... T. Wakelam on the First Test Match, England v. South Africa, relayed from Trent Bridge, Nottingham. , 635 (approx.) — Nature Notes — (5) “ Nocturnal Wild Life,” b{‘ Alan Best. 6.so—The Theatre, by S. R. Littlewood. 7.lo—The Foundations of Music; Bach ...

... Nature Note WHY “EARWIG” As we note the commencement of th.e earwig’s activity, the question of this insect’s peculiar name comes to us and we remember the once popular ildea thgt earwigs are so named because of their | habit of entering people’s ears ...

... NATURE NOTE What Makes the Seed Germinate ? Heat, air, and moisture are the factors in seed germination, but the greatest of ‘them all is moisture, assisted by a process known as “ osmosis.” Without these two, the tough coats of the seed could never be ...

... Nature Note THAT PLEASANT « SMELL:J OF THE COUNTRY™™ As one walks through the countfi;iti; the human olfactory sense is gratified with the many scents that greet the nostrils, all combining toe produce the well-recognised “country perfume.” While this ...

... Nature Note WHY ROOKS DESERT AN ELM TREE The insecure nature of the elm is a well-known fact emphasised by the sudden and totally unexpected fall of an apparently sound and immovable . tree bringing destruction and sometimes death down with it. The elm ...

... Nature Note LUMINOUS PLANTS Rotten wood, known as * touchwood,” possesses the remarkable property of shining in the dark, this being due to the presence of the *“spawn” or “mycelium” of tiny fungi; and this light-giving faculty is found in larger mushrooms ...

... _the all,” by Muriel Gibbon, besides about 50 short stories by favourite writers: while articles on all sorts of subjects, nature notes, gardening hints, invalids’ corners, recipes. household, and needlework notes comprise the rest of the matter. Readers ...

... as some of the most gallant and daring in the story of Scotland. Farewell, O Pious Prince! the palm is won.” W.-N -5 A Nature Note & ...

... Nature Note “SLEEP” OF FLOWERS To Protect Delicate Organs Many flowers close their petals as night approaches, as though falling asleep. This may be seen in the “ composite ” type of plants, such as the thistle and the daisy, rock roses, tulips, crocuses ...

... in the towns are neglected Removal of Snow in Burghs—Qlld Honour for Hawick— Coronation Year Proposal — Big Business — A Nature Note — Useful Work by Callants’ Club — Influence of impressive address will be long remembered by all who heard it; an indicator ...

... Nature Note Frost and Plants A frozen plant is not necessarily a dead plant; it can be revived and restored to its normal condition and vigour. But it is a strange fact that a thawed plant is often a dead plant! Frost does not kill in the majority of ...

... Nature Note Honey-Bee and Fruit Trees I have noticed this fact about the honey-bee—there are many kinds of ‘blossom that it either never visits, or only very occasionally, and that it seems as though the role assigned to it as a universal pollinator of ...