11 OCTOBER 1969, page 23

Distant Applause

HILARY SPURLING More Theatres Max Beerbohm (Hart- Davies 90s) The Old Playgoer William Robson (Centaur Press 126s) English dramatic critics—'that mysterious galaxy, which I am......

Orange Order

CHARLES STUART The Descent on England John Carswell (Barrie and Rockliff 50s) The reign of James Ii has always responded to narrative treatment. It was short, drama- tic and......