PHYSICIANS AND CLERGYMEN.

A peculiar sympathy has always existed between these two professions, when the second had need of the first; and the times were, and for some are not yet past, when the condition of the clergy gave them a very powerful claim on the generosity of the physicians. A poor clergyman, settled in London on a curacy of fifty pounds per annum, with a wife and numerous family, was known to the good Quaker, Dr. Fothergill. An epidemic disease seized upon the curate's wife and five children. In his distress he looked to the doctor for his assistance, but dared not apply to him, not being able to pay him for his attendance. A friend, who knew his situation, kindly offered to accompany him to the Doctor's house, and give him his fee. They took the advantage of his hour of audience; and, after a description of the several cases, the fee was offered, and rejected, but note was taken of the curate's place of residence. The Doctor called assiduously the next and every succeeding day, until his attendance was no longer necessary. The curate, anxious to return some mark of the sense he entertained of the Doctor's services, strained every nerve to accomplish it; but his astonishment was not to be described, when, instead of receiving the money he offered, with apologies for his situation, the Doctor put ten guineas into his hand, desiring him to apply without diffidence in future difficulties.—Dr. Wilson, of Bath, sent a present of £50 to an indigent clergyman, whom he had met in the course of practice. The gentleman who had engaged to convey the gift to the unfortunate priest, said, "Well, then, I'll take the money to him to-morrow." "Oh, my dear sir," said the Doctor, "take it to him to-night. Only think of the importance to a sick man of one good night's rest!"

MURRAY AND GIBB, EDINBURGH,
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CATALOGUE OF
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A SUPERB GIFT-BOOK.
The 'Edina' Burns.
JUST READY,

Beautifully printed on the finest toned paper, and elegantly bound in cloth extra, gilt edges, price One Guinea; or Turkey morocco extra, price Two Guineas; or in clan tartan enamelled, with photograph of the Poet, price Two Guineas.

A HANDSOME DRAWING-ROOM EDITION OF
THE POEMS AND SONGS
OF
ROBERT BURNS.
WITH ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY THE MOST
DISTINGUISHED SCOTTISH ARTISTS.

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The 'EDINA' Edition of Burns contains Sixty-four entirely Original Illustrations, drawn expressly for it; and the names of the Artists who have kindly given their assistance—comprising several of the most distinguished members of the Royal Scottish Academy—are a sufficient guarantee that they are executed in the highest style of art. The engraving of the Illustrations is executed by Mr. R. Paterson; and the volume is printed by Mr. R. Clark, Edinburgh.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS ON THE 'EDINA BURNS.'

The Times.

'The arts of the printer and engraver show to advantage in this Scotch edition of the Poems and Songs of Burns. The Artists who supply the Illustrations are all of the land of Burns, and the book owes nothing to handicraftsmen on this side the Tweed. Many of the engravings are excellent, particularly the landscape sketches. Altogether the book is a handsome one, and to the "Scot abroad" it would be difficult to make a more acceptable present.'

Pall Mall Gazette.

'Mr. Nimmo's illustrated edition of the "Poems and Songs of Robert Burns" is a book upon which the publisher has evidently bestowed great care. Limiting himself to the art and industry of his own country, he has endeavoured to unite Scotland's best draughtsmen, engravers, and printers in the production of a worthy edition of Scotland's greatest and dearest poet. The result is very satisfactory. It is certainly a very meritorious production, and one which does great credit to the publisher.'

The Examiner.

'Of all the handsome reprints of the works of "nature's own" bard, this "Edina" edition of the poems and songs of Burns is, perhaps, the handsomest yet produced. Beautifully printed, and profusely illustrated by some of the most distinguished of the Scotch academicians, it forms a shrine worthy of the genius of the "poet of the land of the mountain and the flood."'

Court Circular.

'If we were asked what is the best and handsomest edition of Burns extant, we should answer—and we call the special attention of the reader to the distinguishing title which the publisher has affixed to this volume—the "Edina."'

Saturday Review.

'This is, as it ought to be, a Scotch edition. It is of Scotland, decidedly Scottish. Scotch as to author, printer, publisher, and illustrator. The whole thing has a decidedly pretty and whiskyish look; or, rather, to speak more decorously, it recalls the land of the heather and the flood throughout.'

Illustrated London News.

'The magnificent "Edina" edition of his works is a noble tribute rendered to the genius of Burns by the graphic and typographic skill and taste of Edinburgh, the city which gave him an admiring welcome in his lifetime, and where his monument has been erected.'

Court Journal.

'If Burns could have lived to see himself in such a jacket of gold and red as Mr. Nimmo of Edinburgh puts upon him this year, he would, we think, have shed a tear of gratitude, for pride would have been foreign to so great a heart.'

Illustrated Times.

'Many editions of the works of the immortal Scottish bard have passed under our notice within the last few years, but none equal to the "Edina Burns," just published by Mr. Nimmo.'

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'This is really a collection of art and literary gems—the prettiest book, take it all in all, that we have seen this season.'—Illustrated Times.

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Uniform with the above, price 7s. 6d.,
PEN AND PENCIL PICTURES FROM THE POETS.

A Series of Forty beautiful Illustrations on Wood, with descriptive selections from the Writings of the Poets, elegantly printed within red lines, on superfine paper.

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Uniform with the above, price 7s. 6d.,
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KARL-OF-THE-LOCKET
AND HIS THREE WISHES.
A Tale. By David Smith.

'To that portion of the public which cares about knowing such things, it has not been unknown for some time that Mr. David Smith, brother of the poet Alexander, is likewise in possession of the literary faculty, and even of the gift of song; but this beautiful little book, which will be the delight of all boys and the admiration of many men, so for as we are aware, is the first substantive work from his pen. Meant as it is for a boy's book, it presents a terseness in the style, a poetic tint in the language throughout, and a vividness in the descriptive passages, which we do not often find in such literature in England.'—Daily Review.

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Crown 4to, cloth extra, gilt edges, price 6s.,
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Edited by J. C. Kieser.

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Demy 4to, cloth extra, gilt edges, price 3s. 6d.,
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JAMIESON'S
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THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, based on the Text of Johnson, Steevens, and Reed; with a Biographical Sketch by Mary C. Clarke; and a Copious Glossary.

THE ARABIAN NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS. Translated from the Arabic. An entirely New Edition. Illustrated with upwards of 100 original Engravings.

THE COMPLETE POETICAL and PROSE WORKS OF ROBERT BURNS. With Life and Variorum Notes.

THE MISCELLANEOUS WORKS OF OLIVER GOLDSMITH.

JOSEPHUS: The Whole Works of Flavius Josephus, the Jewish Historian. Translated by Whiston.

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'The most brilliant age of Scotland is fortunate in having found a historian whose sound judgment is accompanied by a graceful liveliness of imagination. We venture to predict that this book will soon become, and long remain, the standard History of Scotland.'—Quarterly Review.

'An accurate, well-digested, well-written History; evincing deliberation, research, judgment, and fidelity.'—Scotsman.

'The tenor of the work in general reflects the highest honour on Mr. Tytler's talents and industry.'—Sir Walter Scott.

'The want of a complete History of Scotland has been long felt; and from the specimen which the volume before us gives of the author's talents and capacity for the task he has undertaken, it may be reasonably inferred that the deficiency will be very ably supplied. The descriptions of the battles are concise, but full of spirit. The events are themselves of the most romantic kind, and are detailed in a very picturesque and forcible style.'—Times.

⁂ The Library Edition of Tytler's History of Scotland may be had in Ten volumes, handsomely bound in tree calf extra; and the People's Edition, Four volumes in Two, tree calf extra.

NIMMO'S POPULAR EDITION OF THE
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Moore's Poetical Works.

Wordsworth's Poetical Works.

Cowper's Poetical Works.

Milton's Poetical Works.

Thomson's Poetical Works.

Pope's Poetical Works.

Beattie and Goldsmith's Poetical Works.

Burns's Poetical Works.

The Casquet of Gems.

A Volume of Choice Selections from the Works of the Poets.

The Book of Humorous Poetry.

Ballads: Scottish and English.

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The Arabian Nights' Entertainments.

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Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress & Holy War.

Complete in One Volume.

Lives of the British Poets:

Biographies of the most eminent British Poets, with Specimens of their Writings. Twelve Portraits on Steel, and Twelve Full-page Illustrations.

The Prose Works of Robert Burns.

Correspondence complete, Remarks on Scottish Song, Letters to Clarinda, Commonplace Books, etc. etc.

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By WILLIAM WILSON, Minister of Kippen.

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WISDOM, WIT, AND ALLEGORY.
Selected from 'The Spectator.'

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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN:
A Biography.

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THE WORLD'S WAY.
Lays of Life and Labour.

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TRAVELS IN AFRICA.
The LIFE and TRAVELS of
MUNGO PARK.
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WALLACE, THE HERO OF SCOTLAND:
A Biography.
By James Paterson.

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EPOCH MEN,

And the Results of their Lives.
By Samuel Neil.
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SELECTED FROM THE WRITINGS OF
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MEN OF HISTORY.
By Eminent Writers.

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OLD WORLD WORTHIES;
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SELECTED FROM PLUTARCH'S LIVES.

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THE MAN OF BUSINESS
Considered in Six Aspects.
A Book for Young Men.

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THE HAPPY LIFE:
Lays of Love and Brotherhood.

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WOMEN OF HISTORY.
By Eminent Writers.

⁂ This elegant and useful Series of Books has been specially prepared for School and College Prizes: they are, however, equally suitable for General Presentation. In selecting the works for this Series, the aim of the publisher has been to produce books of a permanent value, interesting in manner and instructive in matter—books that youth will read eagerly and with profit, and which will be found equally attractive in after life.

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I.
Memorable Wars of Scotland.
BY
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II.
Seeing the World:
A Young Sailor's Own Story.
By Charles Nordhoff,
Author of the 'Young Man-of-War's Man.'

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III.
The Martyr Missionary:
Five Years in China.
By Rev. Charles P. Bush, M.A.

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IV.
My New Home:
A Woman's Diary.
By the Author of 'Win and Wear,' etc.

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V.
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Tales for Girls.
By T. S. Arthur, Author of 'Life's Crosses,' 'Orange Blossoms,' etc.

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VI.
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By Sarah J. Hale.

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The Vicar of Wakefield.
Poems and Essays.
By Oliver Goldsmith.

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Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress.

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The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.
Æsop's Fables,
With Instructive Applications.
By Dr. Croxall.

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The History of Sandford and Merton.

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Evenings at Home;
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By Elisha Kent Kane, M.D.,
Commander second 'Grinnell'
Expedition in search of
Sir John Franklin.

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The Young Men of the Bible:
A Series of Papers,
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The Blade and the Ear:
A Book for Young Men.

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Monarchs of Ocean:
Narratives of Maritime Discovery and Progress.

V.
Life's Crosses, and How to Meet them.
By T. S. Arthur,
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VI.
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A Book for Young Women.
By Dr. Gregory.

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I.
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Poems and Essays.
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II.
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By Dr. Croxall.

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Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress.

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V.
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VI.
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By Jacob Abbott.

VII.
The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.

VIII.
The History of Sandford and Merton.

IX.
Evenings at Home;
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⁂ The above Series of elegant and useful books are specially prepared for the entertainment and instruction of young persons.

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II.
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Fifty-two Bible Lessons for the
Young.
By the Author of 'Jesus on Earth.'

III.
The Best Things.
By Rev. Richard Newton.

IV.
Grace Harvey and her Cousins.
By the Author of 'Douglas Farm.'

V.
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Barton Todd.

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Ways of Doing Good.
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I.
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II.
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III.
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IV.
THE TABLE TALK
OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, LL.D.

V.
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VI.
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Crown 8vo, cloth extra, price 6s.,
WAYSIDE THOUGHTS OF A PROFESSOR:
BEING A SERIES OF DESULTORY ESSAYS ON EDUCATION.
By D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson,

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NIMMO'S POPULAR RELIGIOUS GIFT-BOOKS.

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Across the River: Twelve Views of Heaven. By Norman Macleod, D.D.; R. W. Hamilton, D.D.; Robert S. Candlish, D.D.; James Hamilton, D.D.; etc. etc. etc.

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Life Thoughts of Eminent Christians.

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Consolation for Christian Mothers bereaved of Little Children. By A Friend of Mourners.

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The Orphan; or, Words of Comfort for the Fatherless and Motherless.

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Spirit of the Old Divines.

Choice Gleanings from Sacred Writers.

Popular Works by the Author of 'Heaven our Home.'

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I.
NINETY-SIXTH THOUSAND.
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HEAVEN OUR HOME.

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II.
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LIFE IN HEAVEN.
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