CHRISTMAS NUMBER OF THE "NEW ZEALAND GRAPHIC."

Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 305, 24 December 1891, Page 7

CHRISTMAS NUMBER OF THE "NEW ZEALAND GRAPHIC."

AN EXTRAORDINARY ISSUE,

The special Christmas number of the "New' Zealand Graphic," now ready, surpasses alj previous efforts of the same kind in Australasia. In addition to a full budget of Literary and Artistic Matter, there is presented with the number a splendid Chromo-Litho Picture of ' THE CHAMPAGNE POOL AND TQHUATAHI TERRACE. Waieakei Hot Lakes (in ten colours). [Since the destruction of the Terraces, this is the greatest marvel in the Hot Lakes country, and was selected by the celebrated German Artisfc, Kahler, as the subject for his large picture representing the natural wonders of the strange region.] Also the following chromo-litho plates— Up the Rapids (Wanganui River). Tokanu, Lake Taupo, from a sketch by T. Ryan.

Roto Aira and Peninsula of Motuo Puhi ToNGARIRO AND CkATER OF WaITDKA. from a sketch by G. Barry Thomas. Bealey Kiver, Canterbury, showing Mount Eolleston (looking towards Otira Gorge), from a painting by J. M. Madden.

Head of Smith Sound, Otago, N.Z., from a painting by J. M. Madden. In addition to these there are a large number of Fine Art Engravings, including—

Cathedral Peaks, Lake Manapouri. Risan Cove, with the Lion and Pembroke Glacier.

Night : An Allegorical Study. A Prettx - Little Sonu, entitled "Chrfstmas Snowflakes, Bet to Music, will be included in the issue. The literary budget camprises : — Christmas Ghosts, by J. X, Jerome. Christmas in India. by'RunYAiiD KippUNG.

Tales of Old New Zealand, by Lieut. Colonel McDonnell.

Sir Geokge Grey as an Explorer : How ho was wounded by Australian blacks.