Pim Crossquiz No. 57

Solution on Page 89.

Across

1. —What weapon has been named after the lightest element known? 7. —What is the capital of New Caledonia? 8. —Who wrote the words of “The Star Spangled Banner”? 9. —Who wrote the earliest of the Gospels? 10. —What was the name given to the body of reformers under the leadership of John Wycliflfe? 12. —To what would you apply the names Wedgwood and Delft? 13. —Of what precious stone is Burma the chief producer? 14. —What word means near or towards the stern of a ship?

19. —What disease affecting the thyroid gland is caused by a deficiency of iodine in the diet? 20. —What would you call a member of the very old race living in the Pyrenees and speaking a language of their own? 22.—0 f which distinguished Greek philosopher was Plato a pupil? 24. —From where on board ship were mutineers or pirates hung? 25. —What is the main in gredient in the making of glass?

Down

1. —Which Australian aviator lost his life in the Apennine Mountains? 2. —What is the deepest toned instrument in the violin family? 3. —Which is the last letter in the Greek alphabet.

4. —Which famous Hungarian conductor had so much Influence over his players that he was accused of mesmerising them? 5. Where were the first Olympic Games held? 6. Which war broke out in 1899 and ended in 1902? 11.—What is the name of Singapore’s most famous hotel? 15. —What is the name of the strait between Cape York and New Guinea? 16. —Which island forms the most southern portion of New York State? 17. —ln Alfred Noyes’ poem “The High wayman” what was the name of the land lord’s black-eyed daughter? 18. —Which wood is very hard and jet black? 21.—What is the term for a piece of tobacco chewed in the mouth? 23.—What is the unit by which electrical resistance is measured?