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 them utterance. Others may be led through her to develop a gift for writing, unconsciously possessed hitherto.

Our own journals have also been ready with a hearty reception of this product of the pen of a fellow-laborer. The Baptist Messenger of Baltimore says that "the fact of its 'being published by the American Baptist Publication Society, speaks volumes of praise for the book;" and again,—"This is one of the silent, yet powerful agents at work to break down unreasonable prejudice, which is a hindrance to both races." The Home Protector of Baltimore says: "It ought to be in every home; and parents should secure it for their children, and see that they read and re-read it, until they make the principles set forth by the writer the rule of their life." The National Monitor, Brooklyn, N. Y., says: "The story is carried on in a natural, graphic, pathetic, and deeply interesting way, through nineteen chapters." The Sower and Reaper says: "As a literary production, it is a most excellent book, a model of perspecuity, energy and elegance."

The author of "Clarence and Corinne" feels confident that there are those among the race who needed only to know that there is a way where there is a will, to follow her example, and no doubt far surpass this, her first experience in book-making; and she is happy in knowing that come what may, she has helped her people.

These are by no means all of our women in journalism who have made themselves felt in that sphere of life. A host of them are doing local work upon newspapers and magazines. Some quite prominent ones have not as yet been mentioned.

Virginia scored a noble record for Afro-American women in journalism through Miss Caroline W. Bragg's editorial connection with The Virginia Lancet. Miss Bragg proved herself a writer of much ability, and met in a commendable way the shots hurled at her from male journalists.