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 American authors.  It is edited with great care and ability.  See advertisement on another page.

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From W.D.  Hoard, a report of the proceedings of the eleventh annual Dairymen’s Association of Wisconsin, held at Elk Horn, January 31 and February 1-2, 1883.  The pamphlet was compiled by D.W.  Curtis, Secretary of the association, Fort Atkinson, Wis.

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