... The H ome of I Christendom At Eastertide Strange Ceremonies at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre i?i Jerusalem By Harold J. Shepstone FOR the first time a series of most interesting photographs have been secured depicting the extraordinary ceremonies which may be witnessed every Easter in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The Easter ceremonies of Rome and Seville have earned fame ...

... Adventures With a Stop Watch By Frank 1 J Fane A SECOND is a long time. This fact is brought out clearly when high-speed action is considered. In such studies units of time as small as a hundred-thousandth and even a millionth of a second are frequently used. In photographing bullets m night, for example, the exposure time is frequently as short as one-millionth of a second. A very fast bullet ...

... The Cosy Tittle \ole By B. Melville Nicholas WITH the dawn of warmer days the birds and animals of our countryside respond to the call of spring and start looking for mates. It is, according to custom, the males which do the courting, and one of the earliest creatures to embark upon the all-important business of finding a wife is the water vole. Now the water vole is not a rat, although it is ...

... LUXURY BLUES Laundries seem to be in a lot of hot water not strictly associated with cleansing. The laundry problem from the housewife's point of view is far from funny, but the laundries have their problems, too, and are entitled to sympathy. For us, service is slow, strange pillow-cases and shirts have a habit of turning up where one's own possessions should be, and complaints to the ...

... ^CARDIGAN OVER VOIR DRESS MATERIALS 7 ozs. La Laine 3-ply wool No. 10 and No. 13 needles 9 buttons. MEASUREMENTS .Round bust, 34 ins. length, 21 ins. sleeve seam, 4 ins. TENSION 8 st. and 9 rows to 1 in. THE BACK Cast on 102 st. with No. 9 needles. Work the following rib 1st row. (Right side of work.) P. 2, k. 2 tog. but do not s. off needles k. again into first st. and s. both st. off. P. 4 ...

... Von Can Mend A Chair Sagging springs can be repaired if the springs are not broken. Turn the chair bottom side up and remove the canvas cover ing. This will probably reveal worn and threadbare webbing through which the springs have pushed, causing the uncomfor table dents in the seat. Remove old webbing and cut fresh pieces to the width of the chair frame with enough to spare for turning in ...

... Paraffin that has been exposed to the air, left uncorked, for instance, never burns as brightly as paraffin that has been kept perfectly air-tight. If sewing at night and threading a needle, hold the thread over the top of the lamp for a second and it will trim so that it is easy to thread. If you use an oil stove, the heat from the bottom is generally inclined to be too strong, so get a large ...

... Only FORHANS i Brand contains J the special M. ingredient to Bm prevent gum Infection, against it now before it is too late See your dentist, and start using Forhans today! In three Jfr sizes. 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 ...

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... -m ft llX I The long, graceful folds of this coat arc a true product of the Hurella master-touch I In off-white, camel, grey and fawn. See the whole Harella range at any good fashion store, or, if in difficulty, write to L. Harris Limited (who lesalc onlv). 243. Regent Street. London. W.l. Britannia Eve for April, 1944 ...

... The story of Jack Ran n Tedlar, Tlayboy and Highwayman EVERYONE knew and loved Jack Rann, the young pedlar who led his donkey along the roads on the outskirts of Bath. Though only twelve years old, he looked at least fifteen, for he was tall, strong and well built. A slight attack of smallpox had not marred his handsome face but his main attraction was his sociability and happy disposition. ...

... c riiifjv IT is the fifth year of war. We are weary. We are five years older, and often look it. Clothes, homes and minds alike are out-at-elbows, jaded. The strain of keeping up cheerful appearances begins to tell. Personal tragedy has touched thousands, will touch thousands more. Physical weariness has its antidotes in sleep and other forms of relaxation. Mental weari ness is harder to ...