MAGAZINE REVIEWS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 246, 1 June 1922, Page 4

MAGAZINE REVIEWS

Prom Messrs Gordon ;uul Goteh (per Mrs Parkes), we have received the undermentioned magazines : WELDON’S LADIES’ JOURNAL JUNE NO—Quite the smartest and neatest styles are shown in this No. of Weldon’s Ladies’ Journal. Gratis cut-out patterns consist of a long-waistcd dress, smart gown, slip-on frock and a hat, and camiknickers, as illustrated in full colours on the cover, and full directions for cutting out and making up are given in the No. Special features include a gratis transfer design of Yoke and Motifs in the new Eastern embroidery for dresses, etc.: A lovely Art supplement in Photogravure of the very latest Paris and London styles : flow to knit a lady’s charming dress in artificial silk: Fashion# specially designed for Madame: The latest tennis frocks: Designs for country wear: Stylish visiting dresses and restaurant gowns: Charming blouses and jumpers: Delightful evening frocks and fashionable cape wraps and coats: Washing dresses and a blazer for the girl in her teens: Men’s wear for day and night: Smart hats in the making: The latest Coiffure, and fancy combs to wear: How to do the popular bead work: The art of manicuring the hands: Card etiquette up-to-date: Cookery rerecipes: Children’s page with prize competitions, etc. WELDON’S BAZAAR OP CHILDREN’S FASHIONS—The new No. of Weldon’s Bazaar of Children’s Fashions has just everything that is needed for the kiddies. Gratis cut-out patterns are enclosed for making a girl’s Cretonne dress, dress with overbodice, dress with cape collar, G to 8 years, Cretonne jumper 14 to 1C 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. Included in the No. 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: Underclothing the children need: Useful sets for girls and boys: Baby’s clothes: Pretty hats to make at home: Boy’s blazer and suits: Practical school outfit for a little girl: A playtime page for the children, with competitions: Reliable cookery recipes for the nursery; and a host of useful designs for children’s clothes.

THE RED MAGAZINE. —Issued twice a month, is steadily inertiasing in popularity. This is not to be wondered at when one considers the large and varied contents of each number. April 14th contains the third instalment of Ethel M. Dell’s new novel, “Charles Rex,” claimed to be the best to date from the pen of this widely read authoress. Llyod Roberts, James Barr, A. G. Greenwood, E. Norman Terry and a host of others are contributors to this all-fiction magazine, which is illustrated throughout.

PREMIER MAGAZINE. —A pril 18th, features a new series of turf tales by Edward Woodward, “The Chronicles of the Odds On Club.” Mr Woodward possesses an intimate knowledge of the turf and turfites, and judging by his first story, the “Chronicles” will he eagerly followed. Albert Payson Terhune is represented by a new “Lad” story, whilst other contributors include Walter Lynn, C. Randolph Litchfield and Edward Cecil; A worth while number.