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New Zealand Graphic, Volume VI, Issue 30, 26 July 1890, Page 9

The Graphic’s CHRISTMAS STORY COMPETITIOH.

At the end of the present year there will be issued a Christinas Number of The New Zealand Graphic. In anticipation of this, the Editor now invites the contribution of tales for competition. The three selected will be awarded prizes in the following order :—- FIRST PRIZE £5. SECOND PRIZE £3. THIRD PRIZE £2. The Graphic, however, is to enjoy the privilege of publishing any others sent in, if they should be considered suitable. In writing, these conditions are to be observed : — 1. The matter must extend over four columns of space exclusive of illustrations. This means from 5.500 to 6.000 words. 2. The incidents and features of the story must relate in a great measure to New Zealand, its history, its scenery, its climatic aspects, its old identities, its social and sporting gatherings, etc. Scenes may, however, be cast in other places, though a preponderance of that wh : h possesses a local flavour will turn the scale incases where the contributions are otherwise of equal merit. 3. Each manuscript must be addressed to the Editor, and have a motto inscribed at the head without the writer’s name. Accompanying it must be a letter also addressed to the Editor, and at the back of it the words ‘ Christmas story. Motto “suchand such,’” repeating the motto in the manuscript. Inside of this the name of the writer should appear. 4. All contributions must reach the office before the Ist of November next ensuing. The result will be declared in the Christmas number.

There will shortly appear in our ordinary issue a story by ‘ Una,’ of Christchurch, entitled ‘TWO SPRIGS OF HELIOTROPE,’ the scene of which is cast in the neighbourhood of that charming town.