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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18009, 20 November 1926, Page 2

To-morrow afternooii at 4.30 a combined gathering of members of the Young Men’s and Young Women’s Christian Associations will conclude the Week of World Fellowship. The gathering will take place at the Y.W.C.A. Club Rooms, Latimer Square, and the speaker will be Mr Donald Grant, the subject of the address being "The World Beautiful.” 0653

“Star” Christmas Number COMPETITIONS The Christmas Number of the “Star,” which will be published at the usual time this year, will endeavour to preserve the distinctive Canterbury atmosphere that is associated with the time of year at which the First Four Ships arrived in the province. This year’s competitions will be as follows: A Canterbury Poem—“THE MOUNTAINS AND THE PLAINS,” or “THE HILLS THAT OVERLOOK CHRISTCHURCH.” First Prize . . . . ..£330 Second Prize . . .. ..£llO Descriptive Story—“A CANTERBURY RAMBLE.” A description, not exceeding 1200 words, of a day’s ramble in town or country. First Prize . . . . . . £3 3 0 THE EARLY DAYS. A true incident of the early days of Canterbury (not necessarily written by an Old Colonist). First Prize . . . . . . £5 0 0 A suitable illustration accompanying the story will be a consideration in the awarding of this prize. Contributions that do not win a prize but merit publication will be paid for at space rates. All contributions must be the original work of the competitor. Contributions must be in the hands of the editor of the “Star” by December 10.