In Wm. D. Howells, America Has An

autlior ot wliom she can weli be prouu. Not only are liis works most popular in America, but in Engliind and on the continent they are reccived most enthusiastlcaliy. In chosing his subjects Mr. Howells has always taken thoso wlth wliich he is thoroughiy familiar and tlicrefore most compe eit to write of. In tliis lio has followed the ex.iinple set hltn by the greatest masters of liction. His works are eharacterized by the cleanlineas and freedom trom tliose ï(ibaing subjects of the times, witli which many writers, notably those of the French school, deern it neeessary to introduce to their readers. William Dean Hovvells was bom at Martinsville, Ühio, March 1, 1837. In 1840 he removed to Hamllton, Ohio, wlth his father, who was a printer and journalist. Ile learned the printers' trade of his father, and was afterwards editoriallv connected with the Uinclnnati "Qazette1' and "Ohio State Journal." From 18G1 to 1S63 he was United States Consul at Veniee. Keturningto America he engaged iti literary labor, and in 1871 becanie editor of the "Allantic Monthlv," a poaition which he retained until 1880 wlien he relinqulshed it to devote liimself exclusivelj' to writing. Besides his papers iu that mapr:izine and other periO'iíclafl, le has published "Poems of Two Frlentls" (himself and J. J. Platt) 18G0 "Venetlan Life" 1H66; It alian Journeys" "No Love Lost," "Suburbnn Sketches;"' "Thelr VVuddinsi Journej;" "A Chance Acquaintancí;" "The Undtscoverd Country, "A Modern Instance;" and a long list of otlier works. Mr. Ilowells is an intimitp fricnd of the American novelist, Hen ry James, and the enthusiasm with which each admires the other's style, has made thcin subjects of many jokes, and they are freqnently called "The Mutual A.lmiration Society."