CHRISTMAS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue IX, 2 March 1901, Page 385

CHRISTMAS

“Graphic” Story Competition

PRIZES 1901

First Prize £5 0 0 Second Prize £3 0 0 Third Prize £2 0 0 Fourth Prize £1 0 0 The Stones MUST NOT be less than 4000 or more than 5000 words In length, and tree from anything unsuitable lor all classes of readers. It will be seen by Huie 5 that the broadest scope Is allowed. So that the scene ot the slbry la laid in New Zealand, the choice ot sub Jects is unlimited. NOTICE TO AUTHORS. 1. A Motto Instead ot the writer's name must be written under the title oi the story. The author’s real name must be enclosed in a separate envelope auures sed to the Editor, and ALL SUCH ENVELOPES MUST HAVE THE MOTTO AND WORDS ' STORY COMPEI l l kja ' ON THE TOP LEFT CORNER. .uls envelope must not be placed in the MS. packet, but MUST BE POSTED SEPARATELY. It must also contain a declaration that the work Is original and entirely the sender's own. 2. Every MS. must be prepaid, and it left open at both ends will be carried at book rates. It must be addressed “Editor NEW ZEALAND GRAPHIC. Shortland-st.,” AND OUTSIDE THE WRAPPER, ABOVE THE ADDRESS. MUST BE CLEARLY INSCRIBED IUE MOTTO MENTIONED IN RULE 1. 3. Any competitor who may desire to have his MS. returned in the event of it not being successful must clearly state his wish in a note attached to the above declaration, and must also enclose stamps fur return postage. When such a desire Is not expressed the MS. will become the property of the GRAPHIC. 4. All Contributions must reach the Ottic before May 16th, 1901. 5. Choice of subjects rests with the writer. BUT THE SCENE MUST hr. LAID IN NEW ZEALAND AND BE OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO NEW ZEALANDERS. It may deal with any subject. natural, supernatural, love, heroism, adventure, life On the gumfields, gold mines, or country, search for treasure, lighting, or peace; In fact, anything bright and intersting, and free from anything unsuitable for family reading. 6. Write clearly, on one side of the paper only. 7. Writers who fail to comply with the above simple rules and conditions will be rigorously disqualified.