CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 November 1920, Page 4

CHRISTMAS NUMBER.

LAST WEEK FOR COMPETITIONS. ENTRIES CLOSE ON SATURDAY. If you can write a good short story it may win £3 3s if entered in the Daily News Christmas Number competitions. This is the prize offered for the best story, but though the merit of a story sent in may not be sufficient to gain first prize it may nevertheless be published, in which,case £1 Is will be paid for it. SCHOOL ESSAYS. For school pupils the Christmas Number competitions are particularly attractive. They are in two classes as follows: (1) Open to boys and girls up to 13 years of age —Subject: "The Most Interesting Day in My Life." First prize, £2 2s.'; second prize, .-61 Is. (2) Open to boys and girls up to 10 years of age.—Subject: "My. Happiest Christmas Holiday." First prize £2 2s, second prize £1 Is. Competitors must give their age and state the school they are attending. A FROCK FOR NOTHING. A competition of unusual interest to mothers is one„for the best design of a summer frock suitable for a girl of 9 to 12 years. Prize: An order on any dressmaker in Taranaki for a frock made in accordance with the winning design. In this competition it is not essential that sketches should be submitted, though this will he helpful to the judge. Competitors should, however, give very full details of how to make the frock, how much and what material is employed, and how much it will cost at today's retail prices. The prize will be awarded for simplicity of style, and economy in material and labor. This competition is strictly limited to amateurs, and the editor reserves the right to reject any entry without stating his reason.

WIDESPREAD INTEREST. The interest which is being taken in the competitions is shown by the numbers of contributions already received. Though entries do not close until next Saturday night the first contributions came to hand last Thursday night, and each evening's mail has added more. The widespread nature of the interest aroused is shown by the districts from which entries have *ome, extending as.,far south as Waverley. All competitions definitely close on Saturday night, December 4. Competitors, in each case, should address their contributions: 'The Editor, Christmas Number, Taranaki Daily News, New Plymouth." If it is desired to have unsuccessful matter returned a stamped addressed envelope should be enclosed.