CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19811, 1 December 1919, Page 6

CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

THE "STAR” COMPETITIONS. HELP CANTERBURY ALONG. AN EMBLEM, A SLOGAN AND A BOOM. PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS. The “ Star" will Issue a Christmas Number on Christmas Eve, which will offer many attractions to subscribers. Arrangements have been made for the publication of , special stories and illustrations. The issue, which will consist cf sixteen pages, will make a special appeal to young folk. Particulars will bo given later. It is desired that the Chrirtmas Number should do sometliing to help the Proving, *nd it has been decided that this may be achieved by means of several compositions, with prizes for the winners. The subjects and tho amounts cf the prizes ate:— AN EMBLEMATIC DESIGN. An emblematic design is wanted by the Canterbury Progress League. It is a subject nliich may profitably occupy tlio' skill and taste of artists, young and old. What is wanted is something distinctively associated with the province. There is a wide field open to tho imagination of the artist. Flowers, trees, birds, animals, scenery, industries—tho whole bountiful field of art and nature is there to ho drawn on. The “Star” will give a first prize of £3 3s, and a second prize of £1 10s 6d for tho beat designs submitted. The designs should ho in lino drawings. SLOGAN FOR CANTERBURY. Canterbury needs a slogan. So fur, “Advance Canterbury’’ has done duty, but it is neither original nor inspiring. What is wanted is a word or a phrase with, a punch in it, suitable for adoption as Bio motto of a body which is ’making tho progress of Canterbury its business. Can you think of that word or phrase? Tho “Star” will give £2 2s for the winning slogan, and £1 Is for that placed second. A GREAT PLACE. Tho advantages of Canterbury as a place in which to live and work, and the attractions which it offers for tho investment of capital, embrace a subject which can be succinctly and intelligently treated in a brief essay. What would you say to “boom” Canterbury to a man who bad energy, money or leisure to spend in New Zealand? Could you tell him in 150 words why he should come to Canterbury? Try it. Tho "Star” will pay £2 2s for tho best recommendation, and £1 Is for tho second best. Tho competitions will close on Monday, December 15. The iesuits will be announced in the Christmas Number of the “ Star,” m which the winning efforts will be reproduced, along with a selection from ' the works of the other competitors. All entries must he addressed to THE EDITOR, “ STAR,” CHRISTCHURCH.