The remaining prizes, from First through Ninth, would then be a free-for-all among the international contestants and the remaining contestants from the United States. The winner of the Grand Prize would receive $2000 and a silver plaque. In the subsequent free-for-all, First Prize received $1000, Second received $500, and Third to Ninth received $100. Judges The panel of judges were composed of artists, sculptors, and benefactors of the revue. Their identities remained a secret to each other and to the public until the end of the event. The criteria for judging included beauty, form, grace, and personal charm, while costumes and float decorations were not considered. The judges were as follows: J. Knowles Hare, an artist and painter. Harry Tuthill, a cartoonist, creator of The Bungle Family. Albert Ricker, an artist. Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr., a newspaper publisher from New York. Enrico Cerracchio, an artist and sculptor. Paul Robinson, cartoonist, creator of Etta Kett E. H. Reynolds of St. Louis, Missouri Pacific Lines Results Dorothy Britton Dorothy Britton, Miss New York, was awarded both the Miss United States title and the Beauty Queen of the Universe prize. For winning, Britton received $2000 in gold and a silver plaque engraved "Beauty Queen of the Universe". She attributed her win, in part, to a locket with her mother's picture, which she kept with her throughout the competition. After the competition, Britton began a 12-week tour in July, making appearances across the United States, such as at Pleasure Beach, Connecticut, on July 1 and in Lowell, Massachusetts, on August 22. Britton, 19, from Jersey City, was a saleslady at a New York dress house before entering the Miss New York Contest. She was chosen among 900 contestants for the title of Miss New York, the contest held by N. Y. Mirror and Smart Set Magazine. Britton was said to enjoy three cups of black coffee a day, and was described as an out-of-doors type of girl. She engaged in a variety of sports such as swimming, tennis, fencing, and horseback riding. Placements Miss Universe and Free-for-all Miss United States Delegates Thirty-eight women entered the pageant in 1927, one less from the previous year's. However, there were more competitors in the event from outside the United States compared to 1926. Also, restrictions were placed on the contestants in that they should be chosen in an elimination contest in their home city, conducted by a newspaper,