14 JUNE 1902, Page 24

The Principles and Practice of Whist. By Lennard Leigh and

Ernest Bergholt. (H. T. Coates and Co., Philadelphia, IT S A) —We are glad to see that in one part of the world at least whist holds its ground so well that it is still worth while to devote an elaborate volume to the setting forth of its principles and practice. In England it has been vanquished by bridge, and one might as well write a treatise on the old game as on slings and bows as weapons of war. To the faithful few who have not bowed the knee to the gambler's idol, bridge, we heartily commend this book.