“STAR” CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16875, 27 October 1922, Page 6

“STAR” CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

I SERIES OF COMPETITIONS PROSE, POETRY AND PICTURES. A series of competitions has been arranged for this year’s Christmas number of the “ Star.” The competitions will cater for the story writer, the poet (senior and junior), and the photographic artist. The subjects of the competitions and the prizes offered are as follows : L ORIGINAL STORY, not to exceed 2000 words. First prize £5 ss, second prize £3 3s. r< mi ORIGINAL POEM, subject Ihe Coming of the Pilgrims,” First ! prize £3, second prize £2 | 1 . 3 - CHILDREN’S POEM, any > ject. open to children under 14. First ‘ prize £1 Is, .second prize 15s • * 4. PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIES re- ] latmg to Canterbury. Subjects may be j ! chosen from the seaside (vachtinc, I J boating cr bathing), the Avon, the I ! Port Hills, the farming districts or the ' 1 mountains. The prints must be suit- I able for reproduction and not less than ' 1 postcard size. Prizes £2 10s, £2, £1 c 10s. £l. Others' accepted for ripro- : ' duction 7 S 6d each. i The awards in all competitions will ' i be made by the Editor of the “ Star” i whose decision will he final. j f Entries will be received up to Novem- I « her 27 Each entry should be accom- i ‘ panied by a stamped and addressed en- < t velope, for return if not accepted