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within so small a compass: Interesting because 

 of the vigorous manner in which the subject is 

 treated. Many persons not directly interested in 

 the discussion will read it because of its entertain- 

 ing style. 



" 'As a literary work the book is a surprising 

 effort for so young an author. It will take its 

 place among the best, and gives great promise 

 for future productions. It will be highly prized 

 as a treasury of facts for ready reference, and will 

 doubtless accomplish great good by supplying 

 sincere seekers of truth with a satisfactory de- 

 fense of the Christian Sabbath/ " 



Others have written of his ministry, but I can- 

 not pass without paying tribute to his marvelous 

 clearness as a preacher. The sermon preached at 

 North Chili the anniversary week of 1895 was 

 masterful in argument, diction and the power of 

 the Spirit. 



What a shock it was to read, two months later 

 in a strange land, the words, "Brother Showers 

 has gone." The tie strengthens that binds us to 

 the other shore. 



REV. WALTER A. SELLEW. 



Aura Claire Showers would attract attention 

 in any gathering. Surface indications as to 

 character are usually very unreliable except to 



