Editorials

From Houghton, Mifflin & Co. comes a little volume,—beautifully printed, of antique look, and with plentiful side-headings, bearing the above title.

This is an Illinois novel, published by Houghton, Mifflin & Co. , and written by Joseph Kirkland.

Whose ? Rev. M.

The harmony resulting from the reign of a woman has been witnessed by the two continents. It may be said of Victoria, that she has governed well because she has governed little; but as wife, mother, and queen, the purity, integrity, and strength of her character have had an uplifting effect upon a great nation.

The Illinois Legislature has been considering the propriety of passing a new Health Act, prepared by Dr. Ranch.

Indeed , a great picture! Such masses of color! Carl Hecker, of New York,—an excellent painter himself, and the head of a large school,—pronounces it a masterpiece. Go to Horticultural Hall and see it! There are over thirty figures in the picture,—just such a group of persons as would naturally be present at the trial of Jesus.

It has been decided by the Court in her favor, and she is released. There was no dispute about the facts.

This excellent magazine tells the story of many charities. Its chief aim is to encourage that helpfulness which enables others to help themselves.

This is an admirable magazine. Among other matters, it enlightens the public as to the true condition of the much-discussed theory of Probation After Death.

It is very difficult for the public to understand that Rev. Mary B.