12 JANUARY 1895, Page 23

The Argosy has been doubled in size. But the spirit

of Mrs. Henry Wood still dominates it ; and indeed, the new number contains the first instalment of a posthumous story by her, "Mr. Castonel," which promises well. In other respects this number is an excellent one. Mr. Charles Wood is seen at his best and most picturesque in "The Romance of Spain," while "His Ghostly Wife," " I Mystery of Modern Florence," and "George Fenton's Choice," are very much above the average of "occa- sional" stories.