30 OCTOBER 1915, Page 26

Martha in War Time : a Play in Four Acts.

By F. B. Bradley-Birt. (W. Thacker and Co. ls.)—The proceeds of the sale of this play are to go to "Lady Carmichael's War Gift Fund," which sends out comforts to our troops fighting in Persia, Egypt, and East Africa, as well as to the wounded. Books published in aid of charities are often of little account in themselves, but Mr. Bradley-Birt's recruiting comedy is one of the exceptions. The dialogue is natural, there is an abundance of pleasant humour, and a distinct touch of originality in the author's treatment of Martha's little love drama. The play should go well at recruiting meetings. Permission to produce it can be had from the publishers.