A variety of guides and topographical works may be briefly
mentioned. The History of the Monument. By Charles Welsh. (Corporation of the City of London.)—Here we have many curious particulars. The Monument, which is higher than any similar memorial (202 feet, as against the Colonne de la Grande Arm6e at Boulogne-sur-Mer, with its 175 feet), cost £13,450. This was paid out of the coal-money. The carvings on the pedestal were the work of Caius Gabriel Cibber. Dr. Gore, High Master of St. Paul's School, wrote the inscription on the north side. Originally it ended with " Caelitus ut par eat credere jussus stetit fatalis ignis et qua- quaversum elanguit." In 1681 the words " Sed furor papisticus qui tam dira patravit nondum restinguitur " were added. These -were erased by James II., restored by William III., and 'finally obliterated in 1830. Mr. Welsh gives various notices of the erec- tion from the pens of visitors to England. The maximum of visitors was 73,057 in 1891. It is satisfactory to know that the building is now in as good condition as ever.—Pictorial and His- torical Guide to Bridlington Quay, Filey, 4.c. (Ward, Lock, and Bowden.)—This volume gives the usual information about the seaside towns and other spots of interest in the East Riding. The double map, on a large and a small scale, is likely to be use- ful.—About Holland : a Practical Guide for Visitors. By Greville A. Matheson. (Shnpkin, Marshall, and Co.)— This is a useful and pleasantly-written volume. Special chapters are devoted to ." Boating in Holland" and "Cycling and Skating in Holland." There is a short Dutch and English vocabulary.— Up and Down the Thames. 1. From London Bridge to Hampton Court. 2. From London Bridge to the Sea. (}fodder Brothers.)—District G tilde to London. (Alfred Boot and Son.)—Tlie Thames from. Hampton Court to Clacton, Harwich, 4.c. (Boot, Son, and Carpenter.) —A.B.C. Holiday Guide. (Same publishers.)
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