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SOLUTION OF No. 991

ACROSS. - 1 Ribston. 5 Seagull. 9 Glazing. 10 Agonist. 11 Take to task. 12 Wens. 13 Spa. 14 Emerald Isle. 17 Bell-founder. 19 Tot. 20 Rats. 22 Black- stone. 26 Embrace. 27 Prolong. 28 Stylist. 29 Saddest.

DOWN.-1 Right. 2 Blackmail. 3 Thistle. 4 Night. 5 Sea-island. 6 Avon. 7 Unite. 8 Latescent. 13 Soberness. 15 Ebullient. 16 Sotto voce. IS Respond. 21 Tabby. 23 Copes. 24 Ergot. 25 Bari.

PRIZEWINNERS

Mrs. M. Porteous, 30 Nelson Street, Kirk- caldy, Fife, and MIN Pitcher. 15 Sidles Road, Eastbourne, Susses.