24 FEBRUARY 1956, Page 29

Competitors this week are asked to contribute the last 150

words of the first instalment of a sensational serial thriller. A prize of £5 (which may be divided) will be awarded to the competitor whose entry most artfully indicates what has gone before, and excites most curiosity as to what is to follow.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 315,' 99 Gower Street, London, WC I , must be received by March 6. Results in the Spectator of March 16.