13 NOVEMBER 2004, Page 26

The Spectator Classics prize

Rules of entry 1. The competition is for a translation of any 200-word passage from The Spectator into Latin or Greek prose or verse. The prize is a bottle of champagne. At the end of the year, the Spectator Classics Cup will be awarded to the best entry.

2. All entries should be typed, doublespaced, 14-point.

3. The English is to be included with your version.

4. One entry only per person.

5. In general, an emailed version is preferred (editor@spectator.co.uk). This will virtually guarantee your text error-free publication.