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CLUBS ACROSS I. Apart 5. Nobleman 8. Short sleep 9. Bee-dwellings In. Half of “Nugget” 11. Easily done (abb.) 12. Lieutenant (abb.) 15. Seasoned meat in skin 17. E.0.T.0. (actual) 19. T.M. (actual) 20. Help 21. Not coldly 23. Queen Anne (abb.) 24. First woman 25. Mean, Worth little 28. Container for ashes of the dead 30. South Africa (abb.) 31. Suffix signifying “to make” 32. I.D.E. {actual) 33. Sum of money (slang) 35. A beverage 37. Over y. April (abb.) 40. Not fast 42. A sleeveless cloak 41. Of pleasing appearance 45. Bewildered MUST BE WON All words Authorised by Chambers 20th Century Dictionary. The promoter* assure that if the clue asks for a Noun, a Noun will be the answer, and the same with regard to Adjectives. Adverbs, etc. PUZZLE 23 28 32 as 37 38 39 22 Rules of Entry 1. fins competition is complete in itself, and all Prizes will be awarded strictly on merit. No factor other than competitive skill will be taken Inh consideration tn adjudging 2. Send POST A 1 NOTE Tor 1/- with each entry i'HREE entries may br sent for 2/6 and fid for each subsequent entry. Cross P.N.’s and make paynldto V. 7 r>ns«tworrts 3. The FIRST PRIZE of £3O •will be awarded for CORRECT in MOST NKAHI.N CORRECT 1 TION, and £lO will be awarded •<> the sendei ->i the next best solution. In the event ol a tie or ties, prizes will be divided, but no competitor can win more than one prize or share in this competition. £4O must be won IT more than FIVE Competitors tie for the First Prize., the whole of the Prize Money, £4O, will be divided among »hem, ana no Second Prize will be awarded. 4. Extra copies of the Puzzle may be obtained on ipplication. or plain paper •nay he used. 5. The Prize Money has .ifrn lodged with the Fditor of The Sun. Christchurch. together with a sealed solution of the Puzzle and in accordance with which a!! solutions will be adjudged. 6. A Fee of 5/- will be charged for a re-scrutiny of a solution, and the fee will be returned if claim ant proves to be correct Applications for a ic-scru tiny MUST be receiver within 7 days from datf of publication of result, and must be accompanied CLUES DOWN 1. Log joint 2. Interjection 3. O.P.E. (actual) 4. Second marriage 5. PL.T.S.A. (actual) 6. East side (abb.) 7 Past tense of “Ride” 9. Frenzied activity 11. Reverse “Sledge" 13. In the direction of 14. Pierces 16. Associated Instit (abb.) 18. Child’s thanks 22. M.Y. tactual* 23. A quick retort 25. Sound in mi ml 26. The atmosphere 27. Jumped 30. Falls in winter 33. Lofty 34. Reverse “acre" 36. East-South-East tab 38. Monkey 39. Post Office (abb.) 41. O.Y (actual) 43. A.Z. (actual) TO N.Z. CROSSWORDS. P.O. Box 1170. Christchurch. N.Z. Dear Sirs, —i enclose Postal Note(s) No.(s) value as entrance fee Name (in block letters). Address G Please cut out whole advertisement. with the counterfoil of the entry Postal Note. 7. Subject to the provisions of Rule 6. the decision of N.Z. Crosswords, as published, shall be accepted as Anal and binding on all parties. 8. Entries must reach v.Z. Crosswords not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday', August 9, 1927. Solution and names of prize-win-ners will appear in this paper on Saturday, August )3, 1927. Solution and names of prize-winners will be posted to competitors forwarding stamped and addressed envelope nwrfced “Results.” 9. Prizes will be posted on expiration of time for re-scrutiny. £4O must be won

How The other Half Lives. —Brown — “What do you do with your worn-out razor blades?” Jones —‘“I shave with them.” Found the Nigger.—lnsurance Agent: Yes, sir. if your premises are burned down we pay you the money immedi- ! ately. Client: And do you make any I inquiries? Insurance Agent: We make 1 the most careful inquiries. Client: ' Ah, I thought there was a catch in it ! somewhere.

Price of Silence. —“ What do you make a week?” asked a magistrate of an Italian organ-grinder who was complaining of boys throwing stones at him. "Four pounds, save.” “Eh, what ? <£4 for grinding an organ?” “No, sare—not for da grind—for to shut up and go away.”'

£SO Frizes for VSimple Crosswords —MUST BE WON for correct solution Quick Result Competition for only one word wrong ! RULES. (1) This Competition is complete in itself, and all prizes are awarded strictly and solely on merit. <2> A Shilling Postal Note must accompany each solution. Additional entries may be sent on plain paper. (3) I lie First Prize, £35, will be awarded for the correct or most nearly correct solution, whilst £ls will be given to the competitor with the next best solution. No competitor can be awarded more than one prize or one share in any one competition. (4) In case of ties, the prize money will be divided accordingly. If more than six competitors tie for the first prize, the whole of the Prize Money, £SO. will be divided among them, and no Second Prize will be awarded 5) Full prize money has been deposited with the Editor of the 'Lyttelton Times” along with sealed solution. (6) In all matters of dispute the decision of "simple Crosswords” will be final and binding. (7) All euquirr.es must be accompanied by stamped addressed envelope. 5,- will be charged for re-scrutiny of results, fee returnable if claimant i« correct. In this Quick Result Competition all solutions must be posted by Friday. August sth. Solution* win appear on Saturday. August 13th. and prize money e*«patched on August 20th. CLUES DOWN. Wicked East Napier Association (abb.) X.D.N. . Lnderpart of boot . Entertained . Old chemicals (abb.) . Pale, deathlike . Royal Engineers (abb.) . Friendly . Light Red . Harrv Smith (initals). . Not " no ” . Not “ evens . 4/sths of stand . Sharp (of sound) . All extras (abb.) . Ask Olive (abb.) . Based on system . A document . A pier '. All out (abb.) 32. One time 34. To go by 36. On top 39. By word of mouth 40. London seat (abb.) 41. Found in chimney 45. Made use of 46. Knight’s title 47. Editor (abb.) 49. Worn on leg 50. To cease moving 51. Sound thrown back 52. Growls (as dog) 55. Upon 56. A sudden movement 58. PATS (reversed 60. Child's bed 61. Motion or thought 63. A disorderly crowd 65. 1.D.8. 68. Child’s thanks 70. Enid Morris (initials) 15. Nor outdoor 15. Ladies’ underwear 16. Without land 19. Not " out ” 20. Opposite of " life 21. Big coarse bags 23. Donkey 25. Sailor (slang 26. Beverage 28. Gladness 29. Kindly, hospitable 31. 4'sths of broil 33. Rea. Pie (abb.) 35. Faithful 37. Not let (abb.) 38. The sum 41. Snow lady (anb.) 42. Top exit (abb.) 43. Cotton loom (abb. CLUES ACROSS. 44. Ssert (reversed) 45. U.S.O. 47. Ex Editor (abb.) 48. Y.A.M.S. 49. G.0.5.5.1.P.E.D 53. Long apron <ab 54. To beat with 55. Upon successive 57. Twin-screw (abb.) 59. Only day <abb.< 50. Asiatic nation 52. To leave out 64. Pit (reversed) 66. Not " bad 7 67. Placed 69. Serpentine fish 71. Too bad (abb.) 72. To partly cook 73. Forces together SIMPLE CROSSWORDS (Dept c >. Box 356, G.P.0.. CHRISTCHURCH. Enclosed please find Postal Order value fj D as entrance fee, and I agree to abide fey your rules. NAME - ADDRESS n p cVe mo BiOTVj £ LMI/.0 1 16. IJJjJO Oi v SOLUTION AND PRIZE-WINNERS SIMPLE CROSSWORD PUZZLE, PUBLISHED JULY 16th. The following two solved the correct solution, and therelore divide the First Prize Money, £35 (£l7 10s each) :—E. St. George, 25 Melrose Street Christchurch; Miss F. Cederm.m, 90d Riecarton Road, Christchurch The following have 1 mistake, and divide the Second Prize of £ls (£3 each): —lt. St. George, 5 Lome Street. South Dunedin; J Walker, Box 1368, Auckland: S. W Smethurst. 16 Lonsdale Cres., Kilburnie, Wellington; Mrs M. O’Brien, I.r. Kokatahi, Westland; Mrs A. A. Piper, Lowgarth, Stratford. Requests for re-scrutiny must be received by Simple Crosswords within »evei da vs together with postal note for 5/-, which will be returned if claim prove > ’ .- ni-n-.. eaavir onx'p 1 ojh* plainly "Re-scrutiny. Pri ■■ n Tnnn»< will he posted prniration of time for

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Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 110, 30 July 1927, Page 25

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Page 25 Advertisements Column 4 Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 110, 30 July 1927, Page 25

Page 25 Advertisements Column 4 Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 110, 30 July 1927, Page 25

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