17 DECEMBER 1927, page 19

The Books Of The Year-a Retrospect

Eriousu authors and publishers-and, we believe, the book- sellers too-can look back through the, months of- the closing year with no little satisfaction.- Many notable books......

A New Competition

: WE have pleasure in announcing a new and somewhat difficult competition for those of our readers who have a literary turn of mind. The Editor offers a: priie of twenty guineas......