PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED

Otago Witness, Issue 2913, 12 January 1910, Page 71

PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED

The November number of the- Girl's Own Paper and Woman's Magazine, to hand from the Bible and Tract Depot, contains an article by Mr Charles Alexander, the singing evangelist, who visited in company with D'r Tower. The financial prospects of teachers in elementary schools are dealt with in " Women and the Money ; Market." Art students will find something of interest in Professor Van Dyke's article, " What a Burne-Jones Picture Means." Other articles on various subjects include " Reading the Mind of Early Egypt in its Ancient Tombs," "Cramming' the Modern School Girl," <- Gocd Taste as a Hostess," etc. There are two good articles on dressmaking and a variety of papers on fancy work. The illustrations arc quite a feature of the number. In the Sunday at Home for November (Bible, Tract, and Book Depot) a new serial by Harold Begbie, entitled "The Shadow," is commenced. By way of more fiction there are two complete short stories. Mr H. Holiday contributes an article on "Stained Glass." There is a striking paper on "The Ruin of Recreation," well worth considering by those interested. Among other article* are "Thanksgiving Day in America," " Popular Misunderstandings of Familiar Scripture Texts," "The Princess Juliana," " Dr Horton's Talk to American Students," etc. The results of the photo prize competition are given., The number is lavishly illustrated. With the November number of the Boy's Own Paper (Bible, Tract, and BooK Depot) a new, volume commences, and with it a series of new stories. One of the leading serials is by Hi A. Hinkson, entitled " For the King." "The Lantern-bearers" audi "The Hawkinses" are the other serials. There are aleo several short stories and sketches, humorous ''llustrations, articles on sport, announcements of prize competitions, and general articles. The story of "The Massacre of the Boyd" by Maoris is told! by Mr Podmore. In addition to numerous illustrations two coloured plates are given with the number, that of "The Pool and the Tower Bridge," oh the Thames, giving a slight 'dea of the tremendous shipping trade of London. The Cottager and Artisan is one of the monthly illustrated publications of the Religious Tract Society. The November number contains an article on "The Steam Hammer." There is also one on road* mending, describing the system of tarring roads. The Child's Companion has som-9 coloured plates, as well as illustrations in. black and white. Friendly Greetings,' Outf Little Dots, and Light in the Home ar« eminently suited to the young generation. The January number of the Triad is to hand. The pictorial supplement includes reproductions of some works of art. It is announced that it has been found necessary to increase the cost of each numbed to 4d.