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Spectator Competition No. 418 Set By D. R. Peddy 'born

torn, Dad bad, Nurse worse; "De se"; Grief brief.'—`The Rake's Progress' t G. W. Broadribb. On this pattern,-and for the usual prize, compel tors are asked to describe (20 line......

Spectator Crossword No. 979

ACROSS 27 1 Nobleman's dwelling in process of building in Norfolk (6, 6). 9 'Damn the age, I will write for —' (Lamb) (9). 10 Search for a little work in a back- ward unit (5)......

Pancake Pieces

Six guineas in prizes was offered for any form of rondeau, rondel or roundel on the pancake. THEY say a classical education fits a man for any- thing; it certainly seems to fit......

Solution To No. 977 Across. — 1 Gramme. 4 Pricking.

10 Embathe, 11 Moonlit. 12 Dutch uncle. 13 Apes. 15 Wayland. 17 Impress. 19 Repress. 21 Sorting, 23 Shun. 24 Dutch treat. 27 Useless. 28 Fragile. 29 Tussauds. 30 Spider. DOWN.-1......