30 JANUARY 1959, Page 36

A noble lord's pithy advice on the art of being

a gentleman—wear a black coat and hold your, tongue—has stood the test of time. The usual prize, of six guineas is offered for similar brief tips (one, from each) which might be given by any three of the following: a Royal Academician, a fashionable doctor, a popular preacher, a film star, a psychia- trist, a Queen's Counsel, a hotelier, a politician, a beauty specialist, a tailor, a dress designer.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No.‘, 468,' 99 Gower Street, London, WC1, by February.: 10. Results on February 20.