“STAR” CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17189, 5 November 1923, Page 7

“STAR” CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

SERIES OF COMPETITIONS. PROSE, POETRY AND PICTURES. A series of competitions has been arranged for this year’s Christmas number of th© “ Star.’* Th© competition* will cater for the story writer, tha poet (senior and junior), and the photographic The subjects of tha competitions and the prizes offered ar* as follows : 1. ORIGINAL STORY, not to «*- cead 2000 words. First prize £5 sa* second prize £3 3s. 2. ORIGINAL POEM, subject “ A Canterbury Summer. 99 First prize £3. second prize £2. 3. CHILDREN’S POEM, any mbjeet, open to children under 14. Fira* prize £1 Is, second prize 15s. 4. PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIES iatiug to Canterbury. Subjects may b* chosen from the seaside (yachting, boating or bathing). th© Avon, the Port Hilla, the farming districts or the mountains. The prints must be suitable for reproduction and not lees thau postcard size. Prizes £2 10s. £2, £1 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. Th© awards in all competitions will be made t>y th© Editor of the “ Star ** whose decision will be final. Entries will bo received up to November 20. Each entrv should be accompanied by a stamped and addressed envelope, for return if not accepted.