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Southern Star, v. 1, issue 2, June 1941

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From The Passenger Lounge     SOUTHERN STAR     Page 34

from 1917 or thereabouts. Incidentally ,he makes the first mention I have seen of the "Semi Dual" stories. I think I read only one of them -- perhaps two. I have no particular desire to read any of them again.
Lowndes' poetry is usually good and this is no exception. His poetry is, as a general thing, superior to his prose, I think. I also liked "Space Ships and Space War" quite well. The editorial policy is very commendable. It will be rather hard to stick to it, but it will be worth the effort. Go to it! All in all the issue is satisfactory and there is no single item or department that is without interest.
I really should be down in your part of the country, so I could meet the old grey-beards, like Hanson and McQueen, who are mems of your organization. ((I'm a greybeard, too, or was at least. Had one on to play a disciple in the Black Hills Passion Play. When I saw myself in the mirror they had to drag me on the stage. Uhh. I feel sick! JG)). Most people who are willing to admit a great interest in science-fiction and fantasy are from ten to twenty years younger than near-gaffers like myself and the above-mentioned fans.
Good luck.
--D. B. THOMPSON

CONSIDERING THE SOURCE, THE FOLLOWING IS COMPLIMENTARY IN THE EXTREME!

...Except for the cover, Volume 1, No. 1, wasn't so bad. I am awaiting a second number with much interest.
--H. C. KOENIG

POETRY WITH A STRONG FANTASY ELEMENT IS A MUCH DESIRED ITEM AT PRESENT

There follows comment on 

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STAR. I find it interesting, in fact one of the very few fanzines I've taken the trouble to read through in recent months. Most of them bore me stiff, I must admit.
I liked best of all Panurge's column. Next comes Handwriting on the Wall for reasons quite obvious. Though I can't help but feel that you didn't need my handwriting to write that analysis; my letters should have given all the leads for such a write-up. ((Keeping personal knowledge of an individual from affecting an analysis of his hand is, as you say, rather difficult. Be assured, however, that every effort is made to keep the analysis as objective and unprejudiced as it is humanely possible. JG)). However, handwriting analysis is one of those relatively un-vital-things, (so far as I, personally am concerned) where it makes little difference whether I believe in it or not. Therefore, since no one is going to be hurt if my opinion is wrong, I shall take sides without further ado and believe what pleases me. (As if I wouldn't anyway!!) ((Which seems to me, in itself, rather bear out the comments made upon your handwriting in the first STAR. JG.)).
And I'll try to get some more poetry for further issues for you.
-ROBERT W. LOWNDES

WITH MORLEY'S HELP WE'LL SURELY DO OUR BEST TO GET THOSE "SCOOPS" AND THANK YOU FOR THE VERY KIND ENCOURAGEMENT.
Thanks for the first copy of your fanmag. It most certainly is a fine paper. Especially "Panurge's" column; a long-sought-for Munsey review! 
Hope you can give some worth while "scoops" on the professionals ow and then, too. 
You will find enclosed twenty-five cents for the next three issues.

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From The Passenger Lounge SOUTHERN STAR Page 34 from 1917 or thereabouts. Incidentally ,he makes the first mention I have seen of the "Semi Dual" stories. I think I read only one of them -- perhaps two. I have no particular desire to read any of them again. Lowndes' poetry is usually good and this is no exception. His poetry is, as a general thing, superior to his prose, I think. I also liked "Space Ships and Space War" quite well. The editorial policy is very commendable. It will be rather hard to stick to it, but it will be worth the effort. Go to it! All in all the issue is satisfactory and there is no single item or department that is without interest. I really should be down in your part of the country, so I could meet the old grey-beards, like Hanson and McQueen, who are mems of your organization. ((I'm a greybeard, too, or was at least. Had one on to play a disciple in the Black Hills Passion Play. When I saw myself in the mirror they had to drag me on the stage. Uhh. I feel sick! JG)). Most people who are willing to admit a great interest in science-fiction and fantasy are from ten to twenty years younger than near-gaffers like myself and the above-mentioned fans. Good luck. --D. B. THOMPSON CONSIDERING THE SOURCE, THE FOLLOWING IS COMPLIMENTARY IN THE EXTREME! ...Except for the cover, Volume 1, No. 1, wasn't so bad. I am awaiting a second number with much interest. --H. C. KOENIG POETRY WITH A STRONG FANTASY ELEMENT IS A MUCH DESIRED ITEM AT PRESENT There follows comment on (Continued--------------------) STAR. I find it interesting, in fact one of the very few fanzines I've taken the trouble to read through in recent months. Most of them bore me stiff, I must admit. I liked best of all Panurge's column. Next comes Handwriting on the Wall for reasons quite obvious. Though I can't help but feel that you didn't need my handwriting to write that analysis; my letters should have given all the leads for such a write-up. ((Keeping personal knowledge of an individual from affecting an analysis of his hand is, as you say, rather difficult. Be assured, however, that every effort is made to keep the analysis as objective and unprejudiced as it is humanely possible. JG)). However, handwriting analysis is one of those relatively un-vital-things, (so far as I, personally am concerned) where it makes little difference whether I believe in it or not. Therefore, since no one is going to be hurt if my opinion is wrong, I shall take sides without further ado and believe what pleases me. (As if I wouldn't anyway!!) ((Which seems to me, in itself, rather bear out the comments made upon your handwriting in the first STAR. JG.)). And I'll try to get some more poetry for further issues for you. -ROBERT W. LOWNDES WITH MORLEY'S HELP WE'LL SURELY DO OUR BEST TO GET THOSE "SCOOPS" AND THANK YOU FOR THE VERY KIND ENCOURAGEMENT. Thanks for the first copy of your fanmag. It most certainly is a fine paper. Especially "Panurge's" column; a long-sought-for Munsey review! Hope you can give some worth while "scoops" on the professionals ow and then, too. You will find enclosed twenty-five cents for the next three issues.