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A LOST SON, By M. LINSKILL, Author of "Between the Heather and the

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Among the Northumbrian Miners.
By R. D. ROBERTS, Fellow of Clare College,
Cambridge.

Pigtails and Powder. With Engraving,
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ROWLES. With Illustrations.
A Highland Clearance.
Curiosities of Music-The Music of
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The Wycombe Chair Manufacture.
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Ruth Oliphant. By MRS COOPER. Illus-

trated by A. FORESTIER.

The Childhood of Our Lord. By
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The Great Rest-Giver. By the Author
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The Jews in Central Asia. By the
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The Benedicite. A Series of Fine
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To-morrow. By DORA HOPE,
In the Gloaming. By I. FYVIE MAYO.
John Gordon, Seaman. A Tribute
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Arming the Knight. With Illustration.

W. F. YEAMES, R.A.

Miss Pris. By E. A. CAMPBELL.

How Far Men should be Like Chil-
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The Ever-Present Friend.
Wycliffe's Followers. By the Rev. Dr.

STOUGHTON.

The Religious Record of the Month.
Watching-Listening-Waiting.

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SOUTH-WEST LONDON COLLEGE FOR
YOUNG LADIES.
Principal-MRS. HALE, A.C.P.

Assisted by Efficient Teachers and Professors.

1, CARLTON MANSIONS, CLAPHAM RISE, S.W. A few Young Ladies are received as Boarders, and prepared, if desired, for the PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS, University Local, College of Preceptors, South Kensington, and Trinity College. A Scholarship is awarded to Pupils passing in Firstclass Honours at the Oxford and Cambridge Local Examinations. Home comforts with careful training, and individual supervision. Terms moderate and inclusive. Highly recommended by Parents, and Rev. C. H. SPURGEON.

BALHAM, MAY 29th, 1880.

1 am very reluctant to recommend Schools, because I am not always able to Judge of the interior arrangements; but in this case I have the utmost pleasure in standing as reference. I can highly commend Mrs. HALE, and have the greatest confidence in her capacity, management, and character, having known her for several years. C. H. SPURGEON

HAWKESBURY, CLEVEDON, SOMERSET.

Principals, Mrs. GEACH and her daughters, the Misses HILL.

THIS HOME-SCHOOL is desirable for GIRLS FROM ABROAD, and those for whom a GOOD HOME with careful individual religious training and instruction are desired. Pupils from this School have successfully passed Royal Academy (Music), Kensington Art, and the University Local Examinations. Hawkesbury is pleasantly situated, with sea view, at the above charming and healthy locality. No serious illness has occurred during the lengthened period of thirty years. Recreation Grounds. Tepid sea-water swimming baths. Fees aoderate and inclusive. References to parents of pupils, and to ministers.

SEVENOAKS. SCOTTISWOOD HOUSE SCHOOL. For well grounding LITTLE BOYS in English and French.

Fees Moderate.

Trained Teaching combined with a healthy Christian Home, and motherly care. For Prospectus apply-Mrs. JACKSON, C.M. (late principal of British and Foreign Training College, Stockwell).

The following extract is from Her Majesty's Inspector of Schools:-"After nearly thirteen years of most energetic and efficient service in the training of Teachers, Miss Scott (Mrs. Jackson) now retires from her important professional position with the best wishes and highest approbation of all who have had the opportunity of testing the results of her labours. J. BOWSTEAD."

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"Mrs. JACKSON was a choice member of my Church, and was known to me as a very able Teacher. One of our friends has two boys with her, and always speaks of her in the highest possible terms. I am pleased to recommend her School. C. H. SPURGEON."

"Jan., 1874.

OXFORD COUNTY MIDDLE-CLASS SCHOOL,

EST

HOWARD HOUSE SCHOOL, THAME.

STABLISHED 1840. A practical commercial education at very moderate and inclusive fees. Special attention is given to those subjects required in business life. That the course of instruction is sound and efficient is proved by the great success of the pupils year by year at the Public Examinations, Oxford and Cambridge University Local, Civil Service, College of Preceptors, and Pharmaceutical Society.

Situated in a beautiful part of the country. Cricket, football, country walks, bathing, fishing, &c. Fees, £8 or £9 per term, inclusive of books and laundress.

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Prospectus, with full particulars, from the Head-master, Mr. James William Marsh. "Several of my friends have had boys in this school for years, and are pleased with the education and kindness they receive."-C. H. SPURGEON.