By CHARLES BRODIE PATTERSON DOMINION AND POWER The Science of Life and Living, Dealing with Menta, and Physical Health, Psychic Development, Right Use of Breath, etc. Price, $1.20, net; by mail, $1.30 THE MEASURE OF A MAN Discusses the "natural," the "rational," the "psychic," and the "spiritual" man. Considers the Son of Man "as man," as "idealist," "as teacher," and "as healer." Carries the word of hope. Price, $1.20 by mail LIVING WATERS Or, "Rivers to the Ocean" The simple and direct ways of attaining every desirecooperation with Eternal Law. Price, $1.20, net; by mail, $1.30 THE WILL TO BE WELL The dawning of a new and vital fact that the authority of law is resident in life. Latest thought on mental and physical health. Price, $1.20 by mail IN THE SUNLIGHT OF HEALTH The latest of this author's books, and characteristic of his thinking. Price, $1.20, net; by mail, $1.30 FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, Publishers 354-360 Fourth Avenue, NEW YORK THE GROWING CHILD By LOUIS FISCHER, M.D. Here is a new home handbook of the most practical character for needed home help and instruction. It considers, from the standpoint of an experienced medical practitioner, The Growing Child in his Diet, his Hygiene, his Training, his Development, and his Proper Treatment for the Prevention of Disease. Seventeen Chapters, in its five parts, discuss with clear understanding and great skill the common ills that childhood's flesh is heir to, and present with uncommon aptness of advice the information which applies to the correction of these ills. 12mo, Cloth. Price, $1.25, Net A GREAT BOOK FOR SUNDAY-SCHOOL LIBRARIES "It is sincerely reverent in tone."-Religious Telescope, Dayton, O. "It is calculated to deepen the spirit of love and reverence."-Cathedral Items, St. Louis. "The tone is eminently reverent."-Pittsburg Post. "No offense is given to any established faith."-St. Louis Republic. "As thrilling as fiction, yet sincerely reverent."-Wesleyan Christian Advocate, Atlanta, Ga. "It is reverent and believing."-Herald and Presbyter, Cincinnati. "Reverent readers will find it a fit companion for somber days and a religious exaltation of the mind."-Philadelphia Record. "The author has struck the deep note of reverence." -Milwaukee Sentinel. A GREAT HISTORICAL NOVEL "I feel that here we have a truly great historical novel, true in its picture of society, amazingly convincing in its characters, absorbingly interesting in its plot."-St. Louis Globe Democrat. "We believe the story will have a long and prosperous life, for in its last analysis it stands forth not only as a wonderfully vivid picture of Christ's last days on earth, but as a remarkable study of the change in a man's spiritual nature."-New York Press. "The whole story becomes a living reality, as though it were told by an eye-witness who at last was compelled to a faith which at first he had thought absurd. It puts the old, old, story of the Cross in a form that will bring help to many a doubter as well as aid to others in understanding the real conditions existing at Christ's time."-Lutheran Observer, Philadelphia. "A REMARKABLE New Edition UNDER PONTIUS PILATE By WILLIAM SCHUYLER 12mo, Cloth. $1.50 HISTORICALLY CORRECT "The most daring and at the same time intensely interesting historical novel of the past ten years."-Religious Telescope, Dayton, O. "The book will be found historically correct. The author has spent many years in the study of the manners, customs and beliefs of those times."-Milwaukee Sentinel. "The author has his history, his topography, his iconography well in hand, unmarred by anacronisms. His Roman writes like a Roman; his Jews talk like Jews."-St. Louis Mirror. "The author gives Palestine and the events of Christ's time their exact historical perspective."-Philadelphia Inquirer. "Mr. Schuyler's many years of study and devotion to the history, manners and customs of those times have enabled him to produce an authoritative piece of writing."- Newark (N. J.) Advertiser. "No author has given us a more thrilling and moving picture of the life and times of Jesus' AND EXQUISITE His interpretation of the characters he deals with is penetrating and keen, but always sympathetic SETTING OF THE from the point of view of a high-minded, noble man."-Milwaukee Sentinel. GREATEST STORY IN THE WORLD.' -N. Y. Press. The author has achieved a miracle in not cheapening by his method the great event that is sacredly enshrined in the faith of Christendom."-St. Louis Mirror. FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, Publishers, 354-360 Fourth Avenue, NEW YORK Seed Thoughts For Public Speakers By ARTHUR T. PIERSON, D.D. Wit, Humor, and Wisdom in admirable alternation, adapted to all needs. of illustration, on all occasions of public address. A collection of rare excellence, by one whose long pulpit experience and keen sense of fitness especially qualified him for the work. An Unfailing Help for Every Preacher 12mo, Cloth, 361 pp. $1.50 Net. Average carriage charges, 12 cents FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, Pubs. 354-360 Fourth Avenue, NEW YORK THE BIBLE VIEW OF THE JEWISH CHURCH Thirteen lectures. By Rev. HOWARD CROSBY, D.D. 12mo, Cloth, 209 pp. $1.00. Funk & Wagnalls. Company, Pubs., New York and London Life and Works of St. Paul Without notes. Contents and index in full. By DEAN FREDERICK W. FARRAR, D.D. In two volumes, 4to. Vol. I, 96 pp.; Vol. II, 100 pp. Paper, each, 25 cents. "We think that few will deny this to be the most interesting life of Paul ever published."-The Congregationalist, Boston. Funk & Wagnalls Company, Pubs., New York and London How to fill and keep filled WHY JEVERY PEW MEN DO NOT GO TO CHURCH By Rev. CORTLAND MYERS It is a bold diagnosis of the evils which are responsible for the prevalent lack of attendance in our churches; a ringing call for action to check this decline in attendance, frankly acknowledging mistakes and helpfully proposing remedies. "The inquiry is in every respect open and intelligent, and the little volume may do good among clergy and laity alike."-Detroit Free Press. 16mo, Cloth. Price, 60 cents FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY NEW YORK and LONDON The Best Bible Dictionary TO-DAY." "If the average American student could have only one Bible Dictionary, I think he would be wise to choose the STANDARD BIBLE DICTIONARY. It is the best volume yet issued.”—A. E. Dunning, D.D., Editor The Congregationalist. "The STANDARD BIBLE DICTIONARY seems to me to far and away the best Bible Dictionary that has ever been published. I know of none in the same class with it."-Francis E. Clark, D.D., LL.D., President United Society Christian Endeavor. "The STANDARD BIBLE DICTIONARY at once takes its place as THE LEADING AUTHORITY upon Bible matters for the average student."S. Parkes Cadman, D.D., Brooklyn, N. Y. Among all the Bible Dictionaries recently issued the STANDARD is the latest and the best."_ W. O. Huston, D.D., LL.D., Dean of the German Theological School of the Northwest, Dubuque. "In my opinion, the STANDARD BIBLE DICTION ARY is the best of all the Bible Dictionaries now on the market.”—J. A. Grier, D.D., Allegheny Theological Seminary. "The STANDARD BIBLE DICTIONARY HAS THE FIELD! It is unique. There is not anything just like it, and CERTAINLY NOT ANYTHING SO GOOD!"-_Cortland Meyers, D.D., Tremont Temple, Boston. "The STANDARD BIBLE DICTIONARY will fill a place which no other Bible Dictionary has done or can do."-W. N. McVickar, D.D, LL.D., Bishop of Rhode Island. "Elaborate and costly Bible Dictionaries we have had, but the STANDARD just fills that long-felt want for a single-volume Bible Dictionary which tells you quickly what you want to know."Gov. Henry A. Buchtel, D.D., LL.D., Chancellor of the University of Denver. A STANDARD BIBLE DICTIONARY PREPARED UNDER THE EDITORIAL DIRECTION OF MELANCTHON W. JACOBUS, Chairman (Hartford), EDWARD E. NOURSE (Hartford), and ANDREW C. ZENOS (MCCORMICK), INCONJUNCTION WITH THE MOST EMINENT BIBLE SCHOLARS OF AMERICA, GREAT BRITAIN, AND GERMANY. COMPLETE IN ONE HANDY VOLUME. 940 pages; 300 illustrations; 11 new maps in colors; ample cross-references; thumb index. PRICES:-Cloth, $5.00; Half Morocco, $8.00; Full Morocco, $10.00; all net. Supplied with Denison Thumb Index without extra charge FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, Pubs. 354-360 Fourth Avenue, New York The most helpful guide ever published to all plants, trees and shrubs that are worth growing out of doors. The Book of Hardy Flowers By H. H. THOMAS Editor of "The Gardener' Illustrated with 32 Plates in facsimile from color photographs by H. ESSENHIGH CORKE, 64 Half-tone Illustrations on Art paper, and numerous sketches in the text, this copious volume is Both Informing and Fascinating. Its provides a complete record, alphabetically arranged, with full details for cultivation of those perennials, annuals, shrubs, etc., that are hardy in temperate countries. Get it and you can be your own Gardener. Large Crown Octavo, Illuminated Cloth Binding; 494 pp.; $3.50 Net, Average Carriage Charges, 20 Cents. IF YOU PLAY TENNIS YOU SHOULD Modern Tennis By P. A. VAILE Author of "Great Lawn-Tennis Players," "The Strokes and Science of Lawn-Tennis," etc. Will tell you all that can be told about the game, show you by many spirited illustrations all that can be shown of its best strokes, and post you thoroughly upon everything pertaining thereto. Follow its advice, and you can make Tennis a scientific and sensible diversion, played for the maximum of exercise and pleasure at the minimum of labor and strain. ILLUSTRATED BY EXPLANATORY DIA- 12mo, Cloth, 324 pages, gilt-edged. Price, $2.00, net; $2.16, carriage paia FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, Pubs. 354-360 Fourth Avenue, New York HERE IS A WORK THAT SHOULD BE English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions Designed as a Companion for the Study and as a Text-Book for the Use of Schools By JAMES C. FERNALD, L.H.D. Editor of Synonyms, Antonyms, and Prepositions in the New Standard Dictionary A New and Enlarged Edition With Over 8, 100 Synonyms Treated, Nearly 4,000 Antonyms Given, and the Proper Use of Prepositions Explained in Many Doubtful Cases "Poverty of Language is always accompanied by poverty of thought" ENRICH YOUR VOCABULARY By Owning and Studying This New Volume 12mo, Cloth, 724 Pages. Price, $1.50, Net. Average Carriage Charges 12 Cents FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, Publishers, 354-360 Fourth Avenue, New York By Prof. Grasset, M.D. Cloth, $2.50, net; post-paid, $2.75. FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, New York Assimilative Memory; or How to Attend and Never Forget By Prof. A. LOISETTE. The complete Loisette Memory System. Its aim is to increase the power of memory in much the same proportion as the power of the eye for vision is increased by means of the microscope and telescope. 12mo, Cloth, 170 pages. Price, $2.50, net; by mail, $2.56. "I have no hesitation in commending Professor Loisette's system to all who are in earnest in wishing to train their memories effectively."-Richard A. Proctor, the Eminent Astronomer. FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, Publishers, NEW YORK TYPICAL ELDERS AND DEACONS. Composite character sketches of representative types of deacons, including, An Ideal Deacon, A Deacon Not Ideal, A Loquacious Deacon, A Silent Deacon, A Jovial Elder, A Chronic Grumbler, A No-Talent Man, A Manly Elder, A Critical Elder, An Elder of Good Report, A Modern Diotrephes, A Watchman on Zion's Walls, A Minister's Standby, A Strict Deacon, A Hopeful Deacon, A Trouble in Israel, A Peacemaker, A Hobby-Rider, A Modern Apostle John, and An Angel Behind the Mask. By REV. JAMES M.-CAMPBELL. 12mo, cloth, 137 pages. $1.00. THE CHURCH OF CHRIST. By a Distinguished Layman. A strong, remarkable and original work on the church from the viewpoint of a layman of decided convic. tions and wide commercial and political experience. Fourteenth edition, revised. 12mo, cloth, 336 pages, $1.00; full leather, $2.50. THE DAY OF THE COUNTRY CHURCH. The author deals with actual conditions in rural communities. He discusses all phases of rural church life and methods for widening its influence and restoring it to as a center of wholesome influences. The parish house, the Sundayschool, church influence on young men and young women are taken up with practical suggestions. By REV. J. O. ASHENHURST. 12mo, cloth. $1.00. JESUS AS PROBLEM, TEACHER, PERSONALITY, AND FORCE. The authors of this volume (W. Bornemann, W. Veit, H. Schuster, and E. Foerster), in which much interest has already been awakened among Continental theologians, belong to a new school of so-called modern theology, the impulse of which was given at Gottingen in 1889 by Albrecht Ritschel. Among its well-known adherents are Harnack, Hermann, and Rade. Translated from the German by GEORGE WILLIAM GILMORE, Associate Editor of the "New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge." 12mo. $1.00. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF INSPIRATION. An attempt to distinguish religious from scientific truth and to harmonize Christianity with modern thought. By GEORGE LANSING RAYMOND, L.H.D. 12mo, cloth, 340 pages. $1.40. MODERN PRACTICAL THEOLOGY. A manual of homiletics, liturgics, poimenics, archagics, pedagogy, sociology, and the English Bible, for the use of preachers, instructors, and students. By FERDINAND S. SCHENCK, D.D. 12mo, cloth, 330 pages. $1.00. THE ELEMENTS OF THE HIGHER CRITICISM. The object of this work is not to advocate or oppose any set of theories, but to state and explain the principles and methods of the higher criticism, with reference to the large and growing periodical and book literature on the subject. By PROF. ANDREW C. ZENOS, D.D. 12mo, cloth, 268 pp. $1. A NEW APPRAISAL OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. In a concise and direct fashion, the author gives the history of the beginnings and the development of Christian Science. He also gives a sketch of the life of Mrs. Eddy, the founder, and of others who have been instrumental in making the movement what it is to-day. This little book admirably presents all sides of the question. By JOSEPH D. BURRELL, D.D. 16mo, cloth, 64 pages. 50 cents. FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY 354-360 Fourth Avenue, New York Editors, Lawyers, Scholars, Writers, Clergymen, Teachers, Travelers, Students-All who have any interest whatever in Foreign Languages NEED THESE BOOKS German-English Latin-English French-English DICTIONARIES They will show you how to find the equivalent in English of French, German and Latin words. And vice versa, how to find the French German or Latin equivalent of English words. 1 How to spell, pronounce, syllabicate, etc. How to conjugate the various foreign verbs. How to translate American coins, weights and measures into their German equivalents, etc., and vice versa. They contain lists of proper names, geographical names, and various other valuable data. Cassell's New German Dictionary German-English and English-German Compiled from the best authorities in both languages. Revised and considerably enlarged by Karl Bruel, M.A., Litt.D,, Ph.D., Cambridge University Reader in Germanic. "I think that Dr. Breul, who has been so long engaged in the preparation of this work, has succeeded in giving the public an excellent book. It deserves to be recommended so much more, as the print is perfect and the price moderate."-Prof. Munch, Berlin University. Octavo, Cloth, $1,360 pp. $1.50 net; by mail, with average carriage charges $1.66. Indexed, $2.00 net; by mail $2.16 Cassell's Latin Dictionary Latin-English and English-Latin 202nd thousand. Thoroughly Revised and Corrected. Revised by J. R. V. Marchant, M.A., formerly scholar of Wadham College, Oxford; and Joseph F. Charles, B.A., late assistant master at the City of London School. Octavo, Cloth, 928 pp. $1.50 net; by mail, with average carriage charges $1.66. Indexed, $2.00 net; by mail $2.16 Cassell's New French Dictionary French-English and English-French Edited by James Bofelle, B.A. Newly revised by de V. Payen-Payne, Assistant Examiner in French in the University of London. Containing, in addition to the regular French-English and English-French vocabulary, a special article on French Pronunciation; a list of French Nouns of Double Gender; a table of Irregular and Defective Verbs, and their Conjugations; a special Vocabulary of Proper Names; a separate Vocabulary of Geographical Names, etc. "The best French and English Dictionary of an ordinary size in existence."- Critical Review, Paris. Octavo, Cloth, 1,230 pp. $1.50 net; by mail, with average carriage charges $1.66. Indexed, $2.00 net; by mail $2.16 FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY 354-360 Fourth Avenue New York In this department, to decide questions concerning the correct use of words, the Funk & Wagnalls New Standard Dictionary is consulted as arbiter. The Lexicographer does not answer anonymous communications. "A. C. L.," St. Louis, Mo.-"Is chewing-gum a confection?" Chewing-gum is a "confection," according to the definition of 'confection" given by the NEW Standard DICTIONARY “Any mixing or compounding, or the article so produced." "L. R. M.," St. Louis, Mo.-In quoting several successive paragraphs from one author, use open quotation-marks before each paragraph and closed quotation-marks at the end of the last quoted paragraph. "E. K. C.," Cincinnati, Ohio.-"Please inform me if the abbreviation aren't I?' is ever correct, or if there is some English vernacular to which it belongs." Aren't is used for are not when the subject follows; as, "Aren't you?" "Aren't they?" The best conversational usage contracts the verb when the subject precedes: "we're not," "you're not," etc. Similarly we say "I'm not," "I'll not." But never "aren't I?" The verb must always agree with its subject; and as one should never say "I are," he should likewise never say "aren't I?" "J. S.," Nashville, Tenn.-"Which is correct, traveler or traveller? Also, vanilla or vanila?" Altho both forms are used in this country, traveler is given the preference in the United States and traveller in Great Britain. There is only one spelling of the second word you cite-vanilla. "L. D.," New York City.-"What can you tell me about the word 'jitney,' now often referred to in our newspapers?" Jitney is said to be slang for "a nickel." It is used to designate a type of motor-vehicle that carries passengers for five cents. The origin of the term is uncertain; it may have been derived from a personal name. "A. E. A.," Boston, Mass. Is from the correct preposition to use with conflict in the following sentence? From that viewpoint her teachings would conflict." " Concerning the sentence, "From that viewpoint her teachings would conflict," we take it that the sentence would continue with the preposition "with (something)." In that case, "From that viewpoint" is correct. But one may say "Her teachings conflict with that point of view." "W. II. L.," Union City, Ind.-"(1) Which of the following expressions is preferable: "To come into contact with,' or 'To come in contact with?' (2) Also, which is the correct form of present singular, second person, of bid-bidst or biddest?" (1) The LEXICOGRAPHER prefers the first. (2) Biddest is the preferable form, but bidst is permissible. "C. D.," St. Louis, Mo.-"Is the following a grammatical sentence? If every man make up his mind and determine that 'I will pay my bills if not wholly, then at least a large part of them,' there will result an activity in banks, stores, mills, and factories which will be wholesome and profitable."" The sentence is not correct. It should be written: "If every man make up his mind and determine that he will pay his bilis, if not wholly, then at least a large part of them, there will result an activity in banks, stores, mills, and factories which will be wholesome and profitable." The use of make and determine is correct, being a subjunctive use. Dr. Fernald, in his "Working Grammar of the English Language," says: "The Subjunctive Mode denotes an action or state as supposed or imagined-as something that may or may not be a fact, or may even be contrary to fact; as, If I go, I shall go alone; If I were you, I would not go. The subjunctive mode is used in conditional or dependent sentences. If tho, lest, unless, that, till, or a similar word generally precedes and indicates the subjunctive mode; as, "if I were'; 'if I had known.' By placing the verb or its auxiliary before the subject, the conditional word may be omitted; as, Had I been there (i.e., If I had been there), it would not have happened." |