28 AUGUST 1953, Page 14

SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 185

Set by Joyce Johnson Readers are asked to submit descriptions of new Looking-Glass Insects. Carroll's style to be preserved, but, post-Carrollian data may be used, if desired. Entries to be from 150 to 200 words in length. Not more than two insects per entry. A prize of £5 will be awarded.

Entries must be addressed to the Spectator, 99 Gower Street, London, W.C.1, in envelopes marked " Competition," and must be received not later than September 8th. Results will be published in the Spectator of September 18th.