Every Girls' Book of sport, Occupation, and Pastime. Edited by
Mrs. Mary Whitley. (G. Routledge and Sons.)—The contents of this book are (1) essays on various subjects in which all girls may be supposed to be more or less interested ; (2) "Home Studies ; " (3) outdoor occupations and amusements ; (4) indoor occupations and amusements. These divisions are largely sub- divided, and the subdivisions are treated by experts. As far ea we have examined them, with any feeling of competence to judge, we have found the treatment satisfactory. Miss Issette Pearson puts into some fifteen pages some excellent advice about golf, a game which she rightly considers "the hest of all games for girls and women." She passes a criticism on her fellow-players, which a male writer would not have had the courage to make. "Do not get the idea into your head which seems universal among lady players, that the committee is appointed for the sole purpose of adjusting your private differences with other mem- bers" Cricket is dismissed in a single page ; we are inclined to think, rightly. Women will never be able to play it seriously. Graver matters than sport are appropriately discussed.
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