Editorials

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

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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

When this venerable paper came to the Metaphysical College recently, the President took it up and remarked: "That reminds me of my parental home and my father's household, where this periodical was a regular visitor fifty years ago. " Presently she added: "I hope I have never done aught to dishonor the religion of my father!" This is indeed a good sentiment.