13 MARCH 1971, Page 14

Solution to Crossword 1471. Across : 1 In paren- thesis

9 Damp squib 10 Valet 11 Nippy 12 Bath stone 13 Emanate 15 Abreast 17 Steeple

19 Applied 21 Unavenged 23 Sharp 24 Vasto 25 Larcenist 26 Once upon a time. Down: 2 Name-plate 3 Assay 4 Equable 5 Tabitha 6 Eavesdrop 7 Igloo 8 Street 9 Dance 14 Apple- core 16 Animalism 17 Scurvy 18 Egg flip 19 Andiron 20 Depot 22 Arson 23 Sheet.