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Putting on record insights into the practice of Christian Science.

JOHN RUSKIN

This distinguished critic has stoutly denied any inclination toward the Romish Church. It should be conceded that he knows his own views in that direction better than Dame Rumor.

MRS. POST'S OFFENCE

Under the strong title, The Liberties of the People Imperilled, B. O.

RETROGRESSION IN REFORM

Dr. Howard Crosby's argument in favor of opening beer saloons for two hours on Sunday, for the sale of beer on draught, is surely a backward step for a reform advocate; and must necessarily nullify the whole measure of Sunday-closing, should his concession be permitted.

COLLEGIATE AFFAIRS

Another Primary class was opened at the Massachusetts Metaphysical College, May 2, composed of thirty-four members. Four other applicants, who came with the full tuition-money in hand, were not accepted, on account of imperfect health, which unfits one for the study of Christian Science.

From St. Albans, Vt.

This is the title of a handsome volume of 250 pages, by James Russell Lowell. There are nine essays.

BIBLE VERSIONS

Helen Spurrell , of London, has made a translation highly praised by scholars, and said to be more enjoyable than the famous Revised Version. She seems to have drunk in the dramatic spirit of Hebrew poetry more profoundly than previous-translators, and her original arrangement of the Psalms, Song of Solomon, and several other books, furnishes a key to a clearer interpretation.

SEA-SERPENT

His Majesty was recently seen on Lake Champlain. Among the astonished observers was W.

BEWARE OF FALSE TEACHERS

Mrs. Plunkett and Mrs.

REV. A. J. GORDON, D. D.

This noted Baptist clergyman's article on Christian Science, in Fire and Hammer,—a small Chicago sheet,—smells a good deal of spent powder. I quote this sentence, which is perhaps new: We do not question that the practitioners of this Science are in some way effecting marked cures; nor do we charge them with practising any wilful imposture.