Uncle Charlie’s Poems. By Charles Noel Douglas. New York: J. S. Ogilvie Publishing Co. Price, 50 cents.
Many who are familiar with Mr. Douglas’ poems in St. Nicholas, Judge and other periodicals will be surprised to learn that he has been a “shut-in” for ten years. His poems all show the unfailing cheerfulness, the genial wit and irresistible gayety which marks the born optimist. He is equally at home in children’s dialect and coon songs. In addition to his magazine contributions Mr. Douglas manages a “Sunshine” department in a number of periodicals, a league of young readers, everyone of whom is pledged to make this world a better place to live in.