The reprinting of standard works in appetising form has been raised to a science by publishers in recent years, but developments are still possible. 'Mr. John Long has nit on ail idea that should be popular Under the title of "John Long's Library of Modern Classics" he intends to publish a number or great novels by such masters as Irollope, Reade, Willie Collins. Kinsley, George Eliot, and Thackeray. As he points out most series of reprints, though cheap ana handy, bear unmistakable signs of be ins reprints ; and fiction rubs shoulders with belles letres and biography. This new library will contain fiction only, but fiction of every school; and each volume will be illustrated by a leading artist. In short these writers' works will be. saved from the least suggestion of Old C!o' in their outward appearance. The novels first to be issued are ''The Three Clerics," " The Cloister*and the Hearth,' "The Woman in White," and ' Westward Ho." Thev will have biographical introductions by Mr. Hannaford Dennett. Th»> best medicine known is SANDER AM) SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its »' nent powerful effects in coughs, colds influenza! the relief is instantaneous. In senoaa cases, and accidents of all kinds, be thev wounds, barns, scalds, bruises, sprains, it is die saiest remedy-no swelling-no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of limes, swelling, etc., diarrhoea, dysentery. diseases of the kiiidncys and nrinan <r<*zna SANDER & SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT is in use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe; patronised by His Majesty I the King of Italy: crowned with medals and ' diplomas at International Exhibition, Amster- ! dam. Trust ia this approved article, and refeet all others Mr. W. F. Hnrron, hen, treasurer of the Young Helpers' League for Auckland, having received a set of 60 slides from London, illustrative of Dr. Barnardo's work among the waifs and strays of the Empire, will give ! a lantern lecture on the above at the ! Y.M.O.A. Lecture Hall this evening. The ' Rev. Dr. Puichas will preside, and Miss Rim-1 mer will sing " The Cry of the Children." 1 The entertainment announced to take place in St. Mary's Parish Hall, Parnell, this even- ■ ing, has been postponed. I
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12409, 23 October 1903, Page 6
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