the immortality of the soul needs strengthening.


MOTHERS IN COUNCIL. 16mo., cloth, $1. Harper and Brothers, New York.

A series of essays and discussions of value to the family circle,
teaching how sons can be brought up to be good husbands, and daughters
to be contented and useful old maids, and many other valuable lessons.


GOOD STORIES. By CHARLES READE, 16mo., cloth, $1. Harper and Brothers,
New York.

These short stories by Mr. Reade, some of which have appeared from time
to time in the Bazar, are here gathered in one volume. They are "The
History of an Acre," "The Knightsbridge Mystery," "Single Heart and
Double Face," and many others.


I SAY NO; or, the Love Letter Answered. By WILKIE COLLINS; 16mo.,
cloth,$1. Harper and Brothers, New York.

The announcement that a new novel from the pen of Mr. Collins has
appeared is enough to insure a large and steady demand for it.