Miscellany Nursery Centre Equipment: an Economical Programme By Dr. H. V. LANCHESTER. (9d. Pitman.)

This will prove a useful and attractive little book to those starting work in a Nursery Centre, and to parents, teachers, and others who want to make toys and simple furniture for small children. It sets out simply and clearly what is the minimum accommodation and equipment required for a Nursery Centre. It gives a list of essential tools, with a note of how to use each one, and shows where and how it may be possible to acquire scrap wood of all kinds for conversion into furniture and toys. The diagrammatic illustrations show how a cradle or a chair may be made from a crate, a bench or a stool from tea-boxes or butter-boxes, dolls' houses and cupboards from orangeboxes, and so on. They also show how to construct climbing horses, easels, sand-trays, and many another toy from oddments of wood from the builder's yard. The value of the pamphlet lies in its simplicity and in its economy of word and line.

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The titles of the three series are a little misleading. The illustrations are certainly a notable feature, but the text is of first-class importance. In the first series, Mr. G. M. Young has concentrated into some forty pages an account of the development and working of the British constitution; one of our foremost musical critics has contributed an admirable account of the history of English music; former Editor of The Field gives us the story of our chief English sports; and Lord David Cecil a characteristic and illuminating account of our English poets from Chaucer to T. S. Eliot. The quality both of text and of illustration is well maintained in Arnold Haskell's Australia and Elspeth Huxley's East Africa (Series 2). The first two volumes in Series 3-Byron and Shelley-contain a careful selection from the poets' works, with a short description of their lives, and an appreciation of their special qualities. The books in the three series are admirably produced, and should lead to a better understanding of the contribution of the British people to the life and thought of the world. Ireland in the Age of Reform and Revolution: Commentary on Anglo-Irish Relations and on Political Forces in Ireland, 1840-1921

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By Dr. N. MANSERGH. (IOS. 6d. net. Allen & Unwin.) This is the third book that Dr. Mansergh has written concerning Ireland. Its two predecessors relate to presentday politics: they examine critically the constitutions under which Northern and Southern Ireland respectively are governed to-day. The volume before us is historical in character. It does not, indeed, attempt to tell the story of Anglo-Irish relations since 1840. Its aim is to show, first, how the Union of 1800 was viewed by observers at the beginning of Victoria's reign; secondly, what was the attitude of British statesmen to the Irish problem during the latter part of the nineteenth century; and, thirdly, how Irish intransigence and English lack of imagination led to the tragic rebellion of 1916, and so to the unsatisfactory compromise of 1921. It is a masterly and impressive volume which should be diligently studied by all serious politicians. The healing of the feud between English and Irish is one of the chief desiderata of modern politics.

Psychology

The Nineteen Forty Mental Measurements Yearbook Edited by O. K. BUROS. ($6.00. 10 per cent discount on orders sent directly to the Mental Measurements Yearbook, 32 Lincoln Avenue, Highland Park, N.J., U.S.A.)

Research workers engaged in mental measurement may well be deeply indebted to Prof. Buros for this excellent bibliography and review of recently published test material. Its scope is wider than its title suggests. It contains critical evaluations of personality and achievement tests, attitude aptitude and vocational tests, and reviews of books upon allied topics.

The task of keeping abreast of the times in this fastdeveloping field is indeed a difficult one. The size of the book indicates the great wealth and variety of the material, and it is evidence, too, of the thorough, complete, and comprehensive nature of the information supplied. The classification of the tests, the index and page headings are designed to simplify reference, and the number system employed facilitates cross-reference to previous Yearbooks. The book is indispensable as a guide to the mental tester. This is its primary function. At the same time it tends to restrict the publication of tests which have been insufficiently standardized.

The imposing list of 250 co-operative reviewers includes the names of many well-known authorities and famous pioneers in mental measurement. The reviews are, in the main, frank opinions expressed by expert test-technicians, psychologists, and subject-matter specialists. The information supplied is of greatest value when more than one review is given for each test. A fair evaluation of a test may then be made, and the reviews themselves often gain an intrinsic importance when controversial issues are considered. The reviews of The Experimental Edition of Thurstone's Tests for Primary Mental Abilities are, for example, of great interest.

It is difficult to overestimate the value of this volume to research departments. Its use to teachers in England is, however, somewhat limited, for most of the more adequately reviewed tests are American publications, while many of the tests which are readily accessible are either merely listed or are accompanied by only one review. The fact remains that the editor has rendered a great service to the mental tester. The preparation of the volume has obviously entailed a tremendous amount of careful and painstaking work, and one has only praise and the highest admiration for the editor and the efficient way in which he has accomplished a difficult task.

Human Nature Writ Large : a Social Psychologic Survey and Western Anthropology

By F. CREEDY. (15s. net. Allen & Unwin.)

In this volume-the result of years of experience and careful thought-Mr. Creedy gives an interpretation of Western civilization which deserves attention in a period when so much of that civilization has been called in question. His central thesis is that our minds are dominated by mythologies (Nationalism, Finance, and so on) which have enormous (and in general unquestioned) influence on our thought and action. These mythologies Mr. Creedy analyses with independence, good humour, and irony; his chief method is to examine in detail current and generally accepted statements embodying or implying them, and he has no difficulty in showing how illogical and irrational these statements are. He goes deeply into the psychology of popular myth, and concludes the book with an experiment in the mathematical expression of ideas which he looks on as a contribution to our emancipation from the domination of current myths.

Mr. Creedy's main thesis bears directly upon education, as he fully understands; it certainly deserves the close attention of all who are giving serious thought to democratic education after the war.

WESTFIELD COLLEGE

(UNIVERSITY OF LONDON)

Chairman of Council:

Rt. Hon. Viscount CALDECOTE, C.B.E.

Principal:

Mrs. J. L. STOCKS, B.Sc. (Econ.) ESIDENTIAL

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College

for 150 women which prepares for the Degrees of the University of London. Non-resident Students are also admitted. At the Scholarship Examination to be held in February, 1941, SCHOLARSHIPS from £100 to £30 will be awarded for CLASSICS, GERMAN, FRENCH, ENGLISH, HISTORY, BOTANY and MATHEMATICS.

Fees.-Residence, £90 a year. Tuition from 38 guineas a year.

For further particulars apply to:

The Registrar, WESTFIELD COLLEGE, (University of London)

at ST. PETER'S HALL, OXFORD

(c) Two or more EXHIBITIONS of about £30 a year. INTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS. The following are awarded annually to boys already in the School: (a) Two SENIOR PLATT SCHOLARSHIPS of £50 a year, open to boys not less than 15 and not more than 17 on May 1.

(b) Two JUNIOR PLATT SCHOLARSHIPS of £50 to £30 a year, open to all boys in the School. LEAVING EXHIBITIONS. About three each year, from £80 downward, tenable for three years or more at the Universities.

The School Scholarships are tenable for the duration of the holder's school career.

The School Fees are £115 a year, with a Consolidated Fee of £5 a term to cover all necessary extras. Further particulars may be had from the HEADMASTER, ALDENHAM SCHOOL, ELSTREE, HERTS.

Entries should be received by May 24. School fees for Boarders are £133 per annum; 10 per cent reduction for sons of clergy.

BRIGHTON COLLEGE

AN Examination is held each June

to elect several Scholarships varying in value from £70 to £30 a year.

A number of Gill Memorial Scholarships and Exhibitions are offered each June to sons of Officers or Ex-Officers in H.M. Army. The highest of these awards will amount to half the total fees.

Full particulars on application to the HEADMASTER.

CANFORD SCHOOL, WIMBORNE

AN

N Examination will be held in June, for the awarding of Seven Scholarships, value £100 to £30, open to boys under 14 on June 1, 1941. Two of these Scholarships are open to boys under 14 years and 6 months on that date. In addition One Musical Scholarship and One Drawing Scholarship, value £40 each, open to boys under 141, may be awarded. For particulars apply to the HEADMASTER.

DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL, CHELTENHAM

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N Examination for Six Scholarships, varying from £80 to £25 per annum, will be held in June, 1941. Age limit 14 years. Special Exhibitions each term for sons of Clergy and members of H.M. Services. Apply HUGH ELDER, M.A., Headmaster.

KING'S SCHOOL, CANTERBURY Carlyon Bay, South Cornwall

THREE Entrance Scholarship TWELVE

Tscholarships

to Fourteen Entrance Scholarships and value £25-£100 per annum, and

King's Scholarships

'WO Milner Memorial Scholarships

Two

value £100 per annum for five years, will be offered in June. The Milner Scholarship is open to sons of Colonial Civil Servants and others.

For full particulars apply to the HEADMASTER.

LANCING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

AND BURSARIES

THE LEYS SCHOOL, CAMBRIDGE
Temporarily removed to

THE ATHOLL PALACE HOTEL,
PITLOCHRY, PERTHSHIRE

THR

HREE or four Open Foundation Scholarships of £100 a year, and six other Scholarships and Exhibitions of between £25 and £75 a year will be awarded in June, 1941, if suitable candidates of sufficient merit present themselves. Candidates must be under 14 on January 1, 1941. A large choice of subjects in the Final Examination is available, including Science, German, and Music. Scholarships and Exhibitions may in certain cases be increased by such an amount as the circumstances of the Scholar may require. Full particulars may be obtained from the HEADMASTER.

The School premises in Cambridge having been taken over for hospital purposes, the School has removed for the duration of the war to the Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry, Perthshire.

awarded on the results of an examination held in March of the value of £60-£100, according Further to the standard attained by the candidates. minor Scholarships and Exhibitions will be awarded, of the nominal value of £10 each. These secondary Scholarships may be augmented to values varying with the financial needs of the parents. All candidates must be under 15 years of age on September 1, following the examination. A limited number of these Scholarships will be awarded to candidates offering Instrumental (string or woodwind) Music (no age limit), and to post-School Certificate candidates of outstanding merit (no age limit.)

For further particulars apply to the HEADMISTRESS, Miss I. M. BROOKS M.A. (Cantab.).

MALVERN COLLEGE

ENTRANCE Scholarship Examina

tion will be held early in March, 1942.

Up

to five Scholarships of £100 and three or more of £50. A number of Exhibitions and Bursarships also will be offered to boys of all-round ability. Candidates may take the Examination at their Preparatory Schools or at Malvern.

For particulars of these and certain Memorial Exhibitions apply to the HEADMASTER, Malvern College, Malvern, Worcs.

Successful candidates will join the School in September.

WREKIN COLLEGE, WELLINGTON, SHROPSHIRE SCHOLARSHIPS AND EXHIBITIONS

AN

N Examination is held annually, usually in June, when six Entrance Scholarships are offered for competition, value from 40 to 100 guineas, also six Exhibitions, value 30 guineas. to For particulars apply the HEADMASTER, WALTER M. GORDON, M.A., Wrekin College.

THE CENTRAL SCHOOL OF

SPEECH TRAINING AND DRAMATIC ART (Incorporated)

Recognized as an approved course for the Diploma in Dramatic Art of London University.

President:

RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF LYTTON, K.G., G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E. Principal:

ELSIE FOGERTY, C.B.E., L.R.A.M.

THE LING PHYSICAL

EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION

(An Association of Teachers trained in the Theory and Practice of Physical Education)

FOUNDED 1899

Offices: Hamilton House, Bidborough Street, W.C. 1 Tel.: Euston 1086 and 1433

1. Full Course of Dramatic Training. 2. Three Years' Course of Training for Teachers of Speech, qualifying THE Association keeps a list of for recognition by the Teachers' Registration Council.

3. Two Years' Course of Training in Speech Therapy, with practical clinic experience.

Temporary Address:

REED HALL, STREATHAM DRIVE, EXETER

Prospectus and particulars from the Registrar.

THE

COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS (Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1849)

War-Time Address: 31 CORKRAN ROAD, SURBITON, Surrey

MEMBERSHIP

Registered Teachers, and others who have passed an examination satisfactory to the Council, are eligible for membership of the College. Particulars may be obtained from the Secretary.

DIPLOMA EXAMINATIONS

The Examinations of Teachers for the Diplomas of A.C.P. and L.C.P. are held during the Winter Vacations. The Regulations may be obtained from the Secretary.

PROFESSIONAL

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS Preliminary Examinations for intending medical, dental, and pharmaceutical students are held in March, June, September, and December. The Regulations may be obtained from the Secretary.

certificated Gymnastic and Games Mistresses and Medical Gymnasts-and publishes The Journal of Physical Education and School Hygiene; Rules of all Games: Report of Second Conference on Athletics for School Children, 1939, 1s. 2d.; Scandinavian Dances (Series I, II, and III), 6d. each; Music to Dances, 1s. each; Folk Dances from Many Lands (Series I, II, and III), 6d. each; Music to Dances, 1s. each; Vaulting for Women and Girls, by C. M. Read and B. Jones (May, 1941), 2s. 4d.; and sells the following publications: Principles of Gymnastics for Women and Girls (Bjorksten), 9s. Ditto, Part II, 21s. 7d. All post free. For these and list of further publications, apply to the Secretary.

LIVERPOOL PHYSICAL TRAINING COLLEGE BARKHILL ROAD, AIGBURTH, LIVERPOOL 17

Founded 1900

Principal: MISS M. T. CRABBE,
Diploma of Bergman Österberg College

The course of training extends over three years and is open to girls of 18 years of age who have obtained a School Certificate or its equivalent. Students are prepared for the Diploma in Physical Education of London University and the Conjoint Examination of the Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics. Eighteen acres of grounds and playing fields, open-air swimming bath, gymnasia, massage room and laboratory. Fees, £150 per annum, and one scholarship is offered annually. Prospectus and further particulars from the Secretary.

THE

BERGMAN ÖSTERBERG PHYSICAL TRAINING COLLEGE DARTFORD HEATH, KENT

(FOUNDED IN 1885)

Principal: Miss G. MACLAREN, Diploma of
Dartford Physical Training College.

The College has accommodation for 120 resident women students and stands in its own grounds of 36 acres. Its equipment includes a large modera swimming-bath and extensive playing-fields.

The course of training covers three years and is based upon Ling's Swedish System. The curriculum includes Anatomy, Physiology, Hygiene, Theory of Gymnastics, and Principles of Education, Educational and Remedial Gymnastics, Games, Dancing, Swimming and Voice Production. Students are prepared for the Diploma of the University of London and the Conjoint Examination of the Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics. The College offers one open scholarship of £80 per annum.

For prospectus, &c., application should be made to the PRINCIPAL'S SECRETARY at the College.

ANSTEY PHYSICAL TRAINING COLLEGE ERDINGTON, BIRMINGHAM

FOUNDED 1897

Principal: Miss M. E. SQUIRE (Bedford P.T.C. Diploma)

Complete training for Teacher's Diploma (Women) in Theory and Practice of Modern Educational Gymnastics (Ling's principles), all branches of Games, Dancing, Swimming.

Good facilities for practice in teaching of gymnastics and coaching of games and swimming in Elementary and Secondary Schools.

Students are prepared for the Diploma of the University of London in the Theory and Practice of Physical Education, the Certificate of the Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics, also for the Teacher's Certificates of the Amateur Swimming Association.

Three years' resident course. One Scholarship of 50 guineas is awarded annually in March for entrance in October.

For prospectus and further particulars of scholar. ship apply SECRETARY. Telephone Erd 0095.

King's College of

Household and Social Science (UNIVERSITY OF LONDON)

Warden: Miss H. REYNARD, M.A.

Temporary Address:

c/o UNIVERSITY COLLEGE,

LEICESTER

DEGREE Course in Household and

Science; Sister Tutors' Course; Courses in Institutional and Household Management. For further information apply to the SECRETARY, King's College of Household and Social Science, at the above address.