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JUNE,1936 Ft 11 1.!;ll I To such there is one unfailing prescription- "Magazines." The present day monthly maga- zine offers a wide choice of appetising fare in almost tabloid form. There are short stories by some of the world's best writers; stories of all types; grave and gay, appealing to the varying moods of the average reader. Then there are short articles of educational interest, covering a wide range of human activities . Nature studies in palatable form are also a feature of the I have much pleasure in acceding to your request for a message for publication in the Linwood Library Gazette. Libraries provide a social service of the greatest value. In assisting the diffusion of knowledge this particular service has been largely instrumental in producing ihe forces of modern democracy. And I have no doubt that the high degree of popular knowledge and enlightenment upon which democratic institutions depend will continue to receive that important stimulus which the good public library affords. It will be the aim of the Labour Government in New Z ealand to mak e the libraries part of the national education system. You will realise that in the press of more urgent public business it has not yet been possible for the Government to give library matters the attention they deserve, but I can assure all those interested in Library development that full consideration will be given, and all factors will be considered when a compre- hensive library policy is drawn up. My own view is that much can, and no doubt will be accom- plished, by applying the principles of co-operative effort. Co- operation has proved so eminently satisfactory in so many fields that its application to the various and numerous library bodies in New Zealand seems a matter which calls for earnest consideration. If development could proceed along these lines I personally feel justified in saying that the Government would have no hesitation in providing the necessary encouragement and help . M. J. SAVAGE, Prime Minister. ·)1 ttl "!,l, Of times there are mom ents when the read er feels the need of a change in his literary far e. His diet of light fiction becomes unsatisfying and something with more "body" in it is required. Or maybe the opposite is the case-the reader may have had a surfeit of "heavy" literature and he fancies a little reading matter of a lighter nature, yet does not relish a full length novel. MAGAZINES FOR IDLE MOMENTS VOL. 1, No. 9. :,' Linwood Library I "R.. d;", is fe th. mind .h., •••rei•• is to th. bedy,"

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Page 1: Linwood Library Gaz~tt~ · To such there is one unfailing prescription "Magazines." The present day monthly maga zine offers a wide choice of appetising fare in almost tabloid form

JUNE,1936

Ft 111.!;ll I

To such there is one unfailing prescription­"Magazines." The present day monthly maga­zine offers a wide choice of appetising fare inalmost tabloid form. There are short stories bysome of the world's best writers; stories of alltypes; grave and gay, appealing to the varyingmoods of the average reader. Then there areshort articles of educational interest, covering awide range of human activities. Nature studiesin palatable form are also a feature of the

I have much pleasure in acceding to your request for amessage for publication in the Linwood Library Gazette.

Libraries provide a social service of the greatest value. Inassisting the diffusion of knowledge this particular service hasbeen largely instrumental in producing ihe forces of moderndemocracy. And I have no doubt that the high degree ofpopular knowledge and enlightenment upon which democraticinstitutions depend will continue to receive that importantstimulus which the good public library affords. It will be th eaim of th e Labour Government in New Z ealand to make thelibraries part of the national education system.

You will realise that in the press of more urgent publicbusiness it has not yet been possible for the Government to givelibrary matters the attention they deserve, but I can assure allthose interested in Library development that full considerationwill be given, and all factors will be considered when a compre­hensive library policy is drawn up.

My own view is that much can, and no doubt will be accom­plished, by applying the principles of co-operative effort. Co­operation has proved so eminently satisfactory in so many fieldsthat its application to the various and numerous library bodiesin New Zealand seems a matter which calls for earnestconsideration.

If development could proceed along these lines I personallyfeel justified in saying that the Government would have nohesitation in providing the necessary encouragement and help .

M. J. SAVAGE,Prime Minister.

·)1 ttl "!,l,

Oftimes there are mom ents when the readerfeels the need of a change in his literary fare.His diet of light fiction becomes unsatisfying andsomething with more "body" in it is required. Ormaybe the opposite is the case-the reader mayhave had a surfeit of "heavy" literature and hefancies a little reading matter of a lighter nature,yet does not relish a full length novel.

MAGAZINES FOR IDLE MOMENTS

VOL. 1, No. 9.

:,' Linwood Library Gaz~tt~I "R..d;", is fe th. mind .h., •••rei•• is to th. bedy,"

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The Secret Aeroplane, By D. E. Marsh, is anexciting story of two schoolboys who, are tryingto track down an unscrupulous madman who hasstolen the plans for a robot aeroplane. Thescene is laid first in Ireland, then in France, anda great deal of the action takes place in the air.The boys have many thrilling and hazardousadventures.

NEW BOOKS FOR 'l'HE JUVENILES

The Cockpit-Flying Adventures, edited byMajor C. H. Daniels. These adventures in theair collected by Major C. H. Daniels, will satisfythe most exacting of readers of air thrills. Hereare war adventures on the Western Front andover the North Sea.

South Riding, by Winifred Holtby, is an out­standing and interesting novel, and should notbe missed by those readers who appreciate some­thing deeper than the usual run of sentimentalnovels. 'rhe theme is very simple and centresround a hypothetical County Council in York­shire during a time of progress and change. Thecharacterisation is remarkably keen and straight­forward of the people themselves, and we areshown their homes, their innermost lives, theiractions and motives with such realism as to makeher characters vividly alive. There is plenty ofchicanery and sorrow in the story, and plenty ofcourage and compassion. "In sketching a worldof change, fear and passion, Miss lioltby hasshown a background of imperishable things thatno human striving or weakness can destroy."

story throughout is on the same lines as "CaptainBlood," but the ending, although very dramatic,IS not so happy as in Sabatini's novel.

Scots Wha. Ha'e, by J. Storer Clouston, is astory or a small and somewhat backward place,by name Strauchie, and the various attempts pucforward by some of its principal inhabitants toboom it. 'I'hese include a local monster rivallingthat of Loch Ness, advertising the place as a spa,and finally by getting up a "gatnering." lUrClouston, who has a great sense of humour, hasalso a keen insight of character and while con­tinuously funny, subtly combines fantastic farceand literal truth. "No one who knows Scottandcan afford to miss anything so shrewd and lively."

The Bat Flies Low, by Sax Rohmer, is a storyof a secret order occupying a hidden monasteryat Sirva, to whose charge is committed a secretof ancient Egypt for the production of light whichis both archaeologically interesting and of com­mercial value. The sect is led by a person withhypnotic powers and who apparently is able totransform himself into a bat. Thefts of papyriand ancient relics occur in New York, butthe secret falls into the wrong hands, who inendeavouring to work out the formula cause afirst-class earthquake and are themselves killed.There is plenty of thrill in the narrative, whichgoes forward to the climax without flagging andholds the interest of the reader to the end.

By OUR REVIEWER.

monthly journal and throughout its pages arenumerous examples of photographic art illustrat-ing the letterpress. '

"The National Geographical Magazine" is anAmerican journal of world-wide fame and is pro­duced at .huge cost. This is a magazine thatmay be recommended to all readers, giving- to the"armchair traveller" some idea as to how the restof the world exists. A newer magazine of similarcharacter, but of English origin is "The Geo­graphic Magazine." Here one may view theworld, its peoples and their customs throughBritish spectacles, and take many a peep at someof the world's finest scenery.

Another new magazine not sufficiently knownis '.'Walkabout." This is another journal of pic­torial appeal, taking the reader into distantcorners of the world and arousing keen interestin "pastures new."

Space forbids menti0!l of other interesting­magazmes, many of which are to be found in"Our Library." A twelve months' course ofpleasant and informative reading, such as is tobe found in this class of literature must result ina broader outlook on the part of the reader.

NEW NOVELS

The Case of the Caretaker's Cat. by ErleStanley Gardner. This is a mystery story of anunusual kind. Peter Laxter of considerable meansis presumed to be dead on the finding of acha;rred body in the ruins of his country homewhich has been burnt down and his heirs underthe will take charge of his town house. The willalso proyide~ th~t his old .caretaker is to be kepton for life m hIS old position, He however hasa cat to which he is greatly attached but whichthe heirs wish to destroy, and the caretaker con­sults Perry Mason a lawyer. This is the begin­ning of an investigation which led to the dis ­covery that they were none of them their grand­f~t~er's heirs as he was still alive, although inhiding. Plots and murders are also discovered.The scene is laid in California. and is an excellenttyp~ of clear!y written, quickly moving and in­gemus detective story. the finale of which willcome as a surprise to the reader.

. The She Devil. by W. F. Taylor, is a tale ofmrac'y and adventure in. which Lady DorothyCernmgham, a wa;d of SIr George Cranby, is thecentral figure. DIsagreement with her guardianleads to her being put on a ship destined forBarba~os. . On the same ship is Captain Tew,erstwhile pirate but n~w under "King's grace," afree gentleman travelling on Government serviceto the sam~ destination. On the way the ship istaken by pirates and Tew is recognised by someold. shipmates and to save his life he is forcedto ~om them and is elected their captain. Mean­while L~dy Dorothy by his advice has disguisedherself m male attire and joins up with thePIrates under the wing of Captain Tew. Fromhere on the .story thrills with pirate action andblood curdling adventure in all of which thepseudo Tom Cerningham takes her part. The

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ing along on amateurish, wasteful lines,with no co-relation between them, and butfew points of resemblance to each other.The one feature that probably is commonto all is a comparatively plenti ful supplyof fiction. We have nothing to sa y againstthis, but we do believe that books of ahigher standard: non-fiction books of edu­cational value, are practically non-existentin many of our smaller libraries,

This is indeed a lamentable state ofaffairs, but is unfortunately almost un­avoidable under existing conditions, forthis class of literature is expensive, andprobably; beyond the reach of many indi­vidual libraries.

The time is ripe for a complete over­haul of New Zealand's library system, andthe present Government has apparentlyrealised the fact that, to evolve order outof chaos, a policy of incorporating libra­ries as a part of the national educationsystem is very necessary.

The Right Hon. Mr Savage finishes hismessage to us on a high note, that of"Co-operation." We are heartily in accordwith him in this respect, and we trustthat -the day is not far distant when othernational problems will give way to that ofLibrary Development.

Now that we are assured of the Gov­ernment's intention, to take the matter inhand we may take heart and look forwardto the day when our Dominion is a~ ~ar

abreast of the times in matters pertammgto libraries as in other phases of ournational existence.

Weare confident that when the timearrives for the problem to be seriouslyfaced the spirit of co-operation will be inevidence throughout the length andbreadth of New Zealand. We have nohesitation in saying that Linwood will notbe found wanting.

No.9June 1936

The Official Organ of theLinwood Public Library

Linwood Library Gautte

LAMB AND HAYWARD LTD.'Phone 34-522 VNDERTAKERS w.ps~vll~~h~:~44

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Vol. 1.

Lin wood Library has been signallyhonoured by the Prime Minister, theRight Hon. M. J. Savage, favouring uswith a message concerning the nationaloutlook upon library development.

That there is a real need for co­ordinat ion in New Zealand's public libra­r ies has long been recognised by thinkingpeople, and it is indeed pleasant newstha t the Government fully realises itsresponsibilit ies in this direction.

In a young country, such as ours, itmay be easily understood that, all overthe country, isolated groups of readers,anxious to improve their facilities for'wider re ading, would band together forthe purpose of collective book-buying tothe advantage of their respective com­munities. In many instances very littleknowledge on the part of these zealousfolk would lead them along unchartedtracks and the result of their well-mean­ing efforts would not be such as to re­dound to the credit of any properly organ­ised library system.

Im agine then, in New Zealand, scoresof so-called public libraries, without an ywell-defined plan or organisation, struggl-

Our readers' opuuons upon any matterre lati ve to Library matters are welcomed.

Address all correspondence to "The Editor,"Linwood Public Library.

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and the beauty of his personality brought hispeople to !1 better and more sympathetic know­ledge of kingship and its great responsibilities.

Sir Philip .Gibbs in this book has given theworld something that makes it the richer forits possession.

Insid e Europe, By John Gunther. This is nota book to be skipped through or scanned over,but rather for the man who desires to know the!Uen w?~ to-day rule-or-misrule Europe. ItIS a rmmaturs encyclopedia of men and events .The author has carefully probed into those thingsthat . matt~r, and gives us a wide and compre­henslv~ picture ?f politics in Europe. It is '1searching analytical study of the economic andpolitical forces ruling to-day

The "Daily Telegraph" says :- " This is oneof the most educative, as well as one of the mostexciting books wh ich I have read for years Icannot recommend it too warmly"

E nchanted Isles, By Stanley Rogers. A finebre~zy book bearing the atmosphere of bothancient and modern adventurers in lonely andisolated places. .

We read of Atlantis and other lesser islandslost in remote times; of Mauritius, and' delightin its romantic story; of the M:arquesas Islands,beloved of Herman Melville; and with PierreLoti spend a brief time in lovely Tahiti.

Legends, romance and adventure are all heregiven to us in a fresh setting, both inforrnativaand interesting.

Medita ti ons on The Cross, By Dr. ToyohikoKagawa. It has been stated on authoritative testi­mony that Dr. Kagawa is one of the most out.standing- men of modern times. A studv of hi'slife and .work gives us ample proof of this.

In this book he presents in his arresting directstyle an unusual interpretation of the sayingsof Christ while on the Cross.

His own life, so full of sacrifice and devotionis a striking illustration of man's power fo;,":ood, when wholly surrendered to Divine direc­tion.

SOME RE CENTLY PURCHASEDFICTION

Above the Law John Goodwi nAll This I Gave Joan TempestThe Back of Beyond Edmund SnellThe Bat Flies Low Sax RohmerBubble Reputation P. C. WrenThe Case of the Caretaker's Cat . . E. S. GardnerDeadman ~2.nor Val WilliamsDea~ or Ahve Patricia WentworthA Dlffe! ent Woman Muriel HineTh~ E XIle Pearl S. BuckF a ll' as the Moon Temple BaileyFo r Goodness Sa ke " Carolyn We llsTh e F orgot t en H ills Mabel L. Tvrre llGay Bachelor Helena GroseGlitter ing Height s Anne DuffieldA Gun and a Rose C. W. SandersTh e Ha!f ,F ace J . M. WalshHorsethiof Hole : . . . . R. A. Bennett

COMMITTEE MEETINGAt the monthly Committee meeting, held on

Tuesday, J.V1ay l!Jth, lVlr A. Brettell, i'resldem,occupied the chair. There was a good attend­ance of committeemen.

'The Treasurer presented his monthly sta t e­ment, showing that receipts from subscriptionstotalled £38/10/6, while the revenue from extraoooks for the month amounted to £30/9/3.Accounts for £80/2/11 were passed for payment.

New subscribers for April were as fo llows :-Adults 49, old age pensioner 1, juvenil es 19.The total number of subscribers on April 30thwas 1785.

Books issued during t he month t ot all ed 8,808,and those placed on the she lves were-Fiction127, non-fiction 18, and juveniles 18; a to tal of]58. I ,

SOME NON-FICTION BOOKSRECENTLY PRCHASED

George th e Faithful-The Li fe and T imes ofGeorge Y., T he People's King, Edited by SirPhilip Gibbs. Future historians will place ourlat e King as one of the most worthy occupan tsof ' the Throne, through the whole of its longhistory.

Hi s fine und erst an ding a llied t o his gracious ­ness brought him close to t he soul of the E nglishspeaking people. His passing was not only thedeath of a King but the death of a Man thatwas King, who had by the richness of his nature

BuildingSeasoned

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FROM THE PRESIDE TIAL CHAIRrcecently the Chair received from Dr. Kepperl,

Presiuent of the Carnegie Corporation 01 NewYork, u .s.a., per IV1r .t:. J. bell, Chief Linrarranof we Canterbury P ublic Library, a volume en ­trtleu ".l'ortrait 01 a Library."

it is the history of a library in U S.A., and ismost interesting. ,

Hut it shows once again the gulf that liesbetween their conception of a suburoan libraryand tne actual nnraries in Christchurch. Webaulk at the idea of a library rate, but until weaccept that liability the gulf will remain un­bridged.

It was refreshing to read in the daily papersthis week that despite the dilatory attitude ofChristchurch, the Carnegie Corporation has allo­cated £1O,UUO (50,000dol.) to New Zea landmuseums and art galleries.

This is the latest proof of t he in t erest t ha tthe Carnegie Corporation takes in New Zeal an dcultural activities, but by no means a ll, for therehave been several instances during recent times.

It is interesting to remember that the firstproof of the Carnegie Corporation's interest inour country was to arrange for a survey of NewZaland libraries, and it is a moot point whetherChristchurch, in pursuing a policy antagonisticto a library rate, is not penalising other centresfrom benefitting through the sympathetic gen­erosity of the Carnegie Corporation.

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Amounts spent on suburban libraries ofLondon are of interest ill! view of recent discus­sions on similar questions in Australia.

London Statistics 1933-34, issued by theLondon County Council, show that Lambeth seemto take the greatest interest in books, as its 1933bill for running eight libraries was £22,762.

Stepney, with four libraries, ran close, spend­ing £22,601.

The suburb spending least was Holborn, whichfor one library spent £4,074.

So we are sure now that we are getting morelike London every day!

The New York publishers, E. P. Dutton andCo., are the possessors of a copy of The Every­man's Library edition of Jules Vernes' book,"The Secret of the Island," signed by fifty-threemembers of the Byrd expedition. The volumewas one of a complete set of Everyman's Librarywhich Admiral' Byrd took with him to the Polarregions, and it was, apparently, one of the mostpopular volumes in the set.

In the course of an article on libraries,stocked Lor tne most part witn "Tnrnlers, vvest­ern ::,tones, and Detective Novels;' a writer In

"Now and 'i 'nen," Jonathan Capes' House Maga­zrne, maintains that, by and large, a book is ofvalue if it increases and widens the reader'sexperiensce.

An individual can himself experience in hisspan of life only a very limited amount, and fromthat experience understand his fellow-creaturesand his surroundings to a very limited extent.By reading wisely he can extend the range of hisknowledge indefinitely and widen his horizon byvicarious or distilled experience.

He may never leave his own country, but byreading he may understand and know better theChinese and the Indian better than some whohave lived-for years in Shanghai or Bombay.

Justice Is Done Andrew SoutarThe Lawman of Lonesome River .. Archie JocelvnLove Begins At Forty Pamela WynneThe Lovely Ghost . . . .. R. S. McNamaraMystery At Milford TaffrailOdds On Love Maysie GriegPole Star S. E. WhiteA Poor Scholar C. R. AllenRegency D. L. MurrayThe Road To Paradise E. P. OppenheimRoyal Wedding Florence RiddellSecret Marriage K. NorrisShe Devil W. F. TaylorThe Show Must Go On Oliver SandysSilver Zone F. C. RobertsonSpring Comes to Miss Lonely Heart . Berta RuckSquatter's Right Geo. M. JohnstonSweet Ladies Anne HeppleToo Good To Lose Eliz . FrayneVenus Over Lannory Martin Armstrong-While of Sound Mind Stephen McKenna

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