From the same firm also comes Milne's High School Algebra, which certainly has the appearance of a first-class text-book. Its commendatory claims are simplicity, clearness and thoroughness. These are, of course, the essential features of a good book, and in this one they are noticeable in a marked degree. Also Seidel's " Die Monate," a charming story for students in the German language, is right in line with the linguistic proprieties and advantages of our time. This is the secret of learning a modern language with thoroughness and profit—translating good stories, told in simple, graceful language, rather than blundering over didactic verse and philosophic disquisition. The study of language and literature can never be successfully united in the same recitation.
Grimm & Co. are deserving of all praise from educators everywhere, and that without stint. Their books are in use the world over, and ought to be, and the house is fully deserving of all the success that attends it. They have shown the right kind of "push;" that is, they have "launched out into the deep," and disclosed thereby a multitude of books that make glad the heart of every true teacher. Wentworth's Higher Algebra, and, in fact, everything that this author does in the line of mathematical text-books, suggests perfection.
Auerbach's Brigitta, for German students, is admirably adapted to sight reading. Von Daell's Preparatory German Reader for Beginners. This is a selection of some of the simplest and best of German lyric poetry, with a complete vocabulary at the end
W. C. Collar's abridgment of Eysenbach's German Grammar, limited to a year or two of study, and entitled "A Practical German Grammar," is in many respects a timely work. The author evidently believes in the superiority of Eysenbach's method.
D. C. Heath & Co.'s Modern Language Series is to be commended throughout. Gerstacker's Germelshawsen is a wonderfully interesting story of an adventurous German who came to America in 1837, returning in 1843, and having in the time lived a more varied life than could be imagined. No better plan could be conceived of for learning the German language than this series. The mechanical make up of all these books is unique and tasty.
But to the making of books there is no end, and in all departments of use, great care is needed in their selection. They are like the deeds of men, wise and otherwise. H. W. H.
MARRIAGES.
Martha J. Edgerly, of Chicago, has become Mrs. Harvey S. Aylsworth, and is "At Home" in Kingman, Ind.
Margaret A. Fisher, of Mt. Carroll, has married Prof. W. T. Turman, of the Terre Haute Normal, and resides in that city.
Fanny Barker, formerly of Davenport, Iowa, is now Mrs. Burgess Whinery, and is living in Grand Rapids, Mich. Her husband, Dr. Whinery, is already well established in his profession in that city.
The Boston Journal announces a marriage of interest to many of our readers, so we quote in full:
HAYES—REDINGTON.
MARRIAGE IN THIS CITY YESTERDAY OF DR. S. J. HAYES, OF PITTSBURG, AND MISS M. FRANCES REDINGTON, OF BRADFORD, N. H.
Notable private nuptials in this city yesterday were those of Dr. S. J. Hayes, of Pittsburg, and Miss M. Frances Redington, of Bradford, N. H. Dr. Hayes is editor of the Dental and Surgical Microclosm, and President of the Hayes Dental and Surgical Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, and Miss Redington was formerly Principal of the Female College at Pittsburg, and has been engaged in educational work as principal of colleges the past twenty years. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. J. Gordon, D. D. The newly married couple, after tarrying in Eastern cities until about the first of December, will return to the doctor's home at Pittsburg.
IN MEMORY OF MISS E. SOPHIA WINTER.
As news came of the death of our former co-worker and friend, we thought a soul deep in sympathy, loyal in friendship, lofty in principle, large in hope, charitable in judgment, generous in action, has put on immortality.
The morning she was laid to rest in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ticonderoga, N. Y., a brief memorial service was held in the Seminary chapel. The psalm and hymn of the service were especially dear to Miss Winter. Miss Joy said a few words in loving memory, after which a quartette—Mrs. Hazzen and Misses Troutfetter, Dunshee and Hall—sang Schubert's "The Lord is my Shepherd."
Wednesday, December 19, 1894, in a special meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association, of Mt. Carroll Seminary, Mt. Carroll, Ill., the following resolutions were passed:
WHEREAS, Our dear friend, Miss E. S. Winter, has been removed from her life here with us to the more immediate presence of our Lord;
WHEREAS, Her life has been a noble, Christian one, strengthening many in the Faith; and
WHEREAS, Much of the work accomplished by this Association has been due to her untiring efforts, and the interest which she manifested in all students;
RESOLVED, That the members of the Young Women's Christian Association of Mt. Carroll Seminary, express
First, Our sincerest sympathy to all relatives and friends.
Second, Our thankfulness, that for so long a time we were permitted the privilege of her guidance, her ready sympathy, her generosity, her hopefulness and willing helpfulness.
Third, Our desires to make this life just closed, and so rich in faith and works, an inspiration to more earnest endeavor, deeper trust, and broader charity in ourselves.
MARGARET GORDON,
JESSIE M. HALL, }Com.
FLORENCE BASTIAN,
A window in memory of Miss Ella Parkinson and Miss Grace Hutton has been placed in the Baptist Church lately rebuilt, in Mt. Carroll. Miss Edna Dunshee, a friend of both and classmate of one, solicited the fund from members of the classes '91 and '92, to which these young women belonged, and by whom they were most deeply beloved.
Miss Maud Wilson made a brief visit at the Seminary recently when returning home from a visit to relatives of this State.
