31 JULY 1993, Page 45

No. 1792: Christian aid

`He's so positive, so knock-me-down.' These words, which were in sober . truth written by Cardinal Newman, beg to be incorporated in a musical lyric of any period from Gilbert to the present day. You are invited to meet this challenge within 16 lines. Entries to 'Competition No. 1792' by Thursday, 12 August.