31 JULY 1953, Page 17

SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 181

Set by Edward Blishen

An anthology of cricket verse has recently been published. But why should all the songs be sung of outdoor games and the humbler thrills of the parlour be ignored? To redress the balance readers are asked to fake items (by the well-known or Anon) for an anthology of verse celebrating the minor indoor gatnes from Snakes and Ladders down- wards. A prize of £5 (which may be divided) will be awarded. Limit sixteen lines.

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 August 11th. Results will be published in the Spectator of August 21st.