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e._ =BLACKIE'S TWO-SHILLING SERIES.= With Illustrations in Colour and black and tint. In crown 8vo, cloth elegant. * * * * * New Volumes. =Sam Silvan'S Sacrifice:= The Story of Two Fatherless Boys. By Jesse Colman. The story of two brothers--the elder a lad of good and steady disposition; the younger nervous and finely-strung, but weaker and more selfish. The death of their grandparents, by whom they are being brought up, leads to their passing through a number of adventures in uncomfortable homes and among strange people. In the end the elder brother's generous care results in his sacrificing his own life to save that of his brother, who realizes when it is too late the full measure of his indebtedness. =A Warrior King:= The Story of a Boy's Adventures in Africa. By J. Evelyn. A story full of adventure and romantic interest. Adrian Englefield, an English boy of sixteen, accompanies his father on a journey of exploration inland from the West Coast. He falls into the hands of the Berinaquas, and becomes the friend of their prince, Moryosi, but is on the point of being sacrificed when he is saved by the capture of the kraelah by a neighbouring hostile tribe. He is soon after retaken by the Berinaquas, and saves the life of Moryosi. The two tribes are ultimately united, and Adrian and his friends are set at liberty. * * * * * =Susan.= By Amy Walton. "A clever little story, written with some humour. The authoress shows a great deal of insight into children's feelings and motives."--_Pall Mall Gazette._ ="A Pair of Clogs:"= And other Stories. By Amy Walton. "These stories are decidedly interesting, and unusually true to nature. For children between nine and fourteen this book can be thoroughly commended."--_Academy._ =The Hawthorns.= By Amy Walton. "A remarkably vivid and clever study of child-life. At this species of work Amy Walton has no superior."--_Christian Leader._ =Dorothy's Dilemma:= A Tale of the Time of Charles I. By Caroline Austin. "An exceptionally well-told story, and will be warmly welcomed by children. The little heroine, Dorothy, is a charming creation."--_Court Journal._ =Marie's Home:= Or, A Glimpse of the Past. By Caroline Austin. "An exquisitely told stor
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