25 JULY 1914, Page 24

History of the National Rifle Association, 1859-1909. By A. P.

Humphry and Lieut-Colonel T. F. Fremantle. (Bowes and Bowes. 5s. net.)—The National Rifle Association was founded in 1859, at the same time as the Volunteer movement., in consequence of the panic caused by the threat of a French invasion. It has done admirable work, not only in conducting the annual meetings at Wimbledon and Bisley, but in popu- larising rifle-shooting as a pastime. This history of its first half-century is well worth study by all who desire to see our country properly equipped to repel any possible invasion.