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New Zealand Times, Volume XLX, Issue 8163, 15 August 1887, Page 2

Publications FICTION FOR THE MASSES. APPROACHING PUBLICATION OP A g PLENDID EWSPAPEK. gTORY A FAIR CRUSADER: A STORY OF TO-DAY, BY WILLIAM WESTALL. Author op Harry Lohengrin,’ ‘The Phantom City,’ ‘The Old Factory,’ ‘Red Ryvington, ‘Two Pinches of Snuff,’ ‘The Battle of the Winds,’ ‘ Lucky Mr Briggs,’ &0., &0., &c. It is with the utmost pleasure we announce the publication, in the columns of the New Zealand Mail, of Friday, August sth, Of a new and brilliant work of Fiction, by an author of such power and popularity as WILLIAM WESTALL. His previous stories show he possesses in no ordinarydegree the ability to write romances, healthy in sentiment, vigorous in treatment, abounding in touches of dry humour, and told in terse, crisp English. There is no waste of words in any of W. Westall's stories, and the reader follows the development of his plots with increasing and absorbing intere t. The characteristics which go to make up a good story are exhibited in remarkable combination in the story we have secured for the gratification of our Readers. We trust our subscribers will give the widest publicity to this announcement, as we feel sure that the perusal of this new and original novel will afford an infinite amount of pleasurable gratification. The following is a brief DESCRIPTION OP THE STORY. * A Fair Crusader ’ may be defined as being at once a Love Story, a Plot Story, and a Character Story, full of interest and with a strong dash of sensation. The hero, in every respect a strong man, who has distinguished himself in the Indian Mutiny, is brought on the scene in the first chapter, and the heroine, who has become a New Crusader (Salvationist), for a reason which is only disclosed when the narrative reaches its climax, is the third. Although the Story opens at a northern sea-bathing place, the action takes place principally in the neighbourhood of tTpping Forest. The plot is novel and original, and the end, albeit in one sense tragical, is not unsatisfactory. The dramatic form of ‘ A Fair Crusader,’ its freedom from padding, tedious moralising, and merely descriptive writing, the briskness of its dialogue and the rapidity of its movement, together with the fact that it abounds in surprises, and that the Author, without straining after effect, contrives to keep the reader continually in suspense, renders it especially suitable for Serial Publication. PRESS OPINIONS o » MR WESTALL’S PREVIOUS STORIES. ‘ln the author of ‘ The Old Factory r and * Red Ryvington ’ wo have a novelist who rises above the rank and file. Mr Wes tall is a writer who informs as well as amuses. Not only is local coloring laid on with the skill of an expert, but in all those minor matters in which novelists generally show inaccuracy, the anthor exhibits a conversance which proves that he has not betaken himself to novel writing because he is not capable of other things. In short, •Mr Westall is a thoughtful, well-informed, and versatile novelist.—London Times. THE NEW ZEALAND MAIL Can be Obtained from any of Our TOWN AND COUNTRY AGENTS, or Direct from the TIMES AND MAIL OFFICE, Lambton Quay, Wellington, Business Notices MRS TrCAULTON (late of Pirie-street) has the honor of announcing to the ladies of Wellington and suburbs that she has removed to premises immediately opposite the New Zealander Hotel, and trusts her many patronesses will continue to accord her their patronage. Note the Address— MANNERS STREET, Wellington. PORTRAITS PAINTED IN OIL, JpROM PHOTOGRAPH OR PER £3 3s and upwards BY JOHN TASKE.R. Particulars and specimens at George Tiller’s, Upholsterer, Manners-street. 571 WANTED KNOWN. F. MERCER A I R D K E , S S E R (Late of Manners-street), is now To be found at LEVY AND ARTHtRSOJS’S, Tobacconists, No. 34, Willis-atreet. 193 WANTED KNOWN Robert Scott, Coal and Wood Merchant, Adelaideroad Coal and Wood Depot, opposite Tram Sheds. On sale—A good stock of Dry Wood always on hand, cut to any length; Newcastle and Coalbrookdale Coals and Charcoal always on hand, 93 JJUXLEY, THE TAILOR, has taken the Athenaeum Tailoring Establishment (lately carried on by Messrs Georgeson & Co), where he intends to .do the best trade in Wellington. Large stock of New Goads I direct from the manufacturers, J. H. will cut out his own trade, and have it made by first-class hands,' and execute his orders on the Shortest notice. CROWN MOLESKIN TROUSERS. White and Printed. IROWN MOLESKIN TROUSERS, l White and Printed. In Stockman’s, Ordinary and Riding Cut Can be purchased retail from all Drapers and Store-' keepers in the Colony, and wholesale from all Warehousemen and Importers, Each ARTICLE BEARS THE TRADE MARK OP ONE OR KOBE CROW3TSACCORD]i INQ TO QUALITY, 283 i