gt THE SPECTATOR " CROSSWORD_ No. 120

[A 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 to be opened. Envelopes should be marked with the words "Crossword Puzzle" an 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 following issue. Envelopes containing solutions must bear a zfd. stamp, otherwise they are surcharged on delivery. Solu- tions from the U.S.A. cannot be accepted.] ACROSS 1. It describes the positionof

one in ten (3 words) (4, 2, 7). 9. The diplomat was also an old

cook (9).

to. The first aerial engine (5). it. Anything but a small holding with some people (5). I2. Some talk of him in song (9). 13. Green I'd make of it (7). 15. Rag in a dossier (7).

17. Ottawa chief (7). 19. Arboworredo (3, Arboreal of royalty (2

21. Birds of a feather

might belong to this (5, 4). 23. Head-dress provided by a carpenter (5). 24. No golfer would do this with

21 (5).

25. Resort of plant lovers? (2 words) (6, 3).

26. Offensive folk (13).

DOWN

2. It's beyond the limit (9).

3. "His unkindness may defeat my life, But never - my love " (Shakespeare) (5).

4. Where awatch is kept (2 words) (2, 5). 5. I am so regal (7).

6. Linen fabric (9).

7. An M.P. is, like everyone else, but all the same doesn't like to be (5).

8. He made a sentimental jour- ney (6).

9. Father of English letters (5). 14. " They kept the - tenour of their way" (Gray) (9).

16. What tribal ire makes one (9).

17. Building in which a dog goes up to meet father (6). 18. "- upon Setebbs" (Browning) (7). 19. A little brother turns tail and tail turns (7),

20. " Earth could not hold us both, nor can one Heaven Contain my deadliest and me" (Southey) (5).

22. Suitable entreaty in a sym- bol of peace (5). 23. He certainly made a good impression and it remains (5).