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Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 91, 19 April 1893, Page 7

PublicationsTMPORTANT NOTICE TO READERS. Those unfamiliar with the enormous amount of work entailed in tho production of Christmas Numbers of Illustrated Papers, will doubtless be surprised, and perhaps a little amused, that the Editor should announce the arrangements for C HE IS ._A S , 18 g^ and invite contributor., to send in stories for the COMPETITION PRIZES. Experience has taught that it is next to impossible to be too far beforehand. The enormous number of MSS. received have each to be carefudy read and judged by five judges, who independently record their opinions on paper absolutely without reference, or in fact knowledge, of the opinion of any of the others. Illustrations have to bo designed and executed, a work of considerable time, and all this must be done in conjunction with the usually heavy work of bringing out a weekly illustrated paper equal to the best European productions of the same class. The leading English illustrated papers invariably commence work on their Christmas issues very early in the year. Determined to take time by the forelock, the Editor of the "NEW ZEALAND GRAPHIC" has pleasure in announcing THE NEXT CHRISTMAS COMPETITION TpRIZES. First Prize ._ .... £5 0 0 Second Prize £3 0 0 Third Prize ... ' ... £2 0 0 The Stories must not he less than 4,000. or more than 6.500 words in length, and free from anything unsuitable for all classes of readers. A short outline of the plot, about 500 words, should be attached tor the assistance of the editor. It will be seen by Rule 7 that the broadest scope is allowed. So that the scene of tbe story is laid in New Zealand, the choice of subject 13 unlimited. Many new writers entered last year, and the Editor hopes for further introduction to new hands in tho next competition. Absolute attention to rules is imperative.

11 ULES. 1. Tho "GRAPHIC" reserves the right to publish any story sent iv other than the prize stories. 2. MSS. will not be returned before the result ia announced, ond applications before that date .rill not receive attention. After the results of the competition are made known, the Editor will post unsuccessful MSS. to those who then make application, enclosing stamps. 3. The Editor cannot undertake to answer inQnirieshavingr_fo-encelothotreatmontof.be stories in detail. The particulars given are suflicicnt for tho purposes of the competition, and everything else is left to the judgment and discretion of tho competitor).. The award ot the judges will be published as soon after the close of the Competition as possible, and no information respecting the award will be given to any competitor before this publication. 4. Each MSS. should be prepaid, and if left open at the ends will bo carried at book post rates. It should bo addressed to the "Editor, •NEW ZEALAND GRAPHIC,' Shortland-st,, Auckland." 5. A Motto instead of the writer's namemns 1 ho written under the title of the story. The author's real name roust be enclosed in an envelope addressed to tho Editor, BEARING THE MOTTO AND THE WORDS, "STORY COMPETITION" ON THE TOP LEFT CORNER. This envelope must not be placed in the MSS. packet, but must bo posted separately. It must also contain a declaration that the work is original and entirely tho sender's own. 6. All contributions must reach the office be* fore June loth. 7. Choice of sub.eel; rests with the writer, but the scone must be laid in New Zealand, and be of special interest to New Zealanders. It may deal with any subject, natural, supernatural, love, heroism, adventure, lifo on the gumfields, cold mines, or country, search for treasure, flshtiiiK for peace, in fact anything bright and interesting, and free from anything unsuitable for family reading. 3. Write clearly, and on one side of the paper only. In cases of equal literary merit, preference will be given to stories lending themselves to illustration.

ft UCKLAND AGENCY OF Messrs jA GORDON & GOT CR, ov MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, AND BRISBANE. IMPORTANT NOTICE. TUE SKETCH, BLACK AND WHITE, LONDON NEWS, DAILY GRAPHIC, 6d Per Copy. Also, the following publications :— Ally Sloper, Scrap, Snap Shots, Funny Cuts, O'dand Young, Boys' Favourite, Comic Journal, Dorothy, Princess Novelette, Something to Read ripare Moments, Short Stories, Detroit Kreo Pre-p. Boys' Novelette, World's Comic, Amu. »ng Journal, Hearth and Home, etc., etc. To be had from all Stationers. Newsagent., otc., etc., at London published prices. Auckland Agent— H. J. BAIJLF, 13, Auckland Chambers, High-street, Auckland. TCT 0 T S 0 B." SMART SOCIETY PEOPLE STUDY THE T^TEW rj-& ALAND /GRAPHIC, SMARTNESS, RELIABILITY, FREEDOM FROM VULGARITY Aro the characteristics of the GRAPHIC: BEST, FULLEST. MOST EXCLUSIVE INFORMATION On all Society Events. COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED NOVELETTES In oach issue. Articles on Science, Literature. Art, etc., by first authors of tho day. Subjects of interest to Colonial readers are illustrate- by the ! GRAPHIC PHOTOGRAVURE PROCESS. Together with » large number of ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS From Colonial Photos and Paintings. Examples aro al3o given of the finest foreign work. The GRAPHIC ia the Organ of tho Cultured Classes. It i_ compiled with a view of making at once an Illustrated and Literary Magazine of the highest grade, and A BRIGHT. SMART SOCIETY PAPER FOR SMART PEOPLE

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