Franco-Prussian War, which we have already had the pleasure of
noticing (Spectator, October 30th), and "Us and Our Donkey," by Amy Le Feuvre. There are also twenty-odd short stories. The
" Biography " is, as usual, an important element. This ranges over a considerable period. The tercentenary of Calvin naturally suggests a notice of the great Genevan Reformer. Several other notices of great interest are in the list. We may mention papers on Milton and Tennyson in the religious aspect of their work, and a paper on some eminent hymn-writers, among whom some doubt- less will be surprised to see the name of Tom Hughes, though not with any sense of incongruity. The "Devotional Studies" by the Rev. G. S. Barrett and the Bishop of Soder and Man (especially the last, " Sainte in Caesar's Household") may be specially men- tioned. There are papers on things and scenes in the Holy Land, and papers on "Natural History." Altogether, an excellent selection of interesting and profitable reading.
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