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J TTT HTT TTT HH, December 15, 1928 WINNETKA TALK 73 Book Notes NEW FRANCE The tale of New France--Parkman recorded it but much new material has come to light since Parkman's time. George M. Wrong, formerly Professor of History in the University of Toronto tells the whole story now in interesting detail in "The Rise and Fall of New France." He links the history of France itself with that of Canada. There are mteresting pictures of the Courts of Louis XIV and Louis XV and their relations to the planting of French culture in America. There is an im- portant chapter on French feudalism in Canada; another on the struggle of English and French for Hudson Bay and for the mastery of the prairie country; and still others dealing with the building of the French fortress of Louisburg, with Washington's efforts to check the French on the Ohio, and with the last and successful effort which England made, guided by the genius of Pitt, resulting in the conquest of New France. "THE DAY OF THE DEAD" "It is Hallowe'en with fun by Durer," writes Marian Storm of "The Day of the Dead," a major holiday in Mexico. Miss Storm, author of "The Gallant Came Later," is an authority on Mex- ico. ORIENTAL ART The first book to present in compact form a pictorial survey of Oriental Art in the three fields of ceramics, carpets and fabrics is just out. "Oriental Art" contains one hundred plates in color, with explanatory notes by R. Koechlin and G. Migeon, both of whom are art experts connected with the French National Museums. Their brief general account of the subject serves as an introduction to the book and will open new vistas to read- ers hitherto unacquainted with the treasures of Oriental Art. BEST SELLERS Three of the six best sellers among books in English in Buenos Aires this fall were Liveright publications. They were Emil Ludwig's Son of Man, My Life, by Isadora Duncan, and Ludwig's Napoleon. Jean Armstrong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Armstrong, 365 Sheri- dan road, is returning next week from Dobbs Ferry to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents. On R. W. Zimmerman, 337) Sheridan road, plans to spend Christmas with Mrs. Zimmerman and the children who have gone to Phoenix, Ariz. for the winter, ---- Mary Pickford soon will start the production of "Coquette." FROM "THE CONNING TOWER" "Yes, Sir, That's My Beebe" "Sir:--In his latest book, 'West- Running Brook,' Robert Frost says: 'Let the night be too dark for me to see into the future. Let what will be be. Which Will Beebe does he mean, and why not let Will Beebe be?" Arthur Guiterman. He means the Will Beebe whose lat- est scientific expedition was to Haiti, and whose latest book--concerning the expedition, too--is "Beneath Tropic Seas." FALL LLL LLL ELLE LLL LL LL A THE STRANGE CASE OF MISS ANNIE SPRAGG By Louis Bromfield Many call it Mr. Bromfield's best; in any case it's too good for you to afford to miss it. An ideal gift novel! $2.50 Frederick A. Stokes Co. N. Y. LL EE XL LEE LEE L EL ELL ELE Fadbb bbb bbb bb R RRR RRR RRP EET TE EE EE RE TE By the Author of the Famous Novel THE GREAT HUNGER THE NEW TEMPLE By JOHAN BOJER A powerful, soul-stirring story by a great figure in world literature. Everywhere $2.50 THE CENTURY CO. BALL LL LETT TI EEL EEE EEL LY MEET GENERAL GRANT By W. E. WOODWARD "Once again the author of 'George Washington' tosses a bowling ball down the corridor of history, knocking into splin- ters the gilded icons clustered on a shrine at the far end-- Masterful!" N. Y. Telegram. $5.00 FERRIER RRR RRR ERIE RRR Horace Liveright LA LL EL LE ELLE ELE LE LLL LL phd RbR RRR RRR RRR RRR Re What to Give DIAMONDS WATCHES JEWELRY at prices that are less than you would ordinarily expect to pay Personal Service GEORGE T. HICKS 1300 Heyworth Building 29 E. Madison St. Phone RANdolph 4795 CORNER OF THE LADIES' LOUIS XVI SOCIAL ROOM able. will mele, The Finest Setting for Entertaining Important to the success of every entertainment large or small is the setting. It is a great satisfaction to each hostess who chooses The Georgian that her party has the finest appointments, facilities and services obtain- To name The Georgian in the invitation is an assurance to every guest that the party perfectly handled, formal or informal though it may be. Full dining, catering, banquet and afternoon tea services. Reserve Well in Advance the An Address of "Distinction DAVIS at HINMAN --EVANSTON georgian Telephone Greenleaf 4100 All Wedding parties--even the Wedding itself and the Reception following are held here with the exceptional success that is perfect. nn Ea A--.