the use of a map, will please to take the circular map of the world, called the " Eastern Hemisphere," and follow us as we go along. If he will do so to the close of our remarks, he will have received a lesson on Geography which he will never forget.

The starting point is Southampton; here all the passengers by the Steamer (it may be "The Queen") go on board. Small cabins fitted up for four, or more persons, are taken possession of by those who intend making the voyage. Very often, persons who never saw each other in their lives, are obliged to occupy the same small room, where there are separate sleeping places for each person, one above another. The course of the voyage proceeds out of the "Southampton Water" through the "Solent," between what are called the " Needles," and thence into the "English Channel." The Steamer has no sooner got clear of the """ English Channel" and the Coast of England, then she begins to enter what is called the " Bay of Biscay," which sailors sometimes sing about in the streets. You will see this Bay marked out on the map; it is a very stormy, boisterous part of the Ocean. The first stopping place is Gibraltar. Here coals are taken in for the voyage along the Mediterranean, or "Great Sea" of Scripture. You will notice the very narrow Gulf through which the vessel will have to go, between Europe and Africa. The distance from Southampton to Gibraltar is about 1,500 miles. The width of the "Gulf of Gibraltar" is about 16 miles. The Steamer has now left the "Atlantic Ocean," and is in the "Mediterranean Sea," called in the Bible the "Great Sea." In this sea there is little or no tide seen at any time of the year. The first calling place in the Great Sea," is "Malta;" the Island

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mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles, on which the Apostle Paul and others were wrecked. It was then called Melita. The inhabitants of this Island are now almost entirely Roman Catholics. The vessel having discharged its cargo, or any other business it may have had, at this place, proceeds on its voyage to Alexandria.

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In front of the Harbour of Alexandria is seen Pompey's Column," composed of one entire block of red granite; on the left the bare sharp point of one of the obelisks commonly called "Cleopatra's Needles; on the right, the modern lighthouse standing in the place of one which was once ranked as one of the "Wonders of the World. The vessel which has made the voyage from England to Alexandria, proceeds no further. All the passengers are obliged now to remove to another smaller vessel. The first stage from Alexandria to Atfel, distance 48 miles is made by the Mahmoudieh Canal, in passage boats, towed by a steamer. The second stage, from Atfeh to Boulac, in the Port of Cairo 120 miles is made up the River Nile. On this river once reposed, in unconscious slumber, in an humble " Ark of Bulrushes," the infant Moses. The waters of this River were "Turned into blood!" as a punishment to the cruel and proud Pharaoh.

The third stage is from Cairo to Suez, distance about 70 miles; the only part of the Overland journey made by land. Carriages, Camels, and Asses are provided to travel this distance. On arriving at Suez, there is another steamer ready to receive the travellers.

Suez is a Port of the Red Sea, not far from the spot where it is supposed the Israelites passed over on dry land. The

width of the Red Sea here is about 12 or 16 miles. From this spot a view is presented of Mount Sinai, on which God descended in awful majesty, and gave the Ten Commandments to Moses for the Children of Israel.

The celebrated Dr. Yates, of Calcutta, who translated the Scriptures into the Language of the Hindoos, died a few years ago, while on the Red Sea, and was there buried (thrown overboard) to remain until the "Sea shall give up its dead."

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The voyage proceeds down the Red Sea, which you will observe is comparatively narrow; rather like a long lake, than a Sea; through the "Straits of Babel Mandeb," across the Sea of Arabia," round Cape Comorin,"-the south point of Hindustan-up the "Bay of Bengal;" passing the Island of Saugur; and after steaming up the River Ganges for about 80 or 100 miles, Calcutta is reached; the whole voyage being completed in about 48 days. The distance being about 5,000 or 6,000 miles!

THE TAUGHT OF GOD.

BERTIE was the familiar pet name of my dear child, his proper name being Albert; signifying in the German language “All bright;" a name truly descriptive of his life and character on earth; how much more so of the immortality on which he has now entered!

Passing over the period of Bertie's infancy, the reminiscences which cluster around the memory of his babyhood being only precious in a Mother's eyes, I shall speak of him when nearly two years old.

He was very slow in acquiring pronunciation, although

very quick in comprehension; as long before he could speak many words he understood much, if not all that was said to him. It was at this time, viz: when nearly two years old, that I first taught him of the existence of God.

It was on one of those early summer mornings when little children awake, almost with the first carols of the lark; when all things bright and beautiful awake into the new existence of another day. "Bird, bee, and butterfly" awake and spring upward on joyous wing; flowers unfold their leaves to receive the first glance of the king of day; and the little children awake too, with unfolding minds, to catch the early impressions made by morning lessons.

Thus it was, on rising up, that, suiting my language to the capacity of the baby boy, I first taught Bertie of the God who made and redeemed him. He was looking up into the deep blue heavens, while they were mirror'd in his own large, bright eyes, scarcely less blue. I could think I almost see him now as at that moment, his complexion delicately fair, his cheeks carmine, and his lips coral; his hair the most like sunshine. Just as I caught his eyes earnestly gazing upwards I said "God is there! God is good and kind, and loves you, oh! much more than Mamma loves you; God gave Bertie to his Mamma, and told me to teach you about Him." Then taking his hand, I said "God made this hand; and these feet to run about with; those eyes to see with, and these ears to hear about Him with, and that little tongue to

speak to Him

with. He is your Father, and He sees us now, and hears us too; and is so pleased to hear us talk about him; and he says Bertie must call him. (Observing that the enquiring spirit of

the child caught up the announcement with eagerness, and taking advantage of such a favourable moment, I said) "Call Him!" With intense interest the child looked up towards Heaven extending his arms, and raising his voice, he cried out in baby language "Pa in a 'ky!" This was Bertie's first call upon God; and thus did he unconsciously translate into his own infant tongue, the first words of our Lord's Prayer "Our Father who art in Heaven.”

When Bertie lay on his dying bed, on the last day of his pilgrimage, he said "I don't remember the time that I did not love Jesus! Though I have sinned against Him, I always loved him, ever since, as you told me, I learned to call Him, "Pa in a 'ky" until now!"

Memorials of Bertie.

A FABLE FOR THE QUARRELSOME.

A PIN and a needle, being neighbours, in a work basket, and both being idle, began to quarrel, as idle folks are apt to do.

“I should like to know," began the pin, "what you are good for, and how you expect to get through the world without a head." ?

"What is the use of your head, "replied the needle, rather sharply, "if you have no eye"? "What is the use of an eye," said the pin, if there is always something in it."?

"I am more active; and can go through more work than you can."

"Yes but you will not live long," replied the pin.