12 JULY 1930, Page 19

A New Competition

THE Editor offers a prize of five guineas for the best story of not more than two hundred words illustrating local beliefs and superstition; current in the British Isles. The Editor reserves the right to publish any story submitted for the Competition. Ile cannot return contributions or enter into any correspondence on the subject. Entries for this Compe- tition must be received at the Spectator before Friday, August 8th.