power and color, and those tendencies toward exaggerated naturalism which he inherited from his master, Zola.The recent reaction against the Liberal party in Spain is discussed. Mrs. Wilfrid Ward regards Charles Dickens as a realistic portrait painter.-Hugh Pope, O.P., gives the results of the excavations at Gezer, and points out the light they throw upon the Bible. Katharine Tynan writes an intimate sketch of Lionel Johnson.

The Irish Theological Quarterly (Oct.): Rev. John O'Neill, Ph.D., discusses "Kant as Apologist of Theism," first giving in a few pages a clear exposition of the general teaching of the great philosopher, with a view of showing his basis of natural theology. As an apologist, therefore, his worth is doubtful, while, as a thinker and a man he remains a marvel.-Dr. Harty continues his discussion of "The Living' Question of the Living Wage." Incidentally, he highly commends Dr. Regan's work of the same title, though taking the liberty to disagree with him on occasion.-Fr. Pope, O.P., prefers the name "Literary Criticism of the Bible," to that of "Higher Criticism," illustrates the meaning of the phrase, and argues for the necessity of lawful and reasonable criticism.

-Rev. David Barry discusses "A Forgotten Matrimonial impediment," Ecclesiæ Vetitum.Dr. W. McDonald criticizes the arguments alleged by Cardinal Mazzella in proof of the Infallibility of the Church. He finds them all faulty and inconclusive; and then gives the proof he himself thinks strongest. Rev. John J. Toohey, S.J., contributes an article on "The Grammar of Assent and the Old Philosophy." He declares Newman's system "unique in conception and execution," but denies that "his doctrines cover the entire compass of the modern system," and thinks that the subjective side of Newman's philosophy is receiving undue emphasis at the hands of the disciples of "a rising school of philosophy."

The Irish Ecclesiastical Record (Oct.): The Rev. Daniel Coghlan elucidates the recent Encyclical on "Modernism." Each proposition is examined separately, and the significance of the condemnations laid bare. He objects to the use of the term "Modernism," on the ground that

the fundamental proposition implied by it has been the basis of rationalism in all ages. That the fame of the Apostolic Mission House has crossed the sea is attested by the Rev. Michael O'Flanagan in a sketch of the nonCatholic Mission Movement in the United States. The work and method of the Mission House are treated in detail. Deserved prominence is given to the indefatigable zeal of Fr. Elliott.A correspondent, writing on the proposed substitution of abstinence from alcohol instead of meat on Fridays, expresses the opinion that if bona fide Total Abstainers were dispensed from the Friday abstinence, it would greatly increase their number. The Church Quarterly Review (Oct.): C. F. Rogers believes that the main difficulty of the present education controversy in England is that the question has been inextricably mixed up with politics-An exhaustive account is given of the strange career of Joachim of Floris, and an appreciation of some of his doctrines. The writer believes that the teaching of Joachim was "Montanism returned, and that its failure was due to the same causes as that of its prototype."—H. C. Beeching discusses the problem of revising the Prayer Book, calling attention to some possible changes and improvements, and pointing out certain difficulties with which the undertaking might be confronted.-T. A. Lacey writes on the Christian idea of grace.

Le Correspondant (25 Sept.): In reply to the Minister of the Navy, M. Thomson, who, in July, taunted Admiral Bienaimé, in the Chamber of Deputies, with having been responsible for the bungling which marked the opening of the expedition of Madagascar in 1896, the Admiral gives a detailed account of the affair, and shows that the failure was not due to him.- -General Van Vulmen contributes a short account of the Dutch regiments which formed part of the Grande Armée, and, almost to a man, perished in the Russian campaign.- -Count de Miramon Fargues relates the story of the last Marquis de Beauvau-Tigny.-M. de Weede reviews the provisions made by various European states for the religious welfare of their armies and navies; and he contrasts the conduct of France in this respect with that of the other powers.

(1 Oct.): M. de Broglie writes on the events and measures which marked the application of the Napoleonic Concordat in France. Protesting against the project, already bruited in the Chambers, of withdrawing the national subvention granted to Catholic missionaries in the East, M. Gervais Courtellement, who has traveled in the Near East and the Far East for twenty years, records the services which the missionaries render to French travelers as well as to French interests, commercial and political; and he gives reasons for his conviction that if anti-clericalism succeeds in having the national protection withdrawn from them, France will lose considerably. Revue Pratique d'Apologétique (1 Oct.): A résumé of the late Encyclical by J. Lebreton.-Dom Cabrol takes P. Saintyves to task, who, in his Essais de Mythologie Chrétienne, tries to prove that the saints are but the successors of the gods of Rome and Greece.-J. Guiraud gives an appreciation of a dozen or more books relating to the ancient history of the Church. In the succeeding number he does the same with several books on the Church in the Middle Ages.

(15 Oct.): Mgr. Batiffol begins a series of articles, which
will appear later in book form, on L'Eglise Naissante
et la Catholicisme. His aim in this installment is to show
that, while St. Irenæus is considered the chief exponent
of Catholic doctrine among the early Fathers, his prin-
ciples were not of his own creation.
-J. Guibert sug-
gests the proper attitude to be taken by Christians to-
wards the latest Encyclical. It should be regarded as a
safeguard and not as a menace or burden."-L. Cl.
Fillion concludes his criticism, begun in the first number
for September, of the two recent German novels which
deal with the life of Jesus.

Annales de Philosophie Chrétienne (Oct.): Laberthonnière comes to close quarters in his contest with Le Roy's Dogme et Critique. Laberthonnière's critique is exhaustive, and is to be continued in subsequent numbers.-F. Galibert writes of the "Faith of the Negro," a study of the elements of religion found in that race.-H. Bremond reviews a work of C. Latreille, on Francisque Bouillier, "the last of the Cousiniens."

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Revue Biblique (Oct.): Fr. Lagrange contributes an article on the decree Lamentabili sane exitu.-Fr. Lagrange also has in this number a paper on the historical remains of ancient Crete.-R. P. Vincent devotes an article of several pages to an exegetical study of the description of Solomon's Temple given in I. Kings, chapter 6. La Civiltà Cattolica (21 Sept.): The Encyclical of Pope Pius X. is given in the full Latin text. In an article entitled "Positive and Historical Studies in Theology," the writer criticizes the latest results of scholarship in theology, and points out their value and place in the curriculum of a Catholic seminary.

(19 Oct.): "Modernism and the Old Naturalism" is the title of the leading article.The Dantean conception of Purgatory is examined with reference to the poet's determination of the seven vices." The Lay School" treats of Freemasonic attempts to drive religion from the Italian schools.

Revue Benedictine (Oct.): Dom Morin states his objections to certain views expressed recently in regard to the Liber Dogmatum of Gennadius. He gives critical arguments in proof of this thesis, that Gennadius was really the author of the Liber in its original anonymous form, but not the writer of all that appeared in a later recension placed in circulation under his name. Dom de Meester continues his studies on orthodox theology, taking up in this number the Creation. Revue Thomiste (Sept.-Oct.): "The Miracle, a Supernatural Phenomenon," is the thesis of a paper by Father Mercier. In his conclusion, however, he concedes that the question of the existence of miracles is one of fact, and must be studied as such.-M. Sentroul, of Louvain, writes on the Subjectivism of Kant. He insists, contrary to what his opponent, Abbé Farges, maintains, that he can demonstrate the objectivity of propositions of the ideal order, without refuting idealism and demonstrating the objectivity of sensation.

Die Kultur (Oct.): Dr. V. Kralik discusses the epic and lyric poetry of Shakespeare.The Centennial Anniversary of the death of the great artist, Angelica Kauffmann, gives occasion for a sketch of her characteristics. Prof. Hart

wig treats "Uses of the Stereoscope," and shows of what importance for astronomical study this instrument has' recently become. Since the labors of Prof. L. Pastor, in his great History of the Popes, have now progressed to Adrian VI., this last German pope is the subject of a paper.-Kuk writes on National Navy Corporations, and relates how much is done in this direction in some countries, chiefly in Germany.-Kuptschinsky contributes sketches on his captivity in Japan during the Russian-Japanese war. Theologisch-Praktische Quartalschrift (Oct.): Rev. Albert Weisz, O.P., contributes the fourth of his series of articles under the title, "Has the Priest still a Place in Modern Christianity?" The article deals with the task of the priest of to-day in relation to the widespread indifference and hostility to the idea of the supernatural and spiritual. -Dr. Johann Litschauer writes of "Private Property Among the Ancient Civilized Peoples from Profane and Sacred Sources." Citing many passages from both sources, he shows that from the earliest times the right of private property was universally recognized among civilized peoples. This number contains the concluding article on the historical development of the Roman Missal by Beda Kleinschmidt, O.F.M.-Other articles are: "In the Treatment of Superstition" and "Exclusiveness in Spiritual Direction."

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