The Queen's Commission By Captain G. J. Younghusband. (John Murray.)—Captain
Younghusband proposes to tell his readers how to prepare for, to obtain, and finally use the com- mission. Naturally the first question which engages his attention is the choice between the public school and the "crammer," a choice which he decides emphatically in favour of the former. If you doubt, he says, "go to Sandhurst and Woolwich, and ask there ' Where do you get your best cadets from go to the colonels of regiments and ask them the same question regard- ing their young officers." Chapters are devoted to the choice of the branch, the way through the Militia, Sandhurst, Woolwich, the way through the ranks (not recommended, the dissuasion being enforced by the tragic story of " Gentleman Bob "), the Staff College, and various other matters. On all the author has highly useful information to give. One of the most important sections of the work relates to the private income required by an officer. In England, English stations, and the Colonies in general, £10 per month is required for an infantry officer. In India, a man can live on his pay, but, to be comfortable, should have £50 per annum more. In the cavalry regiments, £500 or £300 is required.
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