THE COMPETITIONS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 270, 28 August 1935, Page 6

THE COMPETITIONS

THE ASHBURTON FESTIVAL.

AWARDS FOR SECOND DAY.

LARGE CLASSED THIS MORNING

Several large classes of juvenile performers were heard this morning at the second day session of the Ashburton Competitions Society’s eleventh annual festival which is being held in the Majestic Theatre, with portions of the day sessions being held in the Church of Christ Social Hall. Sixty-six competitors, all juveniles, appeared in five classes this morning.

Interest is being maintained and there were good attendances at the theatre this morning and again this afternoon. There will be 14 classes for decision at the session this evening. The first section of the piano championship for the Tucker Trophy will bo held at the theatre to-morrow afternoon. This is the test piece “Sonata in B Minor” (Liszt). Results up to the time the “Guardian” went to press were as follow, competitors being resident in Ashburton unless otherwise .stated: — Instrumental Section. PIANO SOLO, 10 and under 12. “A Ceftie Song,” (D-unhill) and “Rondo” (Andre). Recalls —Misses June Frandsen (Christchurch), Patricia Cullen, and Maureen Black. Very highly commended —Misses Eileen Cross (Lowcliffe), Theckli Cullen and Elizabeth Watt. Higlily commended —Miss Noeline Plank (Dunedin). Also competed—Masters James DenIcy, Keith Dickson, Ted Hooper (Rakaia), Frank Porter and Miss Muriei E. Amos.

PIANO SOLO, 14 and under 17. “Alt Wien” Godowsky (Schirmer).

Miss Molly Chappell (Fairton), 80pts 1 Miss Betty Tucker, 79pts

Also Competed—Misses Pat Wilson (St. Albans), Joyce Denley and Violet Harwood.

Elocution Section.

RECITATION TEST, Girls 11 and under 14. “Laugh and be Merry,” (Masefield). Miss Beryl Baggs (Cli-cli) 84 pts ... 1 Miss Betty Robb (Ch-ch) 82 pts ... 2 Highly commended —Miss Joan Sheehan. Also competed—Misses Byllce Stills, and Zoe Ay ling (Christchurch).

RECITATION TEST, girls under 11. “The teongs of the Birds ’ (Alaiy Sewell). Recalls— Misses Daphne Bishop and Betty Burt (Christchurch.). Highly Commended —Miss Leone Pauling (Christchurch). Also Competed—Misses Norma I itzgerald (Seadown), Daphne Stay c, Kobina Webster, Marianne Marshall, Shirlev Moore and Grace Millar.

Dancing Section.

SWORD DANCE, under 14

Recalls—Miss Nancy Stewart (Duneelm), Maisie Wilson and Flora Fitt (Christchurch).

Very highly commended Misses Madge Robertson (Oamaru) and Greta Archer (Christchurch). Also competed—Misses Noeline Plank (Dunedin), Betty Fowke, Jean Skilling (Christchurch), Nauie McLeod (invoicannll), Grade Cameron (Christchurch) Irene* Kees (Christchurch, Joyce Welch, Noeline Bruce (Addington), Joan Russell (Christchurch), Betty Irvin© (Christchurch), Lynne Jackson, Slurley James, Merlyn Todd (Riecarton).

SAILORS’ HORNPIPE, under 14

Recalls —Misses Maisie Wilson, Greta Archer (Christchurch) and Nancy Stewart (Dunedin).

Also Competed)—Misses Rose Donley, Flora Fitt (Christchurch), Shußtf James, Betty Fowke, Jean Skilling (Cliristehurcn), Nanie McLeod (Invercar gill), Irene liees (Christchurch), Patricia Walklin (Linwood), Joyce Welch Madge Robertson (Oamaru), Joan Russell (Christchurch), Shirley Fisher (Opawa), Betty Irvine (Christchurch), Lynne Jackson. Vocal Section. ACTION SONG, hoys or girls under 14. Own selection. Recalls —Misses Betty Burt (Christchurch), Beatrice Simpson (Chnstoliurch), Merlyn Todd (Riecarton). Very Highly Commended —Miss Zoo Ayling (Christchurch) and Master Ronald Ayling (Christchurch). Highly Commended Miss Beryl Baggs (Christchurch). Also Competed—Masters Jack Robb (Christchurch), Niall Forsyth (Christchurch) Noel Coutts (Riecarton), Misses ’ Violet Milne (Christchurch), Byllee Stills, Betty Robb (Christchurch), Greta Archer (Christchurch).