Crossquiz

Across

I. —What is the science by which the origin of families is traced? 7. —Which people wrap a haik around the head and body? 9. —What river do you cross when taking any decisive step? 10. —Who convinced Othello of Desde mona's affection for Cassio? 11. —ln which town in the south of France did Van Gogh attack Gauguin when they were painting there together? 13. —What is another name for a quagga? 14. —ln which Gilbert and Sullivan opera do the characters Robin Oakapple and Rose Maybud appear? 16. —Which British sea captain, commis sioned to suppress pirates, turned pirate himself?

(Solution on page 95) 17. —Which racing motorist holds the world's land speed record? 18. —What type of person would practise Meditation, Contemplation and Absorption? 21. —From which genus of palm trees do betel-nuts come? 22. —What is the right of first choice belonging to the eldest called? 23. —lt would be difficult to extend a warm welcome in these houses! 24. —What is the term in golf when a player's ball lies directly between his op ponent's ball and the hole?

Down

1. What is the name for the compara tively new branch of medicine devoted to the health of elderly people 2. Which Swedish chemist is remembered

every year for his Prizes? 3. —ln Greek legend, who was the wife of Admetus and the sub ject of a tragedy by Euripides? 4. —What is the scien lific study of birds called? 5. —What is the longest river in China? 6. —Which English poet wrote "The Beggar's Opera"?

B.—Who composed "The Stars and Stripes Forever"? 12.—Who was cast into the fiery furnace with Shadrach and AAeshach? 15.—Who was the composer of "Clair de lune"? 19. —What flower is "for thoughts"? 20. —Which son of Jacob was the ancestor of the priestly caste amongst the ancient Israelites?