Spouse Wanted

b e usual prize was offered for a 100-word classified matrimonial advertisement on dialf of any one of the following : Caliban, Medusa, Mrs. Malaprop, Nero, Apollyon, Jezebel, Dracula. MA in entries this week, with flickers of (H. A. C. EvANS)

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almost every one, so that the short CALIBAN t St is unusually long and the judge has had spend too long for comfort with a wet `uvvel round his head. Few seemed inter- l.ted in Apollyon, and most chose Mrs. `alaProp, but the tendency was to lay on tvt! distortions so thick that no meaning at Z!'t emerged-not quite my memory of .'lleridan's character. Here are some of the 'Mated quips I particularly liked : : Influential gentleman from sulphur tinder' with world-wide interests in "IFriur deposits. (A. W. DICKER.) , WttousA : Portrait, preferably lithograph. ruld accompany application. (R. J. mgr.) oilYclne interested contact through Mirror (114. (N. GUNTER.) Keen amateur sculptress ieas made statues of all her friends).

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()EZEBEL : Advertiser is of a pushful nature. "' B. CATON.) Ji tatlicuLA: Maintains own private Vampire D service. (A. NICKELS.) 6.,NERO: Has burning passion for all things -.4UtifUl. (G. R. SMITH.) Mks. MALAPROP : Gentleman's . relic of NAL_ caorial temperament, possessing adequate . (VERA TELFER.) Relics dot the kedge demented Mr. Malaprop, and his sole kedgeree. (w. K. HOLMES.) Since the prize cannot well be divided "el'and a certain point, I think the live .1),rinted below should have £1 each; but they `netiki realise that there but for the grace 9C, God and the capriciousness of their tilulle go also Walter Percival, F. N. James, t.rs. 1. Short, Granville Garley, F. D. Nerralls, Leslie Johnson, P.M., J. Aitken and Leonard Cooper.

(References are to Oxford Complete Edition, 1914)

IS YOUR NAME GRACE? If so, you may be the woman I am looking for (5,1294, 5). I am a bachelor, heir to an island Property (1.ii.331), strong and hard-working. I am a Nature lover and knowledgeable in country matters (2.ii.173 seq. and 180 seq.), enjoy singing (3.ii.129) delight in wireless and TV (3.ii.147 seq.) and have a good knowledge of colloquial Italian (1.ii.363). The right woman will find me pre- pared to be her slave (2.ii.164). In return I look for kindness, beauty, interest in and some knowledge of cosmology (1.ii.334 seq. and 2.ii.150 seq.) and ability to, treat aches, pains and cramps of all kinds (passim). Replies to Caliban, Rock House, The Island.

(S. J. A.) MEDUSA

WIDOW of former highly placed naval official would like to meet monumental mason or sculptor to whom valuable technical assistance could be offered, leading to substantial reduc- tions in overheads. Advertiser is former beauty contest winner who has retained features and hair of unique and devastating appearance. View business partnership or marriage. Ring GORgon 3333.

(AUSTIN BAKER) DRACULA

TITLED GENTLEMAN, elderly but with indefinite expectation of life, wishes to meet young lady of sanguine temperament. Object : matrimony. Advertiser fond of games-is a first-class bat. Likes to listen to music (though own abilities confined to vamping). Keeps late hours. Quiet about the house. Tall, pale, raven-haired type particularly desired. Should he prepared to help with husband's toilet he is unable to see himself in mirror. Must not object to twin beds. Living applicants pre- ferred. Write (stating if you have previously been a blood donor) to Box 1, Castle Dracula,

Transylvania.

(N. HODGSON) JEZEBEL

ORIENTAL PRINCESS in her own right, widow, personable and careful of her appearance, with nice . property including vineyard and first-floor flat adjacent to main road; small staff of servants (guaranteed to have no fol- lowers); has always moved in highest circles, strong-minded, strict religious principles (has never accepted the Reformation). Would like to meet gentleman of similar station and opinions, view matrimony; must be docile and adaptable; need not be squeamish or averse to blood sports and must share her antipathy to clergymen of the Established Church, fast driving and the dogs.

(D. R. PEDDY) NERO

WIDOWER and divorcee, aged twenty-eight. dark, Latin type, excellent position and pros- pects, no family ties, wishes to meet attractive lady of similar tastes, with a strong interest in living, marital status no object, with a view to matrimony (temporary appointment only). Hobbies : Art, poetry, fiddling, municipal heating. Sport : Gladiatorial matches. Write L. D. A. Nero, Golden House, Rome (Teleg. address : ouousric).