19 NOVEMBER 1994, Page 77

No. 1859: Downer, not upper

You are invited to write a 'letter of condo- lence' on the misfortune of an acquain- tance which, intentionally or not, would have the effect of lowering rather than rais- ing the spirits. Maximum 150 words. Entries to 'Competition No. 1859' by 1 December.