THE COMPETITIONS

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16516, 7 May 1919, Page 8

THE COMPETITIONS

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS

The ninth anntial festival of the Christchurch Literary and Uusical Competitions Society was continued yesterday, there being good attendances at all iho sessions. In the evening the Theatre Royal was crowded, when eome interesting finals were decided. Following are yesterday's results: — PIAXO SOLO, "Romance," from 3rd Russian Album (Glievel. Final. M : ss Noiiie Pnrdie vKaispoi), 144 points 1 iliso Elva Baker (Dunedin), 141 points .. 2 Also competed—Kissca Olive Richards (Spreydon), Maizie Wood (Dunedin), and Ida Bradford (Christchurch). The jud?o 6aid that both priz<swinner3 givo charming performance?, and the contest wa3 a verv close one. ACTION RECITATION. Under 12. Own selection. Marks awarded for actions. Final. Hiss Fay Smyth (Wellington), "An Aspiring Dishwasher," 163 points .. 1 ltis-3 Joyco Staff (Kaiapoi), "Sally's Pioture Play," 159 points .. ..2 Miss Hazel Johnson (Dunedin), "Mary Fawcett," 157 pointa .. ..3 Also competed—Miss Edna Miles (St. Albans), "Angelina's Shopping Expedition"; Miss llollio Andrews (Dunedin), "A Little Philosopher"; Miss Sinclair. Breen (Wellington), "A Lesson with the Fan"; Misa Molly Cadlo (Sumner), "Reminiscences and Poetry"; Mis 3 Dorothy Sorensen (Christchurch), "Bessie's Concert"; Miss E'sa Whitta (Riccarton) "The Minuet"; Miss Kathleen Phillpot (Riccarton), "When the Children go to Sleep"; Mias Agatha Bailey (Loburn), "The House that Jack Built"; Miss Kathleen Thomas (Sumner), "My Treasure." ' The judge said that this was qxiite a charming section. It was necessary that young performers ehotild bo taught the value of actions, as it brought about that natural freedom poiso eo desired. All three prize-winners had nothing precocious about them, and their impersonations were characterised by childish naiveto and charm, and wero quaint and delightful. HUMOROUS RECITATION. Under 3G. Own selection. Final. Miss Eileen Thomas (Sumner), "A Cold Proposal," 149 points" .. .. 1 Miss Edna Miles (St. Albans), "I Couldn't Help It," 14S points .. ..3 Miss Hazel Shier (Addington), "Mr Brown has his Hair Cut," 147 points .. 3 Also competed—Mies Agatha Bailey (Loburn), "Tom Saver's Excuse"; Miss Edna Pedder (St. Albans), "Molly Takes a Trip"; Miss Rona- Scott (Riccarton), "Ma's Upstairs" ; Miss Alva Cadlo (Sumner), "Me Autygraph"; Misa Mary Cooley (Wellington), "So Was I"; Miss Marjorio Balcil (Kaiiipoi), "Jim"; Miss Mavis Ritchie (Merivale). "There's Crapo on the Door"; Miss Myrtle Simpson (New Brighton). "A Trip to Blackpool"; Miss Madge MfcCleary (Dunedin), "The Girl and th« Gloves"; Misa Dorothy ' Morgan (Cashmere), "At Susie Smith's Party"; Miss Muriel Freeman (Timaruj, "Tho Bald-headed Man"; Miss Mavia Martin (Addington), "The Competition"; Miss Juanita Manhire (Bcekenham), "Kate's Agent"; Miss Mollis Hudson (Dunedin), "Moliio is Allowed to Stay Up"; Miss Aggie Atkins (Wellington), "At tho Milliner's" ; Miss Dulcio Phillpot (Riccarton), "John and Tibbie's Dispute"; Miss Doris Stephens (Linwood), "The Boy Kept Step''; Miss Dorothy Capes (Akaroa), "'JLlus Usual Way"; Miss Mollie Williamson (Dunedin), "Billie"; Misa Dorothy Sorensen (Christchurch), "My Sister Caroline's Elocution"; Miss Elinor Mooney (Spreydon), "The Menagerie"; Miss Moilie Andrews (Dunedin)', "Unfortunate Child"; Miss Jean Martin (Addington), u Wo Unfortunate Child"; Miss Lorna McGruer (Rangiora), "The May Queen"; Miss Florence Brewins (Richmond), "Country Competitions"; Miss Nellie McKendry (Christchurch), '"The Bald-headed Man''; Miss Eileen Glubb (Riccarton), "The Men with One Hair"; Miss Irene Bound (Heathcote), "The TelegTam." Tho judge eaid the first prize-winner handled her piece very cleverly, her facial work being very good. He emphasised the j fact that unconscious humour had great ! charm, and was one of the greatest gifts a ! performer could possess. CHILDREN'S CHORUS. Under 12. Minimum 12 voices. Final. Wharenui School, 132 poyibs .. ..1 Marist Bros, and Edgewaxe Juveniles, equal, 129 points .. .. . . 3 There were no other competitors. SHAKESPEAREAN RECITATION (Ladies). "Paulina's Reproach." Final. Miss Zita Chapman (Lower' Hutt), 147 points .. .. .. ..X Miss Fanny Kutnor (Wellington), 146 points .. .. ..2 Miss Mabel Gallichan (Wellington), 144 points .. .. .. ..3 Alao competed—Miss Nina Temple (Christchurch), Miss Agnea Smith (Chriet-clnirch), Miss Ada Harris (Springston), Miss Alioe Hubert (Christchurch), Miss Jean Darragh (Sydenham), Mrs F. MHuldren (Spreydon), Kiss Elsie Brewins (Richmond). Mr Osborn said that, speaking generally, tho performers in this section showed a lack of scansion and a tendency to overemphasis. There was also noticeable a bad habit of breaking phrases and a small idea of the value of the pause. The winner give a good performance. TENOR SOLO.—Two Songß, (a) "Earl Bristol's Farewell," and (b) "See Where My Love a-Maying Goes" (C. A. Lid gey). Mr Harry Phipps (Wellington), 137 points 1 Mr Leonard IJrebble (Riccarton), 122 points .. .. ~ ..2 Mr W. Keith (St. Albans) was the only | other competitor. This was not a difficult section upon which to adjudicate. The first prize winner gave a very pleasing performance. VOCAI/ DUET.—Ladies, "On Wings of Sonj*" (Mendelssohn). Miss Ray Livingstone and Miss Olga Wacked (Christchurch). 130 points .. 1 < Miss Hazel Evans and Miss Nonie McMillan (Christchurch), 128 points .. 2 Miss C. Audibert and Mrs R. Audibort (Christchurch), 127 points .. ..3 Also completed—Mrs Bessie Palmer (Christchurch) and Miss Ida Wilbraham (Christchurch), Miss Alice Napper (Christchurch) and Miss Anne Harper (Christchurch), Miss Lena Velvin (St. Albans) and Miss Doreen Sutton, Miss Olivo Spence (Christchurch) and Miss Gertrude Priestley (Christchurch). The judge expressed great satisfaction with the performances in this section, which were all very good, and made the task of judging a difficult' matter. RECITATION—Ladies. "He Fell Among Thieves" (H. Newbolt). Recalls. Miss Zita Chapman (Lower Hutt). Miss Vera White (Dunedin). Miss' Fanny Kutner (Wellington). Also competed—Misses E. Alexander (Sydenham), M. Gallichan E. White (Avonside), A. Harris D. Turner (St. Albans), E. Brewins (Richmond), M. Lewis (Christchurch), M. Mather (Lyttelton). SHAKESPEAREAN RECITATION—Open class, Gentlemen. "Buckingham's Departure" ("Henry Tin., Aot 2, Scene 1). Keca"a. B. V. Beeby (Linwood). Wm. Fredericks (Christchurch). A. Young (ChristAurch). _ Also competed—C. J. Smith and A. Cade (Chrißtchurch). SACRED SOLO.—Baritone or Bass. Own Selection Recalls. E. Francis "O God Have Mercy." W. B. Brittenden (Christchurch). "It is Enough." •• C,. J. Gallop (Woolston), "God is Out Refuge." Also competed—G. M. Woods (Redcliffs), C. E. Wins pear (Richmond), J. Dyer (Fendalton), S. H. Clothier (St. Albans), W. J. Richards (Linwood), W. E. G. Carr (Dunedin), J. S. Temple, A. Cade (Christchurch), £. Wilson (Linwood). RECITATION.—Boys 9 and under 12. "My Land" (Tljos. Davis). Recalls. Master Keith Wilson (Akaroa). Master Nelson Turner (St. Albans). Master Gerald Cavanagh (Marist Bros.). Also competed—Master Bert Goodland (New Brighton), Master Jack Watts (St. Albans). Master Harry Stewart (Christchurch),' Master Ronald Brown (Wellington), Master Willie Brown (Wellington), Master Keith Martin (Addington), Master Desmond Glubb (Marist Bros.' School), Master Hugh Findlay (Linwood). HUMOROUS CHARACTER SKETCH.— Ladies or Gentlemen. Open class. Own Selection. Recalls. Miss Effie White (Avonside). Mr Leslie Croft (Christchurch). Alio competed—Mr Wm. Fredericks (Christchurch), Miss Nina Temple (Christchurch). SACRED SOLO. —Mezzo Soprano. Own Selection. Recalls. Mrs Herbert Burrow (Dunedin), "How Lovely are Thy Dwellings." Ifiaa Beatrice Sproston (Richmond), "Ave Maxia." Miss Bessie Olds (Linwood), "Fear Not, Ye Israel." Also competed—Miss Elspeth Denlolm (Oamaxu). "Nearer My God to Thee"; Miss Edith Pearson (Sydenham), "0 Divine Redeemer"; Miss Eleanore Hudson (Spreydon), i uike as the Heart Desireth' ; Auas — *rj ' Mitchell (Riccarton), ."There is a Green Hill"; Miss Jessie Hartle (Christchurch), , "CrfeuiQe lb* B»z"; Muriol Jacob* '

(Dunedin), "There i 3 a Green Hill"; Ifiss Olive Spence (Christchurch), "O Divine Redeemer"; Miss Gladys Lawrence (Linwood), "Les Kameaux"; Mr 3L. Ewings (Rangiora), "Tbo Lost Chord"; Miss Lena Yelvin (St. Allans). "Eve's Lamentation"; Miss R. Halliday (Chertsey), "There is a Green IJill."