"The Shadow of the Bottle"
By I. D. Richardson
A FEW mornings ago some of the good things contained in this book were presented to the students of Mount Vernon Academy. The first chapter was read, which awakened in the students a desire to circulate the book. An appeal was made to every student to buy a copy, and then to canvass for the book this summer, or, if it would be impossible for him to leave home, to circulate as many copies as possible among his neighbors. To this appeal nearly every student responded. As I was leaving Mount Vernon for Washington, I met a traveling man who was interested in the temperance movement. I gave him a copy of the book, and called his attention to two chapters. After reading them, his eyes were moist, and a spirit of determination against the liquor traffic seemed to possess him. He was anxious to get a copy, so gave me his address and fifty cents, and asked me to send him one. All you need to do is to get a few copies of the book, go to the ministers and to W. C. T. U. and other temperance workers, and leave the book for twenty-four hours; then go back and get the money and recommendation. Just give the book a chance, and it will sell itself. This is a wonderful little work, as it treats the subject so convincingly, and stirs up such a strong spirit against the liquor traffic. It will break down prejudice and open the way for books containing the testing truths of the third angel's message. Every colporteur will do well to sell it in the cloth binding as a help,—sell for cash and take orders. This is a wonderful opportunity for all our people, old and young, to do a great work for the Lord, as all temperance workers of every denomination will help them and bid them Godspeed. Let every church order a good supply from the tract society and go to work at once. Most persons prefer the cloth binding at 50 cents, yet it may be necessary to call attention to the fact that it can be had in a paper cover for only 25 cents. In cities, take orders one week and deliver the following Monday. The Lord certainly will bless all who engage in this work. I. D. RICHARDSON,
Gen. Agt. Columbia Union Conference.