17 AUGUST 1901, page 17

' Varia.*

Tilts volume of essays contains Many interesting papers, and a few dell ones. The first six are by far the best. The later articles are less original, and one of the longest,......

Books.

OLD ENGLISH HOUSES.* ' This is an interesting book spoilt by an inapposite jisotilaritY' being written in the familiar style of the local guide - book. Had Mr. Moss told us more......