THE SATURDAY REVIEW

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 150, 27 June 1934, Page 6

THE SATURDAY REVIEW

QNE of the desirable sections of the English Press is the weekly reviews which are published by various people. The outstanding publication in this class is, of course, the Spectator. There used to be Vanity Fair, but that, unfortunately, has gone the way of all flesh. Conspicuous among the weeklies to-day is the Saturday Review, a journal which was made famous in the days of the editorship of the late Mr. Frank Harris. Harris was I undoubtedly clever, although unfortunately he was not too particular. His knowledge of Shakespeare was remarkable, and he attained to fame by his writings entitled “The Women of Shakespeare.” The Saturday Review has now come under the control of Lady Houston, and this fact is evident on almost every page. She slams both the Prime Minister and Mr. Baldwin, proclaiming her right to do this by taking to herself the title of patriot. There may be no doubt about the transparent honesty of Lady Houston, D.8.E., but when the note of denunciation is too strident, the effect wearies and conviction is not achieved. It would be as well for the editors of the Saturday Review to remember this, for the Review, independently and honestly owned, could be of very great value in these days.