrosson of General Tx;onard Wood In the March Issue of Everybody's in a sketch which shows us something of the forceful personality of this soldier-statesman who has been the apostle of national na-tional preparedness. The articles is prefaced pre-faced by Theodore Roosevelt with a few words of glowing tribute to the high qualities qual-ities of General Wood. In a few brief remarks Lord Northcllffe, publisher of the most Influential newspaper in Ensland, gives his opinion of what will be the effect ef-fect of America's entrance into the great war. In a second of William G. Shep-herd's Shep-herd's articles, giving his experiences on j the European battle fronts, he makes some startling disclosures concerning the truth of the early war reports. Harris Dickson, a writer of popular fiction, gives a succinct account of the war's effect on the southern cotton market. Those who revel in the allurement of genuine Hawaiian (?) music will find matter for j surprise- in Victor Jordan's "The Yarn of the Ukulele." The second Installment of "Long Live 1 the King," Mary Roberts Rinehart's absorbing ab-sorbing etory of romance and intrigue in Livonia, keeps pace with the reader's anticipations; an-ticipations; and tho chapters of Poole's serial, "His Family," contained in this issue maintains the interest in this real American household. Wilbur S. Boyer, a new writer, in "One Week of Kelly," shows an understanding of boy-nature that bids fair to make him a rival of Booth Tarklngton. There are several other interesting articles, some short poems by Louis Untermeyer, Grace Hazard Haz-ard Conklinsr and ElLas Lleberman, and usual collection of witty bits in "Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree." Sir Rabindranath Tagore's brilliant essay, "Nationalism in the West," holds first place in the March Atlantic. With all the power of his astonishing command of the English language, he puts forward the thesis that modern European state-ideals state-ideals are responsible for the carnival of hatred and destruction now filling Europe, Eu-rope, and that the road to perfection can never lie through power. His observations on the British rule In India are illuminating. illuminat-ing. There is also a masterly critique of Nietzsche and his philosophy, found among the papers of the late Professor Toman Rovce which will rome as n sur prise to readers of his "Duties of Americans." Amer-icans." Agnes Repplier, whose work has never been so effective and stimulating as it is today, contributes "War and the Child"; and President Eliot of Harvard makes a notable addition to the educational educa-tional discussion recently opened by the Atlantic, in "The Case Against Compulsory Compul-sory Latin." In matters pedagogical, we stand at the parting of the ways: No parent or teacher can afford to ignore the great issues that are at stake here. To the chronicles of personal adventure which have been a leading feature of the magazine comes a remarkable addition 'The Schoolma'am of Squaw Peak," by Laura Tilden Kent; a story of a girl's struggle and failure In remotest Arlaona, told with the utmost frankness. James Morris Morgan ("Commerce -Destroying Aboard the Georgia'") contributes further pages of his delightful recollections of civil war days: Thomas W. Surette concludes con-cludes his series of musical papers with "Music and Life." ' "Every conceivable type of young reader should find something of interest in the March St. Nicholas, for all forms of literature lit-erature are represented adventure stories, romance, poetry, legend, biography biogra-phy and science. H. B. Hulhert contributes a thrilling story, "A Conflict In the Dark," with Its hero an English boy, who is trying to get home to do his "bit" In the great war and upon whose courage and resourcefulness resourceful-ness rest the lives of thousands of passengers pas-sengers on an Atlantic liner. The story is illustrated by George Varien. The remaining stories Include the installments in-stallments of the three serials, "Under Bov Scout Colors," by Joseph B. Ames: "The Girl Next Door." by Augusta Huiell Seaman, and "Understood Betty," by Dorothy Canfleld; "Norton Wins," the exciting ex-citing race between an automobile and a runaway locomotive, written by Julian Josephson and illustrated by Norman P. Rockwell; "The Lafayette Rose." by Helen Forbes, with illustrations by W. M. Berger, In which a little colonial maiden meets the great general. |
