3 AUGUST 1956, Page 31

The traditional August 'silly season,' when the lack of parliamentary,

legal or society news produced such stories as the Loch Ness Monster, has never been fully revived since the war. A prize of six guineas is offered for a 'silly season' news item with a distinctive 1956 flavour. Limit : 150 words.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 338,' 99 Gower Street, London, WCI, by August 14. Results on August 24,