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Press, 13 October 1982, Page 20

Across I—A ladder is a defect in this fireman’s equipment. (4) 3— Kind of duck and orange. (8) 8— Is not fit to work in retail shops. (4) 9— Bandage covering the body. (8) 11— At which a man was bound to receive his stripes. (8-4) 13 and 19 Down—Where those who are barely visible may be accommodated. (6, 4) 14— Try to catch a hare for part of the meal. (6) 17— They can be expected to take chances. (12) 20— Friendly way for Mab and Celia to be involved. (8) 21— To speak in a drunken fashion is an insult. (4) 22— Gilbert and Sullivan work played by one person onlv. (8) 22—Guide dog is attached to it. (4') Down 1— A blow in the face. (4-4) 2— In reorganised side everybody came out to attack. (7) 4— Giving publicity to first-rate piece of jewellery. (6) 5— To frustrate hopes, deprive one of office? (10) 6— Spoils what’s left of ancient buildings. (5) 7— Continually finds fault with the horses. (4) 10— A pet cope is what the bishop has, maybe! (10) 12— Such classes are certain to be found in idle dissipation! (8) 15— To separate into components requires determination. (7) 16— Kind of script from which to make a bit of capital, I consider. (6) 18— at home with the start of a temperature — put a coat on! (5) 19— See 13 Across. (Solution tomorrow) Yesterday's solution Across: 1, Reformatory; 9, Amassed; 10, Allot; 11, Theme; 12, Explain; 13, Suited; 15, Defect; 18, Incense; 20, Angel; 22, Icing; 23, Cutlass; 24, Test cricket. Down: 2, Erase; 3, Obscene; 4, Madder; 5, Tramp; 6, Release; 7, Party spirit; 8, Stand to lose; 14, Incline; 16, Elastic; 17, Fencer; 19, Night; 21, Grave.