SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 155 Set by D. R. Peddy Clio,
Muse of history, is checking her records for accuracy and has asked for evidence on certain matters. A prize of £5 is offered for a frank statement by one of the following on the inside story of the sub- ject with which he is associated : King Alfred (cakes) ; King Canute (waves) ; Robert the Bruce (spiders); Dick Whittington (cats) Drake (bowls) ; Raleigh (cloaks) ; George Washington (cherry trees). Limit, 200 words.
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 February 11th.. Results will be published in the Spectator of February 20th.