10 FEBRUARY 1950, Page 15

Spectator Competition No. 6

Set by Derek Hudson " The child is father of the man." To illustrate this, write a school report, not exceeding 200 words, for any one of the following between the ages of 6 and 12 : —Job, Dick Turpin, Beau Brummel, Gladstone, Emma Lady Hamilton, .Harpo Marx.

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 17th. Results will be published in the Spectator of February 24th.