To N.Z. Writers

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 181, 21 October 1927, Page 12

To N.Z. Writers

| AN OFFER OF HANDSOME | PRIZES FOR SHORT | STORIES AND POEMS j THE SUN’S CHRISTMAS NUMBER ■pOR its 1927 Christmas Number THE SUN is seeking original and hitherto unpublished short stories and verse.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 Dominion This policy is not just a Christmas ’endeavour” but is pursued throughout the year. As a result we may claim to number among our con tributors 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 £5 o 0 Third Prize .. £3 3 0 POEMS First Prize . . £l, 1, 0 Second Prize .. £3 3 0 Third Prize .. £2 2 0 Two guineas will be paid for each short story that is published (other than prize-winning efforts). The maximum length for stories is 2,500 words. The decision of the Editor will be final. Manuscript should, if possible, he typed and forwarded to the Editor, THE SUN, 42 Wyndham Street, Auckland, in a flat package clearly marked "Christmas Competitions.” The last folio should contain the name and address of the competitor. Stamps must be enclosed for return in the event of copy being unsuitable. Entries close on November 26. BOOKS IN DEMAND AT THE AUCKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY NON-FICTION ‘‘PORTRAIT OF ZELIDE” by Geoffrey Scott. “EMILY DAVIS AND GIRTON COLLEGE' 1 by Barbara Stephen. “CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLES” by Sir E. A. Wallis Budge. “MADAME B LAV AT SKY” by S. Baseden Butt. “SAMUEL BUTLER” by Mrs. R. S. Garnett. “ADVENTURES OF A TROPICAL TRAMP” by Harry Foster. “PYGMALION” by Bernard Shaw. “STORY OF MY LIFE” by Sir Harry Johnston. “AN AUSTRALIAN WAN EERY EAR” bit H. M. Vaughan. "TRICKS OF THE TRADE” by J. C. S quire. FICTION "BOXAVENTURE” by 11. C. Bailey. “JEW SUSS” by L. Feuchtwanger. “A CRYSTAL AGE” by lE. 11. Hudson. “THE MAJESTIC MYSTERY.” by Denis Maclcail. “RAMSDEN” by Talbot Mundy. “JOE: A SIMPLE SOUL” by Una Silberad. “LORD JIM” by Joseph Conrad. “SOMEWHERE AT SEA” by John Fleming Wilson. “THE SEA GULL” by Kathleen Norris. “UNDER-LONDON” by Stephen Graham.