Magazine Corner

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7409, 17 December 1930, Page 8

Magazine Corner

“The Heart of a Firefly,” a new serial by Mary Bradford. Whiting, whoso stories aro so much appreciated, starts in the current issue'of The Woman’s Magazine. Other excellent fiction, serial and complete, is contributed by Ethel Earle, Shiona Douglas, and Kathleen Leu, who are too well known to need recommendation. Meuaggio for a holiday furnishes Lady Stuckley with a congenial topic on which she discourses on the ways and means of holiday-making in that delightful spot. The sudden boom in gliding is tho subject of an article by G. W. Cuddon, who suggests that this is the sport of to-morrow. ■ Fay Inchfawn provides two poems, together with a characteristic contribution “The Looking Glass of Louis.” Tho personal touch is given by the Editor, who, while continuing her answers to questions sent her by readers, offers wise advice. Other contents cover every department of domestic atfairs, and eater for all feminine tastes. There are fresh ideas for thoso about to move, hints on needlework and embroidery, and novelties in electric lighting; whilo the whole issue is seasonably illustrated throughout.

Tho November issue of Tho Boy’s Own Paper, that popular monthly, is as well stocked as ever with stories on every conceivable subject, and many articles of timely interest for the youthful reader. Presenting all the hairbreadth escapes and hair-raising experiences that might be expected in a serial with such an intriguing title, “The Treasure of Gems” (of which 14 long chapters arc given) provides thrills galore. The complete yarns are spun by well-known writers, tales aglow with the glamour of olden times, and adventures at homo and abroad, and include a contribution by the popular Major J. T. Gorman, entitled “A Matter of Meat.” Various handicrafts and hobbies are discussed in this number, and subjects of perennial interest arc dealt with in an interesting way. Foremost among the latter is “Tho 8.0. P. Electric Clock,” by Adsum, with full directions how to make it; the mysteries of stage craft arc explained; and advice is given to the young shot. The Pit. Hon. J. E. Clyncs, . Home Secretary, is tho subject in “Climbing the Ladder” scries in tho November Great' Thoughts. H. Hallam pays elegant tribute to his indefatigable resource and energy, while disclosing an intriguing real-life romance. Other scries on diverse subjects include 1 British Animal Life,” by Francis Pitt, “Tho Art of Study,” by Prof. T. H. Pear, M.A., B.Sc., and “French. Painters of the 19th. Century,” by Mrs Arthur Bell; while in “The Lure of English Counties,” by Bernard Page, Nottinghamshire comes under review. Two scientific articles are well worth noting, “Kepler, the Magician of the Ellipse,” dealing briefly with the career of that great pioneer of astronomy, by the Pcv. A. J. Edmonds; and “The Magic of the Moon” by the Rev. R. Armstrong, F.R.A.P. An account of Buenos Aires, the Paris of the South, by Gordon Ross, is full of interest, so also is “Poetry and Life,” an interview with Professor Lascelles Abercrombie. Other interesting items are in great variety and include criticisms of books, literary quotations, comments on current topics, and many great thoughts from master-minds.

«Tho Princess Who Came Back,” is the title, of a delightful fairy play, in three scenes, by Patricia Lynch, in the November issue of Every Girl’s Paper. Complete school and adventure stories number live, all of which are packed with exciting incident, while generous instalments are given of the two interesting serials, “The Secret of the River,” and “The Girl Prom the Backwoods.” Thoro are. many other items of interest, including articles topical and useful, and particulars of several competitions, for which attractive prizes are being offered.