The Bay State Monthly. Volume 2, No. 6, March, 1885

The author is a finished writer, with a large knowledge of books and of life, a keen insight into character, and a style of rare purity and grace.

Building-Stones. Price, $1.25.

A successful attempt to teach Bible truths in a manner both interesting and instructive.

Susy's Spectacles. Price, $1.25.

It was a friend that taught this wayward little girl to use these spectacles, and they proved a perfect blessing to her, and, step by step, led her up to a Christian life.—The Advance.

The Flower by the Prison. Price, $1.25.

The style is cultivated and rich, well adapted to bring out the deeper life of the soul.

Trifles. Price, $1.25.

"Trifles" may strike the key-note in some young life, and save the reader from a ruinous failure.—Examiner and Chronicle.

The Judge's Sons. Price, $1.50.

An admirable book to put into the hands of boys exposed to temptations and in danger of going astray.—Rev. Dr. Lincoln.

Daisy Seymour. Price, $1.25.

"Daisy Seymour" shows, interestingly and impressively, the value of religion in the development and elevation of youthful character.

Olive Loring's Mission. Price, $1.25.

The rest gained faith, and the beauty and power of true piety, beautifully and impressively set forth.

The Torch-Bearers. Price, $1.25.

Full of examples of love and self-denial, it teaches not only what one Christian woman may do, but how powerful is the influence of children for good if they are rightly taught.

The Trapper's Niece. Price, $1.25.

A story of Western life, illustrating the gradual separation of the good and bad elements as civilization advances, and the power of religion to unite and improve a community.—Rev. Dr. Rankin.

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Striking for the Right. Price, $1.75.

Here are beautiful sentiments whose price is above gold. The book is bright and witty and wise. Our boys and girls will read it and inwardly digest, and talk it over to their genuine profit, as we can testify by family experience.—Springfield Republican.

Walter Macdonald. Price, $1.50.

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The Wadsworth Boys. Price, $1.50.

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Silent Tom. Price, $1.75.

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The Blount Family. Price, $1.50.

In style it is unusually discriminating and careful, and it abounds with scenes of domestic life, which are so striking, yet so true to human nature that they seem to bring the reader into close companionship with the characters of the narrative.—Youth's Companion.

The Marble Preacher. Price, $1.50.

Representing the elements of a true Christian character, and the method of their development. The literary art and moral tone are excellent.

Evening Rest. Price, $1.50.

It is a work of rare originality and beauty; the pictures of real life have a curious charm.

Margaret Worthington. Price $1.50

The story is told in a quiet, self-contained, yet very interesting way; the characters are clearly conceived, and develop themselves naturally and effectually, and religion appears at once humanely practical and divinely attractive.

Coming to the Light. Price, $1.50.

This is a story of school-life, fresh, healthy, and sparkling; the danger of yielding to temptations and the need of decision of character are lessons taught in an effective way.

Ralph's Possession. Price, $1.50.

With very charming pictures of home-life, it is chiefly a revelation of the deeper heart-life.—Watchman and Reflector.

Sunset Mountain. Price, $1.50.

Excellent in its direct teaching and indirect suggestions.

The Old Stone House. Price, $1.50.

It is just such a book as wide-awake and intelligent young people will never tire of, or nod over, and while they are entertained they will be lifted.—Boston Daily Journal.

Golden Lines. Price, $1.50.

To any one who loves the Lord Jesus, and wishes to be more like him, this will prove a book of rare interest.

Luck of Alden Farm. Price, $1.50.

One of the most successful books for the young, by one of the best religious writers of the day.—Zion's Herald.

Glimpses Through. Price, $1.50.