31 DECEMBER 1954, Page 16

SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 255 Set by D. R. Peddy A

prize of £5 is offered for an extract from a speech on the lines of the American 'State of the Union' message by the head of one of the following : Ruritania, Lilliput, Wonder- land, Eurasia (1984), A zania (Black Mischief), the Never-Never Land, or the Huxleyan 'Brave New World.' Limit 150 words.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 255,' 99 Gower Street, London, W.C.1, must be received not later than January 11. Results in the Spectator of January 21.