HOME MISSION NOTES. Weston-super-Mare.-Mr. Spencer Walton has just concluded an interesting and fruitful ten days' mission here. Mr. Henry Varley's visit to Sunderland has awakened deep interest, and his mission appears to have resulted in good fruit. Railway Men.-Both in the Kensal Green and West Brompton Halls special missions have been held during the past week for railway men with good results. Mrs. W. E. Legg has been holding special services for young women in Derby. Much interest appears to have been awakened. Maida Hill.-Mr. Brooks, who for nineteen years has laboured as Scripture reader in Rev. J. Gosset Tanner's parish, Maida Hill, has been removed to another sphere, and at a farewell meeting, presided over by the Vicar, grateful testimony was borne to his long and faithful service, while various tokens of esteem were presented him. Bible Society for Scotland.-At the last meeting of the Board a specimen copy was submitted of the Gospel according to St. Mark in Wen-li Chinese, the first Gospel printed at the society's own press in Hankow, from which during the last three months upwards of 30,000 Testaments and Gospels have been issued. The agent in Japan reported the proposed issue by the three Bible Societies of a pocket edition of the Japanese Scriptures complete in one volume. Devonport.-Gipsy Smith (of Hanley), George Evans, and his wife have just concluded their third mission in Devonport. Owing to the immense numbers who sought to gain admittance to the services, it was found absolutely necessary to get the largest building available for the Sunday services, and the large public hall was therefore engaged for five consecutive Sundays, where between three and four thousand eager listeners heard the Gospel message preached and sung. The Golden Lane Mission. meetings at Costers' Hall continue to prosper, and all the schools, clubs, and classes are in operation. The Irish stew soup dinners have been continued during the month, and this kind of help has been gratefully received by the needy. Our visitors have also rendered timely aid to many of the Lord's poor. Mrs. Orsman will shortly reopen the Convalescent Cottage, which has hitherto proved to be such a boon to our Christian women. As there are no funds in hand for this object, any help will be gladly welcomed. The Bible Flower Mission. flowers are now beginning to come in pretty freely, and we thank our loving God and our kind donors; but we are sure that when our friends know the straits we are put to by many of the flowers arriving without a leaf of green, the primroses will come with an ample supply of their own pretty foliage, the daffodils will bring with them their delicate grass-like leaves, the violets will be almost hidden by the dark green of theirs, while the flowering currant will not only have sufficient to clothe its own graceful blossoms, but be able to add a charm to the narcissus, and foliage that boasts not of a flower will come in abundance to beautify many a blossom that needs support and protection. Mr. Herbert R. Francis has had meetings in an encouraging eight days' mission at the Conference Hall, Mildmay. West Marylebone.-At the third anniversary of the Grove Hall Mission, held last Tuesday, encouraging accounts were given of the good work in progress. Harrow Green.-The Welcome Mission Ragged Schools are doing an admirable work amongst a very poor class of children. The schools are carried on in a disused public-house. Maida Hill Industrial School.At the annual meeting held last week, Rev. Gosset Tanner made reference to the fact that over a thousand boys had passed through the Institution during the past forty years. It is still doing a most excellent work for poor and homeless boys. Mr. Henry Thorne has conducted a nine days' mission at Walsall, attended with rich blessing. God graciously owned His Word, and the labours of His servant, many having professed to have found the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible readings were exceedingly helpful.WALTER JERVIS, Sec., Y.M.C.A. A Capital Idea.-We learn that the Birmingham Y.M.C.A. have resolved that a distribution of New Testaments should be made every five years to all the children in the Board schools excepting infants. The British and Foreign Bible Society will supply, much under cost price, Testaments at one penny each, very well bound and printed. The St. Giles' Christian Mission held their Sunday school anniversary services at the Mission Chapel, Little Wild Street, on the 11th inst., and the following Tuesday evening. The tea meeting was very successful. Mr. George Hatton's appearance on the platform on Tuesday evening was the signal for a hearty manifestation of welcome, as for some time past he has been compelled through ill-health to relinquish his public ministrations at the chapel. The report read by Mr. Goodwin, the Secretary of the Sunday schools, showed marked progress in every direction, there being at present over one thousand two hundred scholars in regular attendance, with a staff of fourteen officers, and eighty teachers. Some practical addresses by Mr. Henry Soltau and others followed. The Scripture Card.-A young man living in the house of one who had been brought to the Lord by a passage of Scripture on a card sent out by the Flower Mission, but who was not himself converted, wandered one evening into a neighbouring church. The Scripture reader spoke to him, shook hands with him, and also gave him one of these cards -a simple card-but life was in the message on that card. The young man was shortly after taken ill. His first desire was to see the Scripture reader, and after a little delay his wish was granted. Another card was then put into his hand bearing the words "He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes we are healed" (Isa. liii. 5). believed, praised the Lord for the forgiveness of his sins through the blood of Christ our Lord, and died a most triumphant death. He COUNTRY TOWNS MISSION, 18, New Bridge Street, E. C.-For the past fortynine years this Society has sought to establish Missionaries in those places where there is a lack of simple Gospel teaching. The Committee earnestly ask those who know the darkness of many of our Country Districts to strengthen their hands by increased help. HARRY C. NISBET, Treasurer. GEORGE H. MAWER, Secretary. MONTHLY TRACT SOCIETY.Instituted 1837. New Offices, Bridge House, Blackfriars Bridge (City Side): London. OBJECT: To bring the subject of personal religion periodically before the middle and upper classes, and the general diffusion of evangelical literature at home and abroad. PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERS: All subscribers of five shillings and upwards per annum are entitled to receive the new tracts issued monthly, and are allowed to purchase the Society's publications at a discount of 25 per cent. Any subscriber, for each extra contribution of two shillings per annum, may have a tract sent monthly, direct from the office, to any friend whose name and address are supplied. Many subscribers have for years pursued this excellent method of quietly influencing other persons. Subscribers' names are not divulged. Donations or subscriptions exceeding these sums form the fund for gratuitous distributions of tracts. Funds are urgently needed in aid of the Free Grant Fund. All cheques and postal orders to be crossed and made payable to J. R. MACKENZIE, Secretary. MSS. of earnest Gospel and good literary character may be forwarded to the Secretary. RESCUE SOCIETY. Established in 1858, for the reformation of openly immoral women and the guardianship of young girls exposed to danger, supports Eight Homes capable of receiving over two hundred inmates. Funds are earnestly solicited by the Secretary, Mr. C. STUART THORPE, 79, Finsbury Pavement, E.C. ARMY SCRIPTURE READERS and SOLDIERS' FRIEND SOCIETY, President-Gen. Sir A. J. LAWRENCE, K.C.B. Sole object of the Society to spread the saving Contriknowledge of Christ among our soldiers. butions will be thankfully received by Treasurer, V. G. M. HOLT, Esq., 17, Whitehall Place; by Colonel SANDWITH, Hon. Sec.; or by the Secretary, Mr. W. A. BLAKE, at the offices, 4, Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, W.C. the CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY.-Help is very urgently needed to meet the heavy expenses involved in conducting the various evangelistic agencies of this society; and especially to assist in meeting the terrible distress so prevalent. The Secretary will gratefully receive help in any form. JAS. ATKINSON, Secretary, 10, Enfield Road South, Kingsland, N. CHRISTIAN EVIDENCE SOCIETY, 13, Buckingham Street, Strand.-To controvert the teachings of Atheists, Secularists, and other opponents of Christianity, especially among the uncultured. To help the perplexed and doubting, and to instruct the young in the reasons for believing in Christianity. The Society's income is totally inadequate to the demands upon it. Funds are immediately wanted for the open-air work. Secretaries, Revs. C. LLOYD ENGSTRÖM and T. T. WATERMAN. REFUGES AND FIELD LANE RAGGED SCHOOLS, Vine Street, Clerkenwell Road, E.C. President, the Right Hon. the Earl of Aberdeen, K.G. This Institution benefits temporally and spiritually the poorest of the poor, upwards of 3,000 men, women, and children being assisted weekly. £4,000 a year must be raised by Voluntary Contributions to maintain the Work. Treasurer-W. A. BEVAN, Esq. 54, Lombard Street. Secretary, Mr. PEREGRINE PLATT. AND LAMB FLAG RAGGED SCHOOL AND MISSION, 10, Red Lion Street, Clerkenwell.-This Institution has carried on good work for thirty-eight years, and larger premises are needed to meet the increasing demands of anxious and willing youth of both sexes. £1,500 would provide what is wanted. Will some of those blessed with means come over and help us? Funds are also much needed to carry on the regular work. Hon. Director and Treasurer-J, C. SHERRARD, 7, Oxford Square, Hyde Park, Mos Soldiers at the Cape. "OST interesting accounts of the Lord's work in connection with the Soldiers' Home, and Workers' Association, Cape Town, continue to reach me. Our newly-appointed missionary is working well in the barracks, on board the ships, in hospitals, and in the town. The soldiers attend the Home in large numbers; there is, Mr. Howe writes, an earnest spirit of inquiry among them, and a real desire for the Word of God; several profess conversion. The public meetings for civilians as well as soldiers are crowded, numbers remaining for the after meetings, and many instances of blessing are known. Three Gospel meetings are conducted on Sunday evenings, at the same hour, in different parts of the town, by workers connected with'the Home. Our hearts are filled with thanksgiving and gratitude to God for providing a house in the town, as a centre for work among young women. There are touching incidents connected with this 'gift. It is devoted to the Lord's service by a father, in memory of two much-loved daughters, his earnest desire being that in the house which was the home of their childhood many young lives may be helped and saved. It is given to our ladies' association of workers, and is what we have long needed in order to begin special work among young women, and for meetings of workers. "Able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think' is being fulfilled to us by our gracious Father," writes our Hon. Sec. A member writes:-"Mr. Howe had a very beautiful consecration meeting in the new house : we had much prayer and praise: it was a very full meeting." Another says:"I felt it to be a solemn as well as thanksgiving meeting, for it is a great charge our Father has committed to us. The cry of every heart was, We praise Thee, O God.' Means and workers are needed now, and we are asking for them in full belief of the promise. When I first heard of the gift I felt quite awed, it was such a direct answer to prayer. Truly He gives 'abundantly.' We had been asking for a room, and He has given us a house." This house of twenty, rooms must be furnished and prepared for the work waiting to be begun. Much is being done for young women in business in England, nothing as yet has been done for them as a class at the Cape. I shall thankfully receive and forward contributions from friends who may desire to help us in this work, or that among soldiers and sailors. Gifts of books and Gospel papers and tracts will also be most acceptable for our libraries, ship bags, reading-rooms, &c. 12, Camden Hill Road, Upper Norwood, S.E. M. S. OSBORN. A Brave Pioneer. THE following notes are from M. Coillard, from a letter to 10th December, 1885:-We have been living in a state of expectation until the month of August, when we were enabled to cross the river, and enter this country, more than five hundred miles away from the extreme boundary of the civilized world. We knew something of the wonderful movement among the Jews in Besserabia; also of the not less wonderful one in your University, and were cheered with the last addresses, and then the letters of Messrs. S. Smith, Studd, and others. It was delightful and refreshing. Our God is mighty in all His works. It is indeed encouraging to us, penetrating as we do into the darkest regions of Satan's kingdom. While we rejoice over what is done for China, we expect that Africa's day shall soon dawn. It must. At present we need all the audacity of faith to believe it; for everything is as dark as it can be. This country is a den of theft, rapine, and murder. We have had so many revolutions and counter-revolutions in a short time that it must be exceedingly difficult for friends at home to form an idea of the politics of this country. Since I visited the capital last year there has been a great deal of fighting and murder. The numhex of chiefs whom I knew, and who have been killed, either in battle or privately, is something awful. King Lewanitto, who was expelled, has come back, and his rival has fled. The country is far from settled. We are, however, thankful to be in it among the people after whom we have so longed. During all the time we spent at Leshoma, Mrs. Coillard never saw a woman or child save those of the hunters and traders settled there; she had intercourse only with the slaves sent by their masters to sell corn. Now that we are in the country, she has resumed missionary work in her own sphere. Women come constantly to see her; some get from time to time a little work to do, for which they receive some beads. and always kind words. Poor creatures! how degraded they are! Oh, it is heartsickening. If friends at home could only form the faintest idea of it, what efforts and sacrifices would they not make to rescue them! I never till now understood so well the feelings that harrowed our Saviour's heart when, looking upon the multitudes that were like sheep without a shepherd, "He was moved with compassion." Should our days be short, I would die praising God that we have been enabled to open up the country to the preaching of the Gospel. I trust that ere long we may see young, earnest men entering this immense, limitless field. I pray for it. Do help me also. Our health is keeping wonderfully good. Last year at this season most of our people, and Mrs. C. especially were very ill, and it was a dry season. This year we have a deluge of rain; no house, only a tent to shelter us. Poor shelter it is, for it is constantly flooded, and we cannot help it. the place is so flat that there is no outflow for the water. It is in the evening that we feel the discomfort most. When we light a candle, mosquitoes, moths, beetles, and other insects of all kinds and sizes swarm in such a way that we must take our tea hurriedly, read a few verses, and retire. In three weeks we have built a little place of two rooms, with poles and reeds, and as soon as it is dry enough we shall flee to it, and it shall be a palace to us. The work must be done in earnest by missionaries here and their friends at home. Nationalities and denominations are of little importance in a perishing world like ours. Notices of Books. "Things That shall Come to Pass." Official Report of the Conference at Mildmay on the Second Coming of the Lord. (1s. 9d. and 2s. 6d.) John F. Shaw & Co. The full and official report of this important Conference has just been issued, and we venture to urge its wide circulation. In these latter days, when a deepening interest attaches to the truths of the prophetic Word, all who know the blessed hope of the Church and realize its exceeding practicalness should use their utmost endeavours that these calmly reasoned expositions of things touching the coming of the King should be placed in the hands of fellow-believers not yet fully instructed concerning events shortly to come to pass. The volume is really a valuable contribution to the prophetic literature of the Church Maranatha. Is it True? (6d.)-S. W. Partridge & Co. We are not surprised to find a second edition of this little book called for. The reality and personality of the hope of the coming of the Lord is very simply and clearly developed in the course of a series of conversations. The Three Judgments. By Rev. James Gosset Tanner, M.A. (2d.)-John F. Shaw & Co. Mr. Tanner has been well advised to publish this sermon, presenting as it does clear and Scriptural teaching on a subject by no means generally understood. We commend warmly this little brochure-widely circulated it will doubtless prove helpful to many. A Royal Service. By Jean Sophia Pigott.-Partridge & Co. A collection of poems, some exceedingly tuneful and stirring. On page 287 we give one, "A Gift" by way of commendation. A Sketch of Bishop King. By J. Hanchard (3d.)-John Kensit. "A manual," as claimed on the title page, for " Churchmen." Such, loyal and true to the Divine Word, will find here much to awaken anxiety and concern regarding the spread of priestcraft. Through the United States and Canada. By Rev. J. K. Campbell, D.D.-Partridge & Co. (48. 6d.). Interesting and readable sketches of holiday rambles beyond the sea, affording excellent illustrations of American life and manners, and introducing the reader to not a few Christian workers on the other side. In Flowering Thorns. By Gertrude Jerdon.-Nisbet & Co. Will bring comfort and solace to many weary ones. metred lines the writer gives a homely story illustrating afresh the "peaceable fruits of righteousness" yielded through chastening "to them that are exercised thereby." The Diaconate of Women. By the late Dean Howson (28).Nisbet & Co. The late Dean's thoughts on the ministry of women and on deaconesses in connection with the Church will be read with much interest, all the more that the subject is at present exercising, not a little, the minds of many. Any of the works noticed in Word and Work may be had of the publishers, John F. Shaw and Co., 48, Paternoster Row, London, E.C., post free, for the published price. Full cash discount for general book orders. THE WAY OF PEACE ILLUS- "The kind of book to give to our ungodly friends if we wish to put before them a pure Gospel message, so stated that they will be attracted to read it."-Mr. Spurgeon in Sword and Trowel. "This is just the little book needed. The illustrations are so short and interesting that even the most careless will read them with interest, and the most dull can scarcely fail to understand the Way of Peace." The Freeman. "All who have an interest to instruct inquirers as to the way of salvation will find this little book just what is wanted. The incidents are so interesting that they will be read with interest by all." Baptist Messenger. "It is calculated to calm the troubled mind and stimulate the anxious to follow in the path of those instanced; and it is therefore admirable for putting into the hands of such."-Southern Cross. DRUMMOND'S TRACT DEPOT, STIRLING, N.B. London: B. W. PARTRIDGE & CO. Published Monthly, price Id. Choice Books By Mrs. Pennefather. Price ONE PENNY each; One Dozen Assorted AM I GUIDED? AND THE GOD OF PEACE. London: JOHN F. SHAW & Co., 48, Paternoster PRIMROSE LEAFLET: 25 Copies post free, 4d. Thoughts on Easter-tide, for the 66 Heralds of the Cross." 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The Evangelization Society is prepared to send qualified Evangelists to any part of England, Scotland, and Wales upon due notice. Apply to Hon. Secretary, 21, Surrey Street, Strand, W.C. Y.M.C.A., City, New Metal Exchange, Whittington Avenue, Leadenhall Street (late 61, Gracechurch Street).-Sundays, at 5 p.m., Bible reading; 7 p.m., Young men's Gospel service. Bible Lecture (with dissolving views) by Rev. Frank H. White, Wednesday, 28th inst.. 7 p.m. Mission work at Y.M.C.A. Hall, Bermondsey, nightly, 8 p.m. (special meeting Good Friday, tea 6 p.m.) Annual meeting, May 6th (Thurs.), 6 30 p.m., Mr. J. Herbert Tritton in the chair. Rev. Evan H. Hopkins, Dr. Sinclair Paterson, and others. Conference Hall, Mildmay Park, N.-April 25th, Mr. P. S. Badenoch, at 3.30 and 7 p.m. Blackheath Conference.-A Convention, having for its object the deepening of spiritual life, will be held at Blackheath on the 25th, 26th, and 27th May, in which the Revs. Dr. Elder Cumming, C. A. Fox, W. B. Figgis, Evan Hopkins, E. W. Moore, W. Webb-Peploe, S. A. Selwyn, and Mr. H. F. Bowker will (D.V.) take part. Newport, Isle of Wight, Conference.-May 12th, 13tb, and 14tb. Y.M.C.A., Exeter Hall.-Rev. F. Hastings will give a series of Bible readings at the mid-day meeting as follows:-May 3rd, New Life;" 4th, "Full Forgiveness;" 5th, "Open Confession;' 6th, "Assured Salvation;" 7th, "Regretted Lapses." Mr. Henry Varley will (D.V.) preach at Chelsea Chapel, Lower Sloane Street, on Good Friday, at 4 p.m. Public tea and meeting will follow. Home of Industry, 60, Commercial Street.-Monthly meeting for Christian workers, Wednesday, April 21st. Tea at 6. Meeting at 7. Rev. J. Wilkinson will give the address on "Work among the Jews." Youths' Institute, Old Pye Street, Westminster (One Tun Mission).-Prayer meeting every Wednesday from 1 to 1.30. Conducted by Mr. J. Payne. Mission service every Sunday from 6.30 to 8. Evangeliscio Mission (Under the direction of C. Russell Hurditch).Kilburn Hall, Kilburn Gate (not Town Hall).—Mr. Ransome Wallis, Sun., at 7 p.m., and Wed., at 7.30 p.m. Bank Holiday, Mon., 26th. -Meetings in the above Hall; afternoon at 4, evening at 7; tea at 5.30. Malden Hali, Kentish Town.-Mr. Geo. Hucklesby, Bun., 7 p.m.; Thurs., at 8. Dalston Hall, 105, Dalston Lane, E.-Mr. Robert Paton, Sunday, 7 p.m.; week-night service, Thursday, at 8. Bignold Hall, Bignold Road, Station Road, Forest Gate.-Mr. R. E. Ashton, Sundays, 7 p.m.; Wed., 8 p.m. West Kensington Hall (known as Cadby Hall), Hammersmith Road, West Kensington.-Sun., Dr. Popham, at 3 p.m.; Mr. C. V. T. Onslow, at 7 p.m. Hammersmith, Upper Mission Room, 180, King Street.For the young, on Sunday, at 7 p.m.; Dr. Popham, Thursday, 8 p.m. Mortlake, Rest Mission Hall.-Mr. S. El Angel, Sun., 7 p.m. Children's Special Service Mission.- Mr. Arrowsmith, at Cheltenham, April 25th to May 2nd. Mr. J. H. Greene, at Cowlinge, April 25th to 30th. Mr. H. M. Trickett, at Duffield, from April 22nd to May 2nd; at Park Walk, Chelsea, May 4th, at 7 o'clock. Mr. W. F. Seagrove at St. Benet's Hall, Mile End Road, E., April 27th, 28th, 29th, at 6 o'clock. Y.W.C.A.-Meetings for business young ladies every Tuesday evening, at 9.15, in the Mall Hall, High Street, Notting Hill. Zenana and Medical Mission School and Home, 58, St. George's Road, S.W.-Bible reading with Prayer every Saturday at noon, at which Miss Nugent and Mrs. Orchard kindly preside. Talbot Tabernacle, Powis Square, W.-Mr. Frank White, Sunday, at 11 and 7. Bt. George's Hall, Langham Place, W.-Mr. Herbert W. Taylor, Sunday morning, at 11; evening, at 7; and at Burlington Hall, Savile Row, on Wednesday, at 8. Church of England Young Men's Society.-Sermons to Young Men, St. Mary Aldermary, Queen Victoria Street (opposite Mansion House Station), on Thursday evenings, at 8 p.m. Acril 22nd, Rev. Lewis Borrett White, D.D. Rev. W. Hay Aitken's future engagements are as follows:-April 18th to 26th, St. James', Boston, Lines. Conference Hall, Eccleston Street.-Mr. Charles Inglis on Sunday, at Belgrave Presbyterian Church (Halkin Street, W.).-Rev. Adolph Clapton Hall, Alkham Road, Cazenove Road, Upper Clapton.-Mr. Hatfield Street Schools, Golden Lane, E. C. Studley Road Chapel Centenary Hall, E.C. Cannon Street Hotel ... Council Room, Exeter Hall Great Queen Street Chapel Westminster Abbey Commercial Dock Church, Derrick St., S.E. Metropolitan Tabernacle St. Matthew's, Bayswater ... Congregational Ch., Allen St., Kensington Westminster Abbey J. BIGWOOD, Esq., M.P. Donations Received. "THE PRESENT DISTRESS." ... CHILDREN'S SCRIPTURE UNION PORTIONS. April 25th-John xx. 1-18 26th-John xx. 19-31 27th-John xxi. 1—14 28th-John xxi. 15-25 April 29th-Psa, cii. 1-12 30th-Psa. cii. 13-23 May 1st-Psa. ciii. 1—11 Portugal. It may not be generally known that Mr. H. Max. well Wright, together with a Portuguese helper, have been arrested for preaching the Gospel in Madeira, and have been remanded to Lisbon on appeal. "Our New President."-Under this title the quarterly record of the Ragged School Union has an interesting and readable sketch of the Earl of Aberdeen, who has become president of the Union. A Poor Man's Box.-A clergyman in the south-west of England, in a letter to a former C.M.S. missionary, writes:-A poor deformed man in my part of our parish, who had been bedridden for nearly forty years, always had a box from our branch of your society. He and his mother existed on parish pay-and you know what that is-yet last year he collected seven shillings. Since his death his box has come in. A Touching Incident.-A teacher in a Ragged school at East Greenwich observed a little girl hobbling to school through the snow on a crutch, the girl having lost the use of one leg. As she walked, the crutch bent very much, and it was evident that it would last at most but a few days. A lesson was given by the master on the "Use of Legs," and admirable lessons were impressed on the children's minds. The little girl's crutch was shown, and all the children were invited to subscribe one farthing each to purchase a new one. A most hearty response was made by the poor children, and enough money was collected to purchase a crutch and a warm jacket. Open Air Mission.-Permit me to ask your readers for grants of tracts, or for the means to purchase them with. Since the commencement of the mission, thirty-three years ago, we have distributed 18,607,620. Last year we gave away nearly a million in the 649 towns and villages in which we worked, including 710 races, fairs, and other special gatherings. Of this number we received from 114 donors 795,777, the published price of which was £609 4s. 7d. At present our stock is low, while forty-two of our members are waiting for grants. Hence any help your readers are able to give will be greatly valued by GAWIN KIRKHAM, Secretary. 14, Duke Street, Adelphi, London, W.C., April 16th, 1886. DIMNESS OF SIGHT AND BLINDNESS are frequently caused by the use of unsuitable Spectacles. The Rev. Dr. Orowther, Hill House, Ascot, writes:-"I cannot describe the comfort I derive from the use of your glasses, both by day and night. I find no pain or weariness as I used to; and I have taken to reading books I had put aside as too trying for the eyes on account of the smallness of the type." The late Sir Julius Benedict wrote:-" I have tried the principal opticians in London without success, but the spectacles you have adapted suit admirably; the clearness of your glasses as compared with others is really surprising." The Rev. R. H. Baynes, M.A., Hon. Worcester Cathedral, writes:-"The spectacles you adapted are all I could desire, and my eyes feel strong already. I only regret I did not know of your exceeding skill years ago."-Mr. HENRY LAURANCE, F.8.8., Oculist Optician, la, OLD BOND STREET, scientifically adapts his IMPROVED SPECTAULER to assist and strengthen the weakest sights. Pamphlet containing suggestions for the preservation of sight free. BRANCHES, 6, Poultry, E.C.; 3, Guardian Buildings, Crass 8t., MANCHESTEB; Corporation Street, BIRMINGHAM; and 129, Buchanan St., Glasgow-ADVT. Canon Educational. COMBE DOWN SCHOOL, BATH, FOR SONS OF GENTLEMEN. Principal: MR. W. FRANKLIN DULY QUALIFIED MASTERS ASSIST. Christian teaching and training are combined with an education to fit boys for business and professional pursuits. Pupils are prepared for the various University and competitive examinations. The Principal gives personal attention to the grounding of younger boys. Combe Down, at an elevation of some 700 feet above Bath, is noted for its fine, bracing air. The school residence and premises have been certified by the Bath House Sanitation Association. References Dr. Baedeker, Weston-super-Mare. H. Dyer, Esq., Malvern. J. Churchill, Esq., Wimbledon. G. F. Trench, Esq., Ardfert, Co. Kerry. BOARDING SCHOOL for Young Ladies. Terms SOUTHEND-ON-SEA. BELLE VUE HOUSE. PREPARATORY BOARDING SCHOOL FOR YOUNG Delicate Children receive special attention. Terms moderate-J., O.fi:e of Word and Work, 48, Paternoster Row, London, E.C. THE OLD HALL SCHOOL, Principal: DR. CRANAGE, M.A. CROMARTIE HOUSE SCHOOL. The Avenue, Acton.-Careful Christian training combined with the best educational advantages. Pupils received between the ages of six and tourteen years. A limited number only taken. References permitted to parents of pupils. Terms very moderate, and charged fro n date of entry. Address Principal. BOARDING SCHOOL FOR TRADESMEN'S SONS, KELVEDON. Terms very moderate. Please state age. Address A. B., Church Street, Kelvedon Essex. BRIGHTON LADIES' SCHOOL. Established twenty-five years. Pupils successfully prepared for all exaimuations. The juniors have a separate department. Address Principal, 122, Marine Parade. GOVERNESS desires re engagement. Certificated English, advanced arithmetic, fluent French (Paris), German. Good music and singing, drawing, and painting. L. L. Finchley, Wilson Road, Salisbury. Select Boarding School for Young MALVERN HOUSE, BLOCKLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE. Principal-MRS. JUDSON. Ladies, In this lovely and healthy locality, situated among the Cotswold Hills, pupils can gain health and strength whilst enjoying the advantages of careful instruction, home comforts, and Christian training. Terms inclusive and moderate. References kindly permitted to parents of pupils in London and the country, and to Rev. John Wilkinson, 79, Mildmay Road, N., &c. RESPECTABLE YOUTH (aged 16), A YOUNG LADY, age 17, desires a situa- SITUATION wanted, by respectable young REQUIRED, after Easter, re-engagement as resident Music Governess (thorough) in a school. Capable of preparing pupils for local exams. if required. Salary moderate. J. Sommers, 41, Great Smith Street, Westminster. WANTED, by Farmer's Daughter (28) a situation as Housekeeper or useful help, where servant is kept, domesticated. State salary, A., Ground's Farm, Frankton, Rugby. WANTED, by young lady, re-engagement in any light business. Moderate salary. Apply D., Post Office, Whiteparish, Salisbury. COOK (plain) wanted, for small family, age under 30, also Nurse, same age. Three children, youngest 8. Plain needlewoman. Apply, from eleven until three, and six until eight, at 131, Maida Vale, W., or by letter. YOUNG WOMEN, with good references, seeking business engagements, should apply, before four o'clock, to Miss Hall, Business Agency, Young Women's Christian Association, 101, Mortimer Street, Regent Street, W. Apartments, &c. BOURNEMOUTH.-A delightful Home for Visitors and invalids at Durley Dean Mansion. Terms moderate and inclusive of the FruitKoumiss treatment where desired. Pamphlets showing its marvellous effect in many hopeless cases post free for 6d. in stamps, Address Secretary. HASTINGS.-Sea View House, Marine Parade, close to the sea. Well-furnished Apartments, with good attendance, at very moderate Entrance 35, George (inclusive), charges. Street. For terms apply Miss Stevens. DELIGHTFUL SEASIDE HOME, Isle of Wight, facing sea and downs. Unusual advantages for languages, music, singing, sketching, and painting. English subjects. A few lady boarders received. Principal, Marlborough House, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. EASTBOURNE.-Boarding Establish ment. Sea view. One minute's walk from park. A handsome lawn in front of house. Terms, two occupying the same room, 25s. Mrs. Waggett, Strathmore House, Howard Square. ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA.—Apsley House Boarding Establishment, 7, st. Margaret's Road, Warrior Square. Close to sea. Conducted by the Misses Elmslie. Home comforts. Liberal table. Inclusive terms from 1à guinea. BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Brighton (West), close to sea and Queen's Gardens. Bea-water baths. Kind attention to an invalid. Terms from 30s. per week. 3, The Drive. LONDON.-INBULL'S TEMPERANCE HOTEL, 20, 21, Burton Crescent, Tavistock Square, W.C. Five minutes' walk or 1s. cab fare from Euston, St. Pancras, King's Cross Railways; easily reached from other stations. Patronised by readers of Word and Work. Tariff on application. BOARD and RESIDENCE, with home STOKE NEWINGTON.-House to be Let containing eight rooms. Good neighbourhood. 8, Bouverie Road, N. Low rent. Apply to J. G. Vernon, Oxford House, College Avenue Clapton, E. |