CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 November 1920, Page 5

CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

ATTRACTIVE COMPETITIONS* HOW TO WIN THE PRIZES,, ! A feature of the Christmas Nunlne* of the Daily News, to b» issued onj Saturday, December 18, us the variety; of competitions to be held,-and as em trie* close on Saturday night, December 4, competitors should begin now. Here are the details of the competl" tionss—' SSSAYS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN. \ (1) Open to boys and girls up to 13 years of age.—Subjeot! "The Mott Im teresting Day in My Life." First prize,, £2 2s; second prize, '£l la. " (2) Open to boys and girls up to Ifi years of age.—Subject: "My Happiest Christmas Holiday." First prize £2 2i, second prize £1 Is. Competitors must give their age mi, state the school they are attending.A SHORT STORY. The Best Short Story of about IOOQ words or less, open to any reader of the. Daily News. First prize £8 Si. The? editor reserves the right to use, for ones issue only, any story submitted, tb«( author to receive £1 Is. Our copyright for stories used Wilk only exist for this issue, but no storyl which has been published elsewhere Will be considered. ' > HOW TO WIN A FROCK Competition for the best design of si summer frock suitable for a girl of w to 12 years, Prize: An order on anf; dressmaker in Taranaki for a fmclq made in accordance with the winning' design. In this competition it is not essential that sketches should be submitted/' though this will be hwpful to the judge*, Competitors should, however, give very 1 full details of how to make the frock* how much and what material is empby ed, and how much it will eoet at to< day's retail prices. The prize- will ba awarded for simplicity of style mi economy in material and labor. This competition is strictly limited to amateurs, and the editor reserve* the. right to reject any entry without"', etat* ing his reason. CONDITIONS. All competitions definitely close on, Saturday night, December 4. CompetH tors, in each ease, should address theiri contributions: "The Editor, Ghrittnu* Number, Taranaki Daily News, New* Plymouth." If it is desired to have un* successful matter returned a stamped addressed envelope should bo enclosed. In order that names may not be allowed to influence the judges, competitors should attach their name and fullj address to their contribution on a sep« a rate sheet, so that it can be removed, . and a code substituted, before the con* tribution is submitted to the judge. Watch the Daily News each duy until December 4 for further instructions that may be given to competitors.