14 OCTOBER 1893, Page 41

The Man from Blankley's, and other Sketches. By F. Anstey.

(Longmans.)—It is needless to praise these reprints from Punch. Everybody recognises, and is glad to recognise, Mr. Anstey's hand. The " Man from Blankley's" is not by any means the best in the book. " The Electioneering Reminiscences," especially the "purely imaginary sketch " of Mr. Gulcher, an " ardent Radical artisan," canvassing Lady Naseby ; " Boat-Race Day," with its lively picture of the river-side "sportsmen ".and swindlers ; "Preserved Venice ; " and the experiences of Mr. and Mrs. Lavender Salt, are particularly good.