Living Water : being Chapters from the Romance of the
Poor Student. By Harold Begbie. (Headley. 2s. 6d. net.)—This is a remarkable book which deserves the serious consideration of our pastors and masters. It is made up of " true stories gathered in the course of a recent tour through industrial England " to illustrate the intelligent workman's craving for education, in the widest sense, and to show how the Workers' Educational Association, founded by Mr. and Mrs. Manabridge, tries to satisfy that need. Some of the conversations with revolutionists that Mr. Begbfe reports will startle moderate people, but it is really important to know what the ardent spirits are thinking. A Manchester Socialist, comparing Germany and Great Britain, said that " democracy without education is far worse than bureaucracy as it now exists," and added that " we sha'n't know what democracy can do for our nation until the people are thoroughly educated." We heartily agree, and we trust that the Labour Party will co-operate in making the new Education Act a success.
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