What Cheer, 02 By Alexander Gordon. (Nisbet and Co.)— This
is "the story of the Mission to Deep-Sea Fishermen," and is full of interesting details of the work, and of the life and character of the population among whom it is carried on. One good result of the Mission must be put in the forefront. The " coper," or grog-ship, has been banished. The stories that Mr. Gordon tells of the mischief wrought by these hells afloat are heartrending. On other matters he has much that is interesting to tell us, and we may particularly mention the sound, practical sense which he brings to bear on all the subjects which he discusses. One emphatic testimony may be quoted as to the benefit of the work done by the Mission :—" From almost every seaport along the East coast of England is abundant testimony forthcoming of the blessed fruit this Mission has borne in ameliorating the condition of
hundreds of homes Seven years ago the majority of the — men were a drinking lot ; now it is the rarest sight to see one drunk."
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