Much has been written about Sir Arthur. Sullivan, and sti more ut "Sir Letters, and Diaries," by Herbert Sullivan and Newman Flower (Cassell, 2is.), is of particular importance since it it based largely on hitherto unpub-Vished material, which came into 'Mr, Herbert Sullivan's hands the death of his uncle and which Tay untouched until Mr, Arnold Bennett, as he tells us in his introduction,' brought about the meeting which has happily resulted in the production of this excellent book. Of Sullivan's career and personality we do not learn much that is new, Dut we do get fresh light on the differences of opinion which led to the break-up of one of the most productive artistic partnerships of al time, A book of reminiscences that) promises well is "The Tramps of a Scamp," by Edwafd Michael, a well-known figure in Bohemian circles, who, in his. time, ugineered a revolution in "Sou America, acted as manager to Mtr. Langtry, and founded a London @aily paper!
Guadeloupe needed guidance among liar elegances of the, And his charm-was all the better for a course in the art of love, It is all great fan, this story of Cointreau's amazing' invasion; in jthe good old phrase, there is a laugh on every page.
Miss Anne W. Thackeray, " near kinswoman of the great novelist, according to Home Papers is contesting a seat on the Oxford City Council, and the announcement recalls "Thackeray's own bid for political honours in that same city in 1857, He stood as Liberal candidate for Parliament in opposition to Edward Cardwell, and, though he lost the election it brought him what he regarded as the meatest compliment he ever received. When the rival candidates were introduced they chatted together in friendly fashion for while, then, on parting Thackeray said, "Well, T hope the best mi will win." '"T sincerely hope not; replied the Tory candidate. In the course of the contest Trackeray was able to repay his rival's politeness by personally rescuing him from a mob of Liberal supporters who were threatening' vi lence, The work of Sir James Barrie h been engaging the attention of Mr. Thomas Moult, and Messrs. Cape are to publish the fruits of his research in "J. M. Barrie: a Critical Rstimate," Sir James is also one of the authors whose reputations are examined in "Serutinies" which Messrs, Wishart are to publish, with Mr, Edgell Rickward as editor, Quite @ number of novels which' fare. really reconstructions of the life of famous ed recently.
Andre Maurols, and Socrates," but perhaps the famous "in this genre. was Private Life of Helen of Troy," by Mr. John Erskine, Professor of English Literature in Columbia University. "He has now written the story of Adam and Eve, which 4a being published by Mr, Bvcleigh ace If all reminiscences wore as lively "Pilgrim Scrip" (Herbert Jen-price 18s,), by the Right Hon, Sir ' John Rows, "the last Lord Chancellor of Ireland, then novelists would have to turn their hands to another trade, Sir John Ross tella us that his recollections are all dependent on memory. What a memory! The Ireland of legend, of wit and drollery, is captured in this book, every page of which is ente tainment. Charles Lever said there was more wit, epigram, and spark-Ying fun at the Irish Bar than in the rest of the Empire, and Sir John has packed enough into hi book to convince us that Lever was right. One of the best incidents he relates took place during the Summer Aasizes at Omagh, when Baron Dowse.reappeared after luncheon in a turbulent mood, and ordered the police to clear the court of everybody who had no legal busi-regs there.
"What is that soldier doing here?" he ejaculated, pointing to red uniform in the body of the court, "Beg pardon, my lord,' said the! man of war, 'I'am your' lordship ""Well) roared the Baron, go and bugle outside; in this court I can do my own bugling.'"
In the first of the three stories collected in "The Arrow" (Heinemann, Ts. 6d.) Mr. Christopher Morley gets back very neatly. on those of his admirers who have sentimentalized too grossly over the charms of "Thunder on the Left, The title-story itself, to be.sure, is!
delicate, delightful fantasy in the. dest Morley manner, but "Pleased to Meet You" is a better tale, even a piece of broad and riotous farce, The fun began with the arrival in Mlyria of the elegant and resource fal Colonel Cointreau, Te described himself as an oficial of the League of Nations, sent from Geneva to act as social mentor to. Here Guadeloupe, once a fishmonger but snow president of the newly-formed, vepnblie. Heaven. kn-wsy poor'
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