PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23637, 22 October 1938, Page 4

PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED

Australian Industry “ Made in Australia ” is the title of a handsome publication issued by the Sydney Morning Herald with the official endorsement of the Associated Chambers of Manufactures of Australia. It is presented as an illustrated record of the manufactures of the great Commonwealth, and presents in graphic form a most comprehensive review of the activities of secondary industry. The whole production of the brochure is superb, and it is itself a recommendation of the efficiency of the Australian craftsman, while its reviews in text, photographic illustration and decoration are most informing. Our copy of “ Made ’in Australia” is from the Australian Trade Commissioner. Wellington.

The Tablet The New Zealand Tablet Christmas Number is, as in years past, a publication of considerable general interest, apart from its particular place in the affections of the Catholic community. The short stories, including prize-win-ning contributions, are numerous and competent, the articles have all a relevance to the Christmas season or the Dominion, and there are several meritorious poems. The illustrations cover a wide range, views of New Zealand scenic beauties predominating.

Verse In “ The Quest of Man ” (Lothian Publishing Company, 2s), David Avers. M.Sc., has committed to paper his thoughts upon the eternal mystery of humanity’s whyfore and whither his conclusion being: No day is ended where it was begun, No day is lost that counts a duty done; Lo! .in His plan, thy work transfigured grows, For thou art with th’Eternal Purpose. one. The little volume consists of three fairly lengthy narrative poems in blank verse, and some smaller contributions in rhyme.

Explorer’s Story Charcot is a name doubly famous in France. The father was the “ genius of the Salpetriere,” and the son won his renown as a polar explorer. The biography of the explorer is to be issued by John Murray with the title “ Charcot of the Antarctic,” the author being Marthe Oulie, herself well known for travel exploits as well as for many books.