SALVATION ARMY

Press, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 26511, 28 August 1951, Page 3

SALVATION ARMY

TALENT QUEST BEGINS

The annual talent quest of the Salvation Army was opened last evening at the Citadel by the Divisional Commander, Senior Major E. R. Saqsom, before a large and enthusiastic audience. Competitors were present from Temuka and AshburtoMr W. B. Blacklock judged the pianoforte, and Mrs H. Reeves, who had associated with her Miss Myra Boot, judged the vocal numbers. Results:— Pianoforte Solo.-Special group: Norman Johnson (73 points) 1, John Beasy (72) 2, Beverley Johnson (65) 3- Under 13 years, learning under two years: Heather Grant (71) 1, Shirley Johnson (69) 2, Erica Knight (63) 3. Thirteen years learning over two years: Lance Rive (85) 1, Margaret Richardson (76) 2, Kathleen Sansom (73) 3 Under 17 years, learning under two years: Margaret Elliot. Seventeen years, learning over two years: Neomi Thomas (79) 1, Beverley Frew (77) 2, Dorothy Emmerson (76) 3. Under 25. Joy Emmerson (71) 1, K. Skilton (70) 2. Pianoforte Duets.—Under 17 learning under two years: Margaret Elliot and Doreen Elliot (71 points) 1. Learning over two years: Margaret Richardson and Dorothy Richardson (75) 1. Vocal Solos.—ls years and under: Shirlev Hay and Ernest Sansom (81 points), equal 1. June Bird (80) 3, Dorothy Emmerson (79) 4. Singing Companies.—Under 16 years. Christchurch City (W. Skilton), 86 points. 1; Sydenham (T. Matheson), 84, 2; Linwood (P. St. Merat), 82, 3. Vocal Duets.—Under 15 years: Margaret Elliot and Doreen Elliot (80 Points) 1; Joan Alfrey and Beverley Frew (79) 2; Lance Rive and Ernest Sansom (78) 3; Shirley Hay and Raelyn King (78) 4 The quest will continue throughout the week, culminating in a demonstration programme on Saturday night, ana a series of youth councils next Sunday, conducted by Lieutenant Commissioner R. A. Hoggard.