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Ascot Was a ... Success

... w r- u mi Ascot Was a Su ccess THE first wartime Ascot vas for many a glorious dr. y, a x course, some good racing ai. the and Queen present to signi thiii proval. Soldiers, sailors, rmei wounded men from hospita hat I day out, together with thousand civilian war workers. The a tual r was of no great importanc but was, was the relaxation in ie frtt that the day brought to so i .any pe Rapier's ...

Celanese

... f s;' PRETin^LAIX^^ To me and please dorit think me vain- 'Utility sounded pretty Plain But there's no reason for self-pity This ' is just plain Pretty ...

Wasteful Speed

... THERE is an imperative need in time of war to eliminate waste of all kinds. Yet the outbreak of war has been the signal for the most wasteful forms of driving I have ever seen on the roads of this country. Immense saloons rush up to corners, brake spasmodically, with stop light flickering, scream and sway round and grind away again. Nothing could be more wasteful of tyres, petrol, oil and the ...

Economies that Count

... Normally this paper does not contern itself with housewifery. In such a number as this, however, it was felt that some tips from a scientist on preventing waste in the home might not be out of place. So the Sporting and Dramatic has asked Professor D. R. Maxted, Lecturer in Chemistry at the University of Reading, for some practical tips with a scientific basis. SOME household commodities, ...

SIMPLE CLOTHES CAN HELP THE: WAR EFFORT

... SIMPLE CLOTHES CAN HELP THE WAR EFFORT CLOTHES, like everything else, are playing their part in the war effort. By economy and careful buying, women can make the best of the materials available and save both money and labour by wearing practical clothes. The model above, from Harrods, Knights- bridge, is an attractive version of the classic suit that looks well against any background the price ...

The Right Spirit: Fire-Fighting Example from Leyton

... The Right Spirit Fire-Fighting Example from Leyton FROM the East London suburb of Leyton comes this splendid example of leadership and initiative which has resulted in the residents of Leahall Road forming one of the most efficient and best- equipped fire-fighting corps in London. After the big City fire-blitz, these men and women, without waiting to be told, pooled their resources and bought ...

A Breather for the Defence Worker

... THIS month 400- o d d Civil Defence workers are getting a break in the country under a scheme evolved by Mrs. Joan Wooll- combe and backed by Lord Horder. (The figure for last month was 250.) Scheme is simple and personal. There is a list of would-be hostesses and appli cations for hospi tality can come from individuals or organisations. Every applicant is interviewed personally, so that he ...

The Free French Squirrels

... By Phyllis Kelway FORTNUM is a French red squirrel. He flew to this country in the pocket of the overalls of an R.A.F. officer after Dunkirk. He had a brother, Mason. But Mason was killed by a stray enemy bullet. Only Fortnum remains: a gay, valiant squirrel who joined the Free French Forces on landing, and immediately went flying on bombing expeditions over Germany. Last spring, a Flight ...

Covers

... and dramatic news Trip/eX the safety glass Friday, May 2, 1941. H- v! 'ZT?. r> tafu^whf- JHKIN C- r r^wtS i^Mik V H I _ _ i*4 In'' .WM. ft k S-| H^B^J^bBN- tV'i rM^r jpKjM ...

A Dog is What You Make Him

... By A. Croxton Smith TEMPERAMENT in dogs is largely a matter of environ- ment if we give a liberal interpretation to the word and mean something more than the mere physical surroundings. The manner in which they are brought up, the kind of education they receive, the associa- tions that form a part of their every- day lives, all contribute to the forma- tion of their character. Even those that ...