18 NOVEMBER 1989, Page 52

No. 1603: No great shakes

`Small Earthquake in Chile' is a famous boring headline. One occurred the other day, and my paper bravely added, 'There were no reports of any damage or injuries. A report, please (maximum 150 words) from a foreign correspondent who is faced with the problem of trying to make a `non-event' exciting. Entries to 'Competi- tion No. 1603' by 1 December.

The spirit of Christmas has prompted The Spectator and the manufacturers to offer a bottle of Highland Park 12-year-old single Malt Whisky as a bonus prize for this and the next five competitions.