" THE SPECTATOR " CROSSWORD No. 242

BY ZENO

[A prize of a Book Token for one guinea will be given to the sender of the first correct solution to this week's crossword puzzle to be opened. Envelopes should be marked " Crossword Puzzle," and should be received not later than first post on Tuesday. No envelopes will be opened before noon on Tuesday. Solutions should be on the form appearing below. The name of the winner will be published in o er next issue. Envelopes con- taining solutions must bear a three-halfpenny stamp, otherwise they arc surcharged on delivery. Solutions from tl e U.S.A. cannot be accepted.) ACROSS

I. The workman who repairs tall chimneys, &c., regards his life as this, I suppose ?

to. Inferior to what belong to me.

13. This, 6 and ten make 16.

14. The process of becoming black.

17. " . . . money, still . . . money, boy ; No matter by what means."

18. Often even a short manu- script over-indulges with paper !

zo. The oil from this flower is mixed with rope.

23. This poison derives from one of the Greek Fates.

24. Stroke after the unchecked letters of I down.

25. rev. See 31.

26. rev. Nothing makes a de- pression.

27. Though he plays the smallest part, no one can deny his profitableness !

29. rev. It was thought fatal to stand under its branches. 3o. " I could have better . . . a

better man."

32. Quick-witted.

33. rev. New side (anag.).

DOWN I. No use for any time of night.

2. Part of a skate which brings you to a critical position.

3. rev. 29 is one.

4. This kind of face needs a nostrum.

5. Shows you how to mount a caber. 6. See 13 across.

7. No man wants to get this pecked.

8. " . . a miracle, instead of See two dull lines with Stanhope's pencil writ."

9. " The soul, secured in her smiles At the drawn dagger, and defies its point."

Drink that goes to the head

12. rev. Ancient mariners.

13. Played by a lover at his lady's window.

15. Plunder that is hard to keep ?

16. Result of a scuffle with an American pussy that would please it ?

19. This American crib is not slept in.

zr. Break through gums.

22. The plant for the luxurious. 28. " A flattering painter, who

made it his care To draw . . . as they ought to be, not as they are.' 31. Tear about 25.