Way Songs and Wanderings. By C. Addison Young. Estes & Lauriat. These way songs, and snatches of melody in many moods, the author tells us, were "swiftly built as I passed along"; and probably the first impression the reader receives is that it would have been better if the poet had built more slowly, for these verses bear decided marks of what we should surely call carelessness if we did not recognize the author's plea of haste. On the other hand,

we soon feel that these songs are genuine expressions of real emotions. They are never written for effect. They express in every instance some real bit of life. Some are rough, some are odd, but all are in earnest; and out of that earnestness, that pas

sion for the truth of life to be found in

every least event, there speaks to the reader a voice plaintive, tender, and sometimes powerful. Mr. Young's experience has been not only wide, but it has been deep; and we find many unusual bits of real poetic insight in many of these poems,-for instance, in "The Indian Ox-driver," "The Worldwide Masonry," or "The Burial of the Lumberman's Horse." In other poems we find a profound sense of the solemnity of the great struggle of life, and a fine power of trust and hopefulness lighting up the gloom, as, for example, in "Resignation," from which we quote:

"O God, this is hard to bear!
Yet I know I am thy care,—
Know that the great tenderness
E'en in this means a caress.
May I lift my head above,-

Nay! may I ope' my heart to love,-
Love that welleth everywhere,
Love that cometh unaware!"

The Social Teaching of Jesus. By Prof. Shailer Mathews. Macmillan Company. Jesus was neither a socialist, an ascetic, nor an individualist; yet his teachings bear very directly upon almost every social question that can be raised, and this careful inquiry by Prof. Mathews into the practical bearing of the message of the Master upon modern economic questions is timely, and appears to us to be very well done. In his summary of the whole process of social regeneration Prof. Shailer is particularly happy. His description of the gospel of Jesus as an evolution, “although it could not be expected that he [Jesus]

would use the word," is clear, rational, and convincing.

The Essex Hall Lecture, 1897. By R. A. Armstrong. London: Philip Green. This annual lecture is almost always one of strong interest, and this one is no exception. Mr. Armstrong treats of the significance of the teaching of Jesus. His purpose is modestly stated to be not a critical judgment concerning the New Testament docu

ments, but an attempt to answer the question, "What is the practical value to religious faith and life of the teaching of Jesus as that teaching is now understood in the light of the later criticism?"

By Alexander B. Bruce.

The Providential Order of the World. Charles Scribner's Sons. Dr. Bruce here treats in rather a

ponderous way an extremely interesting theme. It is an attempt to ascertain what are the methods which God in his provi

dence employs for the accomplishment of his ends. Election, solidarity, sacrifice,these are the three chief methods Dr. Bruce discovers. He seems to understand elecspecial fitness for any definite work, solition in a purely natural sense simply as darity as the treatment of human life in masses for purposes of continued race development, and sacrifice as the essential element of suffering in all life.

Genesis of the Social Conscience. By H. S. Nash. Macmillan Company.-Another work along the lines of so many attempts to show the application of the evolution theory to the progress of Christianity. The exact plan of Prof. Nash's book is not easily made out. He divides his subject into eight chapters, but the titles of these are not very winning; and no sooner has one perused them sufficiently to gather some sense of their drift than it is discovered, in the opening chapter, that the author proposes another syllabus, this time containing no less than thirteen headings, and these apparently hopeless. The author ought to have had some other eye than his own to look after the arrangement of his work. He was doubtless so familiar with the convolutions of his own thought that he could keep himself straight through all the intricacies of the immense amount of material he has to handle. Not so, however, the unfortunate reader. Prof. Nash has a distinct contribution to make to the study of modern Christian sociology: he has an original scheme in mind in this suggested development of the social conscience; but it would seem capable of expression in far briefer and clearer way.

The Conception of God. A Philosophical Discussion. By Josiah Royce, Joseph Le Conte, George H. Howison, and Sidney E. Mezes. Macmillan Company.This is a magnificent fray of intellectual warriors. It excites, while it yet more astounds, the ordinary listener. It is a tugging at the roots of all human knowledge, even as the giants of mythology tugged at the roots of Ygdrasil. To the special student of the theory of philosophy this book furnishes an appetizing dish, but to less informed readers it will be more of a puzzle

than a treat.

JACK AND JILL'S FIRST VISIT TO THE SEASHORE.

A TRUE STORY.

BY DELIA LYMAN PORTER.

Jack and Jill were two of the prettiest little horses you ever saw in your life. Both had the glossiest black coats and long silky tails; and the only way you could tell them apart was that Jill had a little white star on her forehead, and Jack had none.

The day after their mistress arrived at the seashore, where she had taken a pretty cottage for the season, she said to John, the coachman,

"John, you can give Jack and Jill a good run around the field this morning: it will do them good."

Presently both Jack and Jill stopped to take breath at the stone wall nearest the beach. They saw the cool waves breaking along the smooth, hard sand; and Jack turned his head to Jill as if to say, "Shall we?" and Jill nodded back as plainly as could be, "Yes, let's! what a lark!" And then, with one bound, the two little horses jumped over the wall, and daintily trotted down the long slope of the beach. At the water's edge they stopped again, side by side, and Jack lifted up one hoof in the air, and again looked at Jill as if inquiring, "Do we dare?" and again Jill responded, "Yes"; and the two horses put two feet in the cool, refreshing water, and then two more, and walked slowly out into the sea, more and more pleased as they felt the waves breaking gently against their warm skins. Finally, they were in shoulder deep, and again Jack turned, as if to say, “What do you say now?" "Let's swim," responded Jill, as plainly as possible, as she gave a delighted snort, and began to move her legs in and out. So the two horses, with faces seaward, swam and swam and swam, as delighted as two children with their first experience of the water, but adapting themselves to it as no two children in the world ever did.

In the mean time John, the coachman, was becoming more and more alarmed. He

had watched the horses go down to the beach, and had expected that, of course, they would turn back as soon as they reached the water. To his astonishment they went further and further in, paying no attention to his loud exhortations to return; and, when he saw them actually swimming off, as if they fully intended visiting the old country before their return, his consternation knew no bounds, for he knew their strength would give out long before they could cover again even the distance they had gone. Over the stone wall leaped John; and along the beach the quarter of a mile to the United States Life-saving Station he ran, as fast as his legs could carry him.

"Quick!" he shouted to the astonished sailor, who sat smoking in the doorway. "Quick! get a boat out, or our horses will drown before our eyes."

As quick as a flash out ran the boat along the pulleys; and four strong sailors were rowing with might and main to the horses, now becoming exhausted. Neither Jack nor Jill knew enough to turn around, and were swimming with hard, quick breaths as the boat at last caught up with them. John, who was in the stern, finally managed to get hold of Jack's halter; and a grateful neigh from the tired horse repaid the sailors for all their exertions. Slinging a longer noose around Jill's neck, she again came following after, as Jack was gently turned around. Both horses, with the sight of the shore and the sound of John's familiar voice, were encouraged to fresh exertions; and, though at last almost exhausted, they kept afloat till they were able to again walk on the sand to the beach. The moment they were out of the water they fell exhausted on the beach; and it required a stiff dose of whiskey for each horse, and a brisk rubbing down by John, before they regained enough strength to walk to the stable. Jill next day could hardly stand, for lameness; and Jack seemed a year or two older. But, as they looked out of their round windows on to the deep blue sea, Jack looked at Jill, as if to say, "But it was a lark, wasn't it?" and Jill responded with an appreciative neigh that plainly meant a "yea."

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ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mr. Walter G. Beach, having satisfied the Committee on Fellowship of his fitness for the Unitarian ministry, is hereby commended to our ministers and churches.

W. L. CHAFFIN, Chairman.
D. W. MOREHOUSE, Secretary.

Alameda, Cal.- The various organizations within the Unitarian church in Alameda have resumed their usual work since the close of the summer vacation, and seem fairly prosperous. The event of the month has been a Midsummer Féte, given by the ladies of Unity Circle, which proved a fine success, both artistically and financially. The Unity Club is doing fine work along its chosen lines, and is a source of profit and pleasure to its members. Mr. Dodson is delivering a course of lectures on the "Bible and the Higher Criticism." They are designed primarily for the teachers of the Sunday-school, but are open to all who are interested in the subject. Consequently, the attendance is unexpectedly good.

Ann Arbor, Mich.-The university here begins the year with an enrolment of 3,000 students, which means that before the first semester is over the number will be likely to reach 3,200. October is a busy month in all the churches, as well as in the town generally. The Unitarian church is a beehive, with the rest. Besides the Sunday programme of morning service, Sundayschool, students' Bible class in the main audience-room at noon, reading-room open Sunday afternoon, meeting of the Young People's Religious Union, and evening service, there are meetings of various kinds during the week. The reception for new students held in the church on the 11th is spoken of as the largest in the history of the society..

The Young People's Union is entering upon its new year with enthusiasm. Its weekly religious meetings are large and earnest. At the close of last year it placed racks to hold tracts and sermons in the railway depots of the city. These are kept

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filled by a committee of young men. experiment is proving a great Other kinds of practical work are being carried on which will be reported later.

The Unity Club has arranged a course of twelve popular lectures and entertainments for the year, which will bring here several of our leading Unitarian ministers; namely, Fenn and Jones of Chicago, Crothers of Cambridge, Gilman of Meadville, and Fay of Los Angeles, and, it is hoped, Dr. Collyer of New York. The course was opened last Monday evening with a finely illustrated lecture by Prof. Worcester of the University of Michigan on "The Philippine Islands and their People."

The students' Bible class, taught by Mrs. Sunderland, will devote the year to a study of the Bible, book by book, beginning with Genesis and going through to the Revelation. It was introduced by two sermons preached by Mr. Sunderland, one in the morning and one in the evening, on "Why Study the Bible?" and "How Study the Bible?" These had a large hearing. The class starts off with a round hundred members. The text-books used will be the Bible and Mr. Sunderland's book on "The Origin and Growth of the Bible."

The "College Town Pulpit," Mr. Sunderland's monthly sermon issue, has begun to Two make its regular appearance again. numbers of the series of 1897-98 are now out. Arrangements have been made for an exchange of a hundred copies a month, for church door use, with Rev. S. R. Calthrop of Syracuse and Dr. Brundage of Albany. The demand for it is large and steadily increasing, especially for missionary purposes. Three thousand copies a month will be printed this year if the money can be raised.

Unitarian The Michigan Conference meets in Detroit November 3 and 5. Ann Arbor hopes to send a good delegation.

Brattleboro, Vt.- The installation of Rev. E. L. S. Osgood as pastor of the Unitarian church took place Wednesday evening, October 6, when the order of services was as follows: organ voluntary; invocation by Rev. George Osgood; reading of

the Scriptures by Rev. H. D. Maxwell; solo, O God, have mercy!" sermon by Rev. S. M. Crothers; original hymn by Rev. George Osgood, sung by the congregation; prayer of installation by Rev. Joseph Osgood, D.D.; charge to the pastor by Rev. J. E. Wright; right hand of fellowship by Rev. C. B. Elder; solo, "Entreat me not to leave thee!"; address to the people by Rev. F. L. Phalen; closing prayer by Rev. George F. Piper; doxology; benediction by the pastor.

Brookline, Mass.-Rev. Edward David Towle was installed as minister of the Second Unitarian Society, Thursday evening, October 7. After the invocation by Rev. A. Manchester and Scripture reading by Rev. George D. Latimer, Rev. Edward Everett Hale preached the sermon of the evening. Rev. James De Normandie made the prayer of installation, Rev. W. H. Lyon extended the right hand of fellowship, the charge to the minister was given by Rev. M. J. Savage, and Rev. Thomas Van Ness delivered the address to the peo

ple, to which the church responded through

the words of Mr. George S. Burton; and, after the singing of Mr. Hosmer's hymn, "O prophet souls of all the years, the benediction was pronounced by the new pastor. This society is not a year old; but it has a membership of about one hundred and fifty, with a large and growing Sunday-school.

Brooklyn, N.Y.-A memorial service for the late Rev. Stephen H. Camp of Brooklyn, N.Y., was held on the evening of Sunday, October 3, in Unity Church of that city.

It was the desire of his loyal and bereaved people, in the removal of their beloved shepherd, to fitly recognize the sense of their loss, and to show their deep and loving ap preciation of his worth and influence.

The people were scattered during the summer. The church was closed at the time of Mr. Camp's death in South Woodstock, Conn., in the month of July. Soon after assembling again in their beloved Unity, on a date they had determined previously to recognize as the twenty-eighth anniversary of the settlement of their pastor, the occasion, instead of rejoicing, was made a season of tender, heartfelt memorial. The neighboring ministers were invited to take part, those who had known him most intimately; and each one gave a tender tribute, coming out of a long-time acquaintance and appreciation. Rev. D. W. Morehouse conducted the services, opening with a few words, which were followed by a responsive service led by Rev. Samuel A. Eliot, and prayer by Rev. Thomas R. Slicer, pastor-elect of All Souls' Church, New York. Rev. John W. Chadwick, pastor of the Second Unitarian Church, and the neighbor of Mr. Camp for

twenty-eight years, made the first address. Twice before on other occasions he had spoken of his friendship, and still his theme was not exhausted; for he had yet more to say. He would have his word sound a note of cheerfulness and courage instead of lamentation and mourning. Rev. Robert Collyer of the Church of the Messiah, New York, followed, speaking out of an acquaintance of thirty-eight years, ten years before Mr. Camp came to Brooklyn. He spoke of the sorrow he felt in hearing of his death, and how it had made a void through all his summer holiday; and yet we were not there to mourn our loss so much as to rejoice for him over the completion of such a period of noble service for God and man. Mr. John A. Taylor, a member of the board of trustees, next voiced the feelings of the bereaved people in an address so tender and appreciative that it touched all hearts.

The closing address was made by Mr. Camp's beloved physician, Dr. A. W. Catlin. It was a brief study of a noble life and through many years of peculiar intimacy. character, which, had been revealed to him He spoke of him as sincere, refined, and pure in speech and thought and life, and withal strong, never surrendering to a question of expediency. He had the marvellous power of reaching the inner man, and adapting himself to people. Many ministers took part in the services, reading hymns, Rev. Charles Porter of Hingham, formerly of Brooklyn, Rev. George Herbert Hosmer of Dorchester, Rev. F. S. C. Wicks of Passaic, N.J. The benediction was invoked by Rev. Dr. Bixby of Yonkers.

Chelsea, Mass.-The ordination and installation of Charles Alpheus Place as pastor of the First Unitarian Society took place Wednesday evening, October 6. The exercises were opened by an organ voluntary, followed by an invocation by Rev. C. C. Pierce and reading from the Scriptures by Rev. Margaret B. Barnard. The sermon was preached by Rev. Augustus M. Lord of Providence, the installing prayer Charles G. Ames gave the charge to the was by Rev. Edward A. Horton, Rev. minister, and Rev. Edward Hale of Cambridge the right hand of fellowship. Rev. Augustus P. Reccord addressed the people, and Rev. Charles E. Jefferson of Chelsea extended a welcome to the city. Appropriate selections of music were given, and a benediction by the pastor closed the exercises.

Chestnut Hill, Mass.-For two or three years a service for children has been held in the Lee Chapel on Sunday afternoons.

Instead of this service there is now to be a morning service in the chapel, with preaching. The children join in the service, and are also to meet as a Sunday

school for special services either before or immediately after the general service. Some thirty families are interested. Rev. Edward Hale of Cambridge is to have charge for the present.

Chicago, Ill.-Unity Church: As Unity Church is without a pastor at present, service was not resumed till October 10, when Rev. A. W. Gould occupied the pulpit. October 17 a large congregation welcomed Dr. Collyer, who will preach in Unity four weeks. On the same day services were resumed in the Sunday-school. A change has been made in the course of study to be followed in the school. The primary classes will use Mr. Gould's series entitled "Mother Nature's Helpers," the intermediate classes the series "Noble Lives and Noble Deeds," edited by Mr. Horton; and the older classes will be given their choice between this latter course and Mr. Crooker's work, "The Growth of Christianity." This is quite a new departure for Unity Sunday-school, and officers and teachers are hopeful that it may prove very successful. It is probable that before long there will be a social in the church parlors, at which Dr. Collyer will read a paper on Charlotte Bronté. The Women's Alliance is making preparations for a fair and supper to be held early in December, in which the Ladies Aid Society and the "Saturdays" will co-operate. number of other entertainments and socials are projected, and the winter promises to be a busy one.

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On Tuesday evening, October 12, the Chicago Union of Liberal Sunday-schools held the first meeting of the season at All Souls' Church. The programme included a paper on "How to secure Regular Attendance," a talk on the "Chart System" by Mr. C. E. Roberts of Unity Church, Oak Park, who has brought the system to great perfection in his school, a talk on "Prizes," and a

song called "The Sunday-school Scholar," the scholar described being of the type known as "prize-made." There was a good attendance for a first meeting, and a renewed expression of interest and sympathy with the aims of the union.

Concord, N.H.-This church was represented at the National Conference at Saratoga by our minister, Rev. Frank L. Phalen, and two delegates, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Waldron.

The Concord Branch of the

Women's Alliance announces its programme for 1897 and 1898, as follows: November 5, reading, "Our Spiritual Ancestry," Mrs. Frank Cressy; selected reading, Mrs. W. W. Hill; Religious News, Miss Clara F. Brown. December 3, reading, "The Poetry of the Bible," Mrs. J. B. Sanborn; selected reading, Mrs. E. P. Comins;

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Religious News, Mrs. R. E. Walker. January 7, reading, "The True and the Beautiful," Mrs. H. E. Chamberlin; selected reading, Mrs. J. B. Harriman; Religious News, Mrs. L. C. Merrill. February 4, paper, "Modern Tendencies," Miss Carrie Evans; selected reading, Mrs. J. H. Morey; Religious News, Mrs. H. C. Sturtevant. March 4, reading, "Learning by Doing," Mrs. G. L. Stratton; selected reading, Miss Abbie M. Mason; Religious News, Mrs. J. S. Hubbard. April 1, annual meeting. Informal tea.

All women interested in liberal Christianity, whether members of the Alliance or not, are cordially invited to attend these meetings. Informal discussion of the subject will follow the readings.

Essex Conference.-The Essex Conference met in the Lawrence church, Wednesday, October 6. Rev. Thomas Van Ness preached the conference sermon the previous evening. At the morning session Dr. James M. Pullman of Lynn gave a vigorons, stimulating, enjoyable address upon "The Moral Capital of the World, "-an address rich in illustrations taken from physics and history, and in an impressive, popular, eloquent emphasizing At this natural law in the spiritual world. the afternoon session Dr. S. C. Beane of Newburyport read his Saratoga paper upon The Unconscious Testimony of Literature to the Spiritual Life here and hereafter," and thereby gave much pleasure to many who had not heard him at Saratoga. The discussions following each address were interesting and helpful.

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Illinois Conference.-The annual session of this conference is to be held with the church at Quincy, Ill., November 2 and 3. On the evening of the 2d Rev. Thomas J. Horner is to be installed as pastor of the Second Unitarian Church of Quincy, Ill. On Wednesday, November 3, the programme is as follows:

Business session: 9 A.M., reports of officers, appointment of committees, reports of the churches and societies. 11.00, address, "The Western Unitarian Conference and Western Unitarian Sunday School Society: What they demand of the State Conference and Societies," Rev. A. W. Gould, secretary W. U. C. and president W. U. S. S. Society. 11.30, mid-day religious service, Rev. J. H. Acton. 2 P.M., symposium, "The Modern Church": (a) Its Basis, Rev. A. W. Gould, Chicago; (b) Its Work, Rev. Howard Udell, Geneva; (c) Its Graces, Rev. J. H. Mueller, Bloomington; (d) Its Ministry, Rev. Ida C. Hultin, Moline; (e) Its Constituency, Rev. L. J. Duncan, Streator. 3.30, general discussion; 4.15, closing business session, reports of committees, election