FESTIVAL OF TALENT

Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27663, 20 May 1955, Page 14

FESTIVAL OF TALENT

SHORT ENTERTAINMENT WELL RECEIVED Last night’s competitors in the fif-teen-minute entertainment at the Festival of Talent conducted by the Christchurch Competitions Society received three curtain calls from a large and enthusiastic audience. It was no surprise, therefore, when this competitor, the Santa Rosa Club was awarded first place by the panel of judges. Speaking for the judges, Miss Molly Randle said that all the entertainments had been well worth while and the judges had enjoyed them all. She con-/ gratulated all those taking part. In the chief piano solo J. McLaughlin won another award. The judge, Mr Keith Newson, said that he had already commented on Mr McLaughlin’s outstanding ability, but he would also like to commend the second place winner, Miss B. Frew, on her undoubted musical ability and determination—she had entered for all classes for which she was eligible. The soprano test was won by Miss H. Smith, of Kaiapoi. Mr Hamilton Dickson, vocal judge, said this had been a very good class and three recalled competitors had all sung well. Miss Smith had given a colourful performance and rhythmic sense had stood her well in handling a difficult song. Two fancy dancing glasses are listed for the Repertory Theatre this morning and the competitive side of the festival will finish tonight with a concert programme of finals at the Repertory Theatre. The festival will close with demonstration concerts at the Civic Theatre to-morrow afternoon and evening. Further results (competitors being from Christchurch unless otherwise mentioned) are:— Character Recital, adults.—Miss A. Watkins (Dunedin), 72 points, 1. Elocution Scholarship, boy or girl, 12 and under 14.—Rosalie O’Connell, 145 points, 1; James Barrie, 144, 2; Janice Walker, 143, 3. Prepared Speech, 12 and under 16. Marie McAleer, 85 points, 1. Vocal Duet, 12 and under 16.—Barbara Loader and Margaret Mackay, 83 points, 1; Louise McSherry and Marybelle Arnould, 81, 2; Deirde and Felice Bullivant, 80. 3. Vocal Duet, under 12.—Sonya Black and Janette Amould, 81 points, 1; Wendy Cannon and Sandra McCree, 79, 2. Vocal Duet, 12 and under 14.—Barbara Loader and Carolyn Thompson, 80 points, 1; Elizabeth and Margaret Hudson, 78, 2. Tap Dance, eight and under 10.—Beverley Cornelius, 79 points, 1; Rhonda.. Steele, 78, 2; Maureen Adair, 77, 3. Barefoot Dance, 12 and under 14.—Dawn White (Wellington), 80 points, 1; Sharon Penny (Timaru), 79, 2; Jocelyn Henderson and Louise McSherry, 72 (equal) 3. Song and Tap Dance, 14 and over.— Colin Saggers, 83 points, 1; Caret Chaplin, 82, 2; Judith Dench and Janice Smith, 80 (equal) 3. Tap Duo, 12 and over.—Colin Saggers and Monya Bennett, 82 points, 1; Barbara Hartman and Beverley Goslin, 80, 2; Pamela Griffith and Dorothy Laraman, 79, 3. Song for Boys, 10 and under 12.—Kevin Nicholl, 78 points, 1; David Henderson, 76, 2; Shane Murphy, 75, 3. Junior Choir Contest.—Rangiora Methodist Junior Choir, 163 points, 1. Soprano Solo Test, Open.—Miss H. Smith (Kaiapoi), 85 points, 1; Miss V. Cleveland, 84, 2; Miss H. Murie, 83, 3. Vocal Solo, Men.—D. Harman, 82 points, 1; R. Sealby. 81, 2; E. Osborne and J. Forifest, 80 (equal), 3. Sofig and Accompaniment, 16 and under 18.—Pauline Colthart and Janice McCahon, 83 points, 1; Pamela Dunstan and Carel Chaplin, 80, 2; Thackwell and Adrienne Lee, 77, 3. Chief Piano Solo.—J. McLaughlin, 80 points, 1; Miss B. Frew, 2. Pas de Trois, 12 and over.—Judith Dench, Monya Bennett, and Carel Chaplin, 80 points, 1. Skipping Dance. 12 and over.—Monya Bennett, 80 points, 1; Judith Dench and Lorraine Nicholl, 78 (equal), 2. Vocal Solo, with Obbligato, Adult.— Miss W. Thackwell and K. McKeich, 82 points, 1; Mrs E. Blyth, 80, 2; B. Sutton and Miss C. Chaplin, 78, 3. Song in Character, 12 and under 14. Louise McSherry. 84 points, 1; Margaret Williams and Judith Bailey, 83 (equal), 2. Fifteen Minutes’ Entertainment.—Santa Rosa Club, 85 pefints. 1; Santa Rosa Club, 83, 2. Humorous Character Recital, 14 and under 16.—Rosalie Thomas, 76 points, 1; Enid Smith, 74, 2; Marie McAleer, 73, 3. National Ballet, any age.—Doreen Herbert School of Dancing, 80 points. 1; Gladys Bushell School of Dancing. 79, 2; Irene Kalnin’s School, of Dancing, 78, 3. Double Sword Dance, 12 and over.— Eleanor Kirkwood and Joan Wildermoth, 79 P° in *s. 1; Barbara Dick and Patricia

Sword Dance, Open.—Barbara Dick, 87 points, 1; Jill Fagan, 86. 2; Ann McGettigan. 84, 3. Secondary School Quiz.—Lindsay Moore, David Cook, Malcolm Griffin, and John Cookson 1. Priihary School Quiz.—Marlene Templeton, David Withers, Bill May, and Alison Currie 1.