3 JANUARY 1958, Page 38

Most people living in, or having visited, London, are familiar

with the clever rhyming advertise- ments in the Tubes and Underground which finish up with the line: 'There is no substitute for wool.' In view of the Modern attempt to make this smokeless country, competitors are invited to voice the views of the Old Guard of the Open Fire in not More than 16 lines of verse, ending with the line: There is no substitute for coal.' Prize: six guineas.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No, 412,' 99 Gower Street, London, WCI, by January, 14. Results on January 24.