PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18549, 9 May 1922, Page 4

PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

The Yellow Magazine ("the mats of the Red”) for February contains some ten short stories and another instalment of The Tavern of the Arrows,” by Anthony Carlyle The April London Magazine (Gordon and Gotch, Ltd.) publishes "The Diary of a Prison Governor,” by- Sir Basil Thomson, K.C.8.; and Hugh Walpole, John Buchan, Stacy .Aumonier, Richard L© Galliene, and Signor Marconi are among the. contributors. The Harmsworth Red Magazine for March 17 opens with the first part of “Charles Rex,” a new novel by Ethel M. Dell. The number for March 3 is devoted to short stories, and contains the closing chapters of Nathan Clover’s story, “The Road That Never Closes.” Both are from Gordon and Gotch (Ltd.)Chambers’s Journal for April 1, as usual, even in standard and quality, short stories, natural history, travel studies, and the serial story all find their proper place in this wellconducted publication. In addition to the general features “Changes in Bird Lift in New Zealand,” by R. S. Sutherland, R.A.0.N., possesses a "distinctive local interest. " - The Shakespearean Quarterly, No. 2, is even an improvement on the first issue, which approached a high standard. The contents bill is a very full one, and deals wholly with Shakespearean topics. Several very fine illustrations add to the attractiveness of a pubication which makes an irreeistibe appeal to lovers of the famous bard. The Grand Magazine for . April (Gordon, and Gotch, Ltd.) opens with a good story, “The Understudy,” by Gilbert Frankau. Marjorie Bowen, A. G. Greenwood, and other well-known writers contribute stories, ond Edgar Wallace writes the concluding instalment of “The Gambling Girl.” “Stars of the Stage and Screen” is illustrated by attractive photographs. Weldon’s Bazaar of Children’s Fashions for March and, Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal for April contain the latest styles in dress, and each includes several patterns. Harmsworth’s Fashions All for April is also an appeal to the feminine taste, and contains patterns, for coat-dress, costume, and blouse. ' These numbers are per favour of Gordon and Gotch (Ltd.). The Wide World for April (Gordon and Gotch, Ltd.) contains what claims to be “the strangest ghost story you ever read.” The claim is substantiated by an odd story from the wilds of Cornwall. “ The Three ‘ Little People’ of St. Gwendron,” by John Livington. It is \yell illustrated, as are also the other features. “The Loneliest Briton” is a thrilling narrative of the South Seaa, and furnishes exciting reading. The - Premier Magazine for February and March (Gordon and Gotch, Ltd.) are devoted almost exclusively to short stories. The February number reintroduces “The Man Wittj the Club-foot,” Valentine Williams’s famous character, while the March number contains a. new Limehouse story by Edward Burke, entitled “The Story of a Thousand years.’’ The latfer embodies the mystery and charm which have made this writer’s work famous. The Strand Magazine for March has a full bill of high quality. Sir Conan Doyle continues his Sherlock Holmes stories’, “Sapper”. tells in characteristic style the story of “ The Man Who Could Not Get Drunk,” Stacy Aumonier discourses on “ Heart Whole,” .while P. G. Wodehouse and E. Phillips Oppenheim Are among the contributors. James Barr has written a weird story. .“ The World of the Vanishing Point,” and Landon Ronald continues his interesting “Variations on a Popular Theme.” Other features, including a symposium of wellknown novelists and a series of “Dry-Ups.” being stories by actors, contributes towards an excellent number. My Magazine for April gives pride of place to a serious article," “Are We Here?” This discusses the power beyond the bodies that are not ourselves—the soul, “but what the soul is no man knows.” Moliere provides the them© for a character sketch of real interest, while “I Am Going to be a Butterfly” describes, with the aid of beautifullycolouved plates, the transition of the caterpillar. “ The People Between the Oceans” deals with the. five nations of Central America and the interesting movement towards federation. Many illustrations of high artistic value, with verso and prose, and one br two light stories, fill a good bill of literary fare. The Forest Magazine (“New Zealand Out-of-Doors”) for May has just appeared. Among the several articles which appeal to those who love the forest and foresee its future mine of wealth for the dominiijn is one from the pen of Mr D. Tannock, curator of Dunedin Botanical Gardens. Mr Tannock presents- a strong case in favour of planting water reserves in forest trees in preference to leasing them for grazing purposes.' The method favoured overcomes the noxious weed, difficulty and at the same time creates an annual appreciating value. Pollution is prevented and also improves the catchment areas. The magazine is ; embellished with suitable illustrations, and is a welcome evidence of quickened public interest in afforestation. , - ,