daily in the Lecture Hall, Central Library, September 26th to October 8th, 1921. BIBLIOGRAPHY. BOOK AUCTION RECORDS. Vol. 18, Part 3. Henry Stevens, Son & Stiles, 1921. 8vo., pp. 377-630. We are glad to see the third quarterly part of this important reference work out so promptly, and a very full part it is. A special illustrated article is included on Co-operative Cataloguing by V. F. Boyson. Colloquialisms, bibliographical and otherwise, contain notes on 'What B.A.R. does not profess to do," The Bibulous Bibliographer," and so forth, and there is a good list of Booksellers' Catalogues. STEPHEN, G. A., Norfolk Bibliography, paper, small 8vo., 54pp. Holt: Norfolk Press Syndicate (H. H. Hunt, Norwich), 1921. 2/Mr. Stephen has expanded the paper he read to the Norwich Conference last year into this interesting booklet. The chapter headings outline the scope of the book: Local Authors, Printing, Paper-making, Rare Books, Libraries, and Practical Bibliography. As a guide to the connection of Norfolk with the printing arts, books, and libraries it will be found, we think, inclusive and exceedingly useful. One point we must correct Mr. Stephen on, and that is with reference to the Bibliotheca Norfolciana of 1681 (p. 47), which he says is not in the British Museum. There is a copy in the National Library, but it is somewhat hidden in the General Catalogue under Academies: London: Royal Society: Howard, Henry, Sixth Duke of Norfolk. THE SUBJECT INDEX то PERIODICALS, 1917-1919, Section 1, Language and Literature. Pt. 1. Classical, Oriental and Primitive. Part 2, Modern European. The Library Association, Sept., 1921. Part 1, 2/6 nett.; Part 2, 5/- nett. The new parts of this important reference work retains the scholarly and microscopic method which ensures the smallest subjects being dealt with. A somewhat dangerous tendency is shown, however, in the multiplication of adjective headings, necessitating many additional cross-references. GENERAL. SWIMMING AND SWIMMING STROKES, compiled by F. Baxter. 8vo., limp cloth, 155 pp., illustrated. Issued by the Amateur Swimming Association. Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent and Co., Ltd., 1921. 2/- nett. This work contains articles by various well-known writers, amongst them the late Cecil Healy, who deals with "the Crawl Stroke," L. de B. Handley, who writes on the prevalent faults to avoid in the free style swimming strokes, F. A. Unwin on The Back Stroke," "Floating," by R Sandon, and many others. "The Art of Diving " is contributed by the Amateur Diving Association. Many illustrations are included in this useful little handbook, notably from cinema photographs by the Gaumont Co. LESLIE AITHISON, D. Met., B.Sc., M.I.A.E., "Engineering Steels." An exposition of the Properties of Steel for Engineers and Users to secure economy in working and efficiency in result. Cloth, demy 8vo., 396 pp., Macdonald and Evans. 25/- nett. The intention of this work is to provide the engineer with information which may enable him thoroughly to understand and master the nature of the steel with which he works. Processes are briefly described, but the properties of the products are fully dealt with, especially as to the defects which may occur in the course of manufacture. Steel has largely superseded wrought iron, and is now used in many forms of alloy. A full classification of such alloy steels is given, also Tables, a Bibliography, a number of valuable plates, and a full index. STONE, GILBERT: "A History of Labour," cloth, demy 8vo., 416pp. Geo. G. Harrap & Co., Ltd., 1921. 15- nett. This work contains many useful chapters on the evolution of the worker from slavery, through gradual emancipation to freedom, demonstrating that true progress has come by reasonable means rather than by force. The future, according to Mr. Stone, lies in the hands of the masses, who will work out their own salvation when the spread of education becomes general, and reasoning powers are fully developed with knowledge and experience as the basis. FICTION. LINCOLN, JOSEPH C.: "The Magnificent Mr. Bangs." cl. 408pp. D. Appleton & Co., 1921. 8/6 nett. Cr. 8vo., Galusha Cabot Bangs arrived at the cottage of Miss Martha Phipps after a series of accidents, wet as a drowned rat," but he stayed by providential design and began to take a real interest in the doings of the village of East Wellmouth. Humour, philosophy and love, with plenty of play of character, go to make up a human and readable story of a particularly wholesome kind. FARNOL, JEFFERY: "Martin Conisby's Vengeance." Cl. cr. 8vo., 312pp. Sampson Low, Marston & Co., Ltd., 1921. 7/6 nett. At last Mr. Farnol favours the impatient readers of Black Bartlemy's Treasure" with the long-looked-for sequel, "Martin Conisby's Vengeance," and each one of them will agree that realisation is even better than anticipation. These daring breathless adventures in the Spanish Main hold the attention from cover to cover of the book. Martin is as youthful, as courageous, as full of chivalrous ideals as ever, even though taunted and goaded almost to desperation by the fair but wicked Joanna. Her hercic end, and that of his one-time enemy Sir Richard Brandon, as well as the idyllic meeting with his love Damaris, conclude a really thrilling story toid in Mr. Farnol's well-known virile style. NEWTON, W. DOUGLAS : Low Ceilings.' Cloth, cr. 8vo., 298pp. There is a good deal about architecture in this novel, which turns largely en the question of whether it is better to build up a solid business by constructing ideal cottages for model villages, or to get rich by designing and erecting public-houses and film theatres. Donald Harbour veers from one extreme to the other as he comes under the sway of the serious personality of Agnes Gillow, or the flippant charm of Barbara Major. One feels that Harbour must be very young to take these conflicting influences seriously, but the story grips throughout, and the conclusion is perfectly satisfactory. T. C. BRIDGES: "The Sky Riders," a Stirring Tale of Adventure Round the World. Post 8vo., 248pp. Illustrated by G. Henry Evison. Geo. G. Harrap & Co., Ltd., 1921. 6/- nett. An exciting aviation story, telling of the invention of a new dirigible, the abduction of the girl heroine, her pursuit and rescue. 66 BOOKS RECEIVED. JUVENILE. GOODYEAR, R. A. H.: "The White House Boys." 8vo., cloth. illustrated, 256pp. Geo. G. Harrap & Co., Ltd., 1921, 6 nett. A school story for boys, with several illustrations and coloured frontis. GASK, LILIAN : All About Pets." 8vo., cloth, illustrated, 224 pp. Geo. G. Harrap & Co., Ltd., 1921. BROWNE, E. GORDON: "Puck's Broom." illustrated. Geo. G. Harrap & Co., Ltd., A fairy story for the smaller children. PRICE, ELEANOR C.: "Stories from French History." 8vo., cloth, 256pp., illustrated. Geo. G. Harrap & Co., Ltd., 1921 6- nett. The chief events in the history of France told in story form. 6/- nett. 4to., cloth, 244pp., 1921. 6/- nett. POETRY. BRUMM, CHARLES : The Quest of the Holy Grail," a Hermit's War Lyrics. Revised edition. Svo., cloth, 208 pp. Ltd., 1921. GENERAL. Bookland." 8vo., cloth, 246pp. Son, Ltd., 1921. 3,6 nett. KING, W. H.: C. W. Daniel, G. Philip & An outline of the history of English Literature from the time of Chaucer to the present day. KEYWORTH J. S. AND STAGGEMEIER, L.; “Danish for the Traveller." Small 8vo. wrappers, 66pp. Geo. G. Harrap & Co., Ltd., 1921. 1/6 nett. A small volume containing many hundreds of useful conversational phrases. BELL, ROBERT. M.D., F.R.F.P.S.: "The Prevention of Cancer," 8vo., cloth, 98pp. G. Bell & Sons, Ltd., 1921, 3/6 nett. An exposition of a new theory of the cause and prevention of Cancer by the Vice-President of the International Cancer Research Society. BRUMM, CHARLES : My Sentimental Journey." 8vo., cloth, 200 pp. C. W. Daniel & Co., Ltd., 1921. DOOLEY, WILLIAM H.: "Principles and Methods of Industrial Education," for use in Teacher Training Classes, with an introduction by Charles A. Prosser, Director of the Federal Board for Vocational Education, Washington D.C., U.S.A., Svo., cloth, 258pp. Geo. G. Harrap & Co., Ltd., 1921. 6/- net. THE LIBRARY ASSISTANTS' ASSOCIATION. The Annual Meeting of the Library Assistants' Association, which was held at the London School of Economics in June, of was an unusually interesting, and irritating, one. The chair was cccupied by the retiring President, Mr. H. M. Cashmore, and members were welcomed by Mr. Headicar, who gave a thoughtful and stimulating address on the need for the co-ordination libraries, but did not indicate exactly the lines of co-ordination. Mr. Cashmore, who declared himself unprepared to speak at all, spoke at great length in moving the adoption of the Annual Report, prefacing his remarks by the quixotic statement that although the report had his name printed at the end of it, he more or less repudiated it, as he had not signed it. From this beginning he proceeded to enlarge upon the excellence of the Birmingham and District L.A., telling the much larger national body whom he was addressing that if he had to choose between the two associations, he would support the little local one. Having encouraged the meeting in this hearty manner, he went on to defend himself as an examiner in the preliminary test of the L.A. for having passed many candidates whom (it appeared) he really thought ought not to have passed. There were other matters in his speech-which was a most irresponsible and mischievous one on the whole such as a vague disparagement of the L.A. examinations in general, and a reference to the London University Library School as "a crime "; and there were a few good thoughts, but the total impression left by his speech was one of bewilderment in the minds of all who heard him. Even a president ought to know what he thinks; apparently, Mr. Cashmore did not. The Report having been Mr. adopted, the new officers were elected as follows: President, Mr. James D. Stewart; Vice-President, Mr. E. C. Wickens; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. J. F. Hogg, and Hon. Secretary, Mr. Gurner P. Jones. The new council was also elected. In the votes of thanks, special tribute was paid to the work of the Editor, Mr. H. A. Sharp, who, as our readers know, has piloted The Library Assistant with skill through the stormy days of the War and since. Stewart delivered a brief, well-planned presidential address, showing how necessary the Association was to assistants, a point upon which we quite agree with him. Then the meeting turned to discuss an ambitious scheme of re-organisation, which, so far as we understood it, aimed at dividing the country into areas, each with a divisional council, over who there should be a national council of one or two representatives elected from each division. The national council was to meet quarterly at the large cities in turn, Association paying railway fares, in imitation of the admirable and bankrupting practice of the L.A. The matter being too complex for immediate explanation, and the details being absent, the full consideration of the scheme was postponed. It shows, at any rate, that the L.A. A. is still alive. Altogether the meeting was an enjoyable one, and left one member at least with the notion that the L.A.A. can be a force of incalculable benefit to assistants. BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTES. the CONTRIBUTIONS TO A NEW EDITION OF BURGER'S INDEX. By R. A. Peddie. (Author of Conspectus Incunabulorum). The works on early printing which have been published since Burger's Index was issued in 1902 are numerous. Comparatively few of them, however, attempt to register the productions of a press or printer in final form. Le Verdier's Monograph on Le Talleur may be taken as an instance of the difference such a monograph makes in the entries in Burger's Index. There are seven entries in that Index under Le Talleur. I was able to register 27 works of the Rouen printer last month. Now I give the records of three printers of Lyons extracted from Baudrier's Bibliographice Lyonnaise. WOODLORE FOR YOUNG SPORTSMEN. By H. MORTIMER BATTEN, F.Z.S. 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