31 MARCH 1888, Page 22

Handbook of the Convocations. By James Wayland Joyce, M.A. (Rivingtona.)—Mr.

Joyce's book is mainly historical, though he lets us see pretty clearly what are his views upon one great question of the day. He is very emphatic in affirming that the laity can have no voice in the determining of spiritual questions, though he sees great possible advantage from the recently constituted "House of Laymen." On such points as the precedence of Canterbury over York, the authority by which Convocations are summoned, prorogued, erc., their proper functions, and the like, there is much to be learnt from these pages.