23 MAY 1969, page 32

Crossword No.1379

Across 1 He's in love with company and that's sticking together! (8) 5 In this way I prohibit the pressure-line (6) 9 Gets aboard and carries along (8) 10 Woolly beast met with......

No. 552: The Winners

Trevor Grove reports: 'Now lesser men will "creep out again to feel the sun" ' wrote Sir Denis Brogan in his 'Table talk' of 2 May, reflecting on the passing of 'Good King......

Chess No. 440

PHILIDOR Black White 8 men 8 men J. Fridliius (1st prize, St Petersburg Zeilung, 1898). White to play and mate in three moves; solution next week. Solution to no. 439......