... Women9s Achievements in the Three Services By W ilnta Rucki&y THAT the women and girls of the three services-- WRNS, ATS and WAAF-- are complementing and replacing men is axiomatic and self-evident. What is not generally realised is the fact that, in each of these services, women have now been trained to undertake cer tain tasks for which they had not ever been seriously considered before ...

... V BEAIJTY B!JllETm Hj MEMBERS of his Majesty's Forces serving over seas are lucky in one respect at least-- Elizabeth Arden is now permitted by the Board of Trade to send them Arden preparations without Purchase Tax and without quota restrictions. So if you have any relatives or friends to whom you want to make a really thrilling gesture, contact Elizabeth Arden, 25, Old Bond Street, London, W ...

... A Dog's Life Can still be enjoyable both for you and him. lie will cost more in money and time, but he 's worth it. NOBODY buys a dog casually Bow. To begin with, good puppies are scarce and ex tremely expensive, and there is the ever-present feeding problem to con sider. All the same, people are still buying dogs deliberately and en thusiastically in spite of the diffi culties, because the ...

... The Glory of Antiquity Some t it teres titi tj Fireplaces Bv Bernard Wood WYCOLLAR HALL, the family seat in Lancashire of the Cunliffes, is in ruins, but the fireplace, with its curious keyhole-shaped recess on one side-- said to have been used for keeping the powder dry, or as an oven-- was restored about 200 years ago, and is still in fine condition. The stone seat is as inviting as ever to ...

... W^T77T^TT^TT^WU Tender, bleeding gums are danger signs, which neglected lead to gum disease (Pyorrhoea). Daily use of Forhans will eradi cate these gum affections used in time, prevent them altogether. Thousands of dentists recommend Forhans Brand Special Formula Dentifrice with its special anti-gum-infection ingredients. Don't let pyorrhoea claim yon as a victim. Guard against it now before ...

... ^HELLAjj Cardigan 6uit and Alpaca pile Jigger coat from the Harella spring range. From fashion stores, or write to L. Harris Limited, (wholesale showrooms) 243 Regent Street, London, W.l ...

... 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 ...