4 MAY 1951, Page 15

SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 6i

Set by John Usborne Landor's fire of life, it must be imagined, flared up, and he found, himself anything but ready to depart at the age of, say 85. The, reason : a boyish enthusiasm for either train numbers, bird watching, folk-songs or playing the saxophone. He therefore added the second, verse for which a prize of £5, which may be divided, is offered.

Entries must be addressed to the Spectator, 99 Gower Streeitv W.C.1, in envelopes marked "Competition," and must be received. not later than May 16th. Results will be published in the Spectator, of May 25th.