7 DECEMBER 1956, Page 30

Willy, Willy, Henry, Ste., Henry, Dick, John, Henry three, One,

two, three Neds, Richard two, Henry four, five, six, then who?

These are the opening lines of a verli useful history cram which 1 learned 6,, school. The usual prize of six guineas p offered for an original aide-memoire verse) which might now have a place in adult world. Limit twelve lines.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competiti No. 356,' 99 Gower Street, London, WC' by December 18. Results on December h°'