3 NOVEMBER 1894, Page 11

The First Cruise of the Good Ship Bethlehem.' By L.

B. Watford. (S.P.C.K.)—A skilful little sketch, worthy of the writer's reputation. Bob Trueman makes a little ship which he means to give his sailor brother, but sells, that he may give the money to some good cause. The " cruise " of this same ship, which, for good reasons given, he has called the Bethlehem,' is the means of working upon the hearts of Various neighbours of high and low degree, and brings in a very substantial result, The tale of this is told excellently well.