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Church Folks. By Ian Maclaren. (Hodder and Stoughton. 3s. 6d.)—There

is sound sense in every chapter of this book. Dr. Watson gives his ideas about preaching—" Give to your congregation your very beat" is a golden rule — about the management of Church affairs, about co-operation, rules of work, and many other things which occupy a minister's thoughts and time. This is a really valuable little book.