The Cousins’ Competitions

Southland Times, Issue 22188, 2 December 1933, Page 18

The Cousins’ Competitions

THE COUSINS’ COMPETITIONS. Awards in the 274th competition:— Story for cousins 12 and under — “The Farmyard.” Prizes of 4 marks and 2/- to Cousins Eugenie McKenzie (11) Bluff, Nita Hall (9) Dipton, and Joan Pilcher (12) McMaster street. Highly Commended. —3 marks to Cousins Doreen Thomson (11) Limehills, Helen Cameron (6) Bluff, Dorothy Jellyman (9), Otautau, Zoe Bates (9) Lilburn and Allan Wards (10) Mataura. Commended.—2 marks to Cousins Audrey Hazlett (G), Winton, Pattie Smith (10), Glencoe, Harry Smith (9) Glencoe, Gray Anderson (9), Don street and 1 mark to Blanche Mclnnes <9) Duke street. COMMENTS. Judging by the number of stories I received you seemed to like this subject. Several of the entries, however, did not conform exactly to the rules so they were, of course, consigned to my waste-paper basket. lam very pleased with the number of very young cousins who are contributing. Age, of course, is always taken into consideration and I very seldom have to condemn an entry on account of untidiness. In fact, I am delighted with your work, my cousins. Poem for cousins 13 and over—“ Mrs Hen and Her Chicks.” Prize of 4 marks and 3/- to Cousin Chrissie Ross (14), Dunedin. Prize of 4 marks and 2/- to Cousin Connie Jellyman (14), Otautau. Highly Commended.—2 marks to Cousins Enid Cockerell (13), Dunedin, Ruby Beggs (13), Otautau, Margaret Jellyman (13), Otautau. Commended: 1 mark to Cousins Evelyn Cameron (13) Bluff and Annie Lawrie (14), Glencoe. COMMENTS. It seems that, whenever we have a poetry competition, Cousins Chrissie Ross and Connie Jellyman win the prizes. Their work is always good and besides the fact that their idea of metre is sound, they have delightful thoughts to express in their poems. The other entries for this competition were fair although some of them were entirely lacking in rhythm and so, of course, received no marks. Once again, I ask you to count the number of beats in each line on your fingers.

275th COMPETITION. (a) Story for all cousins “Friendship.” (b) Poem for all cousins “Joy.” Entries close, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5. 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 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. —COUSIN BETTY. 276th COMPETITION. (a) Story for cousins 13 and over, “Christmas Shopping.” (b) For cousins 12 and under—description of a sunny morning. Entries close, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12. FOR THE CHRISTMAS PAGE. Entries for the drawings close on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12.