THE SUN’S CHRISTMAS NUMBER

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 454, 8 September 1928, Page 15

THE SUN’S CHRISTMAS NUMBER

J'OR its 1928 Christmas Number, _ . Ut? SUN is seeking original and hitherto unpublished short stories and verse. We are again + u^ er T n ® attractive rewards for the best performances in each section. gINCE its inception The Sun has i a „a° Pe “? <i lts columns New Zea--3“ writers, and has exerted every ff or ,t to encourage literary talent in the Domimon. This policy is not just a '-‘hristmas endeavour,” but is pur sued throughout the year. As a result we may claim to number among our contributors the best writers in N , to-day. We hope with our Christmas Number to create arToffered*- follo ™S prizes SHORT STORIES First Prize .. .. Second Prize .. .. E POEMS First Prize £4 4b Second Prize £3 g s 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. OTHER COMPETITIONS My Strangest Experience. —Not more than 500 words. (First prize, £2 25.) Essay of Not More Than 1,000 Words. —“The Man I Regard as New Zealand’s Most Distinguished Living Son — and Why.” (First prize £2 25.) The Best Limerick. —First prize £1 Is. Other published efforts will be paid for at space rates. The decision of the Editor in all competitions shall be final. Manuscript should, if possible, be typed, and forwarded to The Editor, The Sun, 42 Wyndham Street. Auckland. Make package flat and mark clearly: “Christmas Competitions. The last folio should bear the name and address of the competitor. Stamps must be enclosed for return of MSS should they prove to be unsuitable. Entries close on November 28.