RESCUED FOR THE FILMS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 101, 2 May 1938, Page 8

RESCUED FOR THE FILMS

FROM DOGS’ HOME TO SCREEN Wanganui theatregoers who have seen "Wings of the Morning,” or "Storm in a Teacup,” will remember the parts played by one of the minor characters, a dog, who proviueo nevertheless some of the most interesting scenes in both films. This dog provides the subject for "Scruffy,” an autobiography by Claude Burbridge which is among the latest additions to the shelves of the Wanganui Public Library. Part sheep-dog, part collie, the canine hero was rescued from a home for dogs, and was trained for film work, achieving signal success. Another book which will provide much interest in "Antipodean Journey,” by Margaret L. MacPherson. It is,a fascinating travel book covering New Zealand, Australia and the South Sea Islands. Following is the list of latest additions at the Public Library:— Fiction.—“ Hot Lead,” Tex Curran: "J. For Jupiter," Timothy Fuller; "I'll Never Forget," CarelGaye; “Halfway to Horror,” David Hume; “No Flowers by Request,” Stuart Palmer. “Ripe for Mischief,” Renee Shann; “The Rolling Years,” Agnes S. Turnbull; "The Western Way,” Daniel Ward; “Two Meet," Evelyn Winch; “The Time of Wild Roses,” Doreen Wallace; “The Flivver King,” Upton Sinclair; “Tish Marches On,” Mary Roberts Rinehart; “North of the Stars,” Chas. Stoddard; “Trooper Mac Lean (Chas. Stoddard; “The £5O Marriage Case,” John G. Brandon, “Jilot’s Graveyard,” Philip Conde; “The Curse of the Silver Wings,” Trevor Wallace; “Restless Heart,” Denise Robins; “I’ve Been to London,” Temple Bailey; “Death Under Gibraltar,” Bernard Newman; “Royal Exchange,” Anthony Gibbs; “Angels Kiss,” Oliver Sandys; “Jungle Night,” M. 11. Petersen; “She’s and Skis,” Geoffrey Gilbey; “Rule Britannia," Rupert Croft-Cooke; "Mirella,” I. C. Clarke; “A Giant in Chains," Marjorie Bowen.

Non-Fiction. "Scruffy,” Claude Burbridge; "Antipodean Journey,” Margaret L. MacPherson; "Beloved Marian,” K. L. Murrey; “High and