15 JUNE 1895, Page 23

Humour and Pathos of Anglo-Indian Life. By J. E. Mayer.

(Elliot Stock.)— This volume professes to contain extracts from the note-book of an Indian surgeon. We must confess that we found the stories somewhat tedious, though we wish to recognise the good sense and good feeling with which they are inspired. The author is evidently well acquainted with his subject, and the reader will find a certain amount of instruction and even of entertainment in his pages.