REVIEWS FOR READERS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2429, 16 May 1922, Page 4

REVIEWS FOR READERS.

THE LATEST MAGAZINES. We have received from the publishers, Messrs Gordon and Goteh Ltd., per Mr Heath, bookseller, the following popular magazines : THE PREMIER. In the “Premier Magazine,” April 4, Morley. Adams writes r>f that greatest of all sea mysteries, the Mystery of the Marie Celeste. For nearly fifty years men have endeavoured to solve-the riddle of t lie deserted and abandoned ship found in mill ocean with sails set, hut without a crew. In spite of many ingenious attempts to explain the mystery, it still remains unsolved anil appears likely to go clown into history as the greatest mystery of the sea. THE RED. “The Red Magazine,” No. 30(1, contains the second instalment of Ethel Dell’s latest and greatest novel, “Charles Rex.” Among other contributors to the same? issue are A. E. Ashford, Wallace Irwin. Morten Cumberland, etc. “The lied Magazine” is an all fiction, magazine and its stories are always entertaining. THE LONDON. “The London Magazine” for April is full of good reading. Lady Dianna Cooper contributes a striking society article, “The Rules of The Game” and Albert Pays on Terlmne is at his best in a new nature story called “The Orphan.” Sir Basil Thomson, K.C.8., late Governor of Dartmoor, continues his thrilling reminisences of this world-known prison, and this month’s article describes the life at Dartmoor and some famous escapes. Amongst other contributors arc John Buchan, 11. de Vere Stnepoole and Andrew Soutar, whilst the “London” picture pages in photogravure, always a popular feature, help to make the April “London” a bright, readable number. WELDON’S LADIES' JOURNAL. Weldon’s Ladies’ .Journal, May No. has pages anil pages of the latest and most charming Paris and London styles. The Gratis Patterns include a new coat and skirt, pretty blouse and overdress, an afternoon dress, and a blouse and skirt. These are shown in full colours on the charming Art cover, and the fullest directions are given for cutting out and making these d.esigns. There is an exquisite Art supplement; in Photogravure; a gratis transfer design of Shamrock for embroidering underwear, blouses nr frocks: Directions for knitting a charming jumper, with lacy openwork effect: The latest one-piece slip-on dresses: Tailor-made costumes and coats: Chic French blouses and jumpers for all occasions: New Lingerie: Special styles for Madame: Designs for stout figure: The new Tapestry or Floral knitting: Garden notes: Our- Girls’ and Boys’ page with prize competitions: Smart millinery: '“The Return of the Pocket”: Appetising cookery: “The Foot Beautiful”: Household hints: “Beautiful Thoughts”: The latest skirl: Correct wear for the country: How to work gratis transfer designs: Smart hairdressing, etc. WELDON’S BAZAAR’ OF CHILDREN’S FASHIONS. Weldon’s Bazaar of Children’s Fashion No. contains gratis patterns of all the designs charmingly illustrated in full colour on the cover, i.e. a Girl’s slip-on dress and Princess petticoat, S to 10 rears, Magyar frock, 4 to (i years, Romper •suit and overall, 2 to 4 years, and detailed instructions for cutting and making up these designs. Special features of the No. include directions for knitting a one-piece suit for baby.': Dainty new frock: Slip-on coats: smart tailor-made suits and coats for girls: pretty washing frocks: New hats and how to make them: Confirmation dresses: Underwear for girls of all ages : Styles for hoys: Cricket and sports wear: Children’s playtime page with prize competition, the Tillies and their clothes: Weldon’s special combined frock and knickers for girl 2 to 8 years: How to work Arrowheads: A doll’s Outfit: A baby’s long clothes anil soft shoes: Useful school frocks and coats: etc., etc.