COMPETITIONS

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 290, 7 September 1928, Page 12

COMPETITIONS

EVENTS CONCLUDED

MUSIC, SONG AND DANCE PRAISE FOR THE JUDGES The competitive events at the competitions, which have been large attendances to the lown Hall since August IS, concluded last niglit, when several interesting events were decided. There were a piano solo, recitation in character, operatic solo, sacred solo, a character story dance, a vocal duet, vocal solo with obligato, t sheauntriubhas, and many other items, all of which were pleasing to the audiThe president of the society (Mr. F. Campbell) said that before the adjudicators gave their decisions on the

final night, he would like to take the opportunity of saying how much their work is appreciated. It could be truly said that they all had given the public of their best. “Comparisons,” went on Mr. Campbell, “are perhaps odious, but I feel I must say that the adjudicators have fully maintained the standard one expects at the Wellington Festival. I feel that the judges have satisfied most of the competitors as their decisions have been well received.”

Commenting on the recitation In character the elocution judge (Mr. B. Gibb) said that a very good standard had been raaintaiued amongst the competitors, and it was difficult to select the winner as al? the recalls ran very 'close together. The standard had been more consistent throughout than in probably any other event he had judged at the competitions. The competitors had wisely made selections which suited them best, and the costumes and make-up were very effective. Referring to the elocutionary items at the Competitions Mr. Gibb said that the work had been of a high standard, and it was very pleasing indeed to have seen competitors so keen. Several performers were fine artists and showed considerable promise. The vocal and instrumental judge (Mr. Barnett), in referring to the work that he had judged, said that he had been disappointed with the violin, tenor, one of the bass section, and the soprano sections. The • contralto, mezzo, and the baritone sections, however, had been very good, indeed. “In my opinion,” stated Mr. Barnett, “the competitions are very valuable in these days of jazz and jangle. It is good to get together and hear a little decent music away from the noise. ■ I have no fault with jazz—some of it is very clever, but one can have too much of it at times:”

DAY SESSION

SACRED SOLO, bass. Own selection. Recalls: Mr. E. McLellan (Wellington), “Within These Sacred Bowers”; Mr. S. H. Provost (Christchurch), “God is our Refuge.”

OPERATIC (OR DRAMATIC) SOLO, soprano. Own selection.

Recalls: Miss Hilda Crysail (Wanganui), Roberto O Tucehe Adoro”; Miss Rita Masson (Carterton), “Far Greater is His Lowly State”; Miss Ailsa Nicol (Lower Hutt), “Ar fors e lui.” Highly commended: Miss Ena Raplcy (Petone), Miss Nellie Bateman (Wanganui). MEZZO SOPRANO SOLO, "A Night

Recalls: Miss Eileen Higgins (Wellington) ; Miss Ailsa Dillon (Hataitai); Miss Marjorie Nelson (Christchurch). Highly commended : Miss Rita Sorensen (Christchurch). VOCAL SOLO WITH ACCOMPANIMENT AND OBLIGATO. Own selection. Prize awarded for combined effort.

Recalls: Miss Connie Fhimank (Timarii), “A Summer Night”; Mrs.- T. Tracy (Lyall Bay). “Had You But Known”; Miss Ailsa Nicol (Lower Hutt), “Spirit of Delight.”

IRISH SONG (folk or traditional), gentlemen, any voice. Own selection. Mr. William Toomey (Christchurch), “The Harp That Once,” 89 points f Mr. Ernest Gladding (Petone), “Let Erin Remember,” 89 points .... t Mr. R. J. Madigan (Wadestown), “Low Backed Car,” 87 points 2 Mr. Henry Jones (Masterton), “Oft In the Stilly Night.” 86 points 3 tEqual for first. Highly commended: Mr. William Gregg (Wanganui). CHIEF PIANO SOLO, open class. Own selection. Recalls: Mr. Ernest B. Sharp (Wellington), “Polonaise” in B Flat (Moszkowski) ; Miss Ortnie Reir (Kelhurn), “Prelude and Fugue in A Minor” (Bach) ; Miss Mavis Muirhead (Palmerston North), "Concert Study” (Liszt). Highly commended: Miss Eileen Roach (Wellington), Miss Lily Welsh (Waipukurau). RECITATION IN CHARACTER (not Humorous). Jiris, 12 and under 16. Own selection. Mark’s awarded for Costume rn#d Chnriicterisalion. Recall® | Marjorie Newport (Welling-

ton), “Julia”; Qu eenio McLean (Wellington), “Juliet,” Joyce Dinnison (Brooklyn), “Juliet”; Iris Bate (Napier), “Lydia.” Highly commenced: Marjorie Hill (Brooklyn), Leona Millner (Lyall Bay), Beryl Tunks (Brooklyn), Evelyn Adams (Wellington), Bessie Sawden (Brooklyn), Freda Whittaker (Khandallah). CHARACTER STORY DANCE, under 16. Recalls: Miriama Heketa (Wellington), “In an Opium Den”; Dorothy Daniels (Wellington), “The Brigand”; Joan Benge (Wellington), “Indian.” Highly commended: Hazel Martin (Wellington), Lennie Holes (Seatoun). SHEAUNTRUBHAS, under 10. Recalls: Margaret Oates (Wellington), Bettv Gillespie (Daunevirke), Joan Stewart (Porirua), Jean Falls (Porirua). Highly commended: Suzanne Bremner (Wellington), Nola Stewart (-Wellington). VOCAL DUET, Lady and Gentleman. Recalls: Miss R. Sorensen (Masterton) and Mr. Henry Jones (Masterton). “I Would That My Love”; Miss Hilda Chudley (Wellington) and Mr. E. W. Robbins (Wellington), “Greetings.” Highly commended: Miss Eunice Standen (Wellington) and Mr. G. 11. Gray (Wellington). ■ GIRLS’ SONG, 16 and under 18. “Pirate Dreams.” Recalls: Miss Roma Thompson (Petone), Miss Kathleen Bartosh (Lower Hutt).

BOYS’ SONG, under 12. “I Know a Bank.” lan Galloway (Khandallah), 85pts. 1 John Martin (Wellington), 83pts. .. 2 Alex. Elton (Wellington), Slpts 3 EVENING SESSION RECITATION IN CHARACTER (not Humorous), Girls 12 and under 16. Joyce Dinnison (Brooklyn), 93pts. .. 1 Queenie McLean (Wellington), 91pts 2 Marjorie Newport (Wellington), 89 points t Iris Bate (Napier)), S9pts t tEqual for third. CHARACTER STORY DANCE. Joan Benge (Wellington), 94pts 1 Miriama Heketa (Wellington), 90pts. 2 Dorothy Daniels (Wellington), 89pts. 3 Very highly commended: Hazel Martin (Wellington), with 88 points for her “Fairy Doll Dance.” SHEAUNTRUBHAS, under 10. Betty Gillespie (Dannevirke), 7Spts. 1 Joan Stewart (Porirua), 76pts 2 Margaret Oates (Wellington), 75pts. 3 CHIEF PIANO SOLO. Mr. Ernest B. Sharp (Wellington), 178pts 1 Miss Mavis Muirhead (Palmerston North), 176pts 2 Miss Eileen Roach (Wellington), “Prelude in G Minor” (Rachmaninoff), 174pts 3 Miss Ormie Reid (Kelburn), who was said by the judge to be one of the most outstanding pianists at the competitions, who was recalled, was disqualified for exceeding the time limit allowed. Mr. Barnett. said he very much regretted having to disqualify Miss Reid, but “a rule was a rule” and had to be observed. She hud been told after her first performance that she had exceeded the time, but unfortunately she had done the same again in the evening.

VOCAL DUET, Lady and Gentleman. Miss Hilda Chudley (Wellington) and Mr. E. Robbins (Wellington), 87 points 1 Miss R. Sorensen (Masterton) and Mr. Henry Jones (Masterton), 84pts. 2 Miss Eunice Standen (Wellington) and Mr. G. 11. Gray (Wellington), 81Jpts 3 OPERATIC (OR DRAMATIC) SOLO. Soprano. Miss Hilda Crysall (Wanganui)-, 88 points 1 Miss Rita Masson (Carterton), 86pts. 2 Miss Ena Rapley (Petone), 85pts. .. f Miss Nellie Bateman (Wanganui), 85 points t tEqual for third. VOCAL SOLO, with Obbligato. Mrs. T. Tracy (Lyall Bay), 87pts. .. 1 Miss Ailsa Nicol (Lower Hutt), 86 points 2 Miss Connie Flamank (Timaru), 85 points 3 MEZZO-SOPRANO. “A Night Idyll.” •Miss Marjorie Nelson (Christchurch), 88pts. 1 Miss Ailsa Dillon (Hataitai), 87pts. 2 Miss Eileen Higgins (Wellington), 86 points 3 GIRLS’ SONG, 16 and under 17. "Pirate Dreams." Miss Roma Thompson (Petone), 86 points 1 Miss Phyllis Martin (Wellington), 84 points - Miss Ena Rapley (Petone), 82pts. .. 3 SACRED SOLO. Bass. Mr. S. 11. Provost (Christchurch), 84 points Mr. R. J. Madigan (Wadestown), 81 points •• • “ Mr. Reginald Armstrong (Seatoun), 80 points ••: • t Mr. E. McLellan ( Welling!-in), 80 points T *Equal for third.