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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVI, Issue 925, 28 November 1907, Page 12

LIMERICK COMPETITIONS For Readers of the “New Zealand Sporting and Dramatic Review.” :o: Wo. I.—Entries Close December 14tb. Prices Awarded and Results Announced|ln “Sporting and Dramatic Review” of December lOtli. -——:o: Everyone knows what a Limerick is. Limerick competitions are all the rage in England. They are also proving very popular in Australia, where they have been introduced wath marked success and-considerable profit to those taking part in the competitions. Similar competitions will, it is believed, prove equally successful in New Zealand. The modus operand! is simplicity itself. An unfinished limene . is published together with a coupon. The limerick must be completed by the competitor on the coupon itself, which is then cut out. and forwarted with Post Office Order or Postal Note tor one shilling, the competitor agreeIng to abide by the published decision and to accept it as final. The money sent in (less ten per cent, deducted tor expenses) is divided between the senders of the best concluding line. In introducing the Limerick competitions to New Zealand, the proprietors of the “New Zealand Sporting and Dramatic Review” guarantee prize money to the value of £6, which will be apportioned as tollowsiGuaranteed Prize Money - £6 £3 for the Best Limerick Line. £2 for the Second Best. £1 for the Third, These prises will be augmented and supplemented by Consolation prizes if the Entrance Fees are in excess of this total. INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPETITORS Cut out the coupon containing the incomplete limerick; fill in the blank line; add your name and address on the lines left blank for that purpose, and forward it with Post Office Order or Postal Note for one shilling, made payable to Arthur Cleave and Co., Ltd., to the Limerick Editor, Sporting and Dramatic Review,” Box 52. G.P.0., Auckland, so as to reach the “Review” office not later than December 14th. Awards as published must be accepted as final, and it is understood that all who enter’ for the competitions agree to accept such decisions. No correspondence can be entered into on the subject. the incomplete Returnable by December 14th, Pray what do you think of our new Gaming Bill? And what sort of post should our Premier fill P He favours the tote, But won’t let us quote I agree to accept your published decision as final, and only enter on this understanding. Signature •••••■•• • Address Cut out the limerick, fill in ! the missing line under the printed matter, and sign your.name,-giving address also,, and - forward with Postal Note or PrSt Office Order for Is /stamps not accepted), addressed as above to Box 52 Auckland; Write distinctly: Every care will be taken to guard against nrcident but the' “ Review” Proprietary cannot accept responsibility for the non-arrivat .of any attempt, ' iior can they bind themselves to enter UP ° n Every 6 in* will and judged strictly on its meritsT CloTng date SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14th, ; .... ~ ...