“STAR” CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17182, 27 October 1923, Page 2

“STAR” CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

SERIES OF COMPETITIONS. PROSE, POETRY AND PICTURES. A series of competitions has beer ar- ; ranged for this year’s Christmas nun»- , ber cf the “ Star.” The competitions I will cater for the ptory. writer. the poet (senior and junior'*, and the photo- . graphic artist. The subjects of the j competitions and the prizes offered are i follows : 1. ORIGINAL STORY not to ptj coed 2000 words. First prize £5 ss, i second prize £3 3s. 2. ORIGINAL POEM. subject “A Canterbury Summer.” First . prize £3. second prize £2. 3. CHILDREN’S POEM, any subi ject. open to children under 14- First j prize £1 Is. second prize los. 4. PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIES rej Inting to Canterburv. Subjects may be chosen from the seaside (yachting, boa-ting or bathing). the Avon, the Port Hills, the farming district* or the mountains. The prints must he suitable for reproduction and not less than postcard size. Prizes £2 10s. £2, £1 10s. £l. Others accepted for repro- ! dnetion 7s 6d each. S _ 5. BEAUTY COMPETITION. One ir.al Photographic Portrait Study of Pretty Canterburv or Westland Girl. Must, be posed and printed by anaj teurs. The name and address of tho I subject of the portrait study must be given. Prizes £3 3s each to winning photographer and lady. £2 2s each to second photographer aud lady, and £1 , Is each to third photographer and lady. I The awards in all competition* will be made f>y the Editor cf the “ Star ” ; whose decision will be final, i Entries will bo received ur> to November 20. Each entrv should be accompanied by a stamped and addressed envelope, for return if not accepted.