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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4426, 12 June 1922, Page 1

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FASHION JOURNALS AND MAGAZINES. We have to acknowledge current issues of fashion journals and magazines just to hand. .The Wide World, —Have you ever heard of "The Human Fly” ? No ! well read the May issue of the “Wide World,’’ the magazine for men. Always very interesting, this issue is particularly so. A superb collection of stories and articles. The Red. —Adrift in the Atlantic, a Treasure Hunt in the Land of Thirst, The Last Fight of the Five Hundred, and The White Man’s Grave are but a few of. the selections. Read this magazine and gain an intimate knowledge of this old world of ours. If you are very anxious for another instalment of Ethel Dell’s delightful story, "Charles Rex,’’ then look in the May issue bfi the ‘‘Red.’ ’ Besides that attraction there are stories by Edmund Snell, Fred M. White, Donovan Bayley, Owen Oliver, Leslie Beresford —but why go on ? Eleven good short stories by the most popular authors of the day go to make this issue quite an exception. Yellow. —The April and May issues of the “Yellow” Magazine are most assuredly worth getting hold of. James Barr, Edmund Snell, Coutts Brisbane, and J. Russell Warren are but a few of the contributing authors. Also the conclusion of Anthony Carlyle’s story, “The Tavern and the Arrows.” Don't miss it. Can a beetle save a man’s life ? Read the “Bronze Beetle,” in this issue, and you will find out. Start the new serial by Roy Norton, a story that will score a hit.

The Premier.—Commencing in the •April issue of the “Premier” magazine is a new series of turf tales by Edward Woodward called “The Chronicles of the Odds-on Club.” Few writers possess so intimate a knowledge of; racing, as the author of this new series, so if you appreciate a goo-1 yarn, read it. -In the May number there is a special attraction for the men in the form a story of hotel secret service called “The Sovereign Pontiff.” Another chronicle cf the “Odds r on Club,” and “The Bamboo Bridge,” by Edmund Snell, alone make this a choice addition, but besides those there are stories by AL' bert Payson Tersune, Jack Bechdoet, Marton Howard, and others.

Harmworth’s Children’s Fashions.— This month; has been issued a special Easter number of Harms worth’s Children’s Dress containing : Girls’ costume,, cretonne frock, panel frock, small girls’ frock, and little boys’ tunic suit, all delightfully easy to riiake and just what tine kiddies need. Instructions are also given for knitting the dainty silk frock illustrated on cover. Charming designs for sunny days, fresh ideas in early summer coats, frocks and suits and what the boys are wearing give mothers the newest ideas. Don’t the kiddies love the “beastie” designs on their frocks. Jumbo and the teddy bear bring endless delight. The “Best Way” animal transfers are entirely novel, and five big double sheets can be obtained in the“ Best Way” book, along with a little article by an expert on “how to. do it.” Always ask for “Best Way”. animal transfers; only 6d,

Harms worth’s Home Fashions for May contain gratis-., patterns of three charming frocks —quite the newest. Never have the dresses been prettier and never easier to make. These patterns offer every encouragement to the girl who has just started making her own clothes. Pages of charming designs for the spring, modes for the matron, popular “tub” frocks, and smart styles for street wear are but a few of the enticing ideas to be found in this number. The full instructions how to knit the very latest jumper ar,e a boon to the girl who knits her own. Quite simple to make, and yet so attractive and popular. To the sports’ girl the jumper is an absolute necessity. Hints for the Home Dressmaker, Let us Gossip, New and Natty Ideas, Beauty Hints, and other interesting articles make this issue one that cannot be done without, Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal.—Quite the smartest and. newest styles are shown in the June number of. Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal. Gratis cut-out patterns consist of a long-waisted dress, smart gown, slip-on frock and a hat. and cami-knickers ,as illustrated in full colours on the cover, and full directions for cutting out and making up arc given in the number. Special features include a. gratis transfer design of; yoke and motifs in tlm new Eastern embroidery for dresses, etc.; a lovely art supplement in photogravure of. the very latest Paris and London styles ; how to knit a lady’s charming dress in artificial silk. Weldon's Children’s Fashions.—The new number of Weldon s Bazaar of Children’s Fashions has just everything that is needed for the kiddies. Gratis patterns are enclosed for making a girl's cretonne dress, dress with overbcdice, dress yfith cape collar, 6 to 8 years ; cretonne jumper, 14 to 16 years; girl's reefer coat, boy’s reefer coat and knickers, 4 to 6 years, with, simple directions for cutting out and making these styles. Indued in the number are.instructions for knitting a jersey and knickers for a boy, special styles for big girls, cretonne and washing frocks, smart coats and skirts and coat dresses, and numerous other fashions.