30 JUNE 1928, Page 35

Dr. Schofield, in his portly volume, Behind the Brass Plate

(Sampson Low, 15s.), is honourably known as the promoter and supporter of that splendid institution, St. Columba's Hospital. Hundreds of penple will like a book of this kind- the reminiscences of a genial, busy doctor whose profession brought him into contact with all sorts of people. Small beer it is, but like much small beer harmless and refreshing if taken in judicious quantity, and there is a great cask of it to draw from. Anecdotes there are in plenty, but alas ! that two of the chapters should- be specifically labelled A Funny Story " and " Some Comic Stories."