Ulster in the X-Rays. By James Logan. (Stockwell. Gs. net.)
Mr. Logan's cheerful and discursive book is intended mainly for Ulster readers, and deals largely with the wit and humour of the province, its old customs and the industries of which it is proud. The chapter contrasting Belfast and Dublin should be read by English people who do not know the facts ; while Belfast, for example, has few insanitary dwellings, Dublin has some of the very worst slums in Europe and makes no effort to get rid of them. Mr. Logan's collection of anecdotes is capital reading. We may quote the story of the two Presbyterians in a railway carriage discussing and rejecting the doctrine of eternal punishment. A Roman Catholic priest sat silent till he had reached his destination, and then, no longer able to contain himself, remarked : " Gentlemen, I could not help hearing your conversation and I quite agree with your views of the future state. But what. I am anxious to know is, what you are going to do with the Pope ? "
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