CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 823, 23 May 1910, Page 8

CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS

©7 Te!ecra.D&-—Press Association.* Christchurch, May 22. The literary and musical competitions were resumed yesterday. The principal results wore: — Piano Duet (any age).—Misses V. Curlett and A. Slason (Christchurch), 1; Misses A. M. Pounsford and J. B. Atkinson (Christchurch), 2. Piano Solo (twelve years and under fifteen).—Miss Vera Moore (Dunedin), 1; Miss Nellie Richardson (Christchurch), 2. Piano Duet (sixteen years and under). —Misses G. Eaton and Andrew Gibson (Christchurch), 1: Master F. W. M'Caldon and Miss E. M. M'Caldon (Christchurch), 2. Violin Solo (sixteen and under). — Master A. V. Westhead (Dunedin), 1; Miss Fanny Coles (Christchurch), 2. Mandolin Solo. —Miss K. Baunton (Christchurch), 1; A. J. Pollard (Christchurch), 2. Piano Solo (eighteen and under twenty-one).—Miss Aileen Moore (Dunedin), 1. Mezzo Soprano Solo ("Rose Softly Blooming").—Miss Newman (Wellington), 139 marks, 1; Miss Pacey (Dunedin),- 137 marks, 2; Miss Lucy G. James (Dunedin), 130 marks, 3. The judge stated that the item for tho most part was sung rather too slowly, and- coldly. Miss Lyons was evidently sufforing from a severe cold, • and lier voice was unsteady. Recitation for Ladies (fifteen and under twenty-one).—Miss Devereux (Christchurch), 1; Miss Luke (Wellington); 2. Irish Song.—G. J. Blackie (Dunedin), "Molly Bawn," 1; Miss Pacoy (Dunedin;, "If all the Young Maidens," 2; H. M'Lood (Christchurcn), "Oft in the Stilly Night." Humorous Song (by lady or gentleman). —Miss Pacey, 1; R. H. Webb (Christchurch), 2.