5 OCTOBER 1929, Page 49

Sir George Arthur has painted a good portrait of King

George V. (Cape, 10s.), but clouded his picture with irrelevant incidental detail of Mr. Lloyd George's recommendations of unsuitable persons for honours to His Majesty. On the whole, however, Sir George has succeeded splendidly in his difficult task. Never was king more popular than ours : this life by a distinguished writer will be read by thousands. Later on, we hope it will be published in a cheaper edition.