THE PIGEON AND THE ANT

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21706, 13 February 1936, Page 5 (Supplement)

THE PIGEON AND THE ANT

(Translated from the Italian by : f Barbara Jekyll)

An ant wishing to quench his thirst, one day betook himself to a little clear, running stream nearby, but stooping too far forward he fell in. By chance, on on 6of the trees beside the stream sat a pigeon, who having seen the ant in danger, quickly threw down a twig. The ant, glad of this unex-; pected help, climbed quickly orw to the improvised raft, and m tnatj way was rescued; he cordially' thanked the pigeon. Not lonft after a fowler and his dogs went; to. the same place, and having seen the pigeon on a tree prepared to take aim. The ant who was no® far a way, seeing the pern of friend and remembering his debt os gratitude, cautiously advanced towards the fowler and gave him ■ terrific bite. The fowler immediately dropped his sling, Mia the pigeon hearing the noise tne bite produced, flew away and so escaped. In this way the ant showed his gratitude by rendering this timely help.

How to Water Your Garde® The best time for watering your garden during the summer is in the evening, when the sun is not so powerful. The water will then sink down to the roots during the night, without evaporating in the heat of the sun before it reaches the roots. Remember the roots or plants need water, not the leaves and flowers althoueh a nine sprinkling of water will freshen them. It is important that you should give your plants enough water to sink down to their roots. A mere sprinkle does more harm than good, for it tempts the roots to come upwards for the water, ana that is bad for them. n .. ground is hard and dry, break it up every now and then with a hoe. This loosens the soil and lets tne air in and the water can then sum down more easily. Some plants need more water than others. Kose» and ferns need a great deal, so oo phloxes, pansies, and hollyhoCKs. whereas geraniums, snapdragons, and rock roses prefer fairly soil.

For choosing a career, here is sftme good general advice written by Ray Strachey. She has important work to do with employment guidance in Englanr “First find out what you like to do. Then find outjw» careers include that l me terest. Then acquire every sme scrap of information bearing the work required m ■careers. Then go ahead, .ssA P* you have the best of luck.