CHRISTMAS NUMBER OF THE “ STAR.”

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19241, 1 December 1930, Page 6

CHRISTMAS NUMBER OF THE “ STAR.”

COMPETITIONS WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 6. An unusual variety of subjects is offered for selection by those who are interested in the annual competitions for the Christmas Number of the “ Christchurch Star,” entries for which will close on December 6. In the literary section there are half a dozen subjects of topical interest to choose from, the object being to appeal to both sexes in a field in which common experience rather than mere literary ability will be a guarantee of success. In the photographic competitions a new class has been provided for old photographs such as appear from time to time in the Old Colonist Pages of Saturday’s issue. Here, again, any reader of the “ Star,” whether interested in photography or not, may win a substantial prize. The competitions are as follows: PHOTOGRAPHIC. Any Subject. First Prize ; £3 Second Prize £1 Animal or Bird Study. First Prize £2 Second Prize £1 Fifty Years Ago, First Prize £2 Second Prize £1 Any ifliotograph fifty years old, oi older, preferably in New Zealand, of any subject of old time interest —something from an old album, such as an immigrant ship, a family or wedding group, a portrait, an old house, church or store, old fashions, the photograph to be accompanied preferably with notes. LITERARY. Select any of the following subjects for an article not exceeding 500 words:— How to make your child love you. What has a motor-car meant to me? llow to make a of your boy ? In what ways has freedom brought happiness to women? What controls women’s fashions? What features are transient? What is the finest sport, and why ? Six prizes of a guinea each will be offered, but there will not necessarily be a prize for each subject. CHILDREN’S CLASSES. Seniors. (Over twelve years and under eighteen.) Best drawing (Indian ink). Subject: “Father Christmas Arrive* by Air.” Prizes: 10s and ss. Best Christmas story not over 600 words. Any topic. Prizes: 10s and ss. Juniors. (Under twelve years.) Best drawing (Indian ink).