COMPETITIONS AT ASHBURTON

Press, Volume XCII, Issue 27750, 30 August 1955, Page 12

COMPETITIONS AT ASHBURTON

SECOND FESTIVAL SINCE REVIVAL

With an increase of more than 300 entries for the second year since its revival, the Ashburton Competitions Society's annual festival opened in Ashburton yesterday morning. Dancing and vocal classes—only a few of the 159 in the festival—were held in the Radiant Hall and Returned Services’ Association concert hall, and the Methodist Sunday School Hall in Baring squaie east was used in the afternoon for elocution classes. The judges are Dr. Vernon Griffiths, of Christchurch (vocal ana instrumental). Mr Walter Russell-Wood, of Dunedin (elocution). Mrs Joyce Williams, of Chertsey (national dancing), and Mrs Hazel Stoker, of Christchurch (fancy dancing).

The festival had been in recess for 11 years until its revival last year, when, with 1238 entries for 130 classes, it was a marked success. This year the festival s popularity is shown by the 1560 entries—from as far apart as Masterton and Dunedin—in the 159 classes. The president of the society, Mr T. Adams, introduced the adjudicators, the executive, and Cr. K. Anderson who, on behalf of the Mayor of Ashburton, declared the festival open. The chairman of the Ashburton County Council, Mr G. Callaghan, was also present. Results of yesterday’s events were:— Vocal and Instrumental Piano Solo (12 and under 14).—David Page (Christchurch,. 80 points, 1; Betty Bodie (Oamaru), 70, 2; Ralph Stockdill (Rakaia). 3. Sacred Solo (16 and under 20).—Miss Lorna Gilbert (Leeston), 76 points, 1; Mrs Lenore McDonald (Dunedin) 74, 2; Miss Margaret Broker (Ashburton), 69. 3. Vocal Solo, oratorio.—Keith Lockheaa (Ashburton), 71 points, 1; James McGuiness (Ashburton). 69. 2: Brian Hillyer (Ashburton), 64, 3. Vocal Solo (mezzo soprano).—Mrs Colleen Simpson (Christchurch). 68 points. L; Mrs Patricia Mann (Christchurch). 67. 2; Mrs Joan Tonks (Ashburton). 66. 3. Sacred Solo (12 and under 16). —Marybelle Arnould and Claire Webb (Christchurch). 75 points (equal), 1: Jean Williams (Ashburton). Robin Moore and Louise McSherry (Christchurch), equal, 3. Vocal Solo (soprano).—Mrs ' Doreen Erickson (Christchurch). 70 points. 1: Mrs Nola Scott (Ashburton). 68. 2. Piano Solo (14 and under 18).—Patricia K. Adams and Adrienne Wilkinson (Ashburton), 80 points (equal). 1: Gwyneth Led sham (Christchurch) 3. Vocal Duet (under 16).—Marybelle Ainould and Louise McSherry (Christchurch). 73 points, 1: Robin Moore and Carol Hampton (Christchurch). 69. 2; Janette Arnold and Sonya Black (Christchurch). 65. 3. Operatic” Duo (under 16).—Louise McSherry and Dianne McClurg (Christchurch). 74 points, 1. Dancing Highland Fling, under 12 (county).— Grace Wjlson (Ashburton) 1, Colleen Stevenson (Ashburton) 2. Valerie Morriss (A«hburton) 3.

Highland Fling (Novice), under 10.— Bernadette Burns (Methven) 1. Patricia Roche (Christchurch) 2. Janice Butler (A shburton) 3. Tap Dance (under 10).—Sonya Black (Christ hurch). 69 points. 1: Julianne Wallace (Christchurch). 65, 2; Jennifer Adams (Christchurch). 64. 3. Sword Dance (under 14).—Brian North 'Ashburton), 86 points. 1; Patricia Arnst (Ashburton), 84, 2: Helen Fechney (Tinwald) 83. 3. Tap Dance (14 pnd over).—Noel Robertson (Christchurch). 76 points. 1: Dorothy Jackson (Christchurch), 75, 2; Yvonne Sheahan (Christchurch). 70, 3. Highland Fling (under B).—Pamela Keen (Oamaru). 60 points. 1: Margaret Caton (Ashburton), 59. 2; Pamela Wiblin (Blenheim). 58, 3. Operatic Dance (10 and under 12). Suzanne Dobbs (Rangiora). 70 points. 1: Marlene Temoleton (Christchurch), 66. 2: Phondda Webb (Christchurch), 65, 3. Irish Jig (under 16).—Dai Nunn (Christchurch). 84 points, 1: Brian North (Ashburton). 81. 2: Pauline Rooke (Tinwald). 77. 3. Song and Dance Solo (12 and under 14).—Louise McSherry (Christchurch), 78 points. 1: Patricia Adair (Christchurch). 7a, 2; Diane Rogers (Christchurch). 74. Reel o’ Tulloch (open).—Barbara Dick (Christchurch). 85 points, 1. Elocution Recitation (New Zealand author, under 14 county).—Judith Edwards, 1; Fay Alexander. 2. Recitation (12 and under 14).—Janette Arnould (Christchurch), 74 points. 1; Fay Ellis (Christchurch), 73. 2; Ronald Hellewell (Ashburton). 72, 3. Recitation (12 and under 16, county).— Dawn Spicer. 1; Faye Alexander and Ronald HeUewell (equal), 2: Kathleen Husband and Judith Edwards (equal). 4. Prepared Psalm (under 12, countv).— Judith Boyd, i; Julie Cates. 2; Euan Henord and Julie-Gay Prdtheroe (equal) Character Recital (humorous, under 16) -Janette Arnould (Christchurch). 73 points, 1: Faye Alexander Ashburton). 72, 2, Gary WiDiams (Christchurch), 70. 3.