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16 THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION XWORDS Across: 8. Shameful (8); 9. Medicated ointment (6); 10. Wild plum (4); 11. Smouldering coal (5); 12. Annoy (4); 13. Same on each side (8); 16. Bring into submission (6); 18. Fabric shelter (4); 20. Quick look (5); 21. Component or piece of information (4); 22. Laid back (6); 23. Inspirational celebrity (8); 26. By mouth (4); 28. To do with the moon (5); 30. Sometimes earned (4); 31. Uncles son (6); 32. Demanding (8). Down: 1. Hire (6); 2. “ --- is tender”! (4); 3. Displeased? Its been sent again! (6); 4. Dagger thrust (4); 5. Could be outdoor grafiti (8); 6. Denotes bomb type (4); 7. Hair do (8); 14. theme (5); 15. Bumkin (5); 17. Scottish kiddy (5); 19. Outer part (8); 20. Abode (8); 24. Holds bricks together (6); 25. Takes over from the King (6); 27. Grows from the lid (4); 29. Requirement (4); 30. Volts times amps (4) 13
7 LETTERS Godless Universe? The October Umbrella issue was the third this year in which the Editorial has focussed on "religious" issues -- (the other two – “Life and Death” (March), “Sex and the Churches” (May)) and one was hoping to read Editorial comment on the Presidential Election, but maybe the Editor felt that in these sensitive times any hint of "political " bias might unduly "ruffle feathers". In his latest book, to which your Editorial referred, Stephen Hawking said that..."science is on the brink of unlocking the elusive theory of everything and -- once this theory was tested and proved -- the idea of divine intervention in the Creation could be discarded...". The initial euphoria with which this was greeted by those who do not believe God exists was somewhat tempered when eminent physicists later declared that the Mtheory (...that, according to Hawking, there are eleven dimensions rather than four -- a Multiverse -- all created by the law of gravity...) would be impossible to test and prove "...unless physicists can build a particle accelerator the size of a galaxy..." Meanwhile, dear Editor, Stephen Hawking notwithstanding, can we expect to continue seeing you communing at Christ Church and on your knees in prayer? - Bryan Stanford In Memoriam Please send your letters to jackwoodall13@gmail.com Robert Sydney Arthur [It is disappointing to see that my attempt to balance Steven Hawking’s views by quoting the Archbishop of Canterbury’s response has been taken to show that I don't believe in God. I do – and yes, you will see me again in church down on my knees in prayer. However, I’m glad you do not contest my point that numerous wars waged in the name of God are afflicting us. - Ed.] Robert Arthur – Bob Arthur as he was normally known – was born in Algeria on 18th January 1926, deceased 4th October 2010, the son of a British father and a French mother, missionaries in the mountain village of Azazga. At the age of 10 he was sent to France to continue his studies in the Collège Cévenol in Chambon-sur Lignon (massif Central) – the second co-educational school in France, with a modern educational philosophy, which during the war hid Jewish children from the occupying Nazis. He had many adventures while in school and was expelled because of an act against the pro-Nazi mayor of the town, but that did not stop him from obtaining his Baccalaureat with the mention “Bien”. At the end of the war he was in Paris, studying Economics and English Literature at the Sorbonne. But his main desire was to become a British citizen and enter the Army. He joined the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment and was sent to Germany during the occupation. He was an officer, had many adventures there, including going to Berlin as lieutenant in the first convoy to reach British-occupied Berlin. Leaving the army, he joined the British American Tobacco Co. and arrived in Brazil on the 1st April 1951. Shortly after arrival he met Maryse Peter at the Paissandu Club parties and in April 1953 married her. They had 57 years enjoying life together, have 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 3 great- grandchildren. In 1954 Bob left BAT and joined Listas Telefonicas, where he stayed until retirement. Bob always remained a British citizen but loved living in Brazil. He is buried in the English Cemetery, Gamboa. 17
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