5 AUGUST 1955, Page 30

Competitors are asked to imagine that a device is available

to radio sports com- mentators that enables them to see events as they took place in the past. A prize of £5 (which may be divided) is offered for an extract from such a commentary in the style of John Arlott or Rex Alston on any Old Testament incident. References, please, and not more than 150 words.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 286,' 99 Gower Street, London, WC1, must be received by August 16. Results in the Spectator of August 26.