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Cambridge Beat Oxford this Time

... Cambridge Beat Oxtord this Time THE return 'Varsity Rugby match was played at Oxford last Sat' day and this time Cambridge won by one point, a goal and three tr 3 to two goals and a try. The first half was almost all Oxford, but in the sc ond Cambridge played up grandly and E. R. Knapp, the left wing, was ove the Oxford line four times, C. L. Newton-Thompson, the Cambridge cai ain, adding goal ...

St. Paul's Boys in their Easthampstead Park Home

... IN common with other schools within the danger area in London, St. Paul's has been evacuated to the country, and their Hammersmith buildings were commandeered by the authorities. The school is now housed in the Marquess of Downshire's mansion at Easthampstead Park. This house is situated between Crowthorne and Wokingham, and most of the 600 boys in the school are accom modated in Crowthorne, ...

Small-Bore Rifle Shooting

... jj^B! TV/TINIATURE rifle shooting is a -tV-L fascinating sport, and in these troubled times more popular than ever, for a good many men (and women) feel that it is as well to be able to handle a rifle. It is miniature only in bullet and range, for the rifles are full- size weapons fitted with a heavy barrel to take the -22 bullet the ordinary Service rifle bullet is eight times larger than the ...

MOTORING TO WAR: The Equipment of a Mechanised Army

... MOTORING TO WAR The Equipment of a Mechanised Army Described by DONALD COWIE WHAT is the difference between the mechanisation of an army and the adoption of tank units proper? This can best be explained by a comparison with the medieval knight in armour. The knight himself, mail-clad and grasping lance or sword, fulfilled the same function as the modern tank. He was designed to intimidate, ...

Published: Saturday 02 March 1940
Newspaper: The Sphere
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 1068 | Page: Page 12, 13 | Tags: Illustrations  Photographs 

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... way, would be drafted into the army, or else from a special class which desires to go to sea. It is quite a common thing for the male members of certain families to serve in the Navy for generations. The system dates back to the time of Colbert, who is often referred to as the Father of the French Navy. These families who, in practically all cases, live in small towns or villages on the sea ...

Published: Saturday 02 March 1940
Newspaper: The Sphere
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 478 | Page: Page 21 | Tags: Photographs 

ARMING THE MERCHANTMEN: Every Vessel Must be Effectively Armed to Resist Murderous Attacks--Mr. Winston ..

... ARMING THE MERCHANTMEN Every Vessel Must be Effectively Armed to Resist Murderous Attacks M r. Winston Churchill on February 15 MOUNTING THE GUN ON THE MERCHANT VESSEL'S STERN-- IN SOME INSTANCES, OF j COURSE, THE DECK HAS TO BE SPECIALLY STRENGTHENED TO WITHSTAND THE GREAT RECOIL OF THE GUN LOADING AUSTRALIAN WOOL FOR ENGLAND: NOTE THE DEFENSIVE ANTI-SUBMARINE GUN (ON RIGHT) AND THE ANTI ...

Published: Saturday 02 March 1940
Newspaper: The Sphere
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 297 | Page: Page 22 | Tags: Graphic  Photographs 

THE AIR GUNNER IN AERIAL COMBAT: How the Various Methods of Attack Are Carried Out in the Air

... THE AIR GUNNER IN AERIAL COMBAT How the Various Methods of Attack Are Carried Out in the Air ALTHOUGH the importance of the air gunner, as distinct from the pilot of a single-seater fighter who is necessarily his own gunner, was realised before this war began, it is probably safe to say that nobody realised how important he was going to be. The pilot of any multi-seater military aircraft is ...

Published: Saturday 02 March 1940
Newspaper: The Sphere
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 1329 | Page: Page 24, 25 | Tags: Photographs 

THE DOCTRINE OF THE FULL DINNER TABLE: A System Whereby Officers and N.C.O. Pilots Are Replaced From a General ..

... The Doctrine of the Full Dinner Table A System Whereby Officers and N.C.O. Pilots Are Replaced From a General Pool at Headquarters The V/ar in the Air, described by CHARLES G. GREY (Founder of The Aeroplane PATRIOTISM is surely the most desirable of all qualities, senses, or whatever it may be, in spite of the preachings of those who hold that Nationalism is a crime against humanity. But one ...

Published: Saturday 02 March 1940
Newspaper: The Sphere
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 2024 | Page: Page 27 | Tags: Photographs 

SAVOY CHAPEL IMPROVEMENTS

... AT THE FOOT OF THE NEW MAIN STEPS: In the background Is the new robing room and entrance for bridal parties. The main structure of the old chapel (on right) remains as before THE NORTH END OF THE NEWLY DECORATED CHAPEL: Ceiling and walls have been newly treated. The former is now a delicate ivory tint, against which the colours of the coats of arms stand out effectively. The walls are now a ...

Published: Saturday 02 March 1940
Newspaper: The Sphere
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 246 | Page: Page 28 | Tags: Graphic  Photographs 

WHEN the COLD CAUSES OVER-HEATING: Few Modern Cars Are Fitted With That Important Gadget--A Radiator Thermometer

... WHEN the COLD CAUSES OVER-HEATING Few Modern Cars Are Fitted With That Important Gadget -A Radiator Thermometer By A. PERCY BRADLEY, M.I.A.E., A.M.I.Mech.E. Clerk o I the Course, BrooUanc/s) IT is no longer an official secret that this country has experienced a spell of unusually severe weather and it is not surprising, therefore, that motorists unaccustomed to these conditions found ...

Published: Saturday 02 March 1940
Newspaper: The Sphere
County: London, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 1318 | Page: Page 32 | Tags: Photographs 

PLAYER'S NUMBER 3

... NUMBER virG^X 25, HIGH STREET, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON. The Garrick Inn. T Stands on the site of an earlier building destroyed by fire in 1594. 4 Re-named after the Garrick Jubilee in honour of Shakespeare in 1769. Founded on traditional merit is that other famous number, Player's No. 3 a cigarette renowned for its delightful mellowness and excellent flavour, with the EXTRA quality demanded by ...

Amateur Boxing at its Best

... A GREAT OCCASION The King and a crowd of 8000 were at the International amateur boxing match at Wembley. Behind his Majesty on the left is Mr. Elvin, managing director of W embley Stadium, which was generously offered free to the Red Cross. ARTHUR DANAHAR WINS The Irish Guardsman met Petty-Officer Warnes, R.N. (right) in a special bout and won a hard-hitting contest on points. OTHER FAMOUS ...