1 FEBRUARY 1957, page 27

Many Readers Will Be Familiar With C. G. Leland's Endearing

Hans Breitmann and his bibulous reminiscences. For memories which need refreshing, here is the opening of his 'Ballad of the Mermaid' : Der noble Ritter Hugo Von......

Chess

BY PHILIDOR No. 87 H. W. BETTMANN BLACK (5 men, WHITE to play and mate in two moves. solution next week. Solution to Iasi week's problem by Larsen R- B 8, no threat. I B-Kt 4; 2......

Woman, War And Wine

The usual prize of six guineas was offered for a translation of Ronsard's sonnet: Le Julie m'a trompe; ma Maitresse m'enserre Si fort en sa prison que fen suis tout transit La......