Social Aims. By the Earl and Countess of Meath. (Wells
(lardner, Darton, and Co.)—Most of the essays contained in this volume have already appeared in various periodicals, and some of them have been noticed in the Spectator. The active bene- volence of Lord and Lady Meath is well known, and this expres- sion of the various directions in which their help and sympathy are given, will be found interesting. The new contributions are "Socialism," "The Gospel and the Masses," "Ministering Children's League," and "Two Successful Undertakings." This
last describes the establishment of a home for women-governesses, students, &c., who have to live by themselves. It has been made
to pay its way. One notable remark should be emphasised. "On
this choice [of the person to manage] mainly depends success or failure." She must be a woman of business, and at the same time sympathetic, and a lady ; all qualities which to some thinkers nowadays seem superfluous. The other is a "Home for Incur- ables" connected with the Girls' Friendly Society.
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