24 NOVEMBER 1917, Page 20

The " Animals' Friend" Cat Book. By. Jamey Wade. (G. Bell

and Sons. ls, net.)—This interesting little book might be read with profit by many people who keep mate but do not take, proper care of them. The author's hints as to feeding, housing, and treat- ment of ailments are practical, and there is a sad but very necessary chapter on the modern lethal box in which sick and neglected cats should be put out of their pain.