14 JANUARY 1955, Page 24

Spectator Competition for Schools

Three prizes of eight guineas each are offered to boys and girls at school in the United Kingdom or Eire for (a) a story of not more than 1,500 words, (b) an essay of not more than 1,200 words, or (c) a sonnet. Entries must reach the 'Spectator,' 99 Gower Street, W.C.1, by January 31. Envelopes should be marked 'Schools' and each entry should give the name of the entrant's school.