... THE efficient utilisation of waste land and spare time is an important factor in successful war time farming and these pictures provide examples of both on a Berkshire farm. As soon as the cereals are cut and stooked tillage operations can begin, especially as the tractor may not be required for more urgent work. Ploughing up the stubbles to-day means valuable time saved later on after harvest ...

... p Rothamsted Celebratesi 1 1 J its Hundredth Birthday LUXURY TRAVEL was permitted, possibly in order to demonstrate the many uses to which the modern tractor may be adapted. A lot of around was covered. A DIPLOMATIC OCCASION: The retiring Director had the pleasure of enter taining M. A. Soboley talking to Lord Rad nor, Chairman of the Lawes Trust and M. Jr. Zonojf, of the Soviet Embassy. THE ...

... By A. Croxton Smith OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES' sailor had no marked preferences in the way of drink, taking whatever came his way. When the lady asked him if he would have grog, punch or toddy, he replied: You know, my lady, 'taint for me to choose I'll take the grog to finish off my lunch, And drink the toddy while you mix the punch. Wartime doggy people do not seem to be mixing them so much, the ...

... AMERICAN engineers in this case, a U.S.A. Army Engineer Unit have introduced to this country a new process of road-making which may mark a big advance in solving road problems in agricultural areas after the war. The essential element in the process is that soil and cement are mixed on the spot, obviating the need for laying foundations in the old manner. Soil Stabilisation, as the process is ...

... THE Ministry of Food is interested in the possibility of utilising the high per centage of Vitamin C in green walnuts, and inquiries about the distribution of walnut trees in this country have been made through the British Ecological Society and other similar bodies. Any information on the subject should be sent to G. E. Blackman, Honorary Secretary, Biology War Committee, Imperial College,. ...

... Making Goat History The Veterinary Officer's Report on Our Experiment In our last issue we reported from the. owners point of view an experiment in artificial insemination carried out at our trial holding on a goat. We are happy to say thatthe kid, named Susie, for no particular reason, is doing magnificently and chasing the fat off the Michaelmas geese who share her paddock. Lizzie, her ...

... HpHE North of Ireland took a good share of the prizes in the annual Monkstown Show held in the grounds of St. Grellan's Hall School, Monkstown, Dublin. There were 306 classes, the largest being for Cocker spaniels, terriers and dachshunds. Neutral Eire, unconcerned with war problems, is enjoying a great boom in sport of all kinds the entries for the Monkstown Show totalled 11 25, including a ...

... The ROOSEVELT-CHURCHILL MEETING at QUEBEC THE PRESIDENT AND THE PRIME MINISTER, AND MEMBERS OF THEIR PARTIES, on the terrace of the Citadel overlooking Quebec. In the background can be seen the towers of the Chateau Frontenac. In the front row are Mr. Mackenzie King, Canadian Prime Minister President Roosevelt and Mr. Winston Churchill. Behind them, from left to right, are General Arnold, ...

... The Bristol Beaufighter has had a fine record of service with the R.A.F. since the early days of the war as a long-range day and night fighter. Recently, it was announced that it was fulfilling a new role that of a long-range bomber, and specialising in attacks on enemy shipping in the Eastern Mediterranean and nearer home. Presumably, its bombs are stowed in external racks under the wings, ...

... The REVIVAL 01 He Mine as an INSTRUMEI] of WAR A Drawing to Show Che Vcfie the Allied Advance, antlt --Special Sphere Diig'0 StL Axis to delay 'b 0^.riIAtJeyareOperated (Artist s Copyright in U.S.A.) HThe diagrams reproduced on these pages demonstrate the manner in which mines are sown by the Germans, and the particular type of damage inflicted in roads, fields and beaches these effects are ...

... BRITAIN'S NEW GUN-HOWITZERS The B.L. 4 5 and B.L. J-5 Weapons. Details of which have just come off the Secret List Mr. Churchill said, On the six-mile front of attack we had a 25-pounder gun, or better, to every 23 yards. Or better meant the 4.5 which is a medium gun, and the 5.5 which is also a medium gun; either of these will fit the common 4.5/5.5 carriage. At the beginning of the war ...

... A WAR NEWSLETTER -No. 208 i, New Oxford Street, W.C.i. An End Achieved.-- Here is a thought for comfort at a juncture in this, long war when we await the climax and the fruits of Allied plannings and conferences from Casa- blanca to Quebec. As we wait on the issue, we assess (we are advised to assess) the trials and obstacles strewn ahead of us on the long, uphill road to victory and peace at ...