heretic of the Nicene age, was "one of the grandest, purest, least
understood, and most systematically misrepresented characters in human
history." The latter portion of the book brings out, prominently, the
real character of Constantine, stigmatized by Arius as "that unbaptised
pagan, the flamen of Jupiter." The noble plan of the book and the grave
importance of the questions that agitate the characters, combine to make
it a valuable production to both believer and skeptic.

THE ORGANS OF SPEECH. By G.H. Von Meyer, Professor In Ordinary of
Anatomy at the University of Zurich. NEW YORK: D. Appleton &
Co. CHICAGO: Jansen, McClurg & Co. 12 mo. Cloth. Price $1.75.

This book is the forty-sixth volume in the international scientific
series, and needs no better introduction than the well-known name of the
author. The subject of the organs of speech and their application in the
formation of articulate sounds is treated in a masterly and exhaustive
manner. The object of the author has been not merely "to enter into the
field of discussion upon the various modifications of sounds, * * but to
bring forward a sufficient number of examples in confirmation of the
laws explained," in which purpose he has most admirably succeeded. The
work contains forty-seven wood cuts, and will be a valuable addition to
any library. We would recommend it especially to teachers of vocal music
and declamation.

FIFTY YEARS' RECOLLECTIONS. By Jeriah Bonham PEORIA, ILL.: J.W.
Franks & Sons. Sold by subscription.

This is a carefully compiled work, giving the author's observations and
reflections on the historical events of Illinois for the past fifty
years, it also gives very interesting and full biographical sketches of
many of the prominent men who have, during this time, figured in the
affairs of the State, so far as Mr. Bonham's personal acquaintanceship
and recollections extend. The sketches, condensed, yet complete, of the
sixteen Governors of Illinois, from Shadrach Bond, the first Governor,
down to the present time are especially interesting. The book will be
enjoyed by the old settlers of the State on account of its personal
reminiscences, which are all true, not drawn from the imagination.

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The Youth's Companion, Boston, is another famous, and deservedly so,
American juvenile publication. It has attained an immense circulation.
Among its contributors are a score or more of the most talented A