SECOND CHRISTMAS STORY COMPETITION.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume VIII, Issue 36, 5 September 1891, Page 340

SECOND CHRISTMAS STORY COMPETITION.

HE success attendant upon the production of the last Christmas Number of The New Zealand Graphic — induces the management to again, entertain the idea of repeating so satisfactory an experiment. The object of evoking a body of contributions bearing, in their incidents and associations, upon the peculiarities of colonial life was in a great measure realised, and indicated that the mission of the Graphic in encouraging local talent is being fulfilled. It being the desire, of the projectors of the NEW ZEALAND GRAPHIC that ample time and opportunity should be afforded, to intending competitors this year; and, taking into consideration the fact that an early delivery is absolutely necessary for the purposes of illustration, the announcement of the second CHRISTMAS STORY COMPETITION for Three Prizes is now made to the readers of this paper, and subjoined thereto are the conditions by which the contest will be regulated. The three selected tales 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 not extend over more than four columns of space exclusive of illustrations. This means 6,000 words or less. 2. The incidents and features of the story must relate in a great measure to New Zealand, its history, more especiaUy war incidents and adventures, 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 which possesses a local flavour will turn the scale in cases where the contributions are otherwise of equal merit. 3. Each manuscript must be addressed to the Editor, Shortland street, Auckland, 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 ‘Chiistmas Story. Motto “such and such,’” repeating the motto in the manuscript. Insido of this the name of the writer should appear. 4. All contributions must reach the office before the 20th of September next ensuing. The result will be declared in the Christmas number. 5. Writing to be on one side of the paper only.