... By A. Croxton Smith CONSIDERING the great eco nomic importance of animals apart altogether from the senti mental value attaching to some of them, particularly such as dogs and cats, it may not be out of place to refer to the arrangements that are being made for their welfare in the case of air raids. The majority of people have but a vague idea about what is being done, and some gathered the ...

... Lahore Races i and Hunt I Gymkhana MEERUT HURDLES The first hurdle looks like being the last for the leader here unless the jockey makes a remarkable recovery. The winner was Widden Hill, No. i, on the left. THE FINAL HURDLE McGowan taking the last obstacle on Ukraine in the Sialkot Hurdle Race. 1 1 n mL at as .m a. --iimwi^-- H.E. THE GOVERNOR Sir Henry Craik, Governor of the Punjab, chatting ...

... Good Sportsnrif AT a Royal Aii Force College somewhere in Eng land, A. J. Holmes the famous Susses County Cricket Cap tain, now a Squadrot Leader, is the Chief Flying Instructor. There young pilots are being trained for their future work with the Royal Air Force. Their living quarters are comfort able, their work com prehensive tactics n avigation- engines gunnery- all have to be mas tered ...

... JG. W. DAVIES' XV., soon reduced to fourteen, did very well at the Richmond Athletic Ground to beat United Hospitals by a dropped goal, kicked by G. J. Reynolds, and three tries (A. M. Rees, J. G. W. Da vies and R. E. Prescott) to a penalty goal (B. W. T. Ritchie) and a try (H. D. Cockburn). The match was on Boxing Day in aid of the Red Cross and a big crowd turned up. A FINE PAIR OF HALF ...

... HENRY COTTON ON GOLF during the war period so that these titles will not pass to foreign hands when peace comes. It has been suggested to me by many people that one major competition could be held each year during the war (the each year bit sounds terrible) over 72 holes, medal play, where amateurs and professionals could compete the leading professional to be the Professional Champion of the ...

... By Ashley Courtenay DURING the course of my peregrinations I hit upon many a small anchorage which I find difficult to place in either the category of hotel or guest house. The former is so wide in its inter pretation and so loosely used; for there is nothing to prevent the smallest board-residence suddenly blossoming forth into an hotel by the simple expedient of placing a board over their ...

... and DRAMATIC News lllll lllll IBHllIUl^B^j r^NDUDRAMATICPNEWSC ClcOT TfiplcX faj&Uf FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1940. The Illustrated ...

... Lord Linlithgow after Hill Pheasants in the Simla Hills THE VICEROT AND HIS HOST Lord Linlithgow and the Rana of Koti State arriving in the Koti forest for the shoot. The Rana is eighty-two years old. but still very active. J. r iy lit iMfc r I ONE OF THE STANDS: Lord Linlithgow and the shikar party waiting for the birds to come over. GOOD SPORT: The Viceroy was shooting well and added 42 hill ...

... By B. Bennison PROFESSIONAL boxing in this country is in a state of revolt. The rebel-in-chief, Mr. Sydney Hulls, who may be described as Britain's No. I promoter, has resigned from the Board of Control. So, too, has Mr. Jack Solomons, manager of our lightweight champion, Eric Boon, and something of a pugilistic king in the East End of London. At the moment of writing they have not been ...

... This is Pinehurst, North Carolina, U.S.A., one of the most celebrated golfing centres in the world. The courses there are super ones and this short hole looks a beauty. The American winter season is now in full swing in the Southern States. ...

... At Hollywood THERE was Christmas Charity golf at Holly wood, too, with many famous film stars playing, but there it was sunshine all the way and spectators were in their shirt sleeves. AT RYE B. M. McGowan (2 handicap) playing the 185 yards iyth during the three day's tournament in aid of the Red Cross. Frost made conditions very difficult. McGowan won the stroke competition on the first day ...

... All Clear (Queen's, 6.15 and 9) ALTHOUGH I would hardly call Miss Beatrice Lillie the Spirit of Christmas-- there is something a trifle bitter in her pungent style-- this revue is an ideal holiday show, if one can talk of a holiday season in these times. The uproarious side of it can be left to Mr. Fred Emney, who throws his weight about in more senses than one, and with most effect when ...