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Mr. Giffen's Essays In Finance.*

THERE is no need to commend this book to those who are in- terested in the practical application of economic principles. Not only is Mr Giften's reputation as a scientific......

Beating The Air.* Mr. Buala's Novel Is More Cheerful Than

one expects from its title, which is not attractive. There are several sad episodes in the story, and the life of the hero is, for a groat part of it, passed in vain endeavour,......