“NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS MAGAZINE”

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22719, 4 November 1935, Page 7

“NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS MAGAZINE”

ANOTHER BRIGHT ISSUE Readers of all kinds will find plenty of interest in the November issue of the Railways Magazine. James Cowan’s thirty-second instalment of " Famous New Zealanders” is concerned with the Heuheu family, the hereditary paramount chiefs of Taupo, and particularly with the great To Heuheu Tukino, who gave Tbngariro National Park to the State. This heroic figure is the worthy subject of a Maori proverb: “Tongariro is the mountain; Taupo is the lake; Te Heuheu is the man.” In “Fixers and Fixes,” illustrated by himself, Mr K. Alexander offers droll comment on that common type of “ handy man ” who is habitually a disastrous “ Handy Andy.” Margaret MacPherson’s “ New Zealand Journey ” takes her to the King Country and Tongariro National Park, where she heard some amusing stories, which she brightly retells, and saw some exciting sheep dog trials which she vividly deperibes. O. N. Gillespie writes of Napier, before and after the earthquake. He gives impressive evidence in support of the headings of his well-illustrated article, “ The World’s Newest City: The Miracle of Modern Town Planning.” No. VI of the “ Limited Night Entertainments,” by R. Marryat Jenkins, is another thrilling story, cleverly told. In “ Panorama of the Playground.” Samuel J. Gudsell reminds New Zealanders that, whatever pride they may feel in the feats of their Rugby footballers, they are tending to lag in other fields of sport. The “ Women’s Section,” by “ Helen,” contains a wide range of helpful notes and comments. The writer’s common,sense remarks on “ Your Odd Shillings ” should appeal to plenty of readers. Shibli Bagarag continues his popular chats on books and writers. “ Tohunga ” serves another welcome page of the meanings of Maori names on railway stations. Amateur gardeners will be pleased with R. H. Allan’s article on “ Daffodil Culture," in which he shows the way to achieve success. Regular features are well maintained. Appropriate illustrations are spread through the 64 pages.