“STAR” CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17183, 29 October 1923, Page 6

“STAR” CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

SERIES OF COMPETITIONS. PROSE, POETRY AND PICTURES. A series of competitions has been ar- j ranged for this year’s Christmas num- j her of the “ Star.” The competitions ! will enter for the story writer, the.,] poet (senior and junior), and the photo- j graphic artist. The subjects of the j competitions and the prizes offered are as follows :—- 1. ORIGINAL STORY, not to excoed 2GOO words. First prize £5 ss, second prize £3 3s. 2. ORIGINAL POEM, subject “ A Canterbury Summer.” First prize £3. second prize £‘2. 3. CHILDREN’S POEM, anv subject, open to children under 14. First prize £1 Is. second prize 15s. 4. PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIES relating to Canterbury. Subjects maybe chosen from the seaside (yachting, boating or bathing). the' Avon, the Port Hills, the farming districts or the mountains. The prints must lie suitable for reproduction and not lees than postcard size. Prizes £2 10s, £2, £t 10s, £l. Others accepted for reproduction 7s 6d each. 5. BEAUTY COMPETITION. Original Photographic Portrait Study of Pretty Canterbury or ‘Westland Girl. Must- be posed, and printed by amateurs. The name and address of the subject of the portrait study must be given. Prizes £3 3s each to winning photographer and lady, £2 2s each to second photographer and lady, and £1 Is each to third photographer and lady, j The awards in all competitions will j be made by the Editor of the “ Star ” whose decision will be final. Entries will be received up to No- j ; rember 20. Each entrv should be ac- j companied by a stamped and addressed ; envelope, for return if not accepted. j - 1 .