The Cry from the Sea and the Answer from the
Shore. By the Rev. T. Stanley Treanor. (R.T.S.)—We have no wish to depre- ciate the merit of imaginative pictures of heroism and self- sacrifice. Still, if any one desires to give to a boy or girl a really stirring narrative of good work, he cannot do better than choose this book of Mr. Treanor's. The first chapter is naturally en- titled "The Goodwin Sands." That is a subject that can never be exhausted, just as the actual place has secrets which will never be discovered. After a while, Mr. Treanor goes on to tell the tale of a rescue, the crew of the Franz von Malthies,' by the Deal lifeboat. And a very effective tale it is. " Truly," as our author remarks, " this island of England breeds very valiant creatures." Next comes a very effective description of a rescue by the Walmer boat of a fishing boat. There were but two men aboard; but the gallant rescuers went out as cheerfully as if it had been for the salvage of a treasure-ship. After this we come to the topics, less exciting perhaps, but not less interesting, life on board the lightships, and the work that is being done for the spiritual benefit of these brave fellows. Then, again, we have more rescue stories. Altogether, this is a volume of great and varied interest, of which we cannot speak too highly.
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