10 SEPTEMBER 1994, Page 53

No. 1849: Spectator revived

That great spectator, Dr Johnson, began his Vanity of Human Wishes with the lines: Let observation with extended view

Survey mankind, from China to Peru.

Let us suppose that his observation point in time was 1994. You are invited to add more Johnsonian lines (maximum 14) describing the present state of the globe. Entries to 'Competition No. 1849' by 22 September.