THE SPECTATOR" CROSSWORD No. 122 IA prize of .a Book

Token for one guinea will be given to the sender of the first correct solution of this week's crossword puzzle so be opened. Envelopes should be marked taith the words "Crossword Puzzle" and the NUMBER of the PUZZLE, and should be received -not later than first post on Tuesday week. No envelopes will be opened before noon on Tuesday. Solutions should be on the form appearing below. The name of the winner and the solution will be published in the follow- ing issue. Envelopes containing solutions must bear a 21d. stamp, otherwise they fee surcharged on delivery. Solutions from she ISA. cannot be accePted.1

SOLUTION ON JULY 25th ACROSS t. One can't get higher than this

(8)- 5. Make it less with a difference (6).

9. The youngster's frozen, pro- bably about the feet (2 words) (5, 3).

zo. See 26.

12, 13. Not half-time scores (2 words) (7, 7).

14. Head-dress mostly for town (6).

17. Very queer (5).

20. I'd join the Port of London Authority (5).

21. Burrowest? (6).

24. The vocalist leaves his alter- native number unstated (5).

25. Age when travelling-with company? (9).

28. Supple (6).

29. Cod makes this with skate (8).

30. The rest is between them (6). 35. "I wonder often what the buy One half so precious as the stuff they sell" (Omar) (8).

DOWN 1. The patient says how it makes him feel (6).

2. One doesn't unless one gets the range (6). 3. It's dismal with a penny aft (5)- 4. Truly I get axed before being decorated (5).

6. Press part out of them (9).

7. A booking-clerk isn't neces- sarily this (8).

& She should make the ball break if she plays cricket (8). tr. Feel round the edge of this plant (6). 15. Where to find a waistcoat (9).

16. "A - of good liquor Will end a contest quicker Than justice, judge, or vicar" (Sheridan) (6).

r8. Saul taps with these (8).

19. French link of classic origin (8).

22. One must be smart on this (6).

23. Sappers in wagers (6).

26 and to. It's sweet in Italy (2 words) (5, 6)-

27. Of rare books and good friends (5).