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A prize of £5, which may be divided, is o f fered

for the most surprising, interesting, or amusing 'Earliest Recollection,' which may be personal and genuine (but so far unpub- lished) or pure fiction, fathered on any prominent historical or public figure. Limit 150 words.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 233,' 99 Gower Street, London, W.C.J, must be received not later than Au _;ust 10. Rcsults in the Spectator of August 20.