20 Reviews. 
THE Natura.ist’s Montuiy. Edited by Dr. J. W. 
Williams, M.A. (London: Walter Scott.) 
The numbers for December and January are before us, and contain a well- 
assorted series of articles of much interest to the naturalist, among which we 
notice papers on ‘‘ The History of the Theory of Spontaneous Generation, 
Phosphoresence,”’ etc. 
ROUTLEDGE’S ALMANACK FOR 1888. Cr. 8vo, pp. vi.—386. 
(London: George Routledge and Sons.) Price Is. 
A compendium of useful and interesting information concerning our own 
and foreign countries, etc., with a Review of the Musical, Scientific, Artistic, 
Ecclesiastical, Dramatic, Sporting, and other events of the year. It contains 
also an Obituary and a Table of Notable Events in 1887. The sections 
are all arranged in alphabetical order, thus making them much more con- 
venient for speedy reference ; there is also a carefully-prepared index. 
Our CHILDREN: Howto Keep them Well and Treat them 
when they are Ill: A Guide to Mothers. By Robert Bell, M.D. Pp. 232. 
(Glasgow : David Bryce and Son. 1887.) Price 2s. 6d. 
A most useful little work, very clearly and concisely written, and so free 
from technicalities as to be within the comprehension of any reader. It treats . 
of Diet, Hygiene, Teething, and all the ailments to which children are subject, 
with general hints with regard to the administration of medicines. 
AWAKENED. By F. M. Skene. (London: James Clarke and 
Co. 1888.) Price Is. 
This is the ‘‘ Christian World” Annual for 1888, and is an interesting 
tale in nine chapters. 
THe Day or Days ANNUAL. Vol. XVI. Conducted by 
Rey. Charles Bullock, B.D. 
HomrE Worps FoR HEART AND HEARTH. Conducted by 
Rey. Charles Bullock, B.D. (London: ‘* Home Words” Publishing Office, 
7, Paternoster Square. ) 
These are two exceedingly nice annual volumes for children, specially 
adapted for Sunday reading. Both are nicely illustrated, and our little friends 
will find them full of interest. 
THe “At” Book or DIALoGuEs, Charades, Set Pieces, 
Entertainments, etc. Edited by Alfred H. Miles. (London: Simpkin, Mar- 
shall, and Co.) No. I. Price 6d. 
We hail this new work with much pleasure. It contains pieces suitable 
for two, three, four, five, or more performers, the first piece being the cele- 
brated trial, BARDELL v, Pickwick. The part before us contains in all 
36 pieces. — 
Every Boy’s ANNUAL. Edited by Edmund Routledge, 
¥.R.G.S. (London: George Routledge and Sons. 1888.) 
We know of few books with which boys are more pleased. Besides tales 
of stirring adventure, it contains a number of instructive papers on such sub- 
jects as Earthquakes, a Naturalist’s Holiday, a Story of the Arctic Regions, 
Famous Artists, etc. The book is very attractively bound and well illustrated, 
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