CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19813, 3 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 tho publication of special stories and illustrations. The issue, which will consist cf sixteen pages, will make a special appeal to young folk. Particulars will be given later. It is desired that the Christmas Number should do something to help the Province, and it has been decided that this may bo achieved by means of several compoGiions, with prizes for the winners. The subjects and tho amounts ef the prizes are:— AN EMBLEMATIC DESIGN. An emblematic design is wanted by the Canterbury Pi ogress League. It is a subject which may profitably occupy tho 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 the imagination of the artist. Flowers, trees, birds, animals, scenery, industries—the whole bountiful field of art and nature is there to be drawn on. Tho "Star” will give a first prize of £3 3s, and a second prize of £1 10s fid for the best designs submitted. Tho designs should be in lino drawings. SLOGAN FOR CANTERBURY. Canterbury needs a slogan. So far, “Advance Canterbury” has done duty, but it is neither original nor inspiring, VYinu 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 the progress of Canterbury its business. Can yon think of that word or phrase? Tho "Star” will give £2 2s for tho winning slogan, and £1 Is for that placed second. A GREAT PLACE. Tho advantages of Canterbury as a place in which to livo and work, and the attractions which it offers for the 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 had energy, money or leisure to spend in Now Zealand? Could you tell him in 150 words why lie should come to Canterbury? Try it. Tho “Star” will pay £2 2s for tho best recommendation, and £1 Is for the second best. 'Hie competitions will close on Monday, December 15. Tho icsults will be announced in the Christmas Number of the "Star,” m the winning efforts will bo reproduced, along with a selection from tho works of the other compel' tors. All entries must he addressed to THE EDITOR, "STAR ” CHRISTCHURCH.