... I A LTHOUGH it is endowed with a wonderful air of dis- -CA. tinction, this dress is simple and may be worn on an infinite variety of informal occasions. It may, of course, be shortened, and its aspect further changed by altering the blouse. In its present form the dress is of black cr^pe and the blouse relieved with white sleeves. Little frocks in pastel shades, whose merits are dependent on ...

... MOSS BROS.) Service far Flying Visitors There's a feeling of Spring in the air, remarked a flying officer who had come in to see us. 'I noticed it early yesterday morning over Cologne. Do you think, he asked anxiously, I could have a new uniform before the feeling vanishes If you could preserve the feeling for a minute or two, sir, we assured him, it can be done 1 lie did and it was. We ...

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... -/4 By Sabretache Eccentric v. Concentric REFERENCE is craved to a recent note under this heading (April 22), in which it was submitted that he who indulges himself with the luxury of the eccentric form of attack, before making certain that he has absolute and permanent command of the lines of communication, exposes himself to a grave risk. The first penalty for disregarding a fundamental ...

... By Elizabeth Bowen Three Kings HISTORY-- says Miss Alice Buchan, in her Foreword to The Tapestry Men (Hodder and Stoughton; 8s. 6d.)-- is a tapestry, for ever unrolling, perpetually repeating its effects. In this book I have tried to bring to life a sketch of the tapestry, with its colours faded by the suns of five centuries but still vivid. Tapestry conies to mind as one reads this ...

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... WAY OF THE WAR By Jortsighl The Spirit of Britain MR. CHURCHILL's last broadcast speech to the world has taken its place among his very finest efforts. With rare understanding of the popular mind he gave expression to an indefinable sense that has come over the people since winter gave way to spring. He knew that we were feeling better and he told us that we were well justified in our mounting ...

... The Tatler and Bystander in Town and Country Youne Kins KING PETER OF YUGOSLAVISA was guest of honour at the Allied Officers' party at Overseas House, very sweet and shy and sought after by the enormous mob, which grows with each of these parties. Allied and Dominion officers and Members of Parliament milled around, keeping in the swim by seeing each other; Lord Denham was in khaki; Lord New ...

... Jack Hulbert and Cicely Courtneidge Are in 44 Full Swing at the Palace Jack Hulbert and Cicely Courtneidge as Jack Millett and Kay Porter are taking their company out to South America. A last-minute rehearsal before leaving the old country takes place at the Milletts country house. It isn't a great success in spite of Jack's efforts.. 44 You're the One sings Kay, Jighting to keep her head ...

... BY M. BROOKE Matita has for many years been acknowledged a suc cessful British designer. In pre-war days his creations were to be seen in all parts of the world, and were worn by the leaders of fashion. Pictured on this page is one of his many successes which may be seen at Dalys, in Glasgow. It is a two-in-one tailored dress with smartly cut jacket, and is of a deep bottle-green, with pockets ...

... Issued by the Going to smash his dreams, Dad He goes a bit dreamy sometimes, doesn't he But the boy's clever enough you reckon there's something behind those dreams he'll get on all right. And you're quite ready to scrimp and save to see him through. How does a lad of his age get on under a Nazi army of occupation Not too well, they tell us fair game for any bit of bullying and brutality, if ...

... T reasures of our Villages B> M. Loveft Turner THERE is so little to do and see in the country. How often has that remark been made by the town dweller obliged to seek sanctuary in the country; but is that really true? Few villages and market towns are without the stone cross, and the seeking of it may become quite as exciting as the search for the elusive cigarette. It may be hard to find, ...