THIRD DAY

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 284, 27 August 1930, Page 12

THIRD DAY

Wellington Competitions PIANO SCHOLARSHIP Women’s Test Recital < Nineteen classes in the Wellington Competitions Society’s musical and elocutionary festival were disposed of yesterday. The attendances throughout the day sessions were considered very satisfactory, though more people were present at the attractive entertainment in the evening. ' ~ , , . z The principal event decided last evening was the Bristol Piano _ Company s piano scholarship. This consisted of two parts:—(a) A set piece, “Nocturne in A,” No. 4 (Field); and (b) a piece selected by the performer. The scholarship was won by Mr. W. Maurice Hood (Kelburn), with 78 points, and Miss I. C. Highet (Hataitai) was placed second with 72 points. The piano duet class was won by Jean Brown (Kilbirnie) and Enid Schon (Wellington), who secured 8a points. ! t. -Of special interest was a recitation by a New Zealand author, “A Song of the Saddle” (S. S. MacKenzie) for either lady or gentleman. This class drew a total of 20 entries, and was won by Mrs. M. Tonks, with Mr. G. A. C. Power second. The final of the New Zealand test recital, ladies, was also decided. This consisted of two pieces, laul Revere’s Ride” (Longfellow) and an “own selection.” Miss Madge Thomas was the successful competitor, with Miss G. Carr second. Variety was added to the programme by a children’s chorus class, 15 to 20 voices, which Guilford Terrace Convent School won. In addition a dash of colour was introduced by a ballet “Movement de Ballet,” presented by Mr. Joe Knowsley s school of dancing. This item proved very P °TAie festival will be .continued to-day in the big Town Hall, the Concert Chamber, and Nimmo’s Hall, and a well-varied concert will be presented in the evening. Detailed results of yesterdays events are as follow: — •

PIANO SOLO, 15 and under 18. The Bristol Piano Co.’s Scholarship. Mr. W. Maurice Hood (Keiburn), 78pts. 1 Miss I. C. Highet (Hataitai), <2pts. .. 2 Miss Molly Withers (Wadestown) and Miss Thora Stubbs (Hamilton) .. 3 Very highly commended: Miss Mavis Crawford (Lyall Bay). The judge, Mr. Ernest Jenner, said that Miss Withers had played the set piece, “Nocturne” in A (Field) better than any of the other competitors. Her marks awarded on the own selection piece had pulled her down. Mr. Hood’s pedalling wanted watching, while Miss Highot’s tone was too angular for a nocturne.

PIANO DUET, 12 and under 14, “Dances from Henry VIII.” Jean Brown (Kilbirnie) and Enid Schon (Wellington), 85pts. ............... 1 Patricia and Mavis Gunn (Gisborne), T4pts. John Martin and Harry Reynolds (Wei- n lington), 69pts 3 VIOLIN SOLO, 12 and under 16. “Valse,” Op. 37, No. 3 (A. D’Ambrosio). E. Bernasconl (Kilbirnie), 84pts 1 C. Hanning (Kelburn), 83pts. 2 Highly recommended: Eric J. Sharp (Seatoun).

SOPRANO SOLO, "Beautiful Rivulet” or “Villanelle.”

Miss K. Maclver (Rongotai), 16fpts 1 Miss Joan Highet (Hataitai), 159pts. 2

ACTION SONG, boy or girl, 12 and under 16. Hilda Webster (Lower Hutt), 172pts. .. 1 John Martin (Wellington), 167pts 2 Nola Hyde (Wellington) and Patricia Townsend (Christchurch), 161pts., equal ••• 3 “A very interesting class,” said the judge.

ENGLISH SONG.—Ladles, any voice. (Own selection.) Miss Betty Hilliard (Christchurch), lOlpts 1 Miss Kathleen Blanchette (Wanganui), H?ghly S commended: Miss Janet Stirling (Wellington), Mrs. Emma Astill (Wellington), Miss Weno Tahiwi (Otaki).

GIRLS’. SONG.—Twelve and under 14 ' • (Own selection.) Patricia Townsend (Christchurch), * Kathleen Read (Christchurch), IBTpts. 2 Highly commended: Joyce E, Myers (Wellington), Irene E. Wilson (Miramar), Vedris Cathcart (Johnsonville). CHILDREN’S CHORUS, open to any children’s choir, under 12 years; 15 to 2a voices. Guilford Terrace Convent School, 174 Brig?dine S Conve’nt,' Johnsonville, ia9pts. 2 Kilbirnie Convent School, 154pts. ...... 3 “A rather disappointing section, ’ said the judge.

CHARACTER STORY DANCE, under 16 June Scott (Palmerston North). 83pts. 1 Jean Denham (Roseneath). “The Defender of the Walls,” 82pts. .■•.••• 2 Vedras Rimmers (Wellington), “Death of Blue Eagle,” 81pts ...3 Highly commended: Pat. Reade (Wellington), Peggy Welsh (Wellington), Errol Wood (Wellington), Audrey Daniels (Wellington), Joan Begg (Wellington). CLOG DANCE, Under 12. Jean O’Connor' (Wellington), 87pts. .. 1 Dawn Larsen (Kilbirnie), 85pts 2 Valka Jenkins (Wellington), 74pts. .. 3 OPERATIC DANCE, Over 16, Waltz Time. Miriama Heketa (Wellington), Dlpts. ..1 Audrey Robertson (Wellington), OOpts. - Joyce Hayward (Feilding) 3 COMBINED BALLET, “Movement de Ballet.” Mr. Joe Knowsley’s Ballet 1 The only entry. RECITATION, girls, 9 and under 12. "The Pigeons.” First Section. Andrea Lawson (Wellington), 83pts. .... 1 Roma Bethridge-Topp (Lyall Bay), 82 points 2 Joyce Graham (Wellington), 81pts 3 Highly commended: Noeline Simon (Lower Hutt), Yvonne Goodwin (Upper Hutt), Dulcie Stairmand (Kilbirnie), Betty Elliott (Lower Hutt). Second Section. Doris Maidenhall (Wellington), Slpts. .. 1 Noeline Alwin (Palmerston North) and Eunice Scott (Wellington), 80pts. equal 2 Highly commended: Marcia Hart (Napier) ; Joan Harris (Wellington); Betty Richard (Hataitai); Greta Hanning (Kelburn) ; Annie Mitchell (Berhampore); Patricia Hills (Khandallah); Gloria Robertson (Thorndon), and Evelyn Thompson (Petone). _ „ , The judjre, Mr. Harry Thomas, of Sydnev. said that the standard of performance in‘the first section was on the whole higher than that in thO second. NEW ZEALAND TEST RECITAL, Ladies. Miss Madge Thomas (Wellington), 16Si>ts 1 Miss Gwynethe Carr (Upper Hutt), „ Miss Lazarus (Dunedin), 165pts. ... 3

RECITATION IN CHARACTER (not humorous). Girls, 12 and under 16. (Own selection). J. Dinnisori (Brooklyn), OOpts 1 P. Kerr, g N Pollock (Kelburn) 6

RECITATION IN CHARACTER (humorour). Boys, under 12. (Own selection). — Brice. A V Halliday, 4

RECITATION, New Zealand author, ladj or gentleman. “A Song of the Saddle . (S. S. MacKenzie). , Mrs M. Tonks (Wellington), 84pts. .... 1 Mr G. A. Power (Berhampore), S3pts. 2 Miss Kathleen Bantosh (Lower Hutt), °