Mr. Morrison is recognized the world over as the most capable man at slum life stories. His “Tales of Mean Streets” was one of the best received books of 1894-95, and the present volume has occupied his time ever since. It is of great force and continuous interest; a book that, once begun, must be finished, and one that will figure as a sensation for a long time to come. JULIA MAGRUDER. =MISS AYR OF VIRGINIA AND OTHER STORIES.= 16mo. $1.25. Critics have always united in saying of Miss Magruder’s work that it was interesting. In addition to this her new volume is noticeable for its grace and beauty, real sentiment where it is needed, and strength as well. It will be welcomed by the many who enjoyed “The Princess Sonia” and “The Violet.” HENRY M. BLOSSOM, JR. =CHECKERS=; a Hard-Luck Story, by the author of “The Documents in Evidence.” 16mo. $1.25. Third edition. “Abounds in the most racy and picturesque slang.”--N. Y. RECORDER. “CHECKERS is an interesting and entertaining chap, a distinct type, with a separate tongue and a way of saying things that is oddly humorous.”--CHICAGO RECORD. “If I had to ride from New York to Chicago on a slow train, I should like half a dozen books as gladsome as CHECKERS, and I could laugh at the trip.”--N. Y. COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER. ALICE MORSE EARLE. =CURIOUS PUNISHMENTS OF BYGONE DAYS=; by the author of “Sabbath in Puritan New England,” etc., with many quaint pictures by Frank Hazenplug. 12mo. $1.50. Mrs. Earle dedicates her book, in the language of an old-time writer, to “All curious and ingenious gentlemen and gentlewomen who can gain from acts of the past a delight in the present days of virtue, wisdom and the humanities.” H. C. CHATFIELD-TAYLOR. =THE LAND OF THE CASTANET=; Spanish Sketches, by the author of “Two Women and a Fool,” with twenty-five full-page illustrations. 16mo. $1.25. A collection of rambling sketches of Spanish people and places. Mr. Chatfield-Taylor has written frankly and entertainingly of the most striking features of “The Land of the Castanet.” The volume does not pretend to be exhaustive; in no sense is it a guide book--it is intended rather for the person who does not expect to visit Spain than for the traveller. C. E. RAIMOND. =THE FATAL GIFT OF BEAUTY AND OTHER STORIES=, by the author of “George Mandeville’s Husband,” etc. 16mo. $1.25. A book of stories which will not quickly be surpassed for real humor, skillful characterization and splendid entertainment. “The Confessions of a Cruel Mistress” is a masterpiece and the “Portman Memoirs” are exceptionally clever. GEORGE ADE. =ARTIE=; a story of the Streets and Town, with many pictures by John T. McCutcheon. 16mo. $1.25.