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SOLUTION OF CROSSWORD 1053 ACROSS.-1 Facial. 4 Evidence. 10 Scrooge.

11 Lorelei. 12 Irishwoman. 13 Since. 15 Apricot. 17 Orisons. 19 Endorse. 21 Sponger. 23 Bows. 24 Grangerise. 27 Ingress. 28 Ortolan. 29 Fortress.' 30 Asides.

DOWN.--1 Fascinate. 2 Carrier. 3 Apothe- cary. 5 Volcanoes, 6 Darn. 7 Nelumbo. 8 Exile. 9 Hero, 14 Pirouettes. 16 Theorises. 18 Sergeants. 20 Dowager. 22 Grilled. 23 Brief. 25 Nook. 26 Tear.

PRIZEWINNERS Elizabeth Garland. 91 Ember Lane, Esher, Surrey, and Mrs. G. W. Blab, 76 Ormonde Drive, Glasgow, S.4.