In Lighter Mood

excellent matter promised in the prospectus, but have secured in addition many valuable and interesting articles. In order to insure the greatest variety, and at the same time give place to the " History of the Prophet Joseph," and "The Castle Builder," two of

the leading features of this volume, thirty-two extra pages were added. Thirteen, high-class, page illustrations appeared, and no pains were spared to secure the best writings obtainable. In all this, the publishers are reminded that they have so far fulfilled the promises heretofore made, that every cent of profit shall be spent in the cause, or go to the improvement and better- ment of our magazine. The General Board as well as all the other readers of the Era, are greatly indebted to our home writers who have contributed their labors free for our edification and pleasure. In closing this volume, we do not forget the great help in securing subscribers, rendered by officers of our associations, their labors having always been free. We solicit a continuation of the appreciated work of both writers and officers for volume six; and invite our subscribers to forward immediately a renewal of their subscriptions upon the blanks sent.Prompt action will enable the management to print the required number of magazines to supply all with the complete volume. Reference is made to the announcement for volume six in this number, with the assurance that every effort will be put forth to makj that volume worthy of the continued patronage of all the young men of Zion.

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