Crossquiz — No. 24

(Solution on Page 67)

Across

I. —ln cricket, what is the term for the devia tion of a ball towards the wicket from the side opposite to that on which the batsman stands? s.—What is the natural outside covering of an animal body? 9. —What do we call a man who professes not to be bound by conven tional authority in re ligion? 10. —Which club has a wheel for a badge and each member is of dif ferent occupations? 11. —What poem re counts a great event in elevated style? 13. —Under what other name is a newt known? 14. —What do you call a simpleton named from a village in Nottirtg hamshire? 15. —What kind of frame for winding yarn is a lively dance in Scotland?

17.—What is the name of a mountain nymph? 19. —In a friendly way how would you term an experienced sailor? 22. —What is the crown of the head called? 23. What name can be applied to any greasy liquid? 24. What arched channel of masonry is built for carrying water beneaath a road? 25. What is the Arafura?

Down

I—What is the name of the informal circles maintained by the followers of Mr.

Frank Buchman? 2. —Where is the centre of newspaper life in London? 3—What is the musical expression for ‘‘diminishing in speed”?

4.—What do you call a song in an opera which is composed for one voice sup ported by instruments? 6. — what petroleum product is used for lighting and heating? 7. —Which English prison is known from its Calendar? 8. —What is the term for the master of a merchant-ship? 12.—What kind of fortress served A. J.

Cronin as a title for a famous novel? 16. —What measuring unit contains VU yards? 18.—What island received the George Cross during the last war? 20. —Which one of Adam’s sons was the victim of fratricide? 21. drinking cups hold but half a pint? 24. What is the symbol for calcium?