on our present systems for handling juvenile cases in general. It is well to note, too, that in her criticism Mrs. Steiner does not spare her own profession.

While this review has been primarily concerned with ono chapter, it is important to remember that the author maintains this vein of objective, professional selfcriticism throughout the book. There is an impressive and eye-opening approach to the juvenile delinquency problem, told in a most refreshing, un-pedantic manner. In fact, it is downright shocking in some aspects and should be required reading for every educator, juvenile court Judge, and PARENT.

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Patty Patterson

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By Lennox Strong

In June, 1865 at Ross House, County Galway, Ireland, Violet Florence Martin was born. A girl of many contrasts, she was fragile and nearsighted, yet an able hunter and sportswoman. In 1886, at the age of 21 she first met her second cousin, Edith Anna Oenone Somerville. There were no reticences between them from the beginning. Dr. Somerville was 25 years old, already a noted illustrator and artist. Violet Martin became her model and lifelong companion. Both were highly educa-

ted and unusually talented women from the innermost circle of Anglo-Irish society. Dr. Somerville was also a famous fox hunter, the first feminine M.F.H. in 1903.

Their interests were primarily literary and in 1889 they published their first joint novel, AN IRISH COUSIN. This was soon followed by other works of fiction and memoirs, over two dozen in all. Their literary ventures were published under the joint name Somerville & Ross, this last half name coming from Violet Martin's personal pseudonym of Martin Ross.

In 1898 Violet Martin was thrown from a horse and severely injured. This ended the more active lives of both women.

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