The Publisher regrets being unable to give as a frontispiece portrait of Daniel Wheeler, but, after careful enquiry, he has found. that there is no authentic likeness in existence.—JANUARY, 1895. BY MARY E. BECK. "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever."-DANIEL xii, 3. LONDON: EDWARD HICKS, JR., 14, BisHOPSGATE WITHOUT, AND 2, AVEN CORNER, PATERNOSTER Rowi 1895 The Friends' Shilling Biographical Series. No. 1. By Irene M. Ashby. " THE BOOKMAN says--"A very good account of Elizabeth Fry's life and work." “THE METHODIST TIMES" says-"We cordially recommend this little volume." “THE BRITISH FRIEND” says—"A charming little book.” " THE LITERARY WORLD” says-“We should like to see this volume in the hands of all thoughtful girls.” A few copies, bound in cloth, 18. 6d, net. No. 2. By Wilfred Whitten. “THE METHODIST RECORDER says—“A timely and well-written life sketch." Large Paper Edition, handsomely bound, 2s 6d. net. No. 3. " THE MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS” says-“It is very well done, and is profitably readable.” “THE CHRISTIAN AGE" says—"Sympathetic, concise, admirably written." “THE NORTH-EASTERN GAZETTE ” says—“A most interesting and suggestive forerunner of a larger work.” No. 4. By Irene M. Ashby. “ THE METHODIST TIMES" says--" This book is one of a series of biographies of Quaker worthies, which are published at so cheap a rate as to be within the reach of most. No literature could be inore healthy and ennobling.” “THE BOOKMAN says-“The life of William Allen, scientist, Quaker, philanthropist, traveller, is told here with great simplicity but much effectiveness. No. 5. By William Tallack. No. 6. By M. E. Beck. 6 Vols. complete in case 88. 6d, net, CONTENT S. PAGE DA I 48 58 CHAPTER I.-In the Army and Navy II.---Joins the Society of Friends, and becomes a Minister.-Superintends the Emperor Alexander's Drainage Works at Peters- III.- Goes forth as a herald of the Gospel in IV. Continues his Missionary labours.--Tahiti 30 V.- Visits Hitea and Huahine in Tahiti.-- Sails for Raiatea, in the Society Islands VI.–Visits Raiatea, in the Society Isles, and Oahu, in the Sandwich Islands.. VII.--Visits Hawaii and Tauai, returning to Oahu for the Missionary Conference VIII.---Visits the Hervey Islands. Farewell letter from the boy Tekori.-Sails for IX.--Visits the Friendly Islands X.-Visits New Zealand and Tasmania. Family Bereavements.--Sails for Gospel Service in the United States.--Returns to England, and is present at the Death of his son Charles at St. Germains.--- 90 |