Ximenes Competition No. 75 Ximenes Slip | ◀ 74 | 76 ▶ | Other competitions
| No. | Date | Clue word | Clue type | Clues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Apr 1948 | PETROLEUSES | normal | 19 |
| Award | Clue writer | Clue | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | I. W. Seaton | Blazers à la mode Parisienne? | cryptic def.; ref. Paris uprising 1871 |
| Second | L. E. Thomas | These dames took their flames to public houses | cryptic def. ref. Paris uprising 1871 |
| Third | E. A. C. Bennett | Played Byron’s “Sappho” on the Paris Halls? A favourite part, with all its advantages | pet role uses; ref. ‘Don Juan’, “burning Sappho” |
| HC | E. S. Ainley | They made illuminated public addresses (Paris, 1871; see Proust, Le —— retrouvé) | anag. of see Proust Le; ref. ‘Le temps r.’ |
| HC | H. Carter | Sure to sleep? Disturbed by inflammatory Frenchwomen! | anag. |
| HC | Bishop of Chester | “Sleepers, out!” is the order when these ladies are involved | anag. |
| HC | W. J. Couper | Use port lees for Mrs. Molotov’s cocktails | anag. |
| HC | A. Fenton | Parisiennes presenting illuminated addresses disturb sleepers out | anag. |
| HC | H. C. Hills | They fired Paris with enthusiasm. (No wonder, when mother’s darling takes part, and uses make up!) | pet role uses |
| HC | I. G. MacGregor | Did these fiery ladies really put their spirit to essential purposes? | petrol, E-uses; ‘E’ petrol reserved for essential use under rationing |
| HC | R. Macleod | Use “E” and “S” petrol irregularly in illegal house heaters | anag.; ‘E’ and ‘S’ petrol reserved for other uses under rationing |
| HC | A. McIntyre | Did they inspire “Lady into Fawkes,” and was their motto “Allumette, gentille allumette?” | cryptic def.; ref. novel ‘Lady into Fox’ and song ‘Alouette’ ; allumette = match |
| HC | A. P. O’Leary | FIRE ladies! Turn out sleepers! | anag. |
| HC | G. Perry | Parisiennes burning with rage at gold turned over to the French customs | pet + or (rev.) + le + uses |
| HC | G. H. Podmore | He commonly uses the gas; it’s the women who light the fires | petrol ’e uses |
| HC | H. Rainger | Rouse (spelt with an e) hides Parisiennes of similar habits | anag. of Rouse, spelt, e; ref. Alfred A. Rouse, ‘blazing car’ murder 1930 |
| HC | D. Talbot | Fire belles? They will disturb the sleepers out | anag. |
| HC | P. H. Taylor | Old women of spirit are sure to sleep fitfully! | anag. |
| HC | H. S. Tribe | They’ve been turning out sleepers since the T.U.C. began | anag.; ref. Paris uprising and Trade Union Act of 1871 |
Runners-Up in competition 75: