15 JUNE 1907, Page 23

Mrs. Baton's Family Cookery. New Edition. (Ward, Lock, and Co.

5s.)—It would be difficult to exaggerate the usefulness of "Mrs. Beeton." In this new edition we are first given excellent information on the theory of cooking and tables of prices, Isc. Then come the receipts in alphabetical order, and also many illustrations. The whole plan of the book is admirably clear and Simple.