27 FEBRUARY 1953, Page 14

SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 159

Set by Margbanita Laski According to 'the New Yorker, Sir Arnold Lunn collects "phrops" which are phrases that say the exact opposite of what they mean. He gives as examples "It's not the money I am interested in but the principle," "I'd be the last to suggest." "I'd hate to mention it, but . . ." and "I'd rather be right than President." The usual prizes will be awarded for the best lists of five phrops.

Entries must be addressed to the Spectator, 99 Gower Street, London, W.C.1, in envelopes marked "Competition," and must be received not later than March I 1 th. Results will be published in the Spectator of March 20th.