2 JUNE 1950, Page 14

A prize of f5, which may be divided, is offered

for a letter (of not more than 200 words) offering guidance in his choice of a new career to your erstwhile Regional Petroleum Officer.

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 June 9th. Results will be published in the Spectator of June 16th.