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Readable Novels. —the New Dawn. By George Wouil. (john Long.

6s.)—Mr. Wouil writes with discernment of the Valley of the Clyde, of the Pastor, and the Pastor's wife, and the other folk who live there.—Drifting Waters. By . Rachel Swete......

" K." By Mary Roberts Rinehart. (smith, Elder, And 6s.)—here

is- a book-which is essentially pleasant. Even when it is dealing with unpleasant people, or with those whom it calls " not good," it does so with a slightly apologetic air, and......

Fiction.

IN THE HIGH WOODS.t SOME of the very best fiction that comes to us from the Now World is inspired by local °ratite affection. Thus one associates • Lilt lip Your Hearts. Edited......

Three Sermons. By The Late Rev. J. Spence Johnston, B.d.

(Roffey and Clark, 12 High Street, Croydon. is. 6d. net.)— These three sermons by the late Mr. J. S. Johnston (who made his mark while he was still domestic chaplain to the......

The Individual. By Muriel Hine. (john Lane. 6s.)-- Elizma...

was a violinist who possessed a " sensitive artist soul." We are given to understand that she was a musician of no mean order—the could even play the barcarolle from the Tales......

Some Books Of The • Week.

[Notice in this column does not necessarily preclude subsequent revival Egypt of the Egyptians. By W. L. Balls. (Sir I. Pitman and Sons. 6s. net.)—Mr. Balls gave nine years'......