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Zeta is Greek to most people. Competitors are therefore asked

to. compose an ode in baffled praise of the new contrivance. Length : twelve to twenty lines. Prize : six guineas.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition, No. 417,' 99 Gower Street, London, WCI, by February 18. Results on February 28.