The Cousins’ Competition

Southland Times, Issue 20201, 11 June 1927, Page 22 (Supplement)

The Cousins’ Competition

AWARDS IN THE 119th TEST. ’ (a) Story, for Cousins under 16 —“The Rainy Day.” First prize—5/- and 4 marks to Cousin Betty Griffiths (15), 23 Passmore Crescent, Maori Hill, Dunedin. Second prize—2/6 and 3 marks to Cousin Doris Winder (14), 268 Tweed street, Invercargill. Highly Commended—2 marks to Cousins Cathrine Thomson (14) 23 Reuben Crescent, Brooklyn Avenue, Wellington; Clare Hunter (10), Riverton; Alice Hewitt (15), 3 Eye street, Invercargill: Mabel Wright (14), Makarewa; Bert Lilico (12), “Lammermoor” Drummond. Commended—l mark to Cousins Frances Kerr (13) “Balamara,” Winton; Elsie Amos (14) Mabel Bush; Stuart Perriam (11), “Phaldy,” Otautau. (b) For Cousins under 14—Poem entitled “The Grand Parade in Rabbitland.” First prize—s/- and 4 marks to Cousin Gladys Robertson (10), 110 Chelmsford street, North Invercargill. Second prize—2/6 and 3 marks to Cousin Winnie McQuilkan (13) 46 Y’arrow street, Invercargill. Highly- Commended—2 marks to Cousins James Amos (ID Mabel Bush; James Betting (12) “Terry Hill,” Woodlands; Isa Robertson (12) 110 Chelmsford street, North Invercargill; Emily Horrell (12), “Fairview,” Mandeville. Commended —1 mark to Cousin Vita Nelson (11), Green Point, Ocean Beach. COMMENTS. The competition work this week was admirable, and pleased me very much. Because I want as much as possible included, I do not want to take up space with criticism which can only be favourable this ■ time. But I must say I was especially pleased with the work of the three Cousins placed first in the junior section. Also with Cousin Clare Hunter’s and Cousin Mabel Wright’s stories, which show very marked improvement. I am well pleased, my dears. —Cousin Betty. 120th COMPETITION (a) Senior Club. —Compare prose-writing with verse-making, coming to a definite conclusion about which you prefer to use as a vehicle for your own thoughts. Quote examples, if necessary. (b) Story, for Cousins under 16—entitled, ‘The Witch Who Was Not All Black.”