of life, made no less so by its title, A Message to the Magicians. pp. 101. 50 cents.)

(Revell.

A. R. M.

Those who were fortunate enough to know Herbert K. Job in his student days are not at all surprised at the rank which he now takes as a scientist. While a seminary student he had already made marked attainments as a naturalist, and the years which have followed have added greatly to his experience. One evidence of this is in his recent book, Wild Wings. Mr. Job is a camera hunter and one of the most successful members of that rapidly increasing company. This book gives us some of the results of his hunting on the sea, along the shore and in the forest. The work is splendidly illustrated with photographs from life by the author. These photographs not only show the rare skill and patience of Mr. Job, but give us an insight into the life and habits of the birds. But the work is much more than a picture book. The text is written with clearness, modesty, and such directness that it holds one's interest from beginning to end. At the same time the naturalist of long training and experience is everywhere evident. Such a book has a place on the table of every lover of nature. The growing demand for literature of this character is one of the most hopeful evidences that Americans are coming to an appreciation of what is worth while. Mr. Job is doing effective preaching through his bird studies, as well as from his pulpit in Kent. We are glad that he is a Hartford man, and hope that his next book is well on the way toward publication. (Houghton, Mifflin, pp. xxiv, 341. $3.00 net.)

C. M. G.

Dr. George Smart tells us in the "Apologia" to his Studies in Conduct, which serves as preface, that "they spring from a sympathy with the Romantic Mood in literature. In philosophy their goal is Idealistic. In religion they deem Christ to be the master of those who know." In both its definiteness and indefiniteness of statement the author here puts not inaptly the quality of his book before the reader. There is always a certain charm in books professedly "Confessional and elegiac." There is to most persons a certain interest in watching the movement of a well freighted mind as it soliloquizes. Things that are curious and interesting come to view. Quaint side-lights cast unusual shadows on familiar thoughts and throw into a relief, often disproportionate, phases of truth not commonly noted. There is a certain graceful dalliance with truth that has charm and a certain value. The value is chiefly psychological and the charm is somewhat ephemeral; but both are there. Such a book is this. Almost anything that a well-stored mind has greatly enjoyed writing will find those to enjoy its reading. As a leisurely, fastidiously phrased, commentary on life from its primal environment in nature to its final realization in immortality this book has interest. (Pilgrim Press, pp. 165. 75 cts. net.)

A. L. G.

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THE SEMINARY AIMS (1) to develop a vigorous spiritual life as the only sound basis for scholarship and service, (2) to train in scientific methods of exegetical and historical research, (3) to discover the truth of God as revealed in the Scriptures and the leading of his Spirit in history, and to apply that truth in the realms of thought and endeavor, so as to meet the present needs of the world and promote the spread of his Kingdom.

THE CURRICULUM is arranged in accordance with a system of Grouped Electives. It is thereby adjusted to the needs of students wishing either t balanced course, or one rather closely specialized. It is also fitted to Un.versity students prepared to acquire advanced standing.

THE MISSIONS COURSE, on the Lamson Foundation, provides opportunity for thorough Mission study.

THE SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS PEDAGOGY affiliated with the Seminary supplies an invaluable supplement to the instruction in this department.

GRADUATE STUDY is strongly encouraged. The degrees of S.T.M. and Ph.D. are given under carefully defined conditions. Two fellowships are offered, each for two years of foreign study.

THE APPARATUS includes a rapidly increasing library of about 80,000 volumes (excluding duplicates), museum, reading-room, gymnasium, music room, etc.

TERMS OF ADMISSION. - Candidates for admission must be members of some Christian church and graduates of some college. Those who are not college graduates may, after examination, be admitted on probation during the first term. All courses are open to women on the same terms as to men. EXPENSES.No charge is made for tuition, rooms, furniture, and bedding, except a nominal fee of $25 for use of steam and for supervision. Board is provided under the care of the Students' Association, at about $4 per week.

Scholarship aid is provided for those needing it in addition to the grant from the Education Society.

CALENDAR.The seventy-second year began September 27, 1905, and closes May 30, 1906.

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