COMPETITIONS AT ASHBURTON

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23110, 28 August 1940, Page 10

COMPETITIONS AT ASHBURTON

* FESTIVAL CONCLUDED Judging in the sixteenth annual festival of the Ashburton Competitions Society was completed last evening, when a long and interesting programme was presented. . Considerable interest was taken in the ( piano solo open championship for the , Tucker trophy, which was won by Miss ‘ Lois Manning (Christchurch), with Miss 1 Rosalind Johnston (Christchurch) runnerup. Interest in the festival was well maintained, the total attendance being very little short of last year’s. Demonstration concerts by prize-winning performers will be given this afternoon and this evening. Results:— Piano Duet, under 13 years; own selection (9) —Betty and Ted Hooper (Rakaia) 78 points, 1; Margaret Hawker and Ngaire Gadd (Christchurch), 74- points. 2; Isabella Bennett and Joan Rainey (Ashburton), v hj c; Helen Lock and Alberta Mangin (Methven), hj c. Sacred Song, boys or girls under 13 years: own selection (26)—Noeline Cullen (Ashburton), 82 points, 1; Deane Grahanic (Christchurch), 81 points, 2; Norma Turner (Shirley), 80 points, 3; Audrey Whiting (Mayfield), v hj c; Jill Ledsham (Christchurch) and Margaret Josling (St. Albans), hj c. Recitation, girls or boys under 11 years; own selection (23)—TUlie Johanson (Shirley), 80 points, 1; Noeline McAlccr (Opawa), 78 points, 2; Valerie McNatty (Ashburton), 77 points, 3; Audrey Ewing (Ashburton), Margaret Josling (St. Albans), Pamela Harrison (Christchurch) and Dorothy Johnson (Christchurch) v hj c; Joan Ritchie (Christchurch), Valerie Barter (St. Albans), and Ngaire Clelland (Tinwald), hj c. Sailor's Hornpipe, under 14 years (36) — Nancye Morrison (Christchurch), 84 points, 1; Billie McKie (Ashburton), 80 points, 2; Lorna Smith (Ashburton). 76 points, 3; Margaret Yates (Christchurch), v hj c; Russell Dowler (Hororata), hj c Piano Solo Championship, open, Tucker trophy (6) —Miss Lois Manning (Christchurch), test 85 points, own selection 90 points, sight reading 75 points—total 250 points, 1; Miss Rosalind Johnston (Christchurch). 73, 78, 78—228, 2; Miss Gwen Kelly (Christchurch), 72, 76. 79—227, 3; Miss Claire Bonisch (Christchurch), 205; Miss Margaret Hawker (Christchurch), 182. The judge (Madame Betts-Vincent, of Wellington) said the championship had produced some good playing. Miss Manning, who'had a great deal of experience, was outstanding. In the test piece all the competitors except the winner used the pedal too much. Recitation Test, boys under 16 years (3)—lvan Taylor (Ashburton), 81 points, 1; Sherwin Garner (Ashburton), 78 points, 2; Noel Lochhead (Ashburton), 77 points, 3. Tap or Step Dancing, 10 and under 12 years (19)— Joey Sheehan (Rakaia), 83 points, 1; Beverley Warden (Christchurch), 80 points, 2; Ainsley King (Christchurch), 77 points. 3. Verse Speaking Choirs, primary schools; own selection (3) —Rokeby School, 73 points, 1; Eiffelton School, 76 points, 2. Song, girls 16 and under 20 years; own selection (11) Miss Gertrude Ardagh (Christchurch). 79 points, 1; Miss Annis Spencer (Riccarton), 76 points, 2. National Song, women; own selection (11) Miss Ailsa Crompton (Christchurch), 79 points. 1; Miss May Allan (Ashburton). 78 points. 2; Miss Moira Wotton (Grcymouth), 77 points, 3. Character Dance, under 11 years (18) — Beverley Warden , (Christchurch), 73 points, i; Pauline Leathern (Christchurch), 74 points, 2; Lolo McDonald (Fendalton), 70 points, 3. Tap or Step Dancing, under 10 years (23) Pauline Leathern (Christchurch). 83 points, 1; Wayne Cox (Ashburton), 80 points, 2; Mary Watson .(Christchurch). 77 points, 3; Joan Ritchie (Christchurch), Pamela Harrison v hj c; Noeline Read (Eiffelton), Maisie Morlarty (Ashburton) hj c. Humorous Recital, with musical accompaniment, under 10 years: own selection <8)— Dorothy Johnson (Ashburton), 78 points, 1; Sherwin Garner (Ashburton). 76 points, 2; Betty Burt (Christchurch), Edith Taylor (Sydenham) v hj c; Shirley Adamson (Ashburton), Ngaire C elland (Tinwald), Joyce Kerr (Ashburton) n Character Duet, under 16 years; own selection (10) Reta and Maurice Wootton (Christchurch), 88 points, 1; Julie and Trevor Johanson (Shirley), 83 points. 2. Song and Dance Solo (27)—Yvonne Wright (Mayfield), 75 points, 1; Bernice . Day (Ashburton), 74 Points. 2, U a r?9[, a • Harrison (Christchurch), 73 points, 3, Shu- • lev Johanson hj c. , ~ Recital with Musical Accompaniment, , own selection (4)— Mr Ray Edo (A® l !'?^ ■ ton). 79 points, 1; Miss Melva McAleei ■ (Opawa), 77 points, 2. Vocal Trio, open: own selection (5)Misses May Allan. H. Drummond, and Mis J. Moffat (Ashburton) 80 p T oir 'i®i kc , l c i I MDscs Allan, Drummond, and J. Sclkcld ’ (A sfory r wmwu\ P Wo n rds 2 14 years and over (3)— Marianne Marshall and Colleen ’ Innes (Ashburton), 85 points. 1; Mis UN. : Leadlev (Masterton), 84 points, 2, Mi 1 Nola Worsdell (Sydenham), 80 points, 3. : Popular Song, man or woman; own - . i-ption (ID—Mr P. M. Isherwood (Glen rov)? 83 poinTs 1; Miss Ailsa Crompton (Christchurch), 81 points, 2; Miss Isabe Purse (Christchurch), 77 points, 3. PU Bafiet any age iSI-Miss Bu - di's School of Dancing (Christchurch). Silver Balls Ballet, 83 points, 1, - Bushcll’s Operatic Ballot. 77 Point-, . Miss Maisie Wilson s senior tap ballet, v it c; Miss Bushell’s Russian ballet hj c.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS AT TIMARU [From Our Own Reporter.] TIMARU, August 27. The Tiinaru competitions were continued at Timaru to?day «. PMrtck s Hail The judges are:—Higmana ana fancy dancing. Miss Billie Addis 'Christchurch) : elocution. Miss Frona Kn)6 (Christchurch): vocal, Mr F rancis T - ma'ruV instrumental, Mr W. BurK rnaru): Highland dress, Mr S. A. Guthrie (Bankside). Pi 8 a S no tS Du r et, under 14—Joan Williamson and Bernadette Rush 95 points, 1; Ashley Veal and Desmond Vuleta, 92 points, 2, John Egan and Patricia Reece, 90 points, Sailor’s Hornpipe—Leo Downes (Auckland) 80 points, 1; Helan Dalgety iKakanui),’ 79 ooints, 2; Shirley Harvey (Browns), 78 points. 3. , Musical Monologue, under lfs Tj^ Stark 79 points, 1; Yolandc Wallis, 7'B points. 2; Melva McAteer (Christchurch), Reefo*’ Tulloch. under 14-Lco Downey, 81 points. 1: Betty Glen (West Coast) and Merrill Welford, 80 points (equal) 2. Song, under 14-Leslcy Williams 87 points. 1: Ruth Dunne, 85 points, 2, Catherine Entwistle. 84 points, 3. Song and Dance Solo —Shirley McCormack (Oamaru). 76 points. 1; Maureen Liddle (Invercargill), 72 points, 2; Madge B Reeltatio^i! 1 nder eight—Fay Christiansen, 77 points, 1: lan Peterson. 72 points, 2 - Anita Robinson. 70 points, 3. ’lrish Reel, under 16—Agnes Russell (Christchurch), 80 points, .1; Joan MrfJonald (Christchurch). 78 points, 2; Malcolm McKellar (Oamaru), 77 points, 3. Piano Solo, under 14—Muriel Cumberbeach, 89 points, 1: Joan Williamson 87 points, 2; Helen Latimer, 86 points, 3. P Skipping Dance, under 12—Betty Wilson (Christchurch), 79 points 1, . Bern Thompson (Invercargill). 78 points, 2, Thelma Mills (Oamaru). 7i points 3. Sword Dance, under 18—Norma Marshall (Dunedin), 83 points, 1; May Palmer (Christchurch), 77 points, 2; Malcolm McKellar. 74 points, 3. _ ~ Character Dance, under 10—.Joan Griffiths, 81 points, 1; Helen McMillan, 79 points. 2: Joan Milne (Gore), 77 points, 3. Recitation, under 12—Leo Fox. <9 points, 1: Patricia Fitzmaunce, 78 points, 2: Vera Austin, 76 points, 3. Operatic Dance, under 18—Dorothea King, 80 points. I: Merrill Welford. 79 points. 2; Joan McDonald, 76 points. 3, Action Song, under 16—Shirley McCormack (Oamaru). 84 points, 1: Trevor Johanson (Christchurch), 83 points. 2: Billie Armstrong (Christchurch), 81 points, 3. WELLINGTON RESULTS (PEESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WELLINGTON. August 27. To-day's results in the Wellington Comaetitions Society’s festival include;Reading at Sight, boys seven to 12—, Paul McLeod (Christchurch) 1. Reading it sight, boys 12 to 16: John Robb (Chnst:hurch) 2.