“Shibli” Listens In.

John Barr is now running a witty, full-page, weekly feature in “The World's News” under the characteristic title of “The Shanty On The Rise.”

Winton Keay, who, although a young man, has edited three or four New Zealand country newspapers, has lately turned to novel writing. He has been advised by a London publishing house that his mystery novel, “The Juryroom Murder,” has been accepted.

In connection with the Anzac Festival Competitions (1935–36) in Australia, prizes are offered for poetry, short stories, playwriting and art. Entries close on November 30th. Full details may be had from the secretary, Scot Chambers, Hosking Place, Sydney.

Messrs. A. H. and A. W. Reed, of Dunedin and Wellington, are becoming quite an important factor in the publishing world in New Zealand. In addition to having several interesting Mss. under consideration they have in the press “A Trader in Cannibal Lands,” by James Cowan, and “Recollections and Reflections of an Old New Zealander,” by E. Maxwell.

The interest in New Zealand books, old and modern, has never been so apparent. The latest catalogue of interest to collectors comes from F. I. Jones, Box 183, Wanganui. It contains the names and prices of a big collection of New Zealand literature. The catalogue is free on application.