AN OFFER OF HANDSOME PRIZES FOR SHORT STORIES AND POEMS.

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 144, 8 September 1927, Page 10

AN OFFER OF HANDSOME PRIZES FOR SHORT STORIES AND POEMS.

THE SUN'S CHRISTMAS NUMBER Jf OR its 1927 Christmas Number THE SUN is seeking original and hitherto unpublished short'stories and verse. We are offering attractive rewards for the three best performances in each section. Since its inception THE SUN has : opened its columns to New Zealand writers, and has exerted every effort to encourage literary talent in the Doinin on. This policy is not just a Christmas “endeavour” but is pursued throughout the year. As a result we may claim to number among our contributors the best writers in New Zealand to-day. We hope with our 1927 Christmas Number to create new records, and are offering the following prizes: SHORT STORIES First Prize #.. £lO 10 0 Second Prize £o 5 0* Third Prize . . £3 3 0 POEMS First Prize .. £$ -f 0 i Second Prize . . £3 3 0 j Third Prize .. £2 2 0 Two guineas will be paid for each^

short story that is published (other :han prize-winning efforts). The maximum length for stories is 2,500 words, rile decision of the Editor will be Inal. Manuscript should, if possible, be >'Ped and forwarded to the Editor, THE SUX, 42 Wyndham Street, Auckand, in a flat package clearly marked •Christmas Competitions.” The last 'olio should contain the name and iddress of the competitor. Stamps must ie enclosed for return in the event >f copy being unsuitable. Entries close on November 26.