22 FEBRUARY 1957, Page 39

On a large building site in London the con- tractors

have provided a 'Public Observation Platform' to enable passers-by to watch the excavations. The usual prize of six guineas is offered for up to sixteen lines of verse giving a watcher's reactions.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 367,' 99 Gower Street, London, WC1, by March 15. Results on March 15.