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dents related were, no doubt, dear to a mother's heart, but we doubt their exciting much emotion in strangers. So much is made of trifling incidents as to prevent our feeling the interest the author evidently anticipates. It does not appear adapted for children, but it may afford useful hints to mothers in training their very young children.

WAS HE A HERO? or, Roger Milbrook's Battle in Life.
Wertheim, Macintosh & Hunt.

Pp. 107.

London:

We took this book with us on a journey, and, when we began to read it, were glad to find we were alone in the carriage, or we should, probably, have had to give some explanation as to what was exerting such an influence on our feelings. We mentally determined that, when we got home, we would take up a number of pamphlets on Bishop Colenso, that awaited our perusal, in order that we might sober down over his arithmetical calculations. If any of our readers wish to forget themselves for a season, let them get a copy of this book, and when they have read it they can present it to any young friend. We think neither will be inclined to leave the volume until they have finished it. We may add that it is not only deeply interesting but highly instructive.

SCIENCE ELUCIDATIVE OF SCRIPTURE, and not Antagonistic to it.
John Radford Young. London : Lockwood & Co. pp. xiv. 240.

By

THE object of this work is to discuss the objections which science has been alleged to oppose especially to the doctrines revealed in the Mosaic account of the creation. It has been written under the impression that in the "Essays and Reviews," which excited much attention some time since, both science and Scripture have been equally misrepresented.

Mr. Young appears to adopt the Mosaic narrative in its most literal sense, and his object is to shew that science does not reveal anything in opposition to it. The geological discussions introduced exhibit views very different from those generally considered the correct ones, and which, it is supposed, will remove all the scientific difficulties. Our readers who take an interest in such subjects, will read this volume with pleasure.

We were much pleased with the author's view of miracles. He says, "Those who deny the possibility of a miracle, do so on the assumption that nothing ever did happen, or ever can happen, in the material world, except in obedience to the laws of matter;" whereas, he shews that experience is daily proving that mind is perpetually coercing matter, and if the human will can thus mould matter to its purpose, surely there can be no difficulty in believing that the Divine mind can do so also. The only question with regard to an alleged miracle is its credibility, which must be determined, as every other event, by the evidence adduced in support of it.

This volume will be acceptable to our thoughtful and scientific readers. It is not one that can be hastily run over,-its propositions require to be mastered and made the matter of careful study. We have no fear of science being found antagonistic to Scripture when rightly examined.

THE WANDERING SHEEP. An Allegory.

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Little Kindnesses," &c. London: Wertheim, Mac

intosh, and Hunt. pp. 23.

A pretty allegory; nicely worked out, and suitably applied.

THY KINGDOM COME. An Address to the Young. By E. D. Wood. London : C. Bevan. pp. 15.

THIS address is published by request, and for the benefit of an Orphan Asylum. We shall be glad if our notice of it tends to assist the object contemplated. The sentiments contained in it are excellent, and the mode of stating them simple and interesting.

WHOSE CHILD ARE YOU? A New Year's Question for the Young. By Rev. R. Robinson. STOP AND THINK: or Words of Counsel for the New Year. By the Author of “ Why do I live?" HAILING a Wherry. By Rev. J. B. Owen. TRUTHFULNESS: or Wise Counsels to Parents. By Mrs. Hugh Kennedy. London: Book Society.

THESE four penny books, containing 32 pages each, and very nicely got up, are additional proofs how much energy the Book Society is shewing in providing a supply of useful and interesting literature. The names of the authors afford a sufficient guarantee for the adaptation of these little works to the purposes designed.

THE BOYS' PACKET. THE GIRLS' PACKET. THE INFANTS' PACKET. London: Book Society. Price 6d. each.

Each of these packets contains 16 little books of 8 pages. The picture and coloured cover will recommend the truths designed to be taught to the attention of the young folks for whom these books are provided.

WORKERS AND THEIR WORK: or Counsels and Stimulants to Spiritual
Labourers.
pp. 34.
JESUS CALLS THEE. By Rev. Samuel Martin, of
Westminster. pp 30. LUCY PAGE, the Young Lady's Maid. pp. 34.
DANIEL IN BABYLON. By Rev. J. P. Chown, Bradford. pp. 40. London:
Book Society.

FOUR two-penny books published by the Book Society, the titles of which sufficiently describe their objects. The names of the authors of two will sufficiently recommend them; and we can cheerfully commend the two anonymous ones as well suited for the purposes intended.

JUVENILE CRIME; an Essay. By John Horsley, Darlington.

Adams & Co. pp. 24. price 2d.

London:

THIS is an excellent essay, on a subject which in these times demands the increased attention of all well-wishers to the human family; it especially seeks to interest and draw out the sympathies of Sunday school teachers to that destitute class of children who are without the means of obtaining such knowledge as will enable them rightly to perform the religious and social duties of life, and who are in many instances, preparing for the prison or the penitentiary. The means it suggests for the removal of the causes of juvenile delinquency, and for the moral elevation and religious training of the Arabs of our towns and cities, are those best calculated to accomplish the philanthropic object of the writer.

"Every year," the essayist truly says, "thousands of poor victims go down to a premature grave, uncared for and unwept, and in the dying agony of their sorrow, with loud sepulchral groans they cry-'no man careth for my soul."-p. 23.

If this social question is not promptly and effectually dealt with, it is not improbable but that ere very many years elapse, it may lead to an entire disruption of society.

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DON'T SAY SO; or, You May be Mistaken. A Story for Hard Times and all Times. By the Author of Buy an Orange, Sir?" pp. 126. ALLEN WHITE. The Country Lad in Town. pp. 119. SUNNY SCENES ; or, Recollections of Continental Rambles among Men and Mountains. pp. 123. London: Book Society.

THREE prettily got up Shilling volumes. The pictorial illustrations in the last of the three are very interesting, as depicting the scenes visited and described.

The object of the first is to illustrate the mistakes and evils into which a habit of hasty judgment of the conduct of others may lead us.

The second work on our list is the tale of a boy whose widowed mother refused the offer of a situation for him as pot-boy at the "Horse and Wagon," in the Haymarket. This came to the ears of William Peace, a kind teetotaller, of the Society of Friends, who procured him a situation as errand-boy in the house of Saxony, Bradford & Co., of Gutter Lane. Here he is noticed by Mr. Anderson, a member of the Young Men's Christian Association, who excites him to cultivate his mind, introduces him to a Sunday school, and is the means of preserving him from the dangers to which he was exposed. He becomes a decided Christian-advances in his position in the house-is made instrumental in the conversion of his employer becomes a partner-and, on the day of his marriage to Miss Saxony, his old patron, William Peace, who was present, said to his mother with a quiet laugh," It is clear to me, Elizabeth White, that thy son was not fit for a pot-boy at the Horse and Wagon,' in the Haymarket." The last work is a sketch of a voyage up the Rhine and through Switzerland. It is written by a Minister, and bears the signature "R. R.," so that its authorship will not be any mystery to our metropolitan readers, who will have no doubt as to its lively style.

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School Treats.

PERMIT me just to express my cordial productive of physical benefit to the agreement with F. C. S. in his condem- children, but that in the way I have nation of E. Y.'s remarks upon Sunday indicated, they may, by an earnest and wise teacher, be made powerful auxiliaries to the real work of the Sunday school,-leading young souls to Christ. They afford an opportunity for the display of the cheerfulness-aye, the joyousness—of true religion; and thus in them, in a manner almost impossible in the class, a lesson, unspoken, but none the less real, may be given to the children, the influence of which can scarcely be over-estimated.

As a teacher, loving his work, and having great affection for his scholars, thinking it nobler to be the instrument of leading even one of them to Jesus, than to be the discoverer of worlds, I am certain that whatever tends to increase the children's trust in me, and to make them fonder of my company, is an addition to my power of influencing them for good.

At our Annual Treats, were I to pull a long and doleful face, and preach to my boys upon the vanity of worldly things, it is scarcely likely they would feel a very strong attraction to me, believe in my great interest in them, or think that my teachings respecting the happiness of true piety were sincere.

I do no such thing; while using every opportunity for urging the claims of the Saviour upon the personal attention of each one-while striving to the utmost that it shall not be said of me that I have neglected to warn them to "flee from the wrath to come," I take a deep interest in the little joys and sorrows of them all, am happy when they are, try to help them in their perplexities, and to increase their pleasures so far as I am able. So, in our Annual Treats, I join with them in their sports-and they are indeed well pleased to have me-and make myself in all things a child amongst the children, if haply I may

win some.

Children, as well as kittens, were made to play, and a genuine child-piety -not that which is copied from the deportment of older persons-will not repress this tendency, but sanctify it, so that in amusements as well as duties, in sports as well as worship, the Christlike character will be displayed.

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Every step a child takes towards loving his teacher—if that teacher be filled with the Spirit of Christ, and have no aim in life but to lead young hearts to Him-every such step, in reverence I speak it, may be a real step towards God and heaven.

Never, then, let our school feasts and trips be banished from our means of usefulness; but let us all strive to use them as opportunities for winning the hearts of our scholars, and for setting before them bright examples of christian cheerfulness and love.

I may add that another plan which I have found productive of much good, is to have my boys visit me at home by twos or threes on week-night evenings, when I shew them books, natural curiosities, and, what they are most fond of, microscopic objects. These meetings-happy to myself and themafford many opportunities for private enforcement of the Sabbath lessons; and we do not part until I offer a simple but earnest prayer that we may all be taught to love each other, and to love the Saviour who gave Himself for us.

Wishing with all my heart that E. Y. may speedily experience more of the joy and liberty with which Christ-our eternal all in all-can make us free,

W. W.

Entelligence.

YORK ROAD CHAPEL YOUNG WOMEN'S the divine blessing is sought, especially

BIBLE CLASS.

upon the labours of our much-loved president. A similar meeting is held on the third Sabbath of every month at the close of the usual exercises, composed

Report read at the Annual Tea Meeting, held in the School Room, on Wednesday Evening, January 7th, 1863. We have much pleasure in presenting of church members only, on behalf of the Third Annual Report of the YOUNG WOMEN'S BIBLE CLASS, held in connection with the York Road Chapel.

This class has been in existence many years, and God has from time to time been pleased to own and bless the instructions received in leading many to decide for Christ, and to the good of most of those who have attended it.

The class meets every Sabbath afternoon for the purpose of gaining a practical acquaintance with the word of God, and is attended chiefly by young women, although, it is not restricted to age, as it includes at the present time many who are more advanced.

The number of class members on the books in January, 1862, was 41; 37 members have been received during the present year, and 13 have left, making the total of 65 now on the books, showing an increase of 24. Out of the 13 who have left, 9 have received a Bible as a token of affection, presented on behalf of the class by our esteemed pastor, who has kindly presided on these occasions.

During the year 9 have been received into church fellowship, making the number of communicants in the class 42.

Out of these, 8 have left us, either through removals or to become teachers, leaving a total of 34 church members now on the books.

the various members of the class who are in need of special sympathy and help.

Another of these meetings is held on the last Sabbath of the month before the morning service for the purpose of seeking a more abundant outpouring of the Holy Ghost upon the labours of those who are engaged in distributing religious tracts among the poor residing in the vicinity of the chapel.

In addition to these, all of which are held in the class room, the members meet every Tuesday evening, from halfpast seven till half-past eight, at Miss Sherratt's house, No. 8, Lambeth Road, when prayer is offered for the general good and prosperity of the class. This has been attended by an average of 18 throughout the year, and we rejoice to find that God has, in answer to our supplications, poured out the spirit of prayer on many of our number. We feel assured that our prayers have not been in vain; that the Lord has been pleased to manifest his presence at these seasons, and many have been enabled to feel that it is good to meet together in such a way.

Besides these gatherings for prayer,inquirers are met every Saturday evening, from 7 to 8, by Miss Sherratt, at her house, for the purpose of imparting spiritual counsel and guidance to any who may

Prayer meetings in connection with be desirous to decide for Christ. the class are held as follows:

On the afternoon of the first Sabbath of every month, the time which is spent in the usual way on other Sabbaths is employed in devotional exercises, when

It has been already hinted that there is in connection with the Class a Society for the distribution of religious tracts among the poor; and considering the short time we have been engaged in the

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