PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13894, 4 May 1907, Page 12

PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

Wo have received from Mr Braithwaito a copy of the first, number of a now magazine entitled The Storyteller published by Cassel and Co (Ltd.), London, Paris, New York, aaid Melbourne. It contains s. number of com. plete stories by woll-known writers, including Messrs' Hall Caiue, E. P. Oppenheim, Tom Gallon, Kat Gould, and others; also a complete novel entitled " A Desperate Game," by Burford Delannoy. ■

Wo havo to acknowlodge receipt of copies of the Daily Mail's sixpenny editions of " Tho Shadowy Third," being a study of a temperament, by Horace Annesley Yachel, and " Tristram of Blent," ap episode in, the story of an ancient house, by Authony Hopo. Both books arc well printed, and no doubt the enterprise of the Daily Mail in undertaking the publication of wholesomo literature at a price that brings it within easy reach of aIP classes of the community -will bo duly appreciated and meet with the support it deserves. Bcilh stories are full of interest, and will amply repay perusal.

The Pall Mall Magazine for April is, as usual, replete with good reading matter of excellent variety, and splendidly illustrated. Amongst its contents are a complete modern story, ontitlod "The Jewish Trinity, by Israel iwigwill; a very interesting article on ' The Training of a Modern Detective," by Dr It. A. Ttaiss; also "An April Day on tho Surrey Hills," " Tho Turning" (a story of tho North-west. Mounted Police), " As a Man Soweth," "The Master" (an Indian detective story), "A Surrey Landscape," "Americans in London." The fourth instalment of

" The Gcd of Day," d.caling with incidents in the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, also finds a place in the numbsr, while Mr P. Maguire gives a graphic description of tho havoc wrought by, the earthquake in Jamaica. The March issue of The Boys' Own Paper, a copy of which wo have received from tho New Zealand Bible, Tract, and Book Society, is well up to the hizh standard attained in previous number?, and is undoubtedly a most suitable publication for youthful readora. Tho Btories and articles are brightly written and splendidly illustrated, and cover such a wide field that the number can scarcely fail to please tastes of a most diversified nature. Not only aro the contents interesting, but in many cases they are instructive, and a good deal of useful knowledge may he gained by a psrusal of the publication. Wo have also leceivod from the Now Zealand Bib! 3, Tract, and Bool; Society a copy of the ATarch number of The Girl's Own Paper, which is, as usual, of. a very' attractive nature. This number contains tho opening chapters of a serial story entitled The Kunaways," by Baymond Jacobcrns, and also a complete story called " "What the Did," while two other serials arc continued. Among the remainder of tho contents aro aii appreciation of the late Baroness BurdettCoutts, and an article on Kome, the Cradlo of Christianity," in addition to various contributions of absorbing interest to femalo readers, The number is freely illustrated, and contains a beautiful coloured frontispiece entitled " Faith." The March issue of The Sunday at Home (New Zealand Bible, Tract, and Book Society) opens 'with a story entitled " All Irregular Christian," by lan Maclaren, and amongst its contents are contributions by George A. Wade, Margaret lliomas, W. B. KortUrop, I'Tedorick Moore, Marguerite G. Campbell, and Annie M. Fairey, while the subjects dealt with include " Tho Public Schoolboy 011 Sundays," " Baalbek, the City of the Sim," " A Court for Child Offenders, "Daughters of the Sword," and "How Chrissio let her Light Shine." A 'further instalment of '' Allan ituthven, Knight," is given, and the other features of the magazine are up tot the usual high standard. The number is profusely illustrated, and on the whole forms a.welcomo addition to current literature. _ _ "Wo liavo also to acknowledge receipt ot " Our Little Dots." " Tho Child's Companion," "Friendly Greetings," "Tho Cottager and Artisan," etc., from the Now Zealand Bib.e, Tract, and Book Society. Mr J. Braithwaite has forwarded us a copy of tho March number of the "Windsor Magazine. The number is ft "notable one, containing a complete story by Israel Zangwill, in addition to fl' largo instalment of Max Pcmb&rton s absorbing new romance " Tho Lodestar, and short stories by J tick London, lan Maclarea, Harrison llhodos, Franoes Rivers, awl other favouri'to novelist. The poa pictures of Mr Bernard* GribWc —vigorous, sombre, and patriotic, wo grouped together as a very interesting art subject. And an important paper on " Tli© Future >f the Soudan " is contributed by Mr John Ward, the well-known Egyptologist. Harry Fumiss recalls somo famous " Entertainers" in a series .of clever cartoons; and a papar on " Photography in Military Keconnai&sanoe " by Captain Charles Boulkes, K.E., should interest many military authorities and all photographers. The whole number is superbly . The May issuo of tho Review of Roviows brings ono right into tho heart of events in tJie Old World and into touch with the great movements which aro influencing tho life of nations. In view of the forthcoming Hague Conference, which may be expected to liavo such a wonderful influence upon thc^des'ir.ey of nations, thore are two. articles of speciul interest, " Tho Kaiser as Peace Empenor," and "A World's Pilgrimago of Pcaoc." Mr Gibbons Cox concludes his interesting series of articles upon " Our Artesian Supplies," and an interview that will appeal to a aood many is that upon " Thc'Cancer Curers ol Cardigan.' The Caricatures of the llonth aro especially good, giving a very excellent idea of the way in which tho world's events move. A very considerable portion of the issue is devoted to a review of tho world's magazines, and no better medium can bo imagined for giving tho reader a comprehensive new of tho world's affairs.

Messrs Stewart Dawson and Co. send us a copy of a little brochure they have issued dosoriptivo ot tho many conveniences Iliey have provided in their extensive new premises at Hatton Garden for residents of tho colonies who visit London. Those comprise reading, writing, and tea rooms for their free mfc. Tlio reading room will contain all tho latest Australian and New Zealand papors, London directories, guido books, etc., and tho writing room a bureau for tlio reception of visitors' letters, which will, if necessary, bo forwarded to any addre?s. Tho firm extends a standing invitation to viaitoi*> to enjoy a cup of tea when they call. JTcfars Stewart Dawson and Co. have built very handsome new premises in Hatton Garden, 'i'fcey aro of white Portland stone, and occupy a frontage of 70ft by a depth of 120 ft. There arc six floors, and iwo a striking addition to the architecture of the hisbrio locality in which they are situated.