LIMERICK COMPETITION
The first prize for the best conclusion in the last limerick competition has been won by Little Stalker (Roy Neely, 34 West End Road, Herne Bay):—
A young man named Anthony Spilling Walked ninety-six miles for a Walking eight miles a day With a penny his pay. It’s amazing that he was so willing.
Second prize: Flying Cloud (Lesley du Faur, “Hawthornden,” Howick) : A young man named Anthony Spilling Walked ninety-six miles for a shilling; Walking eight miles a day, He soon faded away . . .
Flesh weakens though spirit is willing. Highly commended: Sea Chief (Joseph Thornton. Onehunga); Rainbow Maid (Gwen Bishop, Parnell); Goldtipped Feather (Kathleen Neely, Herne Bay) ; Lone Drifter (Ida Moore, Mount Roskill).
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Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 954, 23 April 1930, Page 16
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116LIMERICK COMPETITION Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 954, 23 April 1930, Page 16
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