27 MAY 1955, Page 30

SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 276 Set by Joyce Johnson 1 have

a cookery book consisting of recipes supplied by well-known people. One compiled from recipei by fictional characters might provide more enjoyment for the mind than for the palate, and, for the usual prize, competitors are asked to submit entries for the Carrollean or Shake- spearean sections. They might like to throw more light on the White Knight's pudding, or giVe 7'ilania's recipe for Rosepetal Jam. Any others, however; will be equally wel- come. Limit : 150 words.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 276,' 99 Gower Street, London, WC1, must be received by June 7. Results in the Spectator of June