4 JUNE 1927, Page 17

• The New Competition

Tim Editor offers a prize of 15 for the best philosophy of life which readers can write on the back of a postcard. We shall attempt no definitions nor shall we ask our readers to accept any restrictions as to subject or space. No coupons will be required and entries may be either on postcards or in letters (marked " Competition ") ; the best answers received will be published after the close of the competition on- Friday, June 24th.

The Editor also offers a guinea for any set of general know- ledge questions (with answers) deemed suitable for publication in the Spectator. Particulars will be found in the review below.