"THE STORY OF THE PITCAIRN."
By M. H. B.
THE International Sabbath School Association has on hand quite a stock of this beautiful souvenir, which ought to be in the hands of our people, and of those who are interested in missionary work. In order to extend its circulation and have it accomplish more fully the object of its publication, the price has been reduced from fifty cents to twenty-five cents. This places it within the reach of hundreds who will be glad to read it, and have it as a memento of our first missionary ship, while some may want to make a present of one to a friend. A brief description of this interesting and artistic work will enable our readers to understand something of its nature and value. It is dedicated "to the members of our Sabbath schools everywhere; to all those who have contributed to the building of the Pitcairn, and to the friends of missionary work in all parts of the world." A paragraph from the preface says: "The events which led to the building of the Pitcairn are given at length in the body of the work, so that it is needless to speak of them here. Suffice it to say that he who believes in the God of the Bible can see the tracings of the Master Builder's hand in all the incidents of the way from the mutiny of the Bounty to the sailing of the Pitcairn from the Golden Gate." The table of contents indicates topics of deep interest. Among them are the following: "Historical Sketch of Pitcairn Island," "The Story of the Pitcairn" (this includes an account of John I. Tay's visit to the island), "Action of the California Conference," "Action of the General Conference," "Action of the International Sabbath School Association," "Attempts to Send a Minister to Pitcairn," "Attempt to Reach Pitcairn a Second Time," "The Rift within the Lute" (the loss of Brother A. J. Cudney), "Dedicatory Exercises," with a program which includes a Scripture reading, report of Building Committee, contract for building the Pitcairn, address, and the dedicatory prayer. The book also gives "The Clearance Papers of the Pitcairn." This work also contains the following fine illustrations: "The Pitcairn" (sails spread), "The Pitcairn" (at anchor), "The Pitcairn on the Evening before the Launch," "Diagram of the Pitcairn" (deck and interior), "Pitcairn under Full Sail," "At the Dedication," "Missionaries," "Officers and Crew," "A Scene on Pitcairn Island" (church in the foreground), "Adamstown, Pitcairn Island." In addition to the above features the last edition contains a valuable "Appendix," which gives interesting particulars concerning the first cruise of the Pitcairn. Those desiring one or more copies of this attractive souvenir should address the International Sabbath School Association. Stamps may be sent in payment. All orders will be promptly filled. Remember the price is only twenty-five cents.