RUDDER GRANGE, one of the best known and most humorous of the novels of Frank R. Stockton. It appeared in Scrilmees Monthly in 1874; and was followed by the 'Girl at Rudder Grange) in 1875 and the Rudder Grange,' 'Camping out at Rudder Grange) and 'Pomona Takes the Helm at Rud der Grange) in 1878; and 'Pomona's Bridal Trip) in 1879; in which latter year the story first appeared in book form. Previous to this Stockton had made a reputation as a writer of stories for children, but 'Rudder was his first book for adult readers. In the Stockton household was sa middle-sized orphanv from an orphans' home, a very peal• liar, sentimental, strong-willed girl of 14, in whom Stockton took a very decided and pecu liar interest; for she appealed strongly to his sense of humor and upon whom he bestowed the name of Pomona. The result of his study of her was a paper in Scribner's Monthly, en titled 'Rudder Grange,' which attracted wide attention and Stockton was induced to continue the idea, the history of the little girl being carried into womanhood. 'Rudder Grange
brought Stockton seriously before the public as a humorous writer of stories other than chil dren's tales. So popular was this series that Stockton was induced to follow it up with