20 DECEMBER 1957, page 31

Sparrow Spoilers

Walking up the footpath past the Dutch barn, it seemed to me that the day was wearing away fast, for the birch' were silent and mist would shortly come out 'of the 'hollow,......

The Usual Prize Is Offered For The First Verse Of

a National (not international) Atithent—in. any sure—for the new realm of outer space recently conquered by Sputniks I and II. 4imit: 10 lines. Entries, addressed "Spectator......

Answers To Christmas Questions

I. (a) All have cathedrals with spires. (b) All breeds of pig. (c) All States bordering on Texas. fin All are iron ores. (e) All counties not playing first-class cricket. (f)......

`christmas Without Any Presents'

SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 407 Report by Barbara Smoker tree, card, shop, toy, present, gift, holly,lrustle- . (kacns) 'Fix guineas was offered for up to fourteen lines of verse......