COMPETITIONS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 77, 7 May 1914, Page 14

COMPETITIONS.

ANOTHER SPLENDID AUDIENCE; Tho competitions were continued yesterday afterhoon, results being as follow:-—^ JUNIOR CHAMPION' RECITATION. "The Day is Done" (Longfellow). Girls under i 6. The recalls were:— Miss May C. Brown (Dunedin). Miss Gladys Cross (Lower Riccarfon). Miss Muriel -Brewing (Christchurclx).

There, were 18 competitors. VOCAL SOLO AND ACCOMPANIMENT. Gentleman vocalist, accompanied by lady or gentleman (both amateurs). Own selection.

The following competed, the soloist being mentioned first and the accompanist last in each case:—Mr Clias." H. Tidy (Christchurch) and Miss Monica Davenport (Coalgate) ; Mr J. 11. Cocks (Christchurch) and Miss Nellie Dunn (Merivale) ; Mr A. A. Scott (Christ:, church) and Mr A. Arnold (Christchurch), Mr 11. Heatley (Christchurch) and Miss Davenport (Coalgate), Mr G. Russell (Avonside) and Mi§s D. Munro (Christchurch), Mr I''. J. Hanna (Christchurch) and Miss Nellie Dunn (Christchurch), Mr Norman Smith (Sumner) and Miss Davenport (Coalgate), Mr Hugh M'Leod (Shirley) and Mrs Hooper (Christchurch), Mr V. H. Papakura (Riverton) and Miss Davenport (Coalgate), Mr J. Hardy (Christchurch) and Mr Sydney Brett. The recalls were:— Mr Chas. H; Tidy (Christchurch) and Miss Monica Davenport (Coalgate). ,Mr ]■'. J. Hanna (Christchurch) and Miss Nellie Dunn (Merivale). Mr Y. H. Papakura (Riverton) and Miss Monica Davenport (Coalgate). ENGLISH BALLAD. Open class ladies. Own selection.

The recalls were: — Miss Edith A. Croxton (Christchurch) Miss Monica Davenport (Coalgate). Miss Maud Stringer (St. Albans).

There were 10 competitors. Before the concert programme was commenced last evening, the president, Mr P. Hercus, made a few remarks, apologising for the lateness of the hour at which Tuesday night's performance had terminated, explaining that the lateness had been due to the large number of competitors taking part in the impromptu speeches. In view of this fact, it had been decided to divide the ladies' impromptu speeches into two sections, the first of which would be given to-morrow night, and the second section on Friday night. To open the performance, Miss Alice Carter and Miss Jean Burrowes (Christehui'ch), winners of the piano duet, "Overture liuy Bias," rendered the same at the judge's request. PIxVNO SOLO. Second section. "Romance of the Ball." Over 13 and under 16. Master W. Wilkinson (Merivale), 86.points 1 Miss Kitty Murphy (Christehurch) 85 . . 2 Master Wm. Tindall (St, Albans) 84 ... 3 SHAKESPEAREAN RECITATION. "As you Like It-,' Scene 1., Act 4. Open class, ladies. ! Mrs H. E. Duff (Christehurch) 81 points 1 Miss Carey Wallace. (Wellington) and Miss Alice Saunders (Merivale), equal 79 . . . . . • • • 2

The judge stated that he had tried to give the competitors something a little out of the ordinary. Thero were three distinct characters in the piece, which had to be carefully placed: Mrs Duff had given a very praiseworthy portrayal of the scene. Her characters were' well placed and the gestures very appropriate. Miss ■ Carey ; Wallace had given a fairly impressive representation of' the scene, but. she had been much too lavish with gestures. Miss Saunders had given an acceptable rendering, her characters being well placed. SACRED SOLO. Baritone or bass. Amateurs. Own selection.

Mr F. J. Hanna (Christehurch), "It is Enough" 86 points 1 Mr- J. H. Cocks (Christehurch), "Lord, Have Mercy," 83 . . . . . . . . . 2 Mr A. A. Scott (Christehurch), "It is . Enough," 82 . • • • 3 CHAMPION RECITATION. "The Day is Done" (Longfellow). ' Girls under 16. Miss May C. Brown (Dunedin) 83 points 1 Miss Muriel Brewins (Christehurch) <76 ,2 Miss Gladys Cross (Lower Riecarton} 75 3

Tho judge said Miss May C. Brown had given a very clever performance. She seemed to catch the atmosphere of the piece. Miss Brcwins had been hardly reflective enough in spirit, while Miss Gladys Cross had been troubled by an unfortunate lapse of memory. VOCAL SOLO AND ACCOMPANIMENT. Gentleman vocalist, accompanied by lady or gentleman (both amateurs). Own selection. Mr Y. H. Papakura (Riverton), and Miss Monica Davenport (Coalgate) 105 points 1 Mr P. J. Hanna (Christcliurch) and Miss Nellie Dunn (Merivale) 104 . . . . 2 Mr Clias. H. Tidy (Christcliurch) and Miss Monica Davenport (Coalgate) 99 3 The judge said that in this section he had followed a precedent and fiiyen 25 marks out of the total for the accompaniment, which had been very good in all three cases. Mr Papakura had not selected quite such an ornate number as the others in the section, and his effort was therefore somewhat penalised, it being a vocal solo required, not a ballad. Miss Davenport had received 21 marks and Mr Papakura 84. Mr Hanna and Miss Dunn had received 83 and 21 points respectively. The piece chosen, "Song of the Torrent," had demanded a good deal from both vocalist and accompanist. The latter remarks also applied to Mr Tidy and Miss Davenport in the "Prologue of Pagliacci," the points being 77 and 22. PIANO SOLO. "Valse in B Minor" (Cliopin). Amateurs, under 18.

Miss Doris Easson (Wellington), 82 points 1 Miss Lilla A. '.each (Sydenham) 79 . . 2 Miss Eileen Carter (Christifiurch) 77 . . 3 HUMOROUS RECITATION. Open class, gentlemen. Own selection. Mr Chas. J. Smith (St. Albans) 80 points 1 Mr Vincent G. Carter (Christchurch) .78 2 Mr P. ! A. Dale (Wellington) 76 . . .. 3 To present humorous work successfully, competitors must liavo a sense of humour #ell developed, remarked the judge. The class had been somewhat disappointing. Mr Smith presented "The Elocution Class" fairly well, although various emphases needed improvement. Mr Carter had a very expressive face, and had given some excellent facial expression in "Not Such a Pool as He Looks." Mr Dale, in "The Groom's Story," gave a piece in which there was plenty of scope for humour, but he had not been very successful in it.

ENGLISH BALLAD. Open class, Own selection.

Miss Maud Stringer (St. Albans) 91

points 1 Miss Monica Davenport (G'oalgate) 86 2 Miss Edith Croxton (Christchurch) 82 . . 3 The judge said that the definition of a ballad was somewhat vague, and lie would recommend that in future another word be added to make it more definite. Make it oUI English ballad, when greater unanimity of idea would be secured. The judge especially complimented Miss Stringer on her work in "Three Fishers." He had hppn much impressed by it. Miss Davenport, in "When the Heart is Young," and Miss Croxton, in "On the Banks of Allan Water," had also 4)cen fairly successful. COMEDIETTA. Mr Chafc. <T. Smith and Mr Will Twyne (Christchurch) presented "Disillusioned." TO-DAY'S DOINGS. The Competitions were continued to-day, results being as follow: — RECITATION. "The Cricket Hall Sings" (Lucas). Boys, under 12. Master S. H. Swift (Dunedin) 79 points r l Master Arthur Eaton (Lower liiccarton) 77 2 Master K. M'Crillivray (Linwood) 74 . . 3 Tlio judge remarked that the winner, Master Swift, was a promising young performer, having a nice, clear voice. His words were distinct, btit there was not enough exultation displayed, and his emphases were uot correct in places. Master Eaton had been very distinct in his words, and had shown fairly good appreciation of the sontiment of the piece, although he had not displayed sufficient exultation ;vr.d joy. More pausation was required, and his emphases were not always correct. Master M'Gillivray had not shown -sufficient variety of tone, and he was too sorious. He also employed too many ges tures.

RECITATION. "Gaiilbort'a Victory" (Don nelly). Gentlemen who have not pre

viously been prize-winners. Mr Albert E. Ames (Christ,cliurcli) 75 points . . . . 1 . . . 1 Mr. P.. Rutherford (Christchurch) and Mr C. H. Pullyn (Wellington) also competed, gaining 69 and 68 points respectively. The judge said the class had been very disappointing, but, Seeing that the competitors were all non-prize-winner?, the criticism should not be very severe. The winner, Mr Ames, had used too many gestures, there had been some faulty phrasing, and his voice lacked modulation. The words .had not b«en quite correct. Mr Rutherford's performance lacked light and shade. TliSre was no pausation, and his pronunciation and enunciation were faulty. His gestures were frequently inappropriate." Mr Pullyn had lacked pausation in his performance, resulting in faulty phrasing. His words had been quite unintelligible at times. PIANO SOLO. Prelude No. 1 and Toccata No. 3, from Op. 72, "Saint Saens" ("Du-

rand). Open class. There were fivd competitors—Miss Ruby St North (Omimi), Miss Jean Burrowes (St. Albans), Miss Doris Easson (Wellington), Miss Alice Carter (Linwood), Miss L. Grantham (St. Albans). The judge's decision was:— Miss Jean Burrowes (St. Albans) 88 points • • • • 1 Miss Ruby S.' North (Omimi) 86 . . . . 2 Miss Alice Carter (Linwood) 85 . . . . 3 The judge said there had been a very interesting display of technique in this section, and ho had found it necessary to recall Miss Burrowes and Miss North, as they had been equal on tlieir first performance. On the recall Miss Burrowes had taken first place on account of rather superior interpretation. . SCOTCH SONG. Own selection. Gentlemen. Amateurs. There were 10 competitors:—Mr N. V. Smith (Sumner), Mr V. H. Papakura (Riverton), Mr F. H. Taylor (Mat.iura), Mr Sydney G. Smith (Waltham), Mr A. A. Scott (Christchurch), Mr L. J. Mitchell (Spreydon), Mr. A. S. Mitchell (Aldington),' Mr W. F. Crum (Asliburton), Mr Hugh M'Leod (Shirley), Mr Alex. Moor (Timaru). ( The recalls were:— Mr V. H. Papakura (Riverton), "Mary." Mr A. A. Scott (Christchurch), "Annie Laurie." Mr Hugh M'Leod (Shirley), "Mary." DOMINION TEST RECITAL. "To a Skylark.* ' Open class. Ladies." There were seven competitors:—Miss Alice M. Austin (Dunedin), Miss Esther Devereux (Christchurch), Mrs H. .E. Duff (Christchurch), Miss Constance A. Tliiel (Christchurch), Miss M-. Carey-Wallace (Wellingr ton), Miss 11. Alice Searell (Chrisfchurch), Miss Alice Saunders (Merivale). .. The recalls were:— - Miss Esther Devereaux (Christchurch). Mrs l£.E. Duff (Christchurch). V Miss M. Carey-Wallace (Wellington). MEZZO-SOPRANO SOLO. -.' 'O Zephyr Soft and Kind, " in E minor (Gluck). Amateurs. There were seven competitors Miss Monica Davenport (Coalgate), Miss Edith Croxton (Christchurch), Miss -M. Saunders (Merivale), Miss Rita Prisk (Christchurch), Mrs F. Cotlier (St. Albans), Miss Annie Yuill (Dunedin), Miss Ruth Brown (St. Albans). The recalls %vere: — ' ' Miss Monica Davenport (Coalgate).- . Miss Edith A. Croxton (Christchurch). Mrs F; Cother (St. Albans). RECITATION. "Sherwood." (Noyes). Ladies over 16 and under. 21. There were six competitors:—Miss Vera Hanna (Christchurch),. Miss Lizzie C. Adams (Dunedin), Miss Eileen Ferguson (Sumner), Miss G. M. Burns (Addington), Miss Elsie Coppen (Christchurch), Miss Eva M. Ranger (Spreydon). , The recalls were:— Miss Lizzie C. Adams (Dunedin). Miss Eileen Ferguson (Sumner). CHIEF PIANO SOLO. Sclierzo. Op. 16, No. 2 (D'Albert). Amateurs. • There were seven competitors:—Miss Alice Carter (Linwood), Miss Gladys Barns (Addington),. Miss Jean Burrowes (St. Albans), Miss Ruby S. North (Omimi), Miss Doris Easson (Wellington), Miss N. Richardson (Linwood), Miss L. Grantham ,(St. Albans). The recalls were: — Miss Gladys Barnes (Addington). Miss Jean Burrowes (St. Albans). Miss Ruby S. North (Omimi). (Proceeding.)