CHRISTMAS STORIES

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 253, 26 October 1938, Page 23

CHRISTMAS STORIES

Two Competitions—Entries Close November II OHORT story writers—and those -who have never written a J iSI st 0 enler thc annual competition condueled by thc Auckland Sta/'and the "Christchurch Star Sun " lion to hth m cL T 6 ° Zeala "<l and some associa%nn'„ f c hnstmas seasop. In length the j, should not exceed 3000 words. Each entry for the competition must be marked nddr A* ° n cl' ■ ° nd accom P by a stamped Enines ma}, be posted either to the editor fL c t Auckland Star or the editor of the "Christchurch Starbun. by whom they wdl be received up to and including FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11. The prizes offered are:—First, five guineas: second, three guineas; third, two guineas. In addition entries are invited for a competition for the best description of MY STRANGEST CHRISTMAS." Nearly everyone makes plans for Christmas, whether at home or elsewhere hut sometimes—whether through accident, bad Weather the unpredictable actions of other people, or a combination of circumstances—plans go astray, and people find themselves spending Christmas An incongruous surroundings. Have YOU had such an experience? If so, and you think it will interest other people, write a description of :t and enter for this competition. Entries must not exceed 600 WORDS in length. They should be marked My Strangest Christmas" on the envelope and addressed C -'nl T - to , e °>l°r of the "Auckland Star" or the editor of the Christchurch Star-Sun. Unsuccessful entries will not be returned unless accompanied by a stamped, addressed envelope. Thc closing date for this competition also is Friday, November 1 The prirc for the best story is £ I 11/6, and others accepted for publication will be paid for at 10/6 each.