22 DECEMBER 1923, Page 20

The authors' attractive suggestions set forth in this well- illustrated

book seem to imply that the income we " ought to have " is something over £1,000 a year. For the reason- ably comfortable and civilized existence of an English family to-day a lesser revenue must at least mean a good deal of " doing without "—abstinence, for instance, from many of the authors' very pleasant and practical contrivances. The lesser-Public-School, spat-wearing, library-subscribing, not-quite-car-owning class, however, will find Messrs. Gloag and Mansfield clear, sound and informing on all matters concerning the planning and equipment of the small house. The authors show with what dignity and commodity a mere " villa " may be invested if its planning be entrusted to a capable architect.