The Captain of the 'Waterguard.' By Edith E. Cowper. (S.P.C.K.
2s. 6d.)—Miss Cowper has found an excellent subject, and made good use of it. Smuggling, though less romantic in fact than it seems in fiction, furnishes good material for a story. Antony Chichester, put in command of the Preventive Water- guard,' determines to make his way by vigorous measures. He begins by surprising a smugglers' run. His plan is to borrow a cart, disguise himself as a carter, follow the cart when it is seized, a3 he knows it will be, to carry some kegs of brandy, and, having his men in readiness, make a great capture. Some stirring adven- tures follow which we will leave our readers to discover for themselves, not saying any more than that they will come upon a great surprise. Mr. Adolf Thiede's illustrations are of excellent quality.
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