16 JULY 1898, Page 22

The Dwelling - House. By George Vivian Poore, M.D. (Long- mans and

Co.)—Dr. Poore's book is full of good sense and practically useful suggestions. He is for the earth-closet as against the water-closet. This is perhaps his most important contention, but he has other important lessons to teach. Until these are taken to heart we shall probably have repeated epidemics of typhoid. How long a period and what bitterness or experience may be required to overcome the inertia of the public, and the interested opposition of sanitary experts, it is impossible to conjecture. Meanwhile, we welcome the efforts of the true reformers.