the Future,' by Dr. J. R. Buchanan, which appears in the JOURNAL
OF MAN for March, the writer foreshadows a time to which the American
mind is fast advancing when the literature of the past will take its
place amongst the mouldering mass which interests the antiquarian, but
has no positive influence in guiding the thoughts and actions of the
passing generation. There are some indications of a movement in that
direction in other countries, though the vast majority, including many
Spiritualists and Theosophists, still explore the records of past
ages, looking for the light which is shining all about them in the
present, unrealized."--_Harbinger of Light_, Australia.

THE CONCORD SCHOOL.--We are glad that the Concord School is over, and
we should think that the people that have been there would be glad to
get home and take part in the things which interest average folks. If
people like that sort of thing and can afford it, there is no reason
why they should not go there and stay. But to the average man the
whole thing looks about as near time wasted as anything which even
Boston furnishes to the "uncultured" world outside.--_Boston Record._

NEW BOOKS.--"THE HIDDEN WAY across the threshold, or the mystery which
hath been hidden for ages and from generations,--an explanation of the
concealed forces in every man to open the temple of the soul and to
have the guidance of the unseen hand.--By J. C. Street, A. B. N.,
Fellow of S. S. S., and of the Brotherhood Z. Z. R. R. Z. Z." Lee &
Shepard, publishers, Boston ($3.50). This is a very handsome volume of
nearly 600 pages, which I have not had time to examine. It appears to
be chiefly a compilation with quotation marks omitted, written in the
smooth and pleasing style common in spiritual literature, without any
attempt at scientific analysis or criticism. Sharp critics condemn it,
but it suits the popular taste and inculcates good moral lessons. I
shall examine it hereafter.

"SOLAR BIOLOGY--a scientific method of delineating character,
diagnosing disease, determining mental, physical, and business
qualifications, conjugal adaptability, etc., etc., from the date of
birth.--By HIRAM E. BUTLER, with illustrations." Boston, Esoteric
Publishing Company, 478 Shawmut Avenue ($5.00). This is a handsome
volume, which, from a hasty examination, appears to be a large
fragment of Astrology, containing its simplest portion, requiring no
abstruse calculations, and hence adapted to po