6 DECEMBER 1968, Page 27

No. 530: Parody

COMPETITION

Set by Joyce Johnson: A book on human beings, written in the manner of a book on birds, would probably include descriptions of the Black- coated Commuter, the Longtaled Phoner, the Rednecked Brickdropper and the Green Stamp- cadger. Competitors are invited to submit entries on other species, with pertinent notes on appear- ance, habits, cry, este. Limit, 150 words per species. Entries, marked 'Competition No. 530; by 16 December.