4 AUGUST 1950, Page 14

SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 31

Set by Monk Gibbon

A prize of £5, which may be divided, is offered for the hest fable in the manner of /Esop on the disadvantages or advantages to all concerned of having a third (i.e. Liberal) Party in British politics. Not more than 250 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 August 11th. Results will be published in the Spectator of August 18th.