27 JUNE 1908, Page 42

The London Manual, 1908, Edited by Robert Donald (E. Lloyd,

is. 6d.), is now in its twelfth year. It is a guide to the bureau- cracy—we use the word in no invidious sense—of Greater London, and of the public bodies connected with it. Particulars about the supplies of light (gas or electric), water, &c., are given. But the London Manual does not need praise.—With this may be mentioned a new issue of London (Ward, Lock, and Co., Is.), an illustrated guide-book. This year the Franco-British Exhibition has the place of honour, with a plan and other details. General information about London is given, as usual,