The success of the first number of Westward Ho! has exceeded the most sanguine expectations
of the publishers. Within three days of issue the first number was sold out in Victoria and
Vancouver, and stray numbers were being collected to supply the most urgent enquiries. This
large demand for the magazine and a corresponding increase in advertising support has
necessitated the printing of a larger magazine which will have double the circulation of the
initial number. This issue consists of 60 pages of reading matter and 20 pages of advertisements.
It includes a splendidly illustrated article on the International Yacht Race, which is our
leading feature, and which contains the first authentic description of the race, for the
Alexandra Cup. Special attention is directed to a series of photographic studies of British
Columbia scenery. The balance of the number consists of articles on matters of public interest
and short stories, all by Western writers and specially written for Westward Ho!
The September number in addition to the ordinary departments will contain some specially
interesting features; the Hon. Richard McBride will contribute an article on "My First
Impressions of the Motherland." An expert article on the "Awakening of the Royal City,"
with illustrations of New Westminster taken by our own artist.
Mrs. Beanlands will contribute another of her popular Art
Sketches. There will be an illustrated article on "Lumbering," by Arthur V. Kenah.
Mr. John Kyle, A.R.C.A., will write the first of a series of studies
on "Home Arts and Crafts," (illustrated). The Editor will continue his chatty articles on
"Men I Have Met," featuring the popular and genial Irish leader, Mr. T.P. O'Connor.
Mrs. Annie Dalton will be responsible for a very interesting and
whimsical ghost story and there will be at least half a dozen other short stories by
popular writiers. "Community Promotion" will be dealt with in the first of a series of
articles by Percy G. Godenrath, and a financial expert will write on Banking and Trust
business, with special reference to the important assistance of the latter in building up the West.
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