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organism on which the attacks of man can make no real impression." It is probable, indeed, that " in every second, every minute, and [qy. of] every day more fish is produced in the sea than all humanity combined could devour in the same time. It seems that "eight millions sterling are ex- tracted from the North Sea in lish" annually. ' The French Associations Law' deals with a question of some interest to Englishmen in the invasion of religious orders. It seems to be anticipated that these will in time return to France. The Hon. Emily Lawless writes on ' The Personal Element in History,' and Mrs. Creighton on 'The Employ- ment of Educated Women.' What is said about the rate of remuneration offered to such women is not encouraging. The Pall Mall opens with an account by Mr. William Waldorf Astor, accom- panied by a good portrait, of President McKinley. A portrait of the new President is also given. Mr. Fridtjof Nansen gives a highly interesting study of ' The Present Conditions and Problems of Polar Exploration.' Three Arctic expeditions are, it seems, at present in progress, and a fourth is in preparation. Interesting features are the charts of the Arctic and Antarctic circles. Mr. Frank Kinder treats of ' Book-hunting as a Business,' and shows how in rare instances collecting may be converted into a source of profit. Some specimens of early typography are reproduced. ' The Boer Prisoners at Bermuda' deserves to be carefully read, but is not very encouraging. A coloured print of 'Perdita' is among the many illustrations. Mr. Archer's ' Real Conversation' is with Prof. Masson. 'Insect Weapons and Tools' is accompanied by a series of photo-micrographs which are sufficiently startling to the non-scientific reader. ' The Aiguilles of the Mont Blanc Group ' will interest Alpine travellers. Mr. Henry James supplies the Cornhill with an estimate of M. Edmond Rostand. The opinions uttered are much more sane than those current concerning the popular French dramatist. Very happy is the comparison with " Le Capi- taine Fracasse." 'A Lesson in Manners' is both ingenious and diverting. ' Recollections of Cardinal Newman,' by Sir Rowland Blen- nerhassett, shows, among other things, what an influence Newman exercised o,yer men little better than brutes. 'A Club iri Being' describes a strange and in the result noT too successful experiment. Dr. Fitchetf's ' Tale of the Great Mutiny ' deals with Delhi, and depicts the heroic "lea]) on the city." 'Provincial Letters' preserves its pleasant antiquarian flavour. 'A Londoner's Log -Book' is brightly written, and 'Music in Fiction' repays perusal. The entire contents are pleasantly varied. In the Gentleman's Mr. H. Schiitz Wilson gives an account, partly his- torical, partly critical, of 'The Siddons/ whom he calls "the sublimest exponents of loftiest tragedy." The notice is a sustained eulogy. Miss Georgiana Hill, one of the most regular contributors, writes on ' Tales of Ambassadors.' Mr. William Andrews has a pleasing paper, ' Looking Backward in Hert- fordshire,' and Mr. P. H. Ditchfield has a useful contribution on ' Brass -Rubbing.' In Longman's the second part of the account of Boer prisoners in Deadwood Camp is no less interesting than the first. Recollections of a Tenderfoot ' is also brightly continued. Mr. Lang, in ' At the Sign of the Ship,' doubts the existence of literary ghosts. So far as fiction is concerned we are wit'h him. The ghost however, plays a part in the writing of political

pamphlets, or at least did so no long time ago. In France he is not unknown in fiction, but that is beside the question. Mr. Lang's ' Sonnet on Glencoe ' is a whimsical tour de force. ' The Story of the Motor Car ' is told in the English Illustrated, in which appear many interesting communications. ' Velasquez and his Peers' is by Mr. Bensusan. Mr. Albert Chevalier describes himself as a ' Chevalier d'Industrie.' Mr. Walter Dexter takes us to ' The Shrine of Anne Boleyn.' Mr. Wells has some ex- cellent fooling in ' The Literary Regimen. 5 This is accompanied by a good portrait. The cover of the number is very pretty.

MESSRS. FREDERIK MULLER& CIE., of 10, Doelen- straat, Amsterdam, are in great need of the following pamphlets for a scientific publication, and are willing to pay a high price if necessary to secure them :

1. Charles Hall, ' The Effects of Civilization on the People in European States,' 1805, or second edition, 1849.

2. William Thompson, ' Labour Rewarded : the Claims of Labour and Capital Conciliated ; or, How to secure to Labour the Whole Products of its Exertions,' 1827.

3. William Thompson, ' Practical Directions for the Speedy and Economical Establishment of Com- munities on the Principles of Mutual Co-operation, United Possessions, and Equality of Exertions, and of the Means of Enjoyment,' 1830.

4. Thomas Hodgkin, ' Popular Political Eco- nomy : Four Lectures at the London Mechanics' Institution,' London, 1827, 12mo.

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