3 DECEMBER 1954, Page 37

Proverbs for Pleasure. By H. Pullar-Strecker, (Christopher Johnson. 21s.)

AN odd and agreeable book, in which un- common proverbs are arranged under headings, each heading expressing a leading idea. It may thus be used as a work of reference, but will perhaps have more appeal as a browser; hi any case it has that peculiar charm of the labour of love.