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DECEMBER 7, 1957. THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA THIRTEEN D. W. GARRISON IDEAL HEATING & PLUMBING CO. "CONSCIENTIOUS SERVICE" 107 FLINT AVENUE — P. O. BOX 82 — PHONE 6-1584 ALBANY, GEORGIA LANDSCAPING AND SPRAYING PATCH NURSERY E. N. Weatherly# Manager LEESBURG, GEORGIA PHONE HE. 6-2122, 6-3122 ALBANY, GEORGIA PONTIAC CADILLAC SERVICE AULTMAN MOTOR CO. 948 WEST OGLETHORPE ALBANY# GEORGIA BOOK REVIEWS EDITED BY EILEEN HALL 3087 Old Jonesboro Road, Hapeville, Georgia Each issue of this Book Page is confided fo the patronage of Mary, Mediatrix of All Graces, with the hope that every read er and every contributor may be specially favored by her and her Divine Son. BOOKS FOR CHILDREN Give books to the children on your Christmas list. For the youngest, four new titles are avil- able in Bruce’s “Christian Child’s Stories” series, at 50 cents each. FATHER BRENNAN'S CHRISTMAS STORYBOOK, by Rev. Gerald T. Brennan, four new stories by this well-known story teller, illustrated by more of Sis ter M. John Vianney’s beautifully colored pictures; BEN AND THE GREEN COR DUROY ANGEL, by April Our- sler Armstrong, an unusual little story with a lesson for both chil dren and parents, plus pictures in gay colors by Joanna Poehl- mann; MY LITTLE COUNTING BOOK, bright colored pictures by June Roberts and simple text by Eva K. Betz, for little folks in the pre-primer class; WHAT WILL I BE? verses by Alvin J. Schumacher and colored pictures by Diane Schumacher, both a little strained sometimes; but the children will probably enjoy them uncritically. For older boys and girls, you might choose from the fol lowing, which are reviewed by students of St. John’s school in Hapeville: AMERICAN BACKGROUND BOOKS, published by Kenedy, $2.50 each: THE FRIAR AND THE KNIGHT, by Flora Strousse, illustrated by William Wilson, is a highly educational novel that tells of Cortez’ dangerous voyage to a new land. Here he makes friends with, the Indians along the coast and moves on to con quer the Aztecs and raise the Spanish flag over what was once Montezuma’s kingdom. During this harrowing time, Padre Bar- tolome de Olmedo stays by Cortez’ side, always a loyal and true friend; even though at times he disagrees with the Captain and General, especially in their treat ment of the poor Indians. Flora Strousse vividly portrays Cortez and his friend Fray Bartolome in a fine historical book for adven ture-loving readers.—Yvette Tuc ker. ADVENTUROUS LADY, by Dorothy Fremont Grant, illustrat ed by Douglas Grant, is an excit ing story of a courageous woman, Margaret Brent, who played an important role in the affairs of colonial Maryland. During the time that she lived in Maryland, Margaret Brent was appointed executrix of the estate of Gover nor Leonard Calvert, and also guardian of an Indian Princess. Later Margaret stopped a mutiny single-handed. Because she was a Catholic, she had to seek refuge in Virginia where she spent the last years of her life in peace and quiet. This is a story well worth reading.—Elizabeth Fedack. CATHOLIC TREASURY BOOKS, published by Bruce, $2.00 each: THE MARYLANDERS, by Anne Heagney, is a facinating story of the growth of Catholicity in colonial Maryland. It tells of the struggle for freedom of wor ship, when the Puritans who had been sheltered in Catholic Mary land turned against their protec tors.. Priests were martyred; Mass was forbidden; and Catholics were fined heavily for professing their faith. A secret plot to wipe out Saint Mary’s discovered by two boys disguised as Puritans, leads to many adventures. But the information about the enemy’s plans comes too late to protect the unarmed Catholics from the sudden attack of the Puritans. This is an absorbing tale, blending history and fiction in an intriguing plot.—Ruth Roemer. MARC'S CHOICE, by Sister Mary Cornelius, S. S. N. D., is the interesting story of a Chris tian boy who lived in ancient Rome during the early, days of the Church. Marc had the distinction of being asked by the Pope tjo help in the underground, along with his mother and father who suffered martyrdom for their Faith. Boys and girls will thoroughly enjoy this book about a courageous boy who was willing to risk everything for the love of God.—Margaret Mary Wynne. THE ADVENTURES OF BROKEN HAND, by Frank Mor- riss, is an exciting story about a man who, from the age of severi- teen, lived in the mountains of America’s western frontier, trying to make peace between the white and the red men, and to teach them the word of God. Once he even succeeded in bringing a priest to them. Thomas Fitz- (Continued on Page 14) R. M. Marbury, Sr. MAR R. M. Marbury# Jr. BURY ENGINI COM! Pi 0. Box 27 EERING >ANY Phone No, @ ALBANY, GEORGIA 1 Wood's Jewelry Co. Diamonds — Jewelry 234 BROAD AVE. PHONE HE. 2-6451 ALBANY, GEORGIA Diamonds — Watches — Silverware Gifts and Luggage EXPERT WATCH REPAIRS ALBANY, GEORGIA ■