THE COMPETITIONS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 271, 29 August 1935, Page 3

THE COMPETITIONS

THE ASHBURTON FESTIVAL. THE SECOND DAY AWARDS.

Further awards were announced at the close of the second evening session of the Ashburton Competitions Society’s festival in the Majestic Theatre last night, when fourteen classes were on the programme. Most of the competitors were very young, but they presented some good work, the standard generally being high. The attendance at the evening session was not large. The evening was a very enjoyable one. Results were announced as follow, competitors being resident in Ashburton unless otherwise stated: — instrumental Section. PIANO SOLO, 10 and under 12. “A Ceftic Song,” (Dunhill) and “Rondo” (Andre). bliss Maureen Black, 86pts ... 1 Miss June Frandsen (Cli-ch), 85pts 2 Miss Patricia. Cullen, 84pts .... 3 The judge said this had been a very even class, but most of the players had erred on the question of speed. Two. contrasted numbers had been set, one slow and the other bright, but the competitors had, in most cases, taken them at about the same speed. Interpretation had counted against most of them. The winner had 1 good accentuation and rythm. Vocal Section. ACTION SONG, boys or girls under 14. Own Selection. Miss Beatrice Simpson (Cli-ch) 86pts 1 Miss Betty Burt (Ch-ch), Sopts ... 2 Miss Merlyn Tocld (Riccarton) 83pts 3 The judge said that a class for “competitors under 14 years” allowed too much range in ages and maturity of voice, as there might be children of six competing against others of 14, and the placings had been decided on this question of maturity. He highly recommended Miss Greta Archer, of Christchurch, to whom he awarded 82 points. SONG IN CHARACTER, girls or hoys, 14 and under 16. Own Selection. bliss Norma ISturrock (Ch-ch) 79pts 1 Miss Joyce Dunham, 76pts ... 2 Also Competed—Master A. Reid, , Misses Betty ,Stills, Barbara Joan Masters (Ch-ch) and Joyce M. Rapps (Ch-ch). Commenting on this class, the judge said that it had been rather disappointing in the question of the pitch of the voices, for pitch a singer must have, no matter how good the rest of the work • it was one of the essentials. Most of the competitors did not take sufficient notice of the accompaniment. The voices, however, were mostly pleasing. DUET IN CHARACTER, under 16. Own selection. (First Section).

Competed—blisses Joan Russell and Merlyn Todd (Christchurch), and Misses Norma Sturrock and Barbara <> ■ Masters (Christchurch).

VOCAL TRIO, open. Own selection. Competed Misses M. Allan, N Healey and K. Sewell.

Dancing Section. SWORD DANCE, under 14. Miss Flora Fitt (Ch.ch.), 90pts ... 1 Miss Maisie Wilson, 80pts ... ••• - Miss Nancy Stewart (Dunedin), 85pts SAILORS' HORNPIPE, under 14. Miss Nancy Stewart (Dunedin), 85pts '■■■ ■}, Miss Maisie Wilson, 83pts ... ••• ~ Miss Greta, Archer (Ch.ch.), Slpts 3 CHARACTER DANCE, under 11. Miss Noeline Bruce (Addington), 83pts ••• •" Miss Norma Addis (Ch.ch.), 80pts Miss Pamela Hunt, 79pts d Also Competed—Master Alan Hunt, Misses Leone Pauling (Christchurch), Barbara Hunt, Phyllis Beattie, Shirley James, Daphne Bishop, Ngaue Brown (Christchurch), and Patricia Rhodes (Addington). OPERATIC DANCE, under 11. Miss Shirley James, 83pts ... ... 1 bliss Pamela Hunt, BUpts ... - Miss Barbara Hunt, 78pts ... ••• 3 Also Competed—Misses Joyce Welch, Ngaire Brown (Christchurch), Noeline Bruce (Addington), Betty Fowke, Colleen Glossop, Leone Pauling (Christchurch), Bernice Day, Patricia Rhodes (Addington), and Norma Addis (Christchurch). / JUVENILE ENTERTAINMENT, 3 or more performers under 16. Competed—Miss Bushell’s party. Elocution Section. RECITATION TEST, girls under 11. “The Songs of the Birds” (Mary Sewell). Miss Betty Burt (Ch.ch.), 83pts ... J Miss Daphne Bishop, 80pts -

RECITATION, noil-humorous, lady or gentleman. Own selection. Miss Ida Ede, 81pts ••• J Mr IT. Baigent, 80pts ••• ••• L Highly Commended —Mr J. B. -McNeill (Christchurch). Also Competed—Misses Barbara McInnes (Timaru), Ngaire Healey, and Mrs 'Holly Roberts (Christchurch). RECITATION, girls or boys under 10 (Ashburton County only). Own selection. Master Ra_v Ede, SSpts ... 1 Miss Joan Sheehan, 81pts ... ••• - Also Competed—Misses Jean Rattray, Betty Stills, Daplme Bishop, Daphne Stayt, Byllee Stills, .lean Ede and Master Harold Tail. DIALOGUE (costume optional), 10 years or over. Own selection. Competed—Messrs H. Baigent and G. McNeill (Christchurch). The judge said that the competitors work had not merited the awarding of a prize.