The Cousins’ Competitions

Southland Times, Issue 22351, 16 June 1934, Page 18

The Cousins’ Competitions

RESULTS OF THE 295th COMPETITION.

The shortest story—For cousins 12 and under:— Prize of 2/- and 4 marks to Cousins Margaret Bagley (8), Riverton and Zoe Bates (9), Lilburn. Highly Commended: 3 marks to Cousins Mavis Finlay (7) Stewart street, Gordon Todd (12) Rimu, Betty Mawdsley (11), Kennington, Joan Toogood (12), Rimu, John Greer (12), Nith street, Daphne Todd (8), Rimu, Norman Hall (10), Aparima R.D., Melva Rule (12), Mataura Island, Joyce. Maxwell (9), Longbush, Eileen Deaker (7) Bowmont street, Gladys Ferrar (11), Kapuka South, Dorothy Jellyman (9), Otautau, Joan Bell (11) Grenham, Dorothy Hall (9), Aparima R.D., Doreen Thomson (12), Limehills, Cathie MacGiilivray (12)', Menzies Ferry, Dorothy Stevens (9), Lora Gorge, Estne Narbey (9), Waikiwi, Daphne McLeay (11) Otahu and John McLeay (11), Seaward Downs. Commended: 2 marks to Cousin Nita Hall (9), Dipton, Allan Wards (9) Mataura, James Kidd (12), Rimu, Ruth Finlay (12), Stewart street, Kathleen Cody (12), Gore, James Robertson (12) Waikiwi, Nellie Palmer (12), Seaward Downs, Eva Moir (10), Waithahaka, Eugenie McKenzie (12), Bluff, Joyce Howden (8), Mataura Island, Graeme Anderson (10), Don street, Ruth Dowden (11), Scandrett street, Daphne Shields (12), Kennington, Lynn Tait (9), Longbush and Nola Little (10), Crinan street. Poem on “The Thrush” for Cousins 13 and over:— First prize 2/6 and 4 marks to Cousin Chrissie Ross (15), Maia, Dunedin. Second prize 1/6 and 4 marks to Cousin Clarence Kidd, Toa P. 0., Rimu. Very Highly Commended and 3 marks to Cousin June Moffitt (13), Ocean Beach. Highly Commended and 2 marks to Cousins Gwendoline Strachan, Riversdale; Lilian Todd (14), Toa P. 0., Matty Winsloe (14), Merrivale. 296th COMPETITION. For Cousins 12 and under—Poem entitled “The Snow.” For Cousins 13 and over—Story entitled “The Happiest Day of my Life.” Entries CIose—TUESDAY, JUNE 19. 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.” . ~ , . i 4. Drawings must be in black ink, preferably Indian ink, and on drawing 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. 297th COMPETITION. For Cousins 12 and under—Story called, "The Winter Fairies.” For Cousins 13 and over—Description of “The Sea in Winter.” Entries CIose—TUESDAY, JUNE 26.