ousands of the clergy and laity. The author is indebted
to Rev. Albany J. Christie, S. J., of London, Eng., Rev. Abram J. Ryan,
poet-priest of the South, Miss Anna T. Sadlier, and others, whose
beautiful thoughts can be found in the work. Father Healy continues: "It
has often been a thought with me, as I suppose it has often been with
many of my fellow priests, that it would be well for us and advantageous
to our congregations, to revive some of the old mystery plays, which did
so much to strengthen the faith of the faithful in the middle ages, and
this has been one of the prevailing motives which induced me to complete
the material for, and give the representation of, the nativity play."
There are eight photographic views, representing the Annunciation, the
Visitation, the Adoration, visit of the Magi to King Herod, etc. We
recommend the book to the Rev. clergy, colleges and academies, and
others, as a very interesting, edifying and appropriate performance not
only for the holidays, but for all parts of the year. The book is gotten
up by the Messrs. Sadlier in a handsome manner. It is a good Christmas
gift for any of our young, or even for those advanced in years.

_John Murphy & Co., Baltimore, Md._

THE STUDENTS' HANDBOOK OF BRITISH AND AMERICAN LITERATURE. With
selections from the writings of the most distinguished authors.
By Rev. O. L. Jenkins, A. M., S. S., late President of St.
Charles College, Ellicott City, Md. Edited by a member of the
Society of St. Sulpice. Third edition revised and brought to
date. Price, $1.25.

The value of this book is already known to the presidents, teachers,
etc., in our colleges, seminaries and academies. Messrs. Murphy & Co.
have given us an excellent book, and at a very moderate price.

_Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, Ind._

THE MAD PENITENT OF TODI. By Mrs. Anna Hanson Dorsey.

This is another of the Ave Maria series of interesting stories, and told
by our old friend, Mrs. Dorsey, who was a contributor to the Pilot some
forty odd years ago.

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MISCELLANEOUS.

CATHOLIC HISTORICAL RESEARCHES. Rev. A. A. Lambing, A. M., edits a
magazine of extraordinary interest, entitled, "Catholic Historical
Researches." It is published in Pittsburgh. It deserves the support of
all who wish to see published and preserved the early labors of Catholic
missionaries and settlers in America. Copies of valuable French