15 NOVEMBER 1957, Page 30

There are those who believe that the Earth wi ll eventually

reach a position in which its axis will be at right angles to the path of its orbit. Co" petit ors are invited to submit their reaction.s. this idea, in prose or verse, for the usual prize 4)1 six guineas. Limit: 150 words of prose or 12 li/W of verse.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition NO' 405,' 99 Gower Street, London, WCI, by Novelly ber 26. Results on December 6.