24 JULY 1926, Page 32

THE COMPETITION

The Editor offers a prize of 4:5 for a suggestion for a new competition.

Tlima: is one thing in particular on wind) we should like to know our readers' opinion. We have tried in the past to give as varied competitions as possible. One time we have set a " literary " competition, demanding some exercise of creative talent ; another time we have set a competition which offers ,eope rather to selective or critical ability. We hope that the

result of the present competition will allow Us to gauge what kind of competition readers of the Spectator prefer on the whole.

This does not mean that we intend to limit ourselves to any one type ; obviously we must try to appeal to all interests and qualities of mind. But it will be very useful to know what the staple of our competition should be.

RULES FOR COMPETITORS.

I. All entries must bo received on or before Friday, August 6th.

2. Competitors may send in as many entries as they wish. but each entry must be accompanied by one of the coupons to oe found on page iii oi this issue. 3. The name and address (or the pseudonym) of every com• petitor must ho written clearly at the foot of his manuscript.

4. The Editor cannot return any manuscript submitted for the competition, nor can he enter into correspondence with competitors.

5. The Editor reserves the right of printing any manuscript submitted.

6. Envelopes must be addressed : Competition, the Siectator, 13 York Street., Covent Carden, London, W.C. 2.