“A GREAT COLONISER.” “This work gives a wonderfully vivid account of the career of Dr Burns, who is described as one of the great unknown men of the British Empire. Both in Scotland and 'New Zealand and, indeed, wherever the colonising power of the Scots is appreciated, this handsomely produced volume by one of the largest publishing firms in Dunedin will be read with interest. The story of the negotiations which led up to the settlement of the Scottish party in New Zealand is told by Dr Herrington with consummate skill. In a notable chapter on ‘The Man and ■His Genius.’ Dr Herrington pays tribute to this remarkable product of Ayrshire.” The foregoing is a further appreciation by a Home reviewer of this hook, which is obtainable from booksellers or from the publishers, the Otago Daily Times and Witness Company. Box 181, Dunedin; price 7s Cd. plus post 4d. —Advt.
—Baby boys are not so popular as guls among those who wish to adopt a child. The secretary of the British National Adoption Society recently stated that of the babies they find homes for the girls outnumber the boys by three to one.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 21054, 17 June 1930, Page 5
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