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DR. JOLLIFFE’S BOYS:

A Tale of Weston School. By Lewis Hoven, author of “Phil
Crawford,” &. ‘With 6 full-page Pictures in black and tint.
In crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3s. 6d.

A story of school life which will be read with genuine interest, especially
as it exposes some of the dangers which even in these days of high instruc-
tion may beset lads who are ill instructed at home or have been thrown
among vicious or unscrupulous companions. The descriptions of some of
the characters of the boys at Dr. Jolliffe’s are vivid and truthful,—that of
the worst boy being not too revolting, although it is necessarily painful as
conveying a very distinct impression which should be useful in warning
lads against giving way to overweening personal conceit and envy of the
achievements of others. Perhaps the best touch in the book is the subtle
description of the manner in which the best boy may exhibit weakness of
purpose and some meannesses under the influence of flattery and of tem-
porary luxury. The narrative throughout is bright, easy, and lighted by
touches of humour.

“Young people who appreciate ‘Tom Brown’s School-days’ will find this story a
worthy companion to that fascinating book. There is the same manliness of tone,
truthfulness of outline, avoidance of exaggeration and caricature, and healthy mor-
ality in this tale of school life as characterized the masterpiece of Mr. Hughes.”—
Newcastle Journal.

“This is a racy vigorous story of school life; but it is more than this. The char-
acters are drawn with great nicety and discrimination, while the whole spirit of the
narrative is such as to encourage and instruct boys in the trials which they cannot
avoid.” Edinburgh Courant.

“The tone of the book cannot fail to be beneficial. The narrative ‘moves on’
from first to last with great vigour. It should be read not only by boys but by the
seniors who are apt to forget the troubles which their boys have to meet.”—Glasgow
News,

“Mr. Lewis Hough may be frankly complimented on having written a book for
boys in which boys will recognize their hkes. He knows what schoolboys are, and
he paints the characters with a firm hand.”—Morning Advertiser,

BROTHER AND SISTER:

Or the Trials of the Moore Family. By Exizaperu J. Lysacut,
author of “Nearer and Dearer,” &c. With 6 full-page Illus-
trations in black and tint. Crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 3s. 6d.

An interesting story for young people, showing by the narrative of the
vicissitudes and struggles of a family which has ‘‘ come down in the world,”
and of the brave endeavours of its two younger members, how the pressure
of adversity is mitigated by domestic affection, mutual confidence, and
hopeful honest effort.

“A pretty story, and well told. The plot is cleverly constructed, and the moral
is excellent.” Atheneum.

“A charming story, admirably adapted for young people, which relates the brave
endeavours of the two youngest members of a family which has become reduced in
circumstances to mitigate the pressure of adversity.”—Socicty.