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A prize of six guineas is offered to the competitor

whose list of the five best brains in Great Britain most nearly accords with the majority verdict (see 'A Spectator's Notebook'). For this competition only one entry per competitor is permitted.

Entries, addressed 'Spectator Competition No. 342,'99 Gower Street, London, WC1, by September 11. Results on September 21.