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Highland Park Press, 27 Mar 1930, p. 31

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In the dictionary catalogue, which is used in public' libraries, the gen- eral arrangement of the cards is al- phabetie by author, subject, and title, so that it is used as one would use a dictionary or encyclopedia. The aim of the catalogue is to interpret the resources of the library to the reader and help him to help himself: For the Garden A book which should prove helpful to all who desire to grow plants of the highest quality is Starting Early Vegetables and Flowering Plants Un- der Glass, by C. .H. Nissley. New methods of using artificial heat are explained by practical growers who have successfully tested the methods described. The Seven layer; of Reading Familiarity with our favorites. Surprise at seeing our own ideas beautifully expressed. Sympathy with the joys and sor- rows of the characters in a book. The New Preaching, by W. E. or. chard. Reality, by B. H. Streeter. Theism and the Modern Mind, by W. H. Horton. Quest of the Ages. by A, E, Hay- dun. The C'tttalotrsre--A Key I The Library catalogue is the key to the information locked away in un- usual places by- publishers, authors,. and the makers of books. It is I card index, not primarily a record, but rather a working tool, which} makes the connection between the reader and the book he wants, even it the author has used several names, pseudonymous or real, in his literary life. Thursday, March 27, 1930 Adventures in Religion, by Basil King. Whither Christianity, by L. H. IIough. The Adventure of Being Man by Hugh Black. New Ideas in Bystical Religion, by R. M. Jones. ' Beyond Agnosticism, B. I. Bell. The Thing-Why I Am A Catholic, by G. K, Chesterton. Expansion into realms beyond our everyday experience. . Science and the Unseen World, by A, S. Eddingtun,, Does Civilization Need Religion, Reinhold Niebuhr. Appreciation of the vivid and Ir- resting experience. The Shock of finding ideas strik- ingly or startlingly expressed. Religion In This Age Religion and the Modern World, by Randall & Randall. ' Revelation of might)' possibilities of varities. Adapted from "The seven joys of reading," by Mary Wright Plummer. _ -Books for tall, Providence Public ' -Books for tyi, Library. A most practical book packed with important information for students of the subject or those intent upon beautifying their homes. _ Furnishing the Home The Study of Interior Decoration, by Alice and Bettina Jackson. LIBRARY Contains seven hundred illustra- tions of halls, living rooms, libraries, dining rooms, bed chambers Ind lather rooms of the house. . . an out- line of period furniture; practical sug- gestions for the making and use of accessories; and a portfolio of many beautiful interiors. The True Function of the Library "This, then, is the true function cf the library, to quicken the dorm. ant book so that it may weak again; and with those who treat it lovingly and compassionately, its spirit enters into communion. To these a library 1 becomes a laboratory for the crystal- ization of ideas perhaps long expres- lsed, out of which process new ideas have their birth." V (From the address of Dr. Harvey Cushing entitled "The 1Muenee of I l Library on a Sub-dividing Profession" triven at the dedication of the Wil. l Eiam If, Welch Medical Library, Oeto. ber 17, 1929.) The authors maintain that the ren- aissance of visual art in the twentieth century has left its mark on the dee- oration of today. The present trend is depicted as representative of An age bursting with vitality. House and Garden's Second Book of Interiors, ed. by R, L. Wright. The followers of modern art will enjoy these discussions in which the argument for present tendencies in design is forcefully presented. Even the most conservative will sdmit that in many instances the new ides in house furnishings is s refreshing re- action against the esrlier styles. The New Interior Dieorition, by Dorothy Todd and Raymond Mor- timer. The deeortttor is urged to strive for two’goals, beauty and livsbleness. as prime requisites for the successful furnishing of any house or spurt- ment, New Backgrounds for I by Edwin A. Parks. The attractions at the locnl- the. atres for the near future are as fol- Wows: Helen _ Koues on Decorating the House, by Helen Koues. "The Taming of the ghrew"-Ex- Fallen! version of the original, Innk- lyyerie_into, tare1srfottpdy, Flmily. "The Lone Star Gntrer,,-one it tht lery_l}e§t Wgswms. Family. "The Vagabond Kintr"--A romantic were" based on' the life of the vagabond poet, Francis Villon. En. joyable for the whole family. "Seven keys to Bttldpate"--Thrm. ing picture with trick plot. Adam, youths " to 20. "The Sacred Flame" -- Gripping, thought . provoking and interesting ra§_h_cr than amusing. Adult: only. "The Bishop Murder tery story well above Family. Perhaps: too sensitive children. "vireinun"--A "picture a western frontier life far Ibove the Iverue. Family. ' R. 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