LITERARY NOTICES by Editor

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Dec 24, 1894

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 20, No. 59.

LITERARY NOTICES.

By Editor

[The SIGNS OF THE TIMES holds itself under no obligation to notice any publications sent it by publishers. Those considered worthy of notice, or which are deemed profitable to its subscribers, will receive such notice as time, space, and value will permit.]

FOR ten years the desk calendar issued by the Pope Manufacturing Company has held a unique place among business helpers. Each daily leaf during that time has taught its quiet lesson of the value of better roads and outdoor exercise. Its sentiments are generally trite and well chosen. The calendar for 1895, which is just issued, is even brighter than its predecessors in appearance, as clever artists have added dainty silhouette and sketch to the usual wise and witty contributions that have heretofore given this popular calendar its charm. It can be had for five 2-cent stamps from the Pope Manufacturing Company, Hartford, Conn., or from any Columbia bicycle agency.

LEE & SHEPARD, publishers, Boston, Mass., have given us, as usual, something unique and beautiful for the new year. Among their novelties are the "Jerome Banners," by Irene Jerome, who has a gift of arranging and interpreting beautiful thoughts by grouping, coloring, and illumination. The selections of thought, as well as the decorations for each Banner, are appropriate to the title given. "The Joy Banner" is a wealth of nasturtiums artistically woven in and out through the design. "The Everyday Banner" contains thoughts for every day, brightened by the favorite bachelor's button in delicate tints. "The Rest Banner" is rich in coloring, having the sweet pea in its many tints. "What Will the Violets Be?" (words by Dr. Gannett), is decorated most appropriately with clusters of violets, finely grouped. The mechanical work is beautifully executed, and the Banners must be seen to be fully appreciated. This unique set of publications consists of four designs in color and gold, which are called Banners, each being composed of four separate panels, or cards, 5x7½ inches, connected by colored ribbon, so that it can be displayed on the wall, or folded into an ornamental envelope which accompanies it, in book form. The price of each Banner is 50 cents. Sold separately if desired, or $2.00 for the entire set. Each Banner, when hung, is about 21 inches long by 7½ wide. Complete catalogue of Lee & Shepard's publications sent free.

"BARON KINATAS, A TALE OF THE ANTICHRIST," is the title of a book that has just come to our table. The author is Isaac S. Dement. Published by M. T. Reed, Chicago.

In the form of a story the author discusses the state of the dead, the immortality of the soul, and the manifestations of antichrist in miracles and wonders. The dead are unconscious, man receives immortality at the resurrection or coming of Christ, and a personal devil is responsible for false doctrine and wonders designed to lead away from the Bible. The overmastering delusion spreads rapidly, and through one of his principal agents, Satan leads the whole world after him. At the supreme moment Christ comes. The scene is located in Chicago. The work shows that the author's mind is stirred over the "signs of the times," and that he sees in them portentous things. A closer study of God's word will lead him nearer to the truth. The price of the book is 50 cents.