Water or metal divining has always been looked upon with some scepticism - since few people have been able to carry the task out using the age old method of a hazel twig. However, Mr E W Norman, of Farnborough in Kent has proved to a group of farmers ( and the photographer ) that anybody can divine water or metal. Mr Norman uses a pair of brass rods about two feet long with another six inches on the end of each bent at right angles to form handles. These handles are held lightly, the rods pointing straight ahead. On walking over water or metal the two rods converge. There is no fake or trick, it actually works. Copper rods may also be used if brass is not available - picture shows Mr E W Norman of 10 Cleave Avenue, Farnborough in kent, walking across a field to locate drains. - 1st December 1961