... THE King and Queen recently visited an area of Berkshire scrub and woodland whichis the subject of an extensive reclamation scheme. Their Majesties were much interested in the details of the work, which included the use of bulldozers for clearing the ground and heavy implements to break up the soil in readiness for a crop. The picture shows the King and Queen chatting with members of the ...

... i s i ^,'ihbbmi ACCURATE planting of savoys, cabbage, leeks, etc., by tractor-drawn machines has always presented considerable difficulty. Similarly, close hoeing in growing crops has not been easy to achieve with the tractor. The accom panying photographs will give readers some idea of the steady progress being made by the agricultural machinery industry to help the farmer and market gardener ...

... LONG SUTTON, a little Lincolnshire town, deserves high praise for its well-organised Show, Sale and Fete held in aid of the Red Cross (Agriculture) Fund. Financial results exceeded expecta tions, one gift alone realising £1,155 f°r the Fund. This was a heifer presented by Messrs. S. Markillie and Sons, and duly auctioned. The meeting, which was opened (in the absence of the Duke of Norfolk) by ...

... Why Not an Airfield on the Farm? New Developments which large'y solve the Runway Problem By Lt. -Commander B. J. Hurren CURRENT jargon refers all too glibly to the Air Age which will be just round the corner when the guns cease On this an open mind may be best, but it is certain (a) That there will be a great expansion in aviation, and (6) that that expansion will catch many farmers unprepared ...

... Biggest Show Since the War Six Hundred Entries at Watford THE Watford and District Agricultural Society held their first annual show in Cassiobury Park on July 5, by permission of the Mayor and Corporation. A large number of classes for different breeds of farm animals were arranged and 600 entries were received. The ring was occupied all day bv the equine events, which included hunter, cob ...

... HENLEY Regatta is still being kept alive by an annual race by a few of the leading school crews who are able to make the journey to the Thames. Four crews were in the race this year Eton, who won for the fourth year in succession Winchester, Shrewsbury and Radley. Eton lent boats to Winchester and Shrewsbury, and these were rowed upstream the 24 miles to Henley. Radley rowed the 60 miles down ...

... AS I sit down to write of my latest Red Cross and St. John match-- this time I went to the Worlebury Golf Club, Weston-super-Mare-- a whole series of vivid pictures of my visit come to mind. It was a successful day financially, some £350 going to help our prisoners and wounded. There was the weather, first of all. I popped up to the course on the evening before the match. Up to the course is ...

... I Serve By A. Croxton Smith MOST of us who have studied dogs must have come to the conclusion that they are never so contented as when engaged in serving those of whom they are fond. Is it not altogether unusual to meet any who show that work is distasteful to them, who are not delighted with the opportunity of doing any particular job they have been taught? Turnspits, no doubt. in the days in ...

... Mrs. David Wallace with Laura and Davina Marcus Adams °f ill.- late Captain Euan allace. His wife is living in the Garden Cntt i ,r r d i eldest son sssfc ...

... IIVSELF AT THE PICTURES Ways of Escape By James Agate NOWADAYS every one is crying out to get away from the war on stage and screen, which, of course, should encourage the escapist film. Reading over some old notes and notices the other day I happened on the very thing. This was an old musical comedy about the Rockies entitled Lumber Love. There are all kinds of lumber, but this kind should ...

... IT seems reasonable to suggest that any rain that might fall at the present time of season would impede the work of pilots detailed to chase the new flying bombs. However satisfactory their efforts are proving, they are presumably more satisfactory still when weather conditions are clear. The public, not unnaturally, will pray for fine, dry weather. But which is the more important wet weather ...

... NO farmer or farm worker has ever looked forward to the tksk of liming. It has meant days of laborious work in a choking dust, either the men spreading the lime, by hand or by an ordinary manure distributor. Now it looks as though the farmers will be given a mechanical spreader which will do this dirty job quickly and efficiently. This was the impression gained from a private demonstration in ...