27 JANUARY 1973, Page 26

Writing prize

Sir: You surpassed yourself with your decision to announce Jon Margolis as winner of the Schools Writing Competition. Although his name rings vague revolutionary bells, I thought his piece (January 20) combined intelligence, humour and tongue-in-cheekness to a remarkable extent. If his piece is genuine I hope you will tell him that he writes well and should be read in your journa, again. John Cunningham-Reid Kingsley Mews, London W8