CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19812, 2 December 1919, Page 6

CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

THE "STIR" COMPETITIONS. HELP CANTERBURY ALONG. AN EMBLEM, A SLOGAN ANt* A BOOM. PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS. The “Star” will issue n Christmas Number on Christmas Eve, which will oiler many attractions to subscribers. Arrangements haw been made for the publication of special stories and illustrations. The issue, which will consist of sixteen pages, will make a special appeal to young folk. Particulars will ho given later. It is desired that tho Chrhtmas Number should do something to help the Province, and it has been decided that this may be achieved by means of several competitions, with prizes for the winners. Tho' subjects and tho amounts of tho prizes are:— AN EMBLEMATIC DESIGN. An emblematic design is Wanted by the Canterbury Progress League. It is a subject which may profitably occupy tho skill and taste of artists, young and old. Mhat is wanted is something distinctively associated with the province. There is a wide field open to the imagination of the artist. Flowers, tress, birds, animals, scenery, industries—the whole bountiful field of art and nature is there to he drawn on. The “ Star ” will give a first.prize of £3 3s, and a second prize of £1 10s 6d for tho best designs submitted. The designs should be in line drawings. SLOGAN FOR CANTERBURY. Canterbury needs a slogan. So far, “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 the 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. Tile advantages of Canterbury as a place in which to live and work, and the attractions which it oifera for the investment of capital, embrace a subject which can he succinctly and intelligently treated in a brief essay. What would you say to “ boom ” Canterbury to a man who had energy, , money or leisure to spend in New ZealandP Could you tell him in 150 words why ho should come to Canterbury P Try it. Tho “Star” will pay £2 2s for the best recommendation, and £1 Is for tho second best. Tho competitions will close on Monday, December 15. The lesults will ho announced in tho Christmas Number of the “Star,” in which. . tho winning efforts will be reproduced, along with a selection from the works of the other competitors. All entries must bo addressed to THE EDITOR, “STAR,” CHRISTCHURCH.