LITERARY TRASH.
UNFIT FOR THE SHELF.
HAMILTON COMPLAINTS. ( T '.j Telegraph. - Oirn CorresPomlPEt.) HAMILTON, this day. At the annual meeting of subscribers to the Hamilton Library last night, the chairman (Mr. C. J. W. Barton) criticised modern literature, much, of which, he said, was absolutely trash and should not be permitted on the shelves. Others present endorsed his remarks, declaring that many of the latest books, both English and American, should never have - been written.
Mr. E. G. Johnson, the selector, said he had relied very largely on the London "Times" book review for his selection. Several of the volumes criticised had received excellent reviews in leading English journals. A public library had to eater for all classes, ultra-modern as well as ancient and conservative. He agreed, however, that the shelves must be kept clean. Complaint was also made of illustrations being cut out of books by readers, many valuable volumes being- thus dest roved.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 135, 9 June 1926, Page 6
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