PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

Otago Witness, Issue 3105, 17 September 1913, Page 39

PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

The British Review for August iMcssr* Williams and Aor gate, London) opens wait “A Plea for Universal Service,” f>y Fieldmarshal Lord Robert- In “The Celt in Europe” the Hon. H. Erskino traces, tho influence of the. Celt in tile past, and in referring to the Gaelic movement believe* it to be a practical endeavour in the direction of uniting Ireland and Scotland; of preserving wbut remains ot their ancicn* character and civilisation; and to roviv* that which has been lost to the race through the unkind machinations of .hostile years. The Dean of Manchester treats of ” The True Holiday.” Pierre Luftus raises tins question of providing a referendum or republic. He says there.' is a feeling of distrust of caucus-made politicians, of disillusionment with representative government, and there exists a demand which year by year will increase for some mean* of control, some cheek on the absolute supreme power of the elected Chamber. Tiie Throne cannot be called on to exercie* this control and enter the sordid arena of party politics. Mr Louis J. Walsh ini discussing ‘"Homo Rule and English Conservatism,” contends that there is nothing to be apprehended from tho L Ifiter bogy. A touching tribute is paid to the late Mr George Wyndhani by "One of His Irish Friends.” Professor Patrick Geddcs contributes an interesting paper on “Tho Homes of Burns,” and the editor lias something to say about “Ireland and the House of Lords.” The novel. “A Master of Life,” is continued, and there are some half dozen original poems. The September number of the Windso* Magazine is an attractive one. Fiction bulks largely, including a story by Edgai Wallace, a seaside tale by Dornford Yates, a new adventure in ’‘The Fortunes of Virginia Bright”, by Albert Kinross, a further episode in Halliwell Sutcliffe 3 romantic series, and an instalment of Gertrude Page's “Tiie Pathway,” a story of Rhodesian life. There are several article* on sundry subjects by various well-known writers. 'J. E. Raphael has something to say on “The Art ot Quick Scoring” at cricket. The art and personality of some famous pianists are studied in an interesting article. There ie a survey of the English Lakes district more especially associated with the life and poems of Wordsworth. Mr C D. Roberts contributes another of hie studies of wild life. The fine art section is a record of the work of Sir John Everett Millais. P.R.A.. with reproductions of no less than 17 of his notable works, with a finely-coloured plate. Tha other illustrations are all well up to the mark. Cassell’s Magazine of Fiction for September is to hand from Messrs Gordon and Gotch. The publishers state that this magazine finds a ready sale, which is not altogether surprising, for it is remarkable value for 6d. The stories are by such authors as Captain Shaw. Tom Gallon. Claire Pollexfon. Sax Rohmer. Helen Wallace, and Blanche Eardley. ’“The Great Aero Fund’’ is the title of a long complete novel. A home chapter will be found to contain items of interest for the ladies.