RAILWAYS MAGAZINE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 2 September 1938, Page 2

RAILWAYS MAGAZINE

FEATURES OF SEPTEMBER ISSUE. Many New Zealanders will be keenly interested in a bright review appearing in the September issue of the Rail* ways Magazine, of the life and work of the late Dr. J. W. Mellor, a worldfamous chemist and humorist of Otago University, a very remarkable personality. O. N. Gillespie, in a well-in-formed treatise on drama in New Zealand, gives intimate glimpses of wellknown performers. Bernice Shackleton has a charming “close-up” of the nursery and play rooms of the Wellington Railway Station. Ken Alexander in “Ambitions Aim” makes merry play with an urge to own a racehorse. James Cowan vividly recalls thrilling scenes of the days when Hauhaus besieged Rauporoa Pa, which was bravely held by Maoris friendly with the British. Harry Gilmore tells of the time when the track for the “World’s Wonder Walk” from Lake Te Anau to Milford Sounds was made, and gives his impressions of Daniel Sutherland, the pioneer who gave his name to the falls which he discovered. Gordon F. Hunt shows the thermal marvels of Ketetahi Valley in Tongariro National Park, a valley where oldtime Maoris regained health and strength in the healing waters. Maori legends of the Rotorua lakes are pleasantly presented by Joyce West. A. J. G. Schmitt gives his fourth chapter of his dramatic serial, “The Sawmiller.” Other features include New Zealand verse, a chat on books and authors, topical news and notes for women, and a survey of sport. About 60 pictures arc distributed through the .64 pages.