—_Malugsy needle-work_ is so superior to that of the English that it does not pay to send to Madagascar made-up goods, as the natives speak with contempt of the bad sewing, and insist that the cost of picking it out shall be deducted from the price of such articles. * * * * * —The London Missionary Society announces the safe arrival at Zanzibar, on the 29th of May, of the Revs. A. J. Wookey and D. Williams, with Dr. Palmer, on their way to the Central African Mission. * * * * * —_The Stanley Pool Expedition_ of the Livingstone Island Mission, under the leadership of Mr. Adam McCall, is supposed to have reached the Congo about the 20th of April. The last tidings were written within three days of landing, and were very favorable. Donkeys and kroomen had been secured, and of the latter several were warm-hearted native Christians, who will, it is hoped, render good service as fellow-laborers in the Gospel. * * * * * ITEMS FROM THE FIELD. MARIETTA, GA.—On the Sabbath, June 6th, the new church, which is also to be used as a school building, at Marietta, Ga., was dedicated. The sermon, by Superintendent Roy, was upon the rebuilding of the Temple by the ex-captives. A Presbyterian minister from Pennsylvania being present, offered the prayer of dedication. The house is 24×40 feet, well finished and painted, and furnished with desks that answer the double purpose of church and school use. The people raised $200 toward the building. Prof. T. N. Chase gave the people a Sunday supply, reporting his visit to Africa. Two young business men in Illinois put each $25 into this Christian investment. * * * * * TALLADEGA, ALA.—The students are doing good service during vacation, teaching in day and Sabbath Schools, and keeping up with their studies so as not to fall behind if unable to return at the beginning of the term. One who is teaching for the third season at Hackneyville, Ala., has his sister, also a pupil from this college, associated with him. At a recent picnic on the school grounds, held for the purpose of creating an interest in education, leading citizens, both white and black, made addresses. Swayne Hall, of which we have seen a fine photograph, is too good a building to be allowed to rot down, as it is doing, for want of $3,000 needed to save it and put it in proper shape for the most efficient service. Will not some one save $15,000 to Talladega College by sending his checque for $3,000? * * * * *