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2533: Monday’s Child – solution

‘From harmony, from heavenly harmony, this universal frame began’ opens JOHN DRYDEN’s Song for ST CECILIA’S DAY (22 November, a Monday this year). HENRY PURCELL set it to music.

First prize Hilary James, London W5

Runners-up Harry Duff, Llangynidr, Crickhowell, Powys; Ken Rae, Wadbister, Shetland

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