24 OCTOBER 1896, Page 26

The Wild Ruthvens. By Curtis Yorke. (Jarrold and Sons.)— This

is the fourth edition of a story which has evidently pleased young readers. Nor is it difficult to understand why it should. It is full of brisk movement. Perhaps one ought to have the high spirits of youth to enjoy it. " In middle age forlorn" an unceasing flow of mischief and practical jokes grow a little tiresome.