MAGAZINES.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 19006, 6 May 1924, Page 7

MAGAZINES.

A batch of attractive and interesting magazines are to hand from Messrs Gordon and Gotch, Ltd., per Messrs A. D. Willis, Ltd. The American Review of Reviwes for March covers the world’s happenings in a most informative manner. Its illustrations include portraits of those connected with the oil scandals. The Corner Magazine, a Cassell's publication, is filled with bright and readable fiction, including “The Temptation of John Temple,” a thrilling story by Grenville Hammerton. Gratis patterns of wrap-over coat dress, slip-on frock and new envelope combinations are given with Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal, May number. There is a splendid art supplement of new Paris fashions; gratis transfer for beading, braiding or embroidery; society letter; what people who matter are wearing and doing; new dresses, wrap-coats, and coats and skirts. Simple and charming evening drives for informal occasions, tennis frocks and wraps, attractive jumpers, fascinating lingerie, styles for the matron and the young girl; a page of fashions for the business girl, overalls for the spring cleaning; diagram lesson—two dresses from one pattern; beauty article, the figure and fashions; furnishing; the modern bathroom; cookery and children’s page.

Weldon’s Bazaar of Children’s Fashions, May number, contains school girl’s coat and skirt, girl’s dress 14 to 16 years, small girl’s frock 6 to 8 years, and child’s rompers 2to 4 years. Special features: Painting and voting competition, children’s clothes given away as prizes. The latest knitted garments for a baby, new ideas for silk and ribbon embroidery, applique and trimmings, children’s page; competition, adventure story, how to make a film for a model cinema, the latest millinery for children of all ages. For girls: Dainty frocks for best wear, school outfits, confirmation dresses, stylish coats, coat frocks, two-piece suits and costumes, washing frocks and overalls, underclothing, toddlers’ indoor and outdoor wear. For boys: School clothes, overcoats, smart suits, tunic suits, sports wear, underclothes for day and night, sets for small boys, dressmaking lesson —How to make two frocks from one pattern —prizes of one guinea for novel ideas, cookery for nursery folk. Mr. E. Remnant, editor of The English Review, writes: —

“I have pleasure in sending you, under separate cover, a copy of The English Review for March, containing the first number of “The Empire Supplement,” which will henceforth be included every month. Its object is twofold —to ventilate questions of Imperial interest, and to render a periodical which reflects English views a more effective link of common thought and purpose with the scattered populations of British race overseas. Already such numerous promises of assistance have been received from public men and writers distinguished in Imperial affairs that the certainty of authoritative contributions is assured.

The English Review has a larger circulation than any similar periodical of its kind and it is widely quoted in the press of Great Britain. It with its Empire Supplement it gains new readers and secures the notice of the press throughout the Dominions, it will be able to assist in the formation of an Imperial public opinion. Visitors to the Dominions have commented on the fact that while American periodicals are übiquitous similar English publications are rarely seen. I venture to hope that The English Review, which seeks to uphold British interests throughout the Empire, and to promote closer union of the British race, will help to make good that deficiency. The Review will be posted to any address for twelve months for 14s which may be remitted by postal money order or by cheque.” In a covering note it is explained that the purpose of the proprietors is not commercial profit, but solely to render what they believe to be a public service. As a matter of fact, the editor’s own work is entirely honorary.