S.P.C.A. CONTEST

Northern Advocate, 23 March 1937, Page 2

S.P.C.A. CONTEST

For instance, Norma Carter, Maud Price, and Hilda Webb all received 35 marks, so having an equal claim to a Girls’ Own Annual. Only one thing could be donet-and that was to compare their marks for No. 1 in the second test, the only compulsory question. For this Norma had been credited with four marks against two in the case of both other competitors, and so 'was awarded the honour. “It seems apparent to me,” said the S.P.C.A. officer who acted as co-judge with Kupe, “that a great many children did not read the rules properly. For example some did not complete five questions, whilst others wrote answers to all seven.” We had no alternative but to disqualify these entries. ■ In fairness to all competitors, this was course of action left open to us. “I am sure,” this gentleman continned, “that the results have been : moist satisfactory and that the members of my society will be very pleased not only with the number of entries received but also with the high standard of the work contributed.” Young Northlanders, he said, had certainly demonstrated their approval of the treat Kupe had suggested, and_ he whispered secrets about the possibility of more contests in the future. Special Prize-Giving. In connection with this competition, the S.P.C.A. has decided to present the prizes at a social gathering to which, it is expected, even country prizewinners will be able to be present. The date for this function has not yet been fixed, but due notice will be given to the lucky young Northlanders concerned. At present a Girls’ Own Annual is not .obtainable, though orie is'on order end should come to hand in'the very hear future.

A Very Satisfactory Competition judges pleased with wqrk SUBMITTED Special Prize-Giving’ To Be Arranged The S.P.C.A. competition has been judged, and tonight Norma Carter, of Oakleigh, will probably be one of the happiest little girls in Northland, for it is to her that the Girls’. Own Annuel has been awarded. By no means an easy task was set the judges but careful and painstaking selection eventually separated the book prize-winners. Nevertheless many of the entries were of a particularly high standard, and the final awards were de sided on comparatively minor points.

The Lucky Winners. A Girls’ Own Annual has been awarded to: — NORMA CARTER, Oakleigh. Age 9, / From the list of titles accompanying the announcement, the following young Northlanders may select the book that has been awarded them for second place. It will be noted that two additional prizes have been given: MAUDE PRICE, Mangapai. Age 15. HILDA WEBB, Oakleigh. Age 14, AILSA DAWN MATHESON, Helena Bay, Hikurangi R.D. Age 9. VELMA ARDERN, 7 Walton Street, Whangarei. Age 15. RUBINA DAWSON, Towai, Bay of Islands. Age 15, BERYL COWARD, Ruatangata W„ R.D., Whangarei. Age 11. MARJORIE WILSON, 20 Manse Street, Whangarei. Age 13. LODINA TURKETO, P.O. Onerahi. Age 12.

The Honours List. Good work was also contributed by the following competitors, who will, receive certificates of merit: — Dan White, Whangarei; Kevin O’Connor, Maromaku; Mora Finlayson, Mangapai; Willie Conaghan, Whangarei; Dawne' Williams, Tauraroa; Gladys Puckey, Kaitaia; Desmond Carter, Mangapai South; Jean Tocker, Tangiteroria; Beryl Going, Parakao; Marion Mitchell, Whangarei; Joan Lupton, Tangiteroria; Rose Attwood, Kara; Herbert Primmer, Whangarei; Edna Clark. Tanekaha R.D.; Allan Price, Maitland Webb, Oakleigh; Shirley Jones, Kauri; Lois Christie, Whangarei; Betty Tupp, Whangarei; Jean Dobson, Waiotira; Dora Kennett, Whangarei; Ella Day, Tanekaha R.D.; Phyllis Telfer, Parua Bay; Grace Leach, Kohukohu; E. Richards, Parua Bay; May Muldrock, Ruakaka R.D.; Josie Francis, Manga wai; Betty Holmes, Otaika; Neil Harris, Ruawai; Florence Adams, Whananaki; Leslie Flood, Moerewa; Nancye Mason, Whangarei, Shirley Telfer, Parua Bay; Laurel Harris, Ruawai; Daphne Crossley, Kamo; Joy Nobes, Kara; Betty Appleyard, Mareretu; Alfred Turketo, Onerahi.