CROSS WORD PUZZLE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 189, 15 July 1925, Page 11

CROSS WORD PUZZLE.

CONSULT THE "ORACLE.”

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A FRESH “ORACLE” EVERY WEEK

No. 6.

Solution to No. 5 of “Oracle’s’* Cross Word Puzzle,

TELI.S YOUR FORTUNE, TOO!

ACROSS. 1. Pastime. 5. A citrus fruit (plural). 10. Strip of doth or paper. 11. Will not mix with water. 13 A ruler of ancient Rome. 14. Grotesque gesture. 15. Stage performer. 16. For driving a horse. 17. Used to propel a boat. 19. Meaning “Have you?’’ (Archaic). 20. Wrath. , . 23. Indicating nn alternative. 24. Expeditionary Force (abbr.). 27. Given up. 28. Denotes time or place. 29. Perforin. 30. To twine: willow. 33. Fasten; unite.

DOWN. 1. Penetrating look. 2. Panel 3. Pertaining to sight. 4. Means of restraint. ’ 6. Measure of length. 7. Elementary substance. 8. Love. 9. Classifies. 32. Conception of ideas. 17. Above and touching. .aimirnr 18. Abbreviate for reference; regarding. 20. Dart. 20. You and me. 21. Reed-like. 23. Throw asido; rubbish. 25. To and . 26. Man’s name (abbr.). 31. Pronoun. 32. Masculine.

NOW FOR YOUR FORTUNE. After you have solved above puzzle, look for words beginning with the fir»t letter of your Christian name. Tf there are no words beginning with that letter, take the other letters of your Christian name in their order until you find your word. (If there are no words beginning with any of your letters, then it's a “washout,” as there is no fortune in this puzzle for you.) Well, having found your letter, take the number appearing in the square and then consult tho Oracle below. For instance, if your letter is “11,” your fortune is told in No. 16 across. CONSULT THIS CHART. 1. You have secret foes, but take this as a compliment. 2. You are soon to take a long journey, but whether by boat, train, motor or tram is not quite clear. 3. An absent friend is speaking well of you, but it is all toffy. 4. If you use plenty of elbow grease you will accomplish big things. 5. You may lose your money if you gamble. 6. Very good news coining—for somebody. 7. Some of your schemes may end in smoke. But never mind, it is better to smoke here than hereafter. 8. You will shortly dine with someone. 9. You possess great powers of judgment—sometimes. 10. A certain rise for you is indicated hut beware of a sudden fall. 11. Your diligence and patience are about to be punished. 12. A warning to be careful, but don’t overdo it. 13. You have just escaped from a great calamity, but don’t worry, youj chance will come again.. 14. Great good fortune awaits you—unless you are unlucky. 15. You are to marry a tall, dark man (or lg.dy). You will be very happy nevertheless. 16. You will soon ho a. bride (or bridegroom) if you are not careful. 17. Good fortune will come to you, but it is a long way off, fortunately. ' 113. You are sometimes more ornamental thun useful, but that’s better than being neither like somebody you know. 19. You will be married to a most amiable and wealthy partner—perhaps. 2D. Your lover (if you have one) dreams of you every night. | 21. The friend you are interested in is bashful, but not stupid—except at times. 22. You arc about to receive light on a very dark subject. 23. Peace and comfort awaits you, but strife may intervene unless you bridle

your temper. 24. You are shortly to receive an important communication —from the Income Tax Collector or the City Assessor. 25. Someone unknown to you is sounding your praises, but don’t let it worry you. Everyone knows your detractor to be a “windbag.” 26. You may cross the sea. If, however, you aro not a good sailor and have no reason to travel by sea, you will not. 27. Thero will be an addition to the family (expenditure) soon. 23. Beware of the dark person of whom you think so much. There may be an explosion some day as tho dye used is combustible. 29. You are protected from Cupid’s darts. Congratulate yourself. 30. You will fail in your plans if you fiddle away your time an dopporlunities. 31. Immediate prosperity is indicated but for whom is not clear. 32. There is a wedding coming soon. But boar up it is not yours. 33. Cupid is about. Beware.