1 JULY 1955, page 42

The Winners Of Crossword No. 839 Are: Ma. P. B.

DAVIS, 270 Hailing Hill, Hallow, Essex, and MISS HILDA M. E. DUKE, Esk Park, Ere:chin, Angus.......

The Tteaching Of English On The Con- Tinent Is Still

a little less perfect, and a little less widespread, than it should be. A prizg of £5 is offered for the most amusing reply in 'English' to your holiday inquiry from the keeper......

Lexicontumely

A Taxpayers' Dictionary published in France included the following definitions- 'Profit : What remains when the tax collectors have taken everything'; 'Taxpayer : (see......

Spectator Crossword No. 841

DOWN Sketch often done entirely in red (9)■ 'Winter was not unkind because ' (Bridges) (7). The rodent swallows most (10). 'Time ... the - in beauty's brow' ( Sh akespeare) (9).......