Kit Inspection
Looking over the parapet above the path to the lower village, I found myself with a bird's eye view of a tramp who sat with his back against the wall and took stock of his......
A Bonfire
It is advisable to burn matter that cannot for any reason be properly composted. Vegetable rubbish and old straw often harbour pests and all is not lost by consigning this......
Chess
By PHILIDOR No. 80 G. W. CHANDLER (American Chess Bulletin, 1948) NVIIITE (5 rum) mate in two moves: solution next week. The composer is the new President of the British Chess......
Country Life
By IAN NIALL THERE was a time when the Christmas turkey or goose provided work for a number of local casual workers in the country, and feathering sheds were occupied by all......
The Cut
Little Jack is a resourceful fellow who earns a shilling in whatever way he can. He sold me things on two occasions and I had reason to remember the purchases, for neither......
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