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the fates will be perverse indeed if there is not a large demand for this handsome volume . It is issued at a price which will prohibit its entrance into many homos , but it will certainly be appreciated warmly by all who can afford to buy it . For the Flag . A Painting book of the Flags- of all Nations ( is ) . —Thomas Nelson and Sons .

AN excellent present for an embryo Titian . It is an admirable example which is here set , for whereas our infant artists used to be set down to draw the likeness of things to be found neither in heaven nor on earth , they are taught , by such books as " For the Flag ' to paint the figures of the soldiers and sailors of the world , already skilfully drawn . They may thus acquire much useful knowledge , and by also reading the brief , bright text , may come to understand a great deal about the warriors of every clime .

Children of the Empire ( is ) . —Thomas Nelson and Sons . A BOOK for those who love peace rather than war . The pictures are so good in their way that we could wish there were still more of them ; for they are sure to delight the youngsters . Among the many signs of the times an increasing interest in colonial and foreign matters is prominent , and such books as the one before us are really of service in teaching useful facts concerning the peoples whom we rule . The picture of the Zulus at their fire is perhaps the best .

Old Kins Cole ' s Book of Nursery Rhymes . Macmillan and Co ., Limited . MOST of these rhymes are very old friends , but we are glad to see them once again . He would be a clever man who could tell us why certain very simple stories have been popular for ages , so popular that no child who has ever learnt to read is quite ignorant

of them . Publishers have done us all a service by collecting so many nursery rhymes into handsome volumes suitably illustrated . Many of our prime favourites , such as " Little Polly Flinders " and " Simple Simon , " are included in this fine gift-book , and if King Cole did select them himself , as the title implies , he showed very good taste . He will be the talk of the town this Christmas , as he has so often been before .

Valour for Victoria . Stirring deeds that won the Queen's Cross . By James A . Manson , with illustrations by J . F . Waugh , George Soper , K . M . Skeaping , F . Buchanan , G . Thomas , & c . ( is 6 d ) . —George Newnes , Limited . IF boys do not live valiant lives and die bravely it must be their

own fault . There is certainly no lack of incentives . A number of stories of heroic deeds are gathered together in this little book , and we are glad to be able to say that they are well written , with a conscientious regard for truth . W e may as well read history as fiction . "Valour for Victoria" combines the merits of both .

The Cape and its Story or the Struggle for South Africa . By the author of "Breaking the Record , " & c , & c . ( 2 s 6 d ) . — Thomas Nelson and Sons . THE story of South Africa is destined to be a very complex narrative , if we may judge from our present standpoint . It was from the first occupied by very diverse races , and has for long been a bone of contention among peoples not native to its soil . The

author of this volume has told the story of some of these contentious very skilfully , . and , if read through carefully , " The Cape and its Story" affords an excellent introduction to the study of South African history . We certainly cannot endorse all that is said concerning either Lobengula or Paul Kruger , but the author usually expresses his opinion modestly , and is entitled to be heard with respect upon a subject which he has evidently studied with much care . Messrs . Nelson deserve our thanks for a well-timed volume .

CasseEI ' s Magazine . Illustrated . December 1900 to November 1901 ( 8 s ) . —Cassell and Co ., Limited . THE pleasure with which we peruse the monthly parts of this popular serial , as they from time to time come under our notice , seems to be increased four fold when at the end of a year we have the complete twelvemouth before us ; and at the price at which

Messrs . Cassell are able to place this annual—handsomely boundbefore the public they indeed supply a marvel of interesting information and amusement at the minimum of cost . As a gift book the year ' s issue of Cassell ' s Magazine at 8 s is hard to beat , or if smaller volumes are desired , the same serial may be had in half yearly volumes at 5 s each ; in either case we are sure their

presentation would be appreciated by young or old , and would provide the means of lightly passing a few moments , or providing entertainment for many days through the succeeding year . The illustrations in Cassell ' s are no inconsiderable feature , and they appear to even greater advantage when looked at in bulk as they can be in the collected issues of the year .

Messrs . T . Nelson and Sons , the pioneers of the India paper pocket volume , announce the completion of their " New Century " Scott , and the inauguration of a fresh series on a comprehensive basis . They propose to publish standard works in history , biography , poetry , travel , and general literature , similar in size and type to the already highly-appreciated Dickens and Thackeray , and printed on the same fine India paper . As everybody knows .

Messrs . Nelsons "New Century" Library has not only laid booklovers under a deep obligation , but has produced a revolution in the publishing trade . Pocket volumes are now the order of the day , for many of the important publishing houses have paid Messrs . Nelson the sincere flattery of imitation . The masterpiece for the pocket has come to stay , and Messrs . Nelson are to be congratulated on the originality and enterprise which have given readers all the world over so delightful a boon . The new series will open

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with the complete poetical works of Robert Burns , in one volume , which is now ready . It needs no gift of prophecy to anticipate foi these new volumes the same measure of popular favour which has greeted the earlier publications of the " New Century Library . "

****************** MEW KUSIC . Messrs . ! V ! or 5 ey and Co . — "Nell Gwyn , " waltz , by Brigata Bucalossi ( 4 s ) . " Tyrolese Serenade , " for pianoforte , by Felix Burns ( 4 s ) . " The Fairy Harpist , " for pianoforte , by Felix

Burns ( 4 s ) . " Kneller Hail , " march , composed by Felix Burns ( 4 s ) . Two Lyrics , ( a ) " The Daisy Lea , " ( b ) " When the Violets Bloom , " words by Edward Teschemacher , music by James Philip ( 2 s net ) . " The Champion of the King , " words by Edward Oxenford , music by Edward St . Quentin ( 2 s net ) .

Cramer and Co ., Limited . — "Within your heart , " words by G . Hubi Newcombe , music by H . Trotere ( 2 s net ) . " Music on the water , " for piano , by Henry Parker ( 2 s net ) . " Ripples , " caprice for piano , by Henry Parker ( 2 s net ) . " Appassionata , " waltz , by Aigrette ( 2 s net ) . "Yours ! , " words by Clifton Bingham , music by Walter Slaughter ( 2 s net ) . "If it could be , " words by Clifton

Bingham , music by Robert Coverley ( 2 s net ) . " The Strolling Player , " words by Elphinstone Thorpe , music b y H . Trotere ( 2 s net ) . . " The Angel's Kiss , " words by Herbert K . Crofts , music by J . Stuart Crook ( 2 s net ) . " The Angel ' s : To-morrow ' , " words by Clifton Bingham , music by Angelo Mascheroni ( 2 s net ) . " Remembrance , "

words by Nella , music by Henry Parker ( 2 s net ) . " The Turning of the Lane , " words and music by Leslie Lyne ( 2 s net ) . " Nancy the Flower Girl , " words by Basil Hood , music by Walter Slaughter ( 2 s net ) . "Bird of Heaven , " words by Nella , music by Henry Parker ( 2 s net ) . " Remembrance , " waltz , by Caroline Lowthian ( 2 s net ) .

GouSd and Co . — "Won ' t you try ? " words and music by Ewan Dale ( 4 s ) . No . 29 Echoes of Home , the Flower Song from " Faust , " a selection of popular melodies , easil y arranged and fingered for the pianoforte , by Sidney West ( 2 s 6 d ) . " The Settlers ' City , " valse , by-Percy Ould ( 4 s ) . "The Birthday Morn , " words by Edward Teschemacher , music by Landon Ronald ( 4 s ) . "Restful

Shadows , words by Herbert Fordwych , music by H . G . Pelissier . " For King and Empire , " march , composed for the pianoforte by Paul Delaporte ( 4 s ) . ' No . 6 Royal College Edition of G . P . Moore ' s Studies , Op . 30 , for the pianoforte ( small hands ) , English fingering ( is 6 d ) . No . 16 Royal College Edition of Duncan , Op . 44 , tone pictures , piano solo ( is 6 d ) .

Record ! and Co — "Marclie des Maitres d'Armes , " pour piano , par Ad . Gaurin ( 2 s net ) . "Pamplona ! " ( Pampelune ) , valse Espagnole , pour piano , par Ad . Gauwin . '

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