BOOKS REVIEWED.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 4 June 1923, Page 13

BOOKS REVIEWED.

Sir George Arthur, the organiser of the memorial service to the late Sarah Bernhardt in Westminster Cathedral, lias been commissioned bv Messrs Hoinomann to Avrite an appreciation of the great actress. This will not be a biography, but rather a study of her character. Though the artistic side of her career will not be omitted, _ Sir George, avlio ivas her intimate friend I for many years, will Avrite of Sarah Bernhardt more personally, shoAving her as a member of her family circle and as a daughter of France. Her personality and her patriotism Avill be the main features of this book, which will be published in the early summer. Tn'oav books (published on Thursday, April 9) from Messrs Heinemann are—“The Mercantile Marine,” by E. Koble Chatterton, author of “Q Ships and their Story,” “Sailing Ships and their Storyg” etc. Mr Chatterton tells of the Merchant Sendee from the earliest sailing ships to the latest monster liner. He has treated his subject generously and has given the public a big story in an enthralling form. The illustrations arq of exceptional beauty, many of them being reproductions from old prints of great rarity. Scissors,” Cecil Roberts’ new novel. This is a story Avhich should win wide popularity. The intimately drawn “Scissors,” child, schoolboy, and man, is typical of his generation and very true to life. His youth in the glamorous East and his final return there, with its poignant ending, are tenderly and beautifully written. “His Majesty's Embassy and Other Plays,” three plays by Maurice Baring, containing tAvo comedies and drama. “Bitter Herbs,” a book of poems by C. A. Dawson Scott, author of “Against the Grain,” “The Healdand,” etc. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. The Power Within Us (by Charles Baudoin). Allen and Umvin, London. Utility Poultry Farming in New Zealand (Whitcombe and Tombs).