TALENTED AUCKLANDERS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 200, 24 August 1928, Page 5

TALENTED AUCKLANDERS.

COMPETITIONS CONTINUED. HIGH STANDARD OF PERFORMANCES. IMPROMPTU SPEECH TO-NIGHT. While in some sections the performers ! did not vary their turns and numbers sufficiently, the standard set by Auckland com petitione in. the past was maintained when the annual festival was continued at the Embassy Theatre yesterday afternoon and evening. Particularly delightful were the classes that gave 6cope for juvenile expression, the self-possession of some of the diminutive performers being something of a revelation. Owing to unexpected hitches the programme was not dispatched with the utmost expedition, but, when the elimination contests were resumed this morning, the bulk of the difficulties had been overcome and everything was workmg smoothly under the direction of the energetic stage manager, Mr. J. N. Hines. The judges of the various events are: Dancing, Miss Madeline Vyner, Wellington; elocution, Professor Maxwell Walker, Auckland; music,. Mr. Charles Kerry, Wellington. The official accompanists are Miss Theo Halpin and Mr. Eric Bell. Features of to-day's programme are the mezzo-soprano solo (open), "Oh, Ship of My Delight," operatic solo (gentlemen), own aeltction, contralto solo (open), "Life is a Caravan," and the impromptu speech, which has attracted fair entries and should not be without its usual humorous touches. Additional results are as follow: — SPANISH DANCE (under 16). Irene Long (Mount Eden), 77 points .. 1 Loloma Kay (Ponsonby), 76 points ... 2 Kathleen Boyle (Ponsonby), 75 points - 3 Also competed: Molly Weedham (Grafton), Joy Simon (Remuera), Gladys McCauley (Papatoetoe) and Gladys Cain (Point Chevalier). The judge said she was disappointed that only one type of Spanish dance had been selected. It was a pity other types had not been exploited. The winner was a graceful performer.

SONG AND ACCOMPANIMENT (gentlemen) Own selection. Marts for joint effort. Mr. Alan Tyler-Davies (Kalpara), "Lead, Kindly Light." 136 points 1 Mr. James Wallbank (Mount Eden), 133 points 2 Mr. Sydney Turner (Mount Eden), 131 points 3 Also competed: Mr. Lionel Strange (Ponsonby). The judge said the section was intended to encourage the accompanist as well as the vocalists. Therefore, the names of the former should appear on the programme. RECITATION WITH MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT. (Own selection, humorous). Miss Phyllis Moberley (Kingsland), 02 points 1 Miss Phyllis Torpy (Auckland), 8S points 2 Also competed : Miss Lillie Brown (Eden Terrace), Mr. Alfred Tilton (Grey Lynn). Miss Hilda Dayes (Epsom), Miss Rhona Speed (Mount Eden). Miss Ethel Turner (Papakura) and Mr. Jim Sharp. The general average of selection in this and similar classes was not sufficiently humorous, observed the judge. Laughter should be spontaneous as the result of the choice of items. DANCE DUO (under 10). Olive Evans and Lorna Skinner (Point Chevalier), "Hungarian"). 76 points 1 Nyria Thornton and Pat Boyle (Point Chevalier), 73 points 2 Also competed: Jewel Taylor and Hazel Bovaird (Ponsonby). Olive Evans and Pat Boyle (Point Chevalier), aiid Joan Fernley and Gertrude Elliee (Otahuhu).

The judge said a high standard was not to be expected of young competitors. The finalists, however, displayed good work, the winners being a promising pair. TOE DANCE (12 to 15). Zelma Spry (Mount Eden) 79 points .. 1 Loloma Kay (Ponsonby), 78 points ... 2 Stella Vernon (Remuera and Kathleen Boyle (Ponsonby), 76 points .... 3 Also competed: Edna Tullett (Mount Roskill), Gladys McCauley, Irene Long (Mount Eden). Laurie Hammill (Mount Eden), Gaynor Maxwell (Manurewa). Joyce Marmont (Mount Roskill), Cassie Gribble (Mount Eden), Joyce Howie (Epsom), Elodie Crook (Grey Lynn), Mollie Needham (Grafton), Mavis Thornton (Ponsonby), Meryl Wren (West Lynn). Joy Simon (Remuera) and Edna Lorrigan (Point Chevalier). This was described as an interesting section with some good displays, by the judge. The chief faults were in the position and curving of the arms, while in some cases the knees were bent. TEST RECITATION (gentlemen). Paolo's Speech from "Paula and Francesca." Mr. Thomas Vivian (Grey Lynn), 70 points t Mr. Sydney Carter (Ponsonby), 60 points 2 Also competed: Mr. W. R. Atwell (Kingsland). This class was not of a very high order in the eyes of the judge. The performers did not realise the passion which underlay the passage. SHAKESPEAREAN RECITAL (ladies). " Richard III." Miss Gay Corrle (Ponsonby), 83 points 1 Miss Phyllis Torpy (Auckland), 75 points 2 Also competed: Miss Marie Bellamy (Ponsonby) and Miss Rhona Speed (Mount Eden). The winner in this event gave an outstanding performance said the judge. DICKENS COSTUME RECITAL (open). Own selection. Mr. Thomas Vivian (Grey Lynn), 88 points : 1 Miss Phyllis Torpy (Auckland), 80 points 2 Also competed: Miss Stella Lees (Mount Eden). The judge remarked that the winner's voice was of good quality. TOE DANCE (16 and over). Miss Isabella Brook (Epsom), 83 points 1 Miss Gwen McNaughton (Grey Lynn), 82 points 2 Miss Ena Lester (Remuera), 80 points 3 Also competed: Miss lima Rawnsley (Remuera), Miss Kitty Smallbone (Remuera), Miss Peggy Holmes (Parnell) and Miss Wilma Lockwood (Auckland). "The best section I .have seen," commented the judge. Good technique was shown throughout). IRISH JIG (Boys or Girls, under 12 years). Rhoda Evans (Ponsonby), 83 points .. 1 Leslie Maslen (Eden Terrace), SI points 2i Gladys Anderson (Grey Lynn), 79 points 3 A high standard was maintained. SONG IN CHARACTER (Boys or Girls, over 13 and under 16 years). Resa Geddes (Mount Eden), "Patters," 132 points v 1 Kathleen Boyle (Ponsonby), 117 points 2 The judge said there was a weakness in voice production in all the competitors, although there were no poor performances in the class. HUMOROUS RECITATION (Boys, under 16 years). Henry Bradley (Mount Eden), "A Mimetic Morsel." 72 points 1 Mickey Orr (Eden Terrace), 66 points 2 PIANO SOLO (Boys or Girls, ovar 10 and

under 12 years). A. Gatfleld (Onehunga), 62 points 1 Lola Liversidge (Kingsland), 81 points 2 Miriam Leach (Heme Bay), 60 points 3 A very even class, the work being of a uniform standard, commented the judge. NATIONAL OR FOLK SONG. Scottish (open). Mr. Alan Tyler-Davies (Kaipara), "Annie Laurie," 141 points 1 Mrs. Arthur Wallis (Devonport), 140 points 2 Miss Alice Browne (Bemuera) and Miss Doris Moore (Devonport), 137 points 3 Also recalled: Mln Doris Moore CDevonport). Highly Commended: Mr. Thomas Howarth (Mount Albert). Miss Edith Strange (Ponsonby). Miss Adele Bell (Pirongia) and Miss K. Christie. The Judge suggested more originality of choice in numbers. "Annie Laurie" was | too frequently given. The winner got the ; award because of his superior vocal control, but the competition was close.

TO-DAY'S RESULTS. SIGHT READING (primary schools pupils. Standard 111. and under). Hope Dulihanty (Papatoetoe), 72 points 1 Mollie Smith (Stanley Bay), 6S points 2 Douglas Hardy (Epsom), 65 points .. 3 Also competed.—Joan Mulholland (Grey Lynn), Ngalre Te Weri (Ponsonby) and Evelyn Asmuss (Epsom).

The judge said the class was exceptionally good, and he did not expert that children of such tender years would be able to do so well with pieces that were strange to them. There was not really a bad reader amongst the lot. HUMOROUS RECITAL (Ladies, own selection). Miss Rhona Speed (Mount Eden), "Seaside Gossip." 1 Miss Phyllis Mobberley (Kingsland), "The Proposal"' 2 Miss Phyllis Torpy (Auckland), "Packing Up'' 3 Also competed.—Miss Lillie Bro-wn (Eden Terrace). Miss Rose Lovell (Epsom), Miss Lilian Sharp (Mount Eden), Miss Ethel Turner (Papakura) and Miss Rosie Kldson (Epsom). CLASSIC DANCE (barefoot, under 13). Recalls : Dallas Lethaby (Heme Bay). Loloma Kay (Ponsonby). Patty Gilmour (Deronport). A tiny tot. Shirley Thomson, of Mount Eden, who tripped her way nicely through a Grecian dance, was highly commended. Also competed.—Gladys Cain (Point Chevalier), Edna Farn (Auckland), Ailsa Docherty (Mercer), Joy Simon (Remuera) and Bepzabah Rylett (Grey Lynn). TOE DANCE (under 9). Recalls: Olive Evans (Point Chevalier). Patricia Boyle (Ponsonby). Gertrude Ellice (Otahuhu). Also competed. — Shirley Thompson (Mount Eden), Nyria Thornton (Ponsonby) and Joyce Francis (Papakura). In the toe dance Miss Vyner subsequently placed Patricia Boyle first with 74 points, and Olive Evans and Gertrude Ellice second, equal with 72 points. MEZZO-SOPRANO SOLO (Open). "O, Ship Of My Delight" (Phillips). Recalls :— Miss Adele Bell (Pirongia). Mrs. Arthur Wallis (Devonport). Miss Eva Birry (Birkenhead). Highly Commended: Miss Beryl Baker (Onehunga). Also competed: Miss Margaret Brunker (Devonport), Miss Helen Taylor (Northcote), Miss Matilda Pedersen (Epsom), Miss Dorothie Kay (Mount Eden), and Miss May : Bain (Auckland). RECITATION WITH MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT. (Own selection). Dramatic or pathetic, open. Recalls : Miss Phyllis Mobberley (Kingsland), "Break, Break Miss Rhona Speed (Mount Eden), "Swandalava." Mr. X. Vivian (Gfey Lynn). Also competed : Miss Lillie Brown (Eden Terrace), Miss Phyllis Torpy (Auckland) and Miss Joyce Grosher (Takapuna).