Clues by Mrs E. M. Simmonds in 1953 (2)
Ximenes competitions from 233 to 257 All clues by Mrs E. M. Simmonds | 1953 (2) Honours list
Ximenes competitions from 233 to 257 All clues by Mrs E. M. Simmonds | 1953 (2) Honours list
First Prizes | Second Prizes | Third Prizes | VHCs | HCs | Honours Position | |
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Mrs E. M. Simmonds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
No. | Clue word | Award | Clue | Explanation |
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241 | MANDOLINE | VHC | It was perhaps to me that the gallant Chevalier sang “Madelon” in variety | anag.; ref. Maurice C. and song “La Madelon De La Victoire” |
243 | LODESTAR | VHC | Heavenly guidance for a Saint in a terrible ordeal | St. in anag. |
249 | BALM | VHC | The comfort that comes in retiring from labour | hidden rev. |
253 | DERATION | VHC | Neat, Dior fashions—what they did to our clothes! | anag.; ref. end of clothes rationing, 1949 |
HCs awarded in competitions:
235 ASPHETERISM
237 BASTINADE
239 GENISTA (Printer’s Devilry)
251 UNMETHODICAL