Foot-prints of a life; in memory of the beloved Princess Alice, of Great Britain and Ireland, Grand Duchess of Hesse Darmstadt. Dedicated by ... the Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1879 Excerpt: ... APPENDIX.---- A. This Association connected with the 'British and Foreign Sailor's Society' is recommended to our Readers. Surely we, women, can 'Watch and Pray,' and send help to Sailors. The Word Of God is prized at sea as the statement quoted from " Word and Work " will testify. Mrs. Grimke's text-cards are most valuable for circulation, and can be obtained from her in several languages.--(Hilton Park, Prestwich, near Manchester). CHART AND COMPASS LADIES' ASSOCIATION. Treasurer--Mrs. Alex Scrutton, 2, Upper St. John's Park, Blackheath. Secretary--Mrs. Edward W. Matthews, Antwerp House, Cawley Road, Victoria Park. Though this title appears paradoxical, it gives us unfeigned pleasure. Too long the gulf between the millions of the sea and Christian women of the shore has been unbridged. In almost every ship" of H.M. Navy both officers and men could testify of the good work done by the warm-hearted labours of Miss Weston. Among our' merchant ships an earnest, sisterly, Christian letter has been sent out every month by Mrs. Best. The mothers, sisters, and wives of seamen might do much more for the spiritual benefit of the absent ones. There are thousands of ladies throughout the land with sufficient leisure and means to assist greatly in this matter. Mrs, Edward B seeing our letter in the Christian of October 24th, sent £5o toward the support of a Sailors' missionary and colporteur for one year, to work chiefly among that vast host of foreign ships which annually call at Queenstown. Another lady intimated her willingness to do the same in an unoccupied port in the Mediterranean SeaWe expect through these pages to unite many ladies in loving sympathy for our sailors. There are many Foreign Ports which (with some local help, and sympathy we could command)...