There were a few carelessly made articles where bad sewing, most inappropriate trimming—eminently one overall with extremely common imitation fur, the cotton back of which was visible and very untidy—disqualified for prizes or even honourable mention.
We were much disappointed to find that there were only two flannel petticoats sent in, and no serge underskirts at all! Certainly the younger members of our readers have not shown much interest in the competition. The two petticoats sent were so good that the first prize was divided between them.
There were not nearly as many competitors altogether as we hoped for, and that was the unsatisfactory part, for really our belief in our girls' desire to help the poor was very deeply rooted. We also hoped that more would have been spurred on by the chance of a prize to send in some article.
For Girls Under Fourteen.
Flannel Petticoat.
First prize, one guinea, divided between—
- Marion Wilson Rankin, Shirgarton, North Mount Vernon, Glasgow, and
- Eleanor Dorothy Pimm, Linholme, 40, George Road, Edgbaston.
For Girls Over Fourteen.
Child's Overall.
First prize of one guinea—