... ;d|J a.. raj^afe^few^w;- iBt lKahnjfcSP^BjMT J-- A.W-j A_ a- ^■W iJRt' iSg^foJBk- tttaH, itJB. gSJall ir ./W^ i. -saM. w a :r; ratgSw^BM ffr,:MMIrwr *9 LORD'S, AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY, 1944: Sixteen thousand people watched an England Eleven gain a hard-fought victory over Australia, as represented by the R.A.A.F. The latter, though without their outstanding bat, Pilot-Officer Carmody, again were ...

... Turn-outs at Staines Horse Show /^RGANISED in aid of the Commando Benevolent Fund, the Show W not only provided pleasure to hundreds of riverside holiday- makers, but raised considerable funds in a splendid cause The gymkhana features included the usual classes for show jumping, entries for the juvenile events proving to be especially popular! THE GRANTLEY CUP was awarded to Mr. Liley, whose ...

... orv The Jockey Club on Centrali sation July Sales Results. THE following notice appeared in the Racing Calendar of July 27: A discussion on the future policy of Jockey Club Racecourses Limited followed Jat a meeting of the Club] in which Lord Portal, Mr. Anthony de Rothschild, Lord Ilchester, Lord Hamilton of Dalzell, Lord Zetland, Lord Rosebery, Mr. Holland Martin and others took part. It ...

... By Our Horticultural Correspondent Over the greater part of the country, vegetable growers have experienced a trying and disappointing season, and generally speaking, crops are below average in both quality and quantity. The importance of those finishing touches by which produce is brought to the highest state of maturity is greater than ever before and the utmost care in lifting and storage ...

... A Post-War Agricultural Policy {From Our Parliamentary Correspondent.] THE Parliamentary and Scientific Com mittee, an unofficial body of Members of both Houses and representatives of certain scientific and technical institutions, has recently made an interesting contribution to the discussion of agricultural policy after the war. With the help of agricultural experts it has produced a survey ...

... J\cUaicA. orv The Nunthorpe Stakes Rather more interest than usual attaches to the Newmarket' version of the Nunthorpe Stakes, to be decided at Headquarters on Wednesday week, August 30. A big London bookmaker has opened a book on the race and has made the North Country horse, Pamphilos, his favourite, at 4 to I, with Uva next in request; the prices may have changed since I received his last ...

... In 1944, the firm of Moffat started to make clogs in Saltmarket, Glasgow. During the war clog- making has become an important industry, as this form of footgear is required for workers in armament factories and also for agricultural workers. Mr. John Moffat specialises in clogs for the farm and for children. There are a number of styles and shapes each suited to different branches of country ...

... MOSS BROS CO. LTD. MOSS BROS CO. LTD. Children's RIDING Outfits Start your children off in the true tradi tion of correct and perfect fitting Riding Kit. Moss Bros, have for over 60 years fitted and really fitted children as well as grown-ups with Jodhpurs, Breeches, Jackets, etc., ready to wear, plus all the access ories of riding. For Officers in the Services we have Service Riding Breeches ...

... THE majority of the great industrial concerns of the .country have been occupied for many months past in planning their own post-war development-- an important task on which the future of agriculture as well as that of industry depends. Agriculturalists and the public utility con- cerns must work together with the big industrial organisations if prosperity is to be achieved. There is, however, ...

... Combined Operations i( ambs. CAMBRIDGESHIRE and Isle o El W.A.E.C.s organis d capital Demonstrate and Show of Live .Sto ...

... THE Summer Show and Sale of Suffolk horses, spread over two days, was notable for the fact that several new owners took the oppor tunity of selecting fresh blood for their studs and farms. Among them was Lady Louis Mountbatten, whose recently-formed stud in Hampshire was reinforced by the first-prize five-year-old mare Boxted Ruby, for which she paid 250 guineas to Messrs. G. R. Blewitt. Lady ...

... By Our Horticultural Correspondent MANY amateur gardeners do not fully realise the advantages gained by sowing, during the present month certain vegetable seeds which are normally put in during the first few months of the year. Onions may be mentioned as a case in point. There are three principal methods of growing this crop (i) Sowing in boxes in a heated greenhouse in January or February ...