“Shibli” Listens in.

Those present at the P.E.N. reception to Mr, Hugh Dent (of J. M. Dent, London) were impressed with his evident sincerity when he expressed his interest in and his desire to assist literary effort in this country.

Will Tustin, who wrote an interesting booklet on Norfolk Island following on his several years of residence there, has since returned to Wellington and is now busy on a book of reminiscences wrapped up with the early pioneering experiences of his people.

“The Song - Maker,” by Nora McAuliffe, was recently published in Sydney. It has a New Zealand interest for it is written by Miss Nora Kelly who is well-known here. Copies are available from Box 965, Wellington (price 4/-).

An elaborate programme extending over a week has been prepared for New Zealand Authors’ Week, due to take place in April next.