MUSICAL AND ELOCUTIONARY COMPETITIONS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 119, 21 May 1910, Page 8

MUSICAL AND ELOCUTIONARY COMPETITIONS.

(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent) CAMBRIDGE, Friday." I The Waikato musical and elocutionary competitions closed last niglit. The results are as follows:— String trio, violin, piano, and 'cello: Messrs. A. and S. Dimery and It. Bootn, Auckland, 73, 1. llecitation (ladies): Miss Margaret MeKenzle, Hamilton, 112, 1; Miss Amy Oliver, Tainahere, 111, 2; Miss Frances Jolly, Frankton, 107. a. Pianoforte So'.o (16 and under): Miss Dorothy Burd, Hamilton, 52, 1; Ruth Sanders, Cam-bridge, 42, 2; Miss Hilda Dicker, Cambridge, 3C, 3. Euphonium Solo: Mr. W. Munro, Auckland, 76, 1; Mr. B. Munro, Hamilton, 74, 2. 'Cello Solo: Mr. R. 3. Booth, Auckland, 80, 1; Miss Thompson, Matangi, 76, 2. Baritone Solo: Mr. A. W. Shave, Hamilton, 79, 1; Mr. Galloway, Thames, 70, 2; Mr. J, B. Cox, Auckland, 62, 3. Cornet Solo: Mr. A. Williams, Thames, 80, 1; Mr. F. W. Beck, Cambridge, 70, 2; Mr. G. A. Smith, Hamilton, 57, 3. Humorous Recitation; Mr. H. E. Gaze, ■Hamilton, 132, 1; Mr. -A. E. Wiggins, Hamilton, 113, 2; Mrs. S. .Saulbray, Ngaruawahia, 81. 3. Vocal Duet (gentlemen): M-essrs. R. Bell and H. S. Milner, Hamilton, 85, 1; Messrs. S. Williams and Humphries, Waihi, 76, 2; Messrs. K. Bell and A. W. Shaw, Hamilton, 74, 3. At the conclusion of the carnival Mr. Barry Coney, the musical judge, sang "Hear Mc, Ye Winds and Waves," from Handel's " Scipio," and played the pianoforte solo, Liszt's " Polonaise in E." Mr Montague, the elocutionary judge, recited "The Novel Writer " and a scene -from " 'Henry V." CHBISTCHURCH FESTIVAL. (By Telegraph. — Press Association.) CHEISTCHURCH, Friday. The following are further results of the Chrlstchurch competitions - - — Shakespearean Recitation for Gentlemen ("Gloucester's Soliloquy).—P. A. Devereux (Chrlstchurch) 1. K. E. Shorney (Wellington) 2, A. D. Aitken (Christchurch) 3. Recitation for Ladies (Browning's "An Incident of the French Campaign").—Miss Gardner (Dunedin) 1. Miss Pacey 2. Misses Devereanx (Christchurch) and Arnold (Wellington) equal 3. I'iano Solo. —Miss Aileen Moore (Dnnedin) 1, Miss Vera Moore (Dunedin) 2. Baritone Solo.—T. M. Charters (Christchurch) 2. Violin Solo.—Miss .T. Morris (Christchurch) 1, Mr A- V. Westhead (Dunedin) 2. Impromptu Debate. —Messrs W. F. Stock (ChristchAirch and R. N. Gray (Christchurchj Choir Contest (Mendelssohn's "As the Hart Pants"). —Greymouth Methodist Choir, 149 out of 200, 1; Sydenham Choir, 137, 2. Impromptu Speech.—L. H. Hunt (I/imehills) 1, H. A. Heighway (Dunedin) 2. Piano Solo, 12 years and under ("Echo," Roff).—Miss H. W. W. Balk (Dunedin) 1, Miss D. Le Talhot (Dunedin) 2. Prepared Reading.—Miss Una Owen (Dunedin), 146, 1: Miss Helen Gardner (Dunedin). 144, 2; Miss F. J. Pacey (Danedin), 143, 3.

Musical Monologue.—Miss Pacey (Donedin), 144, 1; Miss Gardner (Dunedin), 132, 2; Miss Arnold (Wellington), 120, 3.

The death 'of the late P. E. Baume, K.C., MJ?., was the subject ol" feeling reference at the City Council on Thursday night. Before adjourning, iii respect to the memory of King Edward, the Mayor (Mr. L. J. Bagnall) moved the following resolution: —"That the , Auckland City Council desires to convey to the widow and family of the late Frederick Ehrenfried Baume, K.C., MJ , ., LL.B., its sincere sympathy with them in tneir bereavement, and to record its sense of the great loss to the city and community generally by the death, at a comparative early age, of one who had' taken so prominent a part in public life, wnether social, educational, civic or political, as the late Mr. Baume, -who, by his marked ability and personal good qualities, won tne regard and esteem of all who had the privilege of his friendship. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the widow and mother of the late Mr. Baume." Mr. Mennie seconded the resolution, which was supported by Messrs. Parr and Tudehope, and carried in silence, members standing.

Dr. Henry, of the United Mission, held a demonstration for boys in the Tabernacle om Thursday afternoon. The Tabernacle was crowded, and the subject of Dr. Henry's address was "Fighting the Lions." Mr C. Potts added to tie attractiveness of the meeting by singing several solos. In the evening, the Tabernacle ■was overcrowded, when iDt. Henry spoke on "Open Discipleship." Last night service was held in His Majesty's Theatre, when Dr. Henry spoke on "The Unforgivable Sin." At this meeting many -were turned away, and those who packed the theatre heard a very impressive address. In the Opera House to-morrow afternoon, at 2.30 p.m., a meeting will be held for women, and at 3.30 p.m. a men's meeting will be held in His Majesty's Theatre.

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