October 26, 1998
Problem of the Week

Feasting in the Afternoon



Four couples assembled together To share an afternoon meal. They gathered around a round table Piled high with roast beef and veal. Though every man sat between two women, No man sat next to his mate. From the following clues that I give you, Can you figure where each of them ate? Tyrone sat across from the pilot And next to demure Mrs. Tewes. George's wife worked each day as a jeweler And he spent his time selling shoes. Delane, he taught shorthand and typing. The author was named Mary Jane. Harry sat facing the doctor And at left of sweet Mrs. Delane. Mr. Tewes had his dinner alongside The photographer and Betty Kay. Loretta's name was Van Allen, The only blonde was Renee. Ed sat to the right of a Collins. A lawyer was one of the bunch. From only the clues I have given, Can you figure where each one ate lunch? 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5

Can you fill in the seating chart?


Solution to the Problem:

Seat First Name Last Name Occupation
1 Harry Tewes pilot
2 Loretta van Allen photographer
3 Ed Delane Teacher
4 Renee Collins Jeweler
5 Tyrone van Allen doctor
6 Mary Jane Tewes author
7 George Collins salesman
8 Betty Kay Delane lawyer




Correctly solved by:

1. Kat Bronson Winchester, VA
2. Michael Leatherman Norfolk, VA
3. Jason Aikens Winchester, VA
4. Elizabeth Pleacher Cotter Centreville, VA
5. Krista Ramey Winchester, VA
6. Devin Grim Winchester, VA
7. Rachel Rasmussen Winchester, VA


Send any comments or questions to: David Pleacher