... t THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR Stir I S A SECOND WAR-TIME EASTER __ Despite the existence of the great war in its many ever-present aspects, the second war time Easter was enjoyed by practically every one as holidays are rarely enjoyed in these days of bustle and worry. Many thousands of much taxed and overwrought City workers left London for a much- needed change, and seaside resorts were packed ...

... . A TRAINED GERMAN WAR-DOG AT WORK ON THE BATTLEFIELD According to German reports and illustrations the enemy is making considerable use of dogs in various ways. They are, however, used principally to discover wounded soldiers and apprise the stretcher parties of their whereabouts. In the above picture, for instance, the dog seen on the left tracked the wounded soldier and brought help to him ...

... . Young Students at the School for Women Chemists A new sphere for women war workers is now opened by the acceptance of women dispensers by the Army medical authorities. The London County Council is training women at its trade schools in order to meet this new demand. The above picture shows the chemists' class in progress at the Hammersmith school Women Entering and Making Up a Physician's ...

... '' THE OFFICER'S FIELD BOOT as illustrated 63 1 THESE superb British Boots combine light ness with strength. They hold their shape and are always comfortable. They do not get lumpy on the insole and are waterproof. Try on a pair of these Boots to-day and you will always wear Saxone.' Sold only at 4 Saxone Stores. SHOE CO. LTD., 5 6, Coventry Street, W. 131, Regent Street, W. 57, Strand, W.C. ...

... IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY A Personal Narrative by; Dr. Caroline Matthews ...

... WHY j it Happened I The picture plainly shows you the I incident. It happened because the I 1 car was not sure-footed one B wheel gripped and the other did II not. Result unequal hold on the I road, and the car slewed round. I Hcfra it CQuId have I r re vented- If both back wheels had been H fitted with All-British Beldam V Steel-Studded Tyres, the grip of the wheels would have been equal I 1 ...

... WITH THE R.F.C.-- AFTER RECONNAISSANCE WORK ON THE WESTERN FRONT Owing to the rapid changes in elevation which pilot and observer undergo, reaction sets in on landing, and the aviators require assistance in getting to their rest quarters, The effect of the rarefied atmosphere, however, passes off rapidly after a good sleep DRAWN BY F. MATANIA, THE SPHERE'S SPECIAL ARTIST ON THE WESTERN FRONT ...

... The TORPEDOED Cross-Channel Steamer, SUSSEX. THE GERMAN NOTE ON THE SUSSEX This torpedoing of the cross-Channel steamship, Sussex, by a German submarine took place on March 24 off the French coast whilst the vessel was making the passage between Folkestone and Dieppe. After the torpedo struck the steamer a great explosion occurred forward which blew away part of the vessel. Many deaths ...

... AMERICA'S BATTLESHIP FLEET Special Pictures. OVERHEAD VIEW OF THE U.S. BATTLESHIP, 44 NEW YORK, SEEN FROM THE MANHATTAN BRIDGE, NEW YORK The men in the forefront are clustered in the fore fire-control top, and on this airy perch the spotters and those noting the ranges are to be found when the ship is in action. The lattice masts were fitted to carry these important nests, and are so made ...

... I This new shell is bigger even than the great 42-cm. shell which so startled many in the earlier days of the war the growth of the heavier munitions of war from size to size is one of the features of an artillery war. The shell illustrated above is almost the height of a man, and has a correspondingly great girth. Its steel nose tapers gradually to a sharp point ...

... . Questioning a French Girl on her Experiences During the Battle of the Marne The village in which this small girl dwells was in the occupation of the Germans during the Battle of the Marne. Mr. Asquith was much interested in obtaining details from her as to her impressions of the enemy. On Mr. Asquith's left are Mr. O'Beirne and Mr. Bonham- Carter, and on his right a French officer and Lieut. ...

... BRITISH MONITORS IN ACTION AGAINST THE EI EMY'S SHORE BATTERIES Special Sphere Picture. Copyrighted in the U.S.A. THE NAVY'S SPECIAL CRAFT AT WORK-- FOUR 6 NITORS SHELLING THE ENEMY'S BATTERIES AT DRAWN BY MONTAGUE DAWSON FROM A SKETCH BY AN EYE-WITNESS OF THE SCENE The work of the special craft which the navy has been employing in various waters has a particular interest at the present time ...