GIFT-BOOKS.
Good Words. (IsbistA3r and Co. 7s. Od.)—The title of Mr. S. R. Crockett's romance, the serial of this year's Good Words, is cer- tainly a taking one. "The Adventurer in Spain" holds out possibilities, and readers will not be disappointed, we assure them; and photographs illustrate the letterpress with unusual success. We must commend Mr. John Ward's articles on plants and insects, which are delightfully illustrated with extremely well printed photo-micrographs. The Bishop of Durham has provided the Sunday readings, and they require no praise; but do they not suffer somewhat from too much concentration? Most fascinating articles to the student are Mr. Collingwood's chapters on Euskin's Bibles, his diaries, his cash-book, his gems, &c. ; they are written with great tact and self-restraint. "The Stories of Some Authors' Loves" are also handled with taste and delicacy by Miss Clara E. Laughlin. The literary examination papers will interest young literary critics.
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