14 MAY 1954, Page 18

To restore a touch of the lyrical now lost to

our cities, competitors are invited (Pr M., usual prize of £5) to compose a street cry fop the vendor of one of the following comma. dities : a detergent, a home perm, a packet of chewing gum, a pair of nylons, a toothpaste, a lipstick, a zip fastener, or a cereal. Limit 12 lines.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 222,' 99 Gower Street, London, W.C.1, must be received not later than May 25th. Results in the Spectator of June 4th.