FIRST IN TIME

Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 54, 5 March 1901, Page 4

FIRST IN TIME

Among New Zealand illustrated journals was the "Graphic". WWn it made its appearance there were bo pictorial magazines issued in the colony. It was the pioneer, of illustrated i journalism here. At once it sprang v into popularity, and though rivals « have appeared on the scene.to dispute :,; the position to which it has attained,: .■ it is still FIRST IN PLACE in every main feature. Its illustrfr- V. tions are unquestionably the most JUt* ished from an artistic point of vieW or ■ any issued in the colony. Itis^al-.. ways to the fore on special occasions ;| with the earliest reproductions. Its ; enterprise and merit have combined W malic it

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with, the general public, who, jvhen any event of special importa^-,;, conies off, invariaibly seek for the.; "Graphic" reproductions. . T The issue of the journal this vreeK . contains among its illustrations.^, capital series of views of the PoasonW Cruising Club's Picnic, and the Watchmakers', and Jewellers' Picnic, together with, a great variety o^P^i tures relating to other functions anrt scenic attractions. The stories a&a, sketches, too, make the number a i»osi readable one.