19 OCTOBER 1956, Page 29

An illustration in a new book about Africa shows a

large notice board inscribed : ELEPHANTS HAVE RIGHT OF WAY. The usual prize is offered for a whimsical paragraph in the manner of one of the late Logan Pearsall Smith's 'Trivia,' or some verses reminiscent of any well-known writer of light verse, suggested by this inscription. Limit : prose, 150 words; verse, 12 lines.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 349,' 99 Gower Street, London, WC1, by October 30. Results on November 9.