The Cousins' Competitions

Southland Times, Issue 22038, 10 June 1933, Page 18

The Cousins' Competitions

AWARDS IN THE 350TH TEST. (a) Drawing of a Fairy Tree. First prize—2/- and 3 marks to Cousin Desmond Stone (12), 14 Morton road, Georgetown. Second prize—1/- and 2 marks to Cousin Connie Jellyman (14), Queen street, Otautau. Highly Commended —2 marks to Cousins June Black (12), 138 Esk street; Audrey Stone (9), 14 Morton road, Georgetown; Margaret Jaquiery (15), 21 George street, North Invercargill. Commended—l mark to Cousins Annie Lawrie (13), Glencoe R.D.; Harry (8) and Pattie Smith (10), Section 8, Glencoe R.D.; Margaret Jellyman (12), Queen street, Otautau. (b) Story entitled, “Will-o’-the-Wisp.” First prize—3/- and 4 marks to Cousin Connie Jellyman (14), Queen street, Otautau. Second prize—2/- and 3 marks to Cousin Jean Neill (14), Tokanui. Highly Commended —2 marks to Cousins Faith Campbell (10), 161 Clyde street; Molly Hynd (13), 169 Elies road, East Invercargill. Commended—l mark to Cousins Edith Mclnnes (13), 9 Duke street; Lilian Todd (13), Toa; Harry (8) and Pattie Smith (10), Section 8, Glencoe R.D. Comments. There were not as many drawings this week as there usually are, and I thought you would have found the subject particularly inspiring. Some years ago, Cousin Bruce Godward used to excell at drawing this kind of tree —mysterious, unnatural trees with queer claims to beauty and distinction —you could tell by looking at them that they were fairy trees. None of the competitors in the present instance dared to draw a fairy tree without presenting fairies, goblins, gnomes, bats, owls, and other supernatural indications all about them to pronounce them part of the fairy spirit. That was disappointing, although I suppose I should not have considered it so—most of my artists at the present time are very young, and it takes both experience and considerable perception to draw the fairy spirit in the way I mean. Cousin Desmond Stone displayed a gobd sense of design in his work, although bats, toadstools and flowers were somewhat out of proportion. I think this is the first time a Jellyman has won a prize for drawing, which just shows how persevering and determined to succeed they are. Connie has displayed great industry, though insufficient attention to detail—and I do wish she wouldn’t give her fairies knobbly knees! I know they have chubby, dimpled ones! Cousin June Black’s goblin folk are interesting, but somewhat out of proportion, and. there was not enough tree showing. Cousin Audrey Stone, had too many straight lines among her branches. Cousin Annie Lawrie showed that she has the capacity for taking pains—a very good quality—and the Smith’s are still triers. Cousin Margaret Jellyman drew only the branch of her tree. By the way, all of you—please do remember not to roll or fold your drawings—it spoils their appearance.

The stories were disappointing, cousins, both in quality and quantity—l think most of you must have been exhausted by the amount of good work you did last week! The two prize-win-ning stories were thoughtfully and carefully done, without anything exceptional in their plots. Cousin Connie Jellyman must remember to arrange her stories in paragraphs—not run them on as she does. Cousin Faith Campbell showed originality of treatment, indeed, more than the other competitors, and Cousin Molly Hynd cloaked her ideas well. The other stories were all too patchy and brief—more in the nature of essays. There is a good bit of untidiness in your work lately, cousins—remove it! —COUSIN BETTY. 351st TEST. (a) Song of Morning. (To the tune of any song you choose to name). (b) Essay, of not more than 300 words, on “Getting Up.” Rules to Remember. 1— 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 or her own work, clearly marking it “original” or “my own work.” 4— Drawing must be in black ink, preferably in Indian ink, and on drawing paper. 5— No one more than 16 years of age may compete in these classes unless otherwise stated. 6— Remember that spelling and neatness will be taken into account. 7— Write your name, age and address at the end of each entry. —Closing date—TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1933. ' COUSIN BETTY. 252nd TEST. (a) Essay debating the subject: Are people affected by the weather, or is the weather affected by people? (b) Humorous poem of not less than 20 lines, on any subject. —Closing date—TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1933. —COUSIN BETTY.