31 MARCH 1900, Page 23

Carlisle, the Cathedra/ and the See. By C. King Ely.

(G. Bell and Sons. is. 6d.)—There is nothing very remarkable about Carlisle Cathedral, except indeed the great east window. It is sadly marred by the vandalism of the Scottish leaders in 1645, who in their zeal for the Covenant pulled down 100 ft. of the nave. It would be a very graceful act if a purely Scottish sub- scription were raised to rebuild it. Mr. King Ely has dealt with a subject of more than ordinary interest, for that every Cathedral must possess, with adequate skill, and has given us a book which comes up to the high standard of the series to which it belongs.