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SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 329 Set by Joyce Johnson Sailors had

their sea shanties and soldiers their marching songs. A prize of six guineas is offered for the words of a song (or part of a song) designed to assist as well as cheer any of the usual household or gardening tasks. Limit (with or without chorus) four- teen lines.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 329,' 99 Gower Street, London, WC1, by June 12. Results on June 22.