! TEMPERANCE IN CHINA. THE use of intoxicating liquors has of late years increased among the Chinese. Observing this unfavorable tendency, and the injury involved to both the native and the foreign population, Christian missionaries and others have sought to organize a counteracting temperance movement. Shanghai has a temperance society with about four hundred enrolled members. A society has been organized at Chefoo; another in Yokohama; another in Nagasaki. At other of the open ports of China, and also in Japan, societies have been started which are doing already a very useful work. At Ningpo Dr. S. P. Barchet, of the American Baptist Mission, a medical man and a total abstainer, has published a tract in the Chinese language, called "KaTsiu-Leng," an exhortation to total abstinence, in which he proves that the alcohol found in the native liquors is a poison, that it is not in any sense a food, that it injures digestion, gives no strength, increases disease, and leads to poverty, crime, and death. Each point is ably illustrated and applied, and the tract closes with a powerful appeal to abstain altogether from alcoholic drinks. It is having a large circulation, and will be the means of blessing to many. At Ningpo another efficient apostle of temperance is Mr. Wheately. He does much useful work among sailors. At a late meeting on board the United States steamship Monocacy, after he had delivered an address upon "The Pros and Cons of Total Abstinence," twenty-six signed the total-abstinence pledge. At Shanghai several ladies have actively interested themselves in temperance work, and through a very successful series of "tea-meetings," given to the sailors and others, have done much to extend an interest in the temperance movement there. The Christian missionaries and Good Templars especially are sowing good seed, from which there will be an assured harvest of beneficent results. OF THE National Temperance Society & Publication House, Hon. WM. E. DODGE, Τ THE NAT No. 58 Reade St., New York T. T. SHEFFIELD, J. N. STEARNS, Corresponding Sec'y & Publishing Agent. HE NATIONAL TEMPERANCE SOCIETY, organized in 1866 for the purpose of supplying a sound and able Temperance Literature, have already stereotyped and published over four hundred and fifty new publications of all sorts and sizes, from the one-page tract up to the bound volume of 1,000 pages. This list comprises Books, Tracts, and Pamphlets, containing Essays, Stories, Sermons, Arguments, Statistics, History, etc., upon every phase of the question. Special attention has been given to the department FOR SUNDAY-SCHOOL LIBRARIES. Seventy-five volumes have already been issued, written by some of the best authors in the land. These have been carefully examined and unanimously approved by the Publication Committee of the Society, representing the various religious denominations and temperance organizations of the country, which consists of the following members: PETER CARTER, REV. HALSEY MOORE, REV. J. B. DUNN, REV. W. M. TAYLOR, R. R. SINCLAIR, These volumes have been cordially commended by leading clergymen of all denominations, and by various National and State bodies, all over the land. The following is the list, which can be procured through the regular Sundayschool trade, or by sending direct to the rooms of the Society: Adopted. 18mo, 236 pp. By Mrs. E. J. Rich mond, author of "The McAllisters," 60 At Lion's Mouth. 12mo, 410 pp. By Miss Mary Dwinell Chellis, author of "Temperance 66 Aunt Dinah's Doctor," "Out of the Fire," tyle, seems Pledge," etc., 1 25 This book is written in an easy, pleasan to be true to nature, true to itself, and with: 1 is full of the Gospel and Temperance. Alice Grant; or, Faith and Temperance. 12mo, 352 pages. By Mrs. E. J. Richmond, 1 25 A new temperance story for Sunday-schools, written in a lively, energetic, and popular styl, adapted 10 th Sabbath-school an the family circle. All for Money. 12mo, 340 pages. By Miss Mary Dwinell Chellis, author of "Aunt Dinah's Pledge, " "Wealth and Wine,” etc., 125 One of the best books ever written; its style vigorous and impressive, showing the deceptions practised in the liquor business-the unhappiness and ruin it producesand that many will engage in it simply because its profits are large, and wealth gained easily. It warns the reader against e gaging in anything that takes away peace of conscience, bartering soul and body "ll for money." This is one of the best books ever issued, written in a simple yet thrilling and interesting style. It speaks boldly for the entire suppression of the liquor traffic, depicting vividly the misery and wrongs resulting from it. The Christian tone ɛ most excellent, showing the neces sity of God's grace in the heart to overcom temptation and the power of appetite, and the influence which one zealous Christian can exert upon his companions and the community. Aunt Dinah's Pledge. 12mo, 318 pp. By Miss Mary Dwinell Chellis, author of 'Temperance Doctor, ” “Out of the Fire," etc., 1 25 Aunt Dinah was an eminent Christian woman. Her pledge included swearing and smoking, as well as drink ins. It saved her boys, who lived useful lives, and died happy; and by quiet, yet loving and persistent work, names of many others were added who seemed almost beyond hope of salvation. Barford Mills. 12mo, 246 pages. By Miss M. A narrative of facts simply told and full of interest, dealing with a settlement of Swedes in Mill Village, prosperous and thrifty until the opening of a liquor sa loon in their midst, which was finally banished in answer to the prayers of a few faithful ones. Best Fellow in the World, The. 12mo, 352 .66 The Best Fellow," whose course is here portrayed, is one of a very large class who are led astray and ruined, simply because they are such "good fellows." To all suh the volume speaks in thrilling tones of warning; shows the inevitable consequences of indulging in strong drink, and the necessity of divine grace in the heart to interpose and save from ruin. Broken Rock, The. 18mo, 139 pp. By Kruna, author of "Lift a Little," etc., 50 These are two stories in one volume. The first, "The Brook," by Sarah K. Hunt, is charming in its simplicity, its tender pathos moving one to tears. Above all, it is deeply spiritual, and must lead the tempted reader to rest in God alone for victory over his besetting sin. "The Tide Turning," by Miss L. Bates, is full of the Gospel, showing the wonderful power of God's grace in the heart, and the results of a temperance and religious revival in a Western city, by which the most hardened were reclaimca. Come Home, Mother. 18mo, 143 pp. By Nelsie Brook. Illustrated with six choice engravings, 50 A most effective and interesting book, describing the downward course of the mother, and giving an account of the sad scenes, but effectual endeavors, of the little one in bringing her mother back to friends, and leading her to God. It should be read by everybody. Drinking Fountain Stories, The. 12mo, 192 pp., 1 00 This book of illustrated stories for children contains articles from some of the best writers for children in America, and is beautifully illustrated with forty choice wood engravings. Dumb Traitor, The. 12mo, 336 pp. By Margaret E. Wilmer, 1 25 Th:8 is a well-written and deeply interesting narrative, in which is clearly shown the suffering and sorrow that too often follow, and the danger that attend, boys and young men at school and at college who suppose they can easily take a glass or two occasionally without fear of ever being aught more than a moderate drinker. Esther Maxwell's Mistake. 18mo, 236 pp. 1.00 By Mrs. E. N. Janvier, This book is full of Gospel truth, and written in a simple but earnest style, showing the utter absurdity of endeavoring to forget trouble by the use of strong drink, which Esther, like many others, found soon formed habitą not easily broken. Fanny Percy's Knight Errant. 12mo, 267 1.00 pp. By Mary Graham, An admirably written story, illustrating the power of individual effort and the importance of early enlisting the Young in Christian work and the cause of total abstinence. It is truthful and convincing as well as interesting, showing the fatal effects of auniinistering alcoholic poisons as medicines, and pointing out the snares and pitfalls which are so thickly strewn along the paths of the young and innocent. Fire Fighters, The. 12mo, 294 pp. By Mrs. An admirable story, showing how a number of young lads banded themselves into a society to fight against Alcohol, and the good they did in the community. Fred's Hard Fight. 12mo, 334 pp. By Miss Marion Howard, 1 25 While it shows the trials which a young lad endured through the temptations and enticements off red him by those opposed to his firm temperance and religious principles, and warns the reader against the use of every kind of alcoholic stimulant, it points also to Jesus, the only true source of strength, urging all to accept the promises of strength and salvation offered to every one who will seek it. Gertie's Sacrifice; or, Glimpses at Two Lives. 18mo, 189 pp. By Mrs. F. F. D. 50 A story of great interest and power, giving a glimpse at two lives," and showing how Gertie sacrificed herself as a victim of fashion, custom, and law. Glass Cable, The. 12mo, 288 pp. By Margaret E. Wilmer, author of "The Little Girl in Black," "Eva's Engagement Ring,” etc., 1 25 The style of this book is good, the characters well selected, and its temperance and religious truths most excellent. The moral of the story shows those who sneer at a child's pledge, comparing its strength to a glass cable, that it is in many cases strong enough to brave the storms and temptatious of a whole Ifetime. Hard Master, The. 18mo, 278 pp. By Mrs. J. E. McConaughy, author of "One Hundred Gold Dollars," and other popular Sundayschool books, 85 The incidents are presented in dramatic and impressive Life Cruise of Captain Bess Adams, The. terms which cannot fail to make a deep impression on the reader. 12mo, 413 pp. By Mrs. J. McNair Wright, 1 50 Model Landlord, The. 18mo, 202 pp. By Mrs. M. A. Holt, author of "John Bentley's Mistake," "Work and Reward," etc., 60 It shows how a "model landlord" who keeps a gilded saloon for fashionable wine-drinkers, though he may attend church, give money to the poor, and circulate in the "first society," may be the greatest instrument in leading the young down to destruction. More Excellent Way, A, and Other Stories. By M. E. Winslow. 12mo, 217 pages, 1. 00 The stories are full of interest, penetrated throughout by a thoroughly Christian spirit. The author is well known as a pleasing, vivacious writer, whose characters are well drawn and true to life. The incidents given here are real and well known to the author. Mr. Mackenzie's Answer. 12mo, 352 pp. By 1 25 Faye Huntington, This is one of this popular author's best books, and the influence for good or evil which a woman may exert is vividly pictured, and the lesson of temperance it teaches is one that every woman should heed. It should be read by every one, and have a place in every Sabbath-School and family library. National Temperance Orator, The. 12mo, 1 00 288 pp. By Miss L. Penney, This is issued in response to the many urgent calls for a book similar to the "New Temperance Speaker,” used widely throughout the country. It contains articles by the best temperance writers of the day, poems, recitations, readings, dialogues, and choice extracts from speeches of some of the ablest temperance speakers in the country, for the use of all temperance workers, Lodges, Divisions, Bands of Hope, etc., etc. A book of rare merit and unexceptionable religious tone, showing the power of little things, and the value of a word rightly spoken. The simple words of a text, "Every man to his work," changed the thoughts and lifé of Norman Brill, who had hitherto lived only for his own pleasure, making him an earnest, sincere Christian and effectual temperance worker, doing much to reform the society in which he moved of its wine-drinking habits, and persuading others to start on the better life. Nothing to Drink. 12mo, 400 pp. By Mrs. J. McNair Wright, author of The Best Fellow in the World," "Jug-or-Not," "How Could he Escape ?" etc., 1 50 Old Times. 12mo, 351 pp. By Miss M. D. Chellis, author of "The Temperance Doctor," "Out of the Fire," "Aunt Dinah's Pledge," "At Lion's Mouth," etc., 1 25 It discusses the whole subje t of moderate drinking ir the history of a new England village. The incidents, various and amusing, are all facts, and the characters nearly all drawn from real life. The five deacons which figure so conspicuously actually lived and acted as re presented. Out of the Fire. 12mo, 420 pp. By Miss 1 25 It is one of the most effective and impressive Temperance books ever published. The evils of the drinking customs of society, and the blessings of sobriety and total abstinence, are strikingly developed in the history of various families in the community. Our Parish. Pearson, 18mo, 252 pp. By Mrs. Emily 75 The manifold evils resulting from the" still" to the owner's family, as well as to the fam lies of his customers, are truthfully presented. The characters introduced, such as are found in almost every good-sized village, are well portrayed. We can unhesitatingly commend it, and bespeak for it a wide circulation. Packington Parish, and The Diver's Daughter. 12mo, 327 pp. By M. A. Paull, 1 25 In this volume we see the ravages which the liquor traffic caused when introduced in a hitherto quiet village, and how a minister's eyes were at length opened to its evils, though he had always declared wine to be a "good creature of God," meant to be used in moderation. A book of intense interest. Paul Brewster and Son were extensive liquor dealers and manufacturers, whose gains were large, and their business productive of evil on the community. A noble example is given in the character of the son, who, his conscience being awakened, diligently studied his mother's Bible, and, becoming convinced that his business was not lawful in the sight of God, voluntarily abandoned it. It is a book which strongly holds up the Bible as the rule of life, and a sure guide in all cases of perplexity and doubt. Philip Eckert's Struggles and Triumphs. 18mo, 216 pp. By the author of Clair," " Margaret 60 This interesting narrative of a noble, manly boy, in an intemperate home, fighting with the wrong and battling for the right, should be read by every child in the land. Piece of Silver, A. 18mo, 180 pp. By Josephine Pollard, 0 50 The story is especially pleasing, sprightly, and attractive, and will be interesting to all. Pitcher of Cool Water, The. 18mo, 180 18mo, 180 pp. By T. S. Arthur, 50 This little book consists of a series of Temperance stories, handsomely illustrated, written in Mr. ARTHUR'S best style, and is altogether one of the best books which can be placed in the hands of children. Every Sundayschool library should possess it. Rachel Noble's Experience. 18mo, 325 pp. By Bruce Edwards, 90 This is a story of thrilling interest, ably and el quently told, and is an excellent book for Sunday-school libraries. It is just the bok for the home circle, and cannot be read without benefiting the reader and advancing the cause of Temperance. Red Bridge, The. 18mo, 321 pp. By Thrace Talman, 90 We have met with few Temperance stories containing so many evidences of decided ability and high literary excellence as this. |