12 NOVEMBER 1954, Page 16

SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 248 Set by E. Arnot Robertson Nothing

is more damning than self-praise which goes wrong: 'Yes, we're going to be married. He's been so patient, I feel he deserves his reward,' or 'In my household everyone works as hard as possible making everyone else happy.' 11 prize of £5 will be awarded for the most unconsciously damning remark of this kind overheard by competitors. While no word Unlit is set, obviously the shorter the remarks the better.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 248,' 99 Gower Street, London, W.C.1, must be received not later than November 23. Results in the Spectator of December 3.