and so are they now, as the Ladies BELINDA BLYTHE and GRISELDA GAY undertake a considerable proportion of such seasonable reviewing as is more or less expected from the BARON DE BOOK-WORMS about this season of the year. But the Baron reviews the reviewers, and presents the public with only the pick of the basket. Now, once for all, the Baron gives notice hereby and herewith nevertheless and all to the contrary notwithstanding, that neither he nor his retainers will take notice of Christmas puzzles, such as, for example, the bilious-looking "Spots Puzzle," which ought to be dedicated to _Little Red Riding Hood_, as it is brought out by "WOLF." The Baron cannot listen to "the cry of WOLF." Let that he understood. Now, in the way of Books, what is there for Christmas fare? There is friend BLACKIE, who doesn't keep himself dark, but comes out with _Henty_ in Plenty, whose _Dash for Khartoum_ will be appreciated even by those who don't ordinarily care a dash for anything. Ask for HENTY, and see that you get him. Mr. MANVILLE FENN ought long ago to have changed his name to BOYVILLE FENN, as he is so associated with Books for Boys, and his _Brownsmith's Boy_ is more boyant than ever. "A capital book" says the Baron's chief adviser. Find out _The Rover's Secret_, by HARRY COLLINGWOOD; it is worth knowing, and make friends with ANNIE ARMSTRONG'S _Three Bright Girls_. [Illustration: Blackie and Son introducing themselves to the Baron de Book-Worms.] _Angling Sketches_, by ANDREW LANG--_Andrew L'Angler_--are delightful reading. The Baron pictures to himself the thoughtful and Balfour-like ANDREW on a bank by the river, rod stuck into ground, pencil and note-book in his hand. "What is he doing, my boy?" inquires the Baron, of the hook-baiting boy. "He's ketching sumthink," whispers the urchin. Is it Historical Notes on the _Diet of Wurms_? Is it necessary to show that the fish have no consciousness of Pain? Or, is he composing _Lines to my Rod_? Or is it a disquisition on "ingratitude," showing how the stream goes on murmuring? And does he classically remind it how silent it ought to be,--_Dumb defluit annis_? Or does the stream murmur because our ANDREW the Fisherman has been "whipping" it? Should he betake himself to fly-fishing, let his motto be "Strike and spare not!" and if he would be wise above his fellows in the gentle art of catching fish, let him consult _The Incomplete Angler_, says, disinterestedly, THE BARON DE BOOK-WORMS. * * * * * MEMS FROM MONKEY-LAND. (_Being a Report made to the "Royal Simian Society" by Professor Hairy Myas, F.R.S.S., with compliments to Professor Garnier, who continues his articles on "a Simian Language" in "The New Review" for this month._)