The Cousins’ Competitions

Southland Times, Issue 20014, 30 October 1926, Page 22

The Cousins’ Competitions

AWARDS IN THE 93RD TEST. (a) “Why I am glad I became a Little Southlander.” Prize of 2/6 and 4 marks to Cousins Annie Playfair (15) “Bonniefield.” Gummie’s Bush; Eileen Jaquiery (16) 21 George Street, North Invercargill: Sheila Campbell (16) 79 Thames Street, Invercargill; Elsie Amos (12) Mabel Bush. Highly Commended —2 marks to Cousins Marjory Smith (12) Oreti Plains: Daisy Ward (16) Awarua Plains, Eileen Mclntosh (15) 59 Ness Street, Invercargill; James Botting (ID “Terry Hill,” Woodlands. Commended—l mark to Cousins Elsie Crosbie (11) Waikawa Valley; Evelyn Hawkes (12) Oahu; Raymond Smith (11) Oreti Plains; Ruth Lush (13) 177 Don Street, Invercargill. (b) “Spring m Southland”—prose of not more than 150 words. Junior prizes of 2/6 and 4 marks to Cousins Dympna O'Brien (11) Te W’ae Wae; Nancy Mouat (13) “Bhnkbonnie,” Dipton. Highly Commended—2 marks to Cousins Joan Whitworth (11) 19 Raymond Street, Georgetown; Elsie Amos (13) Mabel Bush; James Botting (11) “Terry Hill,” Woodlands; Doris Henderson (13 ) 64 Melbourne Street, North Invercargill; Sophie Dunlop (12) Niagara; Ruth Lush (13) 177 Don Street, Invercargill; Ina Carr (12) Niagara. Senior prizes of 2/6 to Cousins Eileen Jaquiery (16) 21 George Street, North Invercargill; Anita Tapley (15) 77 Dalrymple Road, Invercargill. Highly Commended—2 marks to Cousins Daisy Ward (16) Awarua Plains; Annie Playfair (15) “Bonniefield,” Gummies’ Bush; Eileen Mclntosh (15) 59 Ness Street, Invercargill, Dorothy Harper (14) 35 Ayr Street, Invercargill; Gwen Shaw (14) “Motyneuxville.” Elies Road, South Invercargill, Ella Gallagher (14) Matuka, Mossburn. * COMMENTS. I have Tittle to say about the first competition, my dears—in fact there is little I can say. You are certainly very appreciative Little Southlanders, and you have proved that you know why you are. One or two of the essays were particularly well written. The “Spring in Southland” descriptions were very well done indeed, and pleased me very much, as this is the sort of work that is good for you to help you to control and use words and arrange them effectively. Very many of them were good descriptive essays, but unfortunately did not adhere strictly to the truth. I want you to remember always that the primary requirement is attention to detail, to the facts you are presenting. ‘‘Spring in Southland” must be typical of Southland, you know. —Cousin Betty. 94th COMPETITION (a) Story—“ The Murphy’s Moving”— open to all Cousins. Junior and senior prizes. (b) Poem—for Cousins under 12 years—of at least 12 lines, the first of which is to be “The daffies were tossing their tassels of gold.” (Suggested by Cousin Maid Marian). REMEMBER THE RULES. L—Write in ink on one side of the paper only. 2. —There must be separate sheets for each competition. 3. Each Cousin must work unaided, and enter his orJier own work.

4. —Drawing must be in black ink, preferably in Indian' ink. 5. —Each entry must show the name and address of the Cousin and age. 6. —No one more than 15 years of age may compete in these classes unless other—Gosing^date—MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1926. —Cousin Betty.