cerning the terrible distress which has prevailed among the millions of India during the past two years. The accounts are detailed and bear upon their face the evidence of truthfulness. The story is a most sorrowful one, yet it needs to be considered by those who would take upon their hearts the woes of their suffering fellow beings. After treating of the famine the volume dwells upon the beginnings and and progress of the plague. The gruesome story is one that should stimulate the prayers and gifts of Christian people everywhere. The book, which is published by the Mennonite Publishing Co., is sold for the benefit of the fund for the Orphan Relief Association of India. subjects with them of one queen-empress, India's women seem to their Christian English sisters a special charge from the Lord. A brave succession of lady physicians and trained nurses have assisted in hospitals and dispensaries, the main work of houseto-house visitation. Their story is a pathetic and urgent appeal for more help. A prefatory glance at the land is most interesting, and is followed by an instructive account of the social life of India. The pardah is the curtain of the Zenana, which conceals the hapless women behind its folds; "a fit emblem of the dark pall of ignorance, superstition, and misery which shuts them in." Behind the Pardah. By Irene H. Barnes. With illustrations. T. Y. Crowell & Co., New York and Boston. Those who know the history and condition of our own India missions will be interested in this well illustrated volume, which gives the story of the Church of England Zenana Mission. It is a valuable addition to "the evidence of things not seen," which is now pouring in from every quarter, to stimulate the faith and arouse the activities and sympathies of the Christian Church. The Society of English Women, whose work is here described, was founded in 1880, and has exercised a great and everincreasing influence in the Christianization of India. "It is the heart of India that we seek," says the author of this book, "and that heart is the woman of India. A little band of consecrated women are pledged to carry the water of life as swiftly as may be to 130,000,000 of heathen women before they die." They can be reached by women only, and as Apostolic and Modern Missions. By Rev. Chalmers Martin, A. M. Fleming H. Revell Co. New York, Chicago and Toronto. 1898. This volume contains the substance of a course of lectures delivered at the Princeton Theological Seminary, in 1895. The four lectures as delivered are separated, in the book, into eight chapters which naturally, in the mind of the reader, form themselves into four groups, each group containing two chapters, the first dealing with a particular phase of apostolic missions and the second pointing out the corresponding parallel in modern. missions. These four counterparts, which undoubtedly in the original delivery constituted one lecture, treat in order "The Principles," "The Problems," "The Methods," and "The Results" in both apostolic and modern missions. We do not remember to have seen anywhere so full and comprehensive a Biblical statement for missions as the author sets forth in this volume, and the parallel is well carried over to the modern mis coast. THE RESCUED GALLAS. It will be remembered that several years since an Arab slave ship was captured north of Zanzibar, as it was seeking to transport some slaves from the Galla country, including a large number of children, to the Asiatic Sixty-four of these freed children were sent to Lovedale in South Africa, to be under Christian training there, in the hope that some of them might ultimately return to their native country bearing the message of the gospel. It is now reported that of the sixty-four who went to Lovedale, twelve have completed their course of study, of whom ten have been trained as teachers or artisans. Many of them have made profession of their faith in Christ. Though none of them have as yet reached the age at which missionaries are sent abroad, most of them cherish a hope of returning to their own land as messengers of the gospel. AMONG THE BAKUBAS. The report given some two years since of the entrance of missionaries of the Southern Presbyterian Board into the Bakuba territory will be recalled by many of our readers, especially the account given of Rev. W. S. Sheppard, a colored missionary from the South, who exhibited such courage and tact in gaining admission to a region closely guarded against foreigners. The king, Lukenga, who received Mr. Sheppard, did so because of an impression he had that this missionary was an incarnation of his son who had recently died. Lukenga has since died, and his son and successor is a cruel and superstitious villain, who rules his tribe with great severity. Rev. Mr. Morrison, in the April number of The Missionary, writes that he has now settled with Mr. Sheppard at Ibanj, not very far from Luebo, which is situated on one of the branches of the Kassai River, Ibanj being the border town of the Bakuba territory. The people received the missionaries kindly, but were bitterly opposed to their attempt to go into the interior, since they feared the wrath of the king, who expected them to stop all foreigners. At a later date, however, they welcomed Mr. Morrison and Mr. Sheppard, and have invited them to settle in their town, and this they have done. The mother of the king of the Bakubas died last summer, but she had not been buried on the 7th of December, and up to that time no less than six hundred slaves had been killed in her honor. This outpost of the Kingdom of Christ has been entered, the missionaries confess, with some trepidation, and yet they are hoping for an extensive work. They report that a wonderful work of grace is being done at Luebo, the first station which they occupied. BIBLIOGRAPHICAL. MISCELLANY. Map of Palestine in the Time of Christ. According to the Palestine Exploration Survey. Published by the Pilgrim Press, Boston. This is a very clear map, about three feet by four in size, on glazed cloth, showing clearly all elevations and depressions, and not too much covered with names. It will be most helpful in any Bible class-room. The map is attractive for its distinctness, as well as its accuracy. It is also inexpensive, costing only one dollar unmounted, and $1.50 mounted with spring roller. India, the Horror-Stricken Empire. Containing a This volume, prepared by an elder of the Mennonite Church who has been engaged, in connection with a committee in India, in administering relief to the sufferers by famine, presents in a vivid way the facts con cerning the terrible distress which has prevailed among the millions of India during the past two years. The accounts are detailed and bear upon their face the evidence of truthfulness. The story is a most sorrowful one, yet it needs to be considered by those who would take upon their hearts the woes of their suffering fellow beings. After treating of the famine the volume dwells upon the beginnings and progress of the plague. The gruesome story is one that should stimulate the prayers and gifts of Christian people everywhere. The book, which is published by the Mennonite Publishing Co., is sold for the benefit of the fund for the Orphan Relief Association of India. subjects with them of one queen-empress, India's women seem to their Christian English sisters a special charge from the Lord. A brave succession of lady physicians and trained nurses have assisted in hospitals and dispensaries, the main work of houseto-house visitation. Their story is a pathetic and urgent appeal for more help. A prefatory glance at the land is most interesting, and is followed by an instructive account of the social life of India. The pardah is the curtain of the Zenana, which conceals the hapless women behind its folds; "a fit emblem of the dark pall of ignorance, superstition, and misery which shuts them in." Behind the Pardah. By Irene H. Barnes. With illustrations. T. Y. Crowell & Co., New York and Bos ton. Those who know the history and condition of our own India missions will be interested in this well illustrated volume, which gives the story of the Church of England Zenana Mission. It is a valuable addition to "the evidence of things not seen," which is now pouring in from every quarter, to stimulate the faith and arouse the activities and sympathies of the Christian Church. The Society of English Women, whose work is here described, was founded in 1880, and has exercised a great and everincreasing influence in the Christianization of India. "It is the heart of India that we seek," says the author of this book, "and that heart is the woman of India. A little band of consecrated women are pledged to carry the water of life as swiftly as may be to 130,000,000 of heathen women before they die." They can be reached by women only, and as Apostolic and Modern Missions. By Rev. Chalmers Martin, A. M. Fleming H. Revell Co. New York, Chicago and Toronto. 1898. This volume contains the substance of a course of lectures delivered at the Princeton Theological Seminary, in 1895. The four lectures as delivered are separated, in the book, into eight chapters which naturally, in the mind of the reader, form themselves into four groups, each group containing two chapters, the first dealing with a particular phase of apostolic missions and the second pointing out the corresponding parallel in modern. missions. These four counterparts, which undoubtedly in the original delivery constituted one lecture, treat in order "The Principles," "The Problems," "The Methods," and "The Results" in both apostolic and modern missions. We do not remember to have seen anywhere so full and comprehensive a Biblical statement for missions as the author sets forth in this volume, and the parallel is well carried over to the modern mis sion movements. The first chapter is well worth the entire book in the fullness with which it reveals the mission idea in Christ's commands, in the apostles' teachings, and in the activities of the early church. The impression made by this chapter is intensified as one reads to the close of the book. Perhaps it will be sufficient to quote only one striking passage in illustration. "There is scarcely one of its (the New Testament's) twenty-seven books which does not bear the missionary impress. The Acts of the Apostles is the history of primitive missions. Every other book, except those briefest ones, II Philemon and III John, and the last of all, the Apocalypse, was written in response to the missionary exigencies. of the growing church." The author comes to the conclusion that modern missions follow, in the main, the principles laid down by the apostles, both as regards policy and methods, and that they have practically the same problems to meet. NOTES FOR THE MONTH. SPECIAL TOPICS FOR PRAYER. For the replenishing of the treasury of the American Board; that the Divine Spirit may so touch the hearts of his redeemed people that they shall apprehend the duty and privilege of denying themselves that they may give for the advancement of his kingdom throughout the world. (See page 211.) With thanksgiving for the safe return of the Morning Star let there be prayers for the safety and success of the Micronesian Mission, now peculiarly situated because of the war with Spain, in whose territory much of this mission work is conducted. ARRIVALS IN THE UNITED STATES. April 22. At San Francisco, Rev. James H. Pettee of the Japan Mission, and Frank A. Waples, M. D., and wife of the North China Mission. April 26. At San Francisco, Miss Ida C. Foss and Miss Louise E. Wilson, of the Micronesian Mission. May 5. At San Francisco, Mrs. Sarah J. Price and Miss A. A. Palmer, of the Micronesian Mission. May 6. At New York, Rev. Stephen C. Pixley and wife and Miss Mary Pixley, of the Zulu Mission. Mr. and Mrs. Pixley will remain for a time at Mount Vernon, N. Y. The Morning Star arrived at Honolulu April 15. DEPARTURES. May 18. From Boston, Rev. Clarence D. Ussher, M. D., to join the Eastern Turkey Mission at Harpoot. Dr. Ussher's medical education was received in the Kansas Medical College, and he took a four years' course in the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. DEATH. May 1. At Bristol, Tenn., Mrs. Amelia A. (Gilbert) Leonard, widow of Rev. Julius Y. Leonard, formerly of the Western Turkey Mission. Mrs. Leonard was born in Hamden, Conn., July 29, 1831, and went with her husband to Turkey in 1857. They were located first at Cesarea and afterward at Marsovan, laboring together for twenty-four years in Turkey. Returning on account of physical infirmities, they resided in New Haven, Conn. Mr. Leonard died Oct. 29, 1893. During the past winter Mrs. Leonard has been in the South, and while at Bristol, Tenn., suffered from a fall which fractured her thigh, and after lingering ten days she died. She was a most faithful missionary and her zeal in the cause continued to the last. Rochester, 1st Cong. ch. 1 00 Scotland, Cong. ch. Sheffield, Cong. ch. South Hadley Falls, G. Stockbridge, Mrs. Wm. R. Fuller, Walpole, Friends, by R. L. Mann, Westboro, Susan M. Miller, Worcester, Piedmont ch., 45; Y. P. S. C. E. of Immanuel ch. toward support Rev. H. N. Barnum, 20;* Edwin A. Putnam, 5, Abington, 1st Cong, ch. Amherst, North Cong. ch. 8.00 25 00 Ashland, Cong, ch. 16 00 Auburndale, Cong. ch., of which 83.34 m. c. 108 34 Barre, Cong. ch., to const. Mrs. GEO. P. KNAPP, H. M. 148 13 Billerica, Ortho. Cong. ch. Blandford, 2d Cong. ch. 20 20 524 Worcester Co., Friend, Three thankful people, Legacies. Boston, Rev. 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