... IF a piece threatens every moment to become a tune and always dis appoints you, it's a classic. How is Viola Vacuum getting along in pictures Oh, all right, I guess. She has a double for four-syllable words. Tiger I hate playing with a bad loser, don't you Rabbit (sadly) I'd be delighted to play with any sort of loser. First Barrister I won't defend a man whom I believe to be guilty. Second ...

... Oxford A P. D. MONTGOMERY (Repton and Balliol) first played against Cambridge at inside left in the very largely Brasenose forward line of 1936. This combination achieved the distinction of playing un changed the following season, when Oxford won 3 o, the only victory either University has scored in the last four years. A year ago Mont gomery injured a shoulder shortly before the 'Varsity ...

... T N the long and lurid story of the fighting business the blacksmith has an honourable place, a man of giant stature whose body held something of the fire of the forge and the cold, hard strength of the anvil. He and his art may be dying, but that the art is not yet dead, nor the men decayed, is proved by eighteen-year-old Eric Boon, blacksmith and son of a blacksmith, probably the youngest ...

... THIS year is Ryder Cup year, and America's turn to act as hosts to the British professionals. If the match is played in California the British team is sure to visit Cypress Point and Pebble Beach golf clubs, whose courses are so gloriously situated on the Pacific seaboard. SEVENTEENTH HOLE AT CYPRESS POINT: This is a course where, if you do play badly, you can enjoy the scenery. Here is a good ...

... The Waterloo Cup Mr. H. Dyke Dennis's First Success Mr. H. DYKE DENNIS won the Waterloo Cup a Altcar last week for the first time, when hi Delightful Devon beat Mrs. J. A. Dewar's Dutton Roc in the decider. Mr. Dyke Dennis has long been a sup porter of coursing, and his win was very popular, thoug long odds had been offered against his dog winning. On lucky backer, however, won £3,000. ...

... The Contrast Next Thursday's Great Light-weight Fight By B. Bennison On pages 292 and 293 will be found pictures of Boon in training at Ely THE much-discussed and eagerly awaited fight between Eric Boon, British light weight champion, and Arthur Danahar, former holder of an A.B.A. title, will take place at the Harringay Stadium on Thursday. Both have been all-conquering, Boon after the manner ...

... OLD CARTHUSIANS and Old Brad- fieldians had a prolonged and in decisive struggle in the semi-final of the Arthur Dunn Cup at Hurlingham, each side scoring twice. But if the Carthusians had taken the rare chance that came their way in the first period of extra time, they would be in the final now instead of having to replay with the Old Bradfieldians on March n. J. A. Brown, the Old ...

... -By LORNA CAMERON POISED, simple yet sophisticated, this dress has been well designed to hold the centre of the stage. Satin jersey is softly draped to give it a clear, classical line, untrimmed except for round pearl buttons. The train, sweeping from the waist, is cut in one with the skirt, which falls gracefully over a modified crinoline. This hooped taffeta petticoat is quite separate from ...

... Safer Roads for Road Safety The Importance of Uniformity of Design By Highwayman WHAT might be called the Lancashire theory of accident prevention as opposed to the Oxfordshire theory, has had all the limelight of late. A year ago Mr. G. T. Bennett, the Oxfordshire county surveyor, held the field. His investigation into road accidents had created a good deal of stir, for he showed that about ...

... By Ashley Courtenay IT is always dangerous to burst into superlatives, especially as regards hotels, for their character is quickly affected by changes which may take place in personnel. Within the fabric of every hotel there is ever developing or deteriorating that invisible asset-- goodwill, and its rise and fall is entirely bound up in public opinion. Yet there are some hotels in which ...

... Tactics at Cardiff _ Two Interesting Pictures of the Wales -Scotland Match BOTH the above photographs were taken during the match between Wales and Scotland, at Cardiff, a fortnight ago, and both are of interest to students of Rugby tactics. In the top one can be detected two or three faults, starting with Tanner's pass, which is so directed that W. T. H. Davies has to take it standing still, ...

... A Shock for England Ireland Win a Great Victor at Twickenham IRELAND, magnificently aided by their pack of one hooker and seven wingers, beat England by the only goal of the match at Twickenham last Saturday. To the Rugby purist who was hoping that the wonderful conditions would bring out a display of open football, the match was, perhaps, disappointing, though even he could hardly fail to ...