... This Is England Thv Iteuuty Of The flu mi Countryside Written and Photographed By Will F. Taylor WITH all the present stress and urge of war there must be some thought spent on plans for the world to come after. The countryside has its share of attention certainly, but what part will village life take in the general plan? The village is a unit small enough to be included in a single estate and ...

... Old Tales Re-told Attila King of the Hu ns Written and Illustrated By F. Matania. r.i. ON a fateful morning many centuries ago there was brought to the court of Attila, King of the Huns, a poor herdsman carrying an ancient, rust-covered sword. He fell on his knees in terror and confusion before the fearsome gaze of the ruler of his country. As soon as he had recovered his composure, he began ...

... Post War School House IT seems safe to say that the crystallisation of our plans for reconstruction in the future have begun with the new Education Bill. The backwardness of our educational policy has been a reproach to the National conscience far too long, but it is, we hope, a symptom and a foretaste of post-war recon struction that such an important stride can be taken in the midst of our ...

... DRESS: By JEAN BCRNUP, Editor Women's Department PRIMARY MEEDS Outdoors A coat to wear over suit, jumper suit, summer, spring or winter dress. Indoors A housecoat for receiving, reclining or just quiet-timing. i. Styled with the distinction of this house, a new typical Dereta topcoat in royal blue velours, featuring double-flapped pockets, a longish rever, well built shoulders, a fitted ...

... 1 liSPf THET T^Smi v *!00\ ger touxqe^ jP^ II i III mil lU.LHiwiilkkJJil.um'* L'l I )I.I THE ever young mature woman of this time and age is an eternally fascinating topic of escapist conversation. How does she do it? Is it the effect of tailored hair styling, cunning cut of clothes, awareness of beauty care, clever make-up? It is a little *of all these things perhaps, but they do not tell ...

... Contraband Ships ami -I I fie in the Opium Trade-- A Story of Tony Ayo By C. Fox Smith w CANTON RIVER a hundred years ago-- the flags of many nations fluttering in front of the various European hongs or factories: Swedish, Dutch, American, French, Spanish and Danish, and-- last but far from least-- that of the Honourable East India Company-- the water front a bustle of assorted races and ...

... Subtly Styled t MATERIALS 8 ozs. Patons' 3-ply Beehive Fingering in natural; No. 9 needles; 4 buttons. MEASUREMENTS Round bust, 34 ins. sleeve seam, 18 ins. length, 20 ins. TENSION 8 sts. and 9 rows to 1 in. NOTE. Side which shows P.3 st. is right side. THE BACK Cast on 109 sts. Work following pattern 1st row. k. 1, p. 3. Repeat from to end, ending k. i„ 2nd row. p. I, k. 3. Repeat from to end ...

... NEW lampshades are pricey to-day, but if your fingers are neat and shrewd, it is easy to make new covers for old shades by stripping the old covering from the wire frame and replacing it. Old scraps of silk, cut-up crepe and chiffon undies make good foundations for lamp drapes of net and lace. (1) An old spotted net curtain mounted over a pale coloured foundation of silk. Foundation and net ...

... No Barred COLOUR is the most exciting single factor in the decoration of the home. It is the simplest and most inexpensive means of introducing character and interest to simple everyday objects. Yet, oddly, it is exploited little in the average home. The amateur has a fear of colour in its less conventional aspects that is quite unjustified. Exciting or soothing schemes call for no more than ...

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... mm I WeU want Mmr-sami# fames, fad now tvefe SAVING Gas' Balloon sites and aerodromes, cipher offices and ordnance depots, Admiralty offices and signal stations soon they'll be leaving them they'll want homes labour-saving homes homes equipped with gas. Gas for automatic cooking for well-ventilated and warm rooms for plenty of hot water for refriger ators to keep food cool and whole some. The ...

... (^KLA laine J luvittiau waoL LA LAINE v-/ luvittiau u/aoL y, Two-colour jersey from La Laine Lcajlet No. 2140 3d. from your wool shop or Id. post paid direct Inspiration for the Spring by La Laine which still retains its pre-war quality and excellence although supplies are limited In difficulty write Bairns-Wear Ltd., Dept. LL 153, Nottingham cvs La; Britannia Eve for February, 1044 ...