JUDGE PLEASED

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 284, 28 August 1934, Page 10

JUDGE PLEASED

Standard in Elocution Bth DAY OF FESTIVAL Singers’ High Markings Together with a New Zealand test recital for men, a recitation scholarship for girls under 16 years was'the most important class in the Wellington competitions festival yesterday. There were 34 entrants, and the class was higldy praised by the adjudicator. Interesting dancing, vocal and Instrumental sections completed the eighth day programme of the festival, which • finishes next Saturday night. The Competition Society’s recitation scholarship for girls, the first section of which had been held on Saturday, was won ,by Miss Vivian Violich, of Wellington, with Miss Monica Williams, Hataitai, second. Mr. J. How? lett Ross remarked that it had been a fine section all round. Both place-win-ners had “made the audience listen and their w’ork live.” “Fine Shakespeare.” There had been good performances by tile two men in the final of the test recital, Mr. Eric Whitehead and Mr. Wiilihm List, he said. Both gave very fine Shakespeare in their second selections. He con- ' gratulated the winners in the ladies Shakespearean recitation class for intelligent interpretations. A large girls’ class for recitation in character had also greatly pleased him, the .winner particularly, he said. Mr. Barton Ginger, who judged a class for girls under twelve years, complimented them on their interpretations and good use of pausation. j Mr. E. Bennett North said there had been keen competition in a men’s English folk-song class. High points in this section were gained by Mr. Herbert Seaton and Mr. Franklin-Browne, in a contralto solo class bj' Miss Kathleen Sawyer and Miss Una Thomas, and in a ladies’ operatic solo class by Miss Doreen Hunt and Miss Kathleen Chapple. Mr. North seemed particularly pleased -with the singing of Miss Hunt, who, he said, had Interpreted a French song with restraint and great culture, and artistry. A prominent aspect in a girls’ song class was the clear speech; the section had been very interesting. Young Pianists Advised. The playing of the candidates in the piano solo section for competitors under 16 demonstrated the generally high standard of pianoforte teaching, Mr. V. Ver-non-Griffiths said. The winner’s performance was full of exceptional promise, and the playing of the only boy candidate (who gained second prize) was almost as notable. Although several of the other competitors gave evidence of careful study, most of them would be well advised to devote more attention to the whole subject of rhythm and to the use of the pedal. For a proper understanding of,the latter the study of harmony was essential. Above all else, particular attention should be paid to the spirit of the music. The merely technical part of. students work should have this one ultimate aim. There had been two or three outstanding dances, said Miss Jeane Horne, commenting on a character dance section for competitors under 16 years. Two very good expressive numbers were given, but there had not been enough scope in them for actual dancing. A children’s toe dance section had been “very disappointing.” The judge considered that there were several who should not yet .be attempting pointe work, although in this respect the winner did well. PLACINGS AND POINTS TOE DANtE, under 12. Judy Lewis (Petone), 72pts 1 Dawn Larsen (Petone), 70pts 2 Valeska Jenkins (Kllbirnie) J Highly commended: Haisie Hoskin (Petone), Constance Chalk (Wellington) and Leah Kerr (Kelburn). CHARACTER DANCE, under 16. Peggy Black (Wadestown), “Carmencita," 79pts '• 1 Marjorie Penman (Kilblrnle), “Satyr,” 77pts. 2 Feme Clialk (Wellington), “Tally Ho,” 70pts 3 . Very highly ■ commended: Joan Mabin (Brooklyn), Joan Clements (Roseneath), Norma Remmers (Wellington), Jack Glennie (Lower Hutt) and Alma Longhurst (Wellington). Highly commended: Joyce Oliver (Wellington) and Loma McKe'rcher (Petone), NATIONAL DANCE, Hornpipe, under 16. Grade McKay (Wadestown), 80pts. ... 1 Jean O’Connor (Wellington), 79pts. .. 2 Margaret Lawrence (Mangatoki). 75pts. 3 Highly commended: Peggy Smyth (Hataitai), Thelma Walters (Karorl). June Scott (Palmerston North) and Dolores Harris (Wellington). | SEAN TRIUBHAIS, under 16. June Scott (Palmerston North), 84pts. 1 Margaret Lawrence (Mangatoki), 82pts. 2 Grade McKay (Wadestown). SOpts. .. 3 Highly commended: Jean O’Connor (Wellington), Peggy Smyth (Hataitai) and Rosina Smither (Thorndon). CONTRALTO SOLO, “The Last Hour” (A. Walter Kramer). Miss Kathleen Sawyer (Te Horn). 94pts. 1 Miss Una Thomas (Wellington). 92pts. 2 Highly commended: Mrs. C. K. Williams (Gisborne) and Miss Rae Bond (Wanganui). ENGLISH FOLK SONG, men (an.v voice). Mt. Herbert Seaton (Wellington), ‘‘Dashing AwAy With a Smoothing Iron." 92pts 1 Mr. Franklin-Browne (Wanganui), “Twelve Days of Christmas," OOnts. 2 Highly commended: Mr. John Withers (Wadestown) and Mr. Ray Trewern (Wellington). OPERATIC SOLO, ladies (any voice). Miss Doreen Hunt (Wairoa), “Depuis le Jour.” 94pts 1 Miss Kathleen Chapple (Christchurch), “From Luise.” 91pts 2 Highly commended: Miss Kathleen Sawyer (Te Horn), Miss K. Mullany (Napier) and Mrs. C. K. Williams (Gisborne). GIRLS’ SONG, under 12. (a) “A Necklace of Love” (Ethel'bert Nevin); (b) own selection. Georgina Crossley (Wellington), “Sleep, Little Bird,” STpts 1 Nancy True (Wellington), “Lullaby.” 84pts • 2 Highly commended: Rita Cass (Island Bay). Nona Hood (Roseneath) and Audrey

Mc’Cluggage (Karori). PIANO SOLO. 14 and under 16. “Romanze” (Sibelius). Nola Pritchard (Wellington), ifflpts. .. 1 Paul Magill (Wellington). SSpts. ...... 2 Highly commended: Laurie .Tones (Wellington), Pamela Beauchamp (Wellington), Rliona 'Thomas (Christchurch) and Gwenneth Smith (Palmerston North). RECITATION (society’s scholarship). Girls under 16. (a) “Endymion (Keats).; (b) own selection. Vivian Vlolieh (Wellington), “The Vow, iGSpts 1 Monica Williams (Hataitai), "Tale of Old .iapan,” isdpis Highly eainmendqU: Doris Mildenhall (Wellington). Moira McClure (Napier). Edna Gorrie (■Mangiiroa) and Joyce Guyton (Wellington).

SHAKESPEA MAN R ECITA.TION. ladies. “The Dethroned Queen (Queen Margarot’s S-pcech: Richard 111, Act 4. Gunn (Island Bay). 77-pts. 1 Miss Nola’Hyde (Brooklyn), <Upts -

RECITATION, girls, under 12 “A Song from the Suds (L. M. Alcott). Beverley Peek (Bcrhnmpore), Slpts. .. 1 Loris McEwan (Island Bay). 80pts *- Highly commended: Noellne White (Rongotal). Pamela Hills (Ngalo). Betty Camp, boll (Upper Unit). Frances Sharp (Island Bay) Margaret Wainwright (Miramar). Kathleen Bruce (Brooklyn), Hazel Black (Eastbourne).

N’EW ZEALAND TEST RECITAL Men. open class, (a) “Cold Iron ; Ob) own selection. ' t ~ Mr. William List (Lower Hutt), "Henry V Sentences the Traitors, lu-lpts. 1 Mr. Robert. Cheyne (Eastbourne), "Buckiugliam’s Speech." MSfo#. S

RECITATION IN CHARACTER (not humorous), girls under 16. Elaine Weebcr (Wellington), “Juliet,” Slpts. 1 Andren Lawson (Wellington), Queen Katherine’s Defence,” 79pts. z Highly commended: .Tenn Irin (Wellington) Pauline McKnin (Lower TTutt), Violet. Potter (Wellington), Josephine Peters (Wellington). Marcia Hart (Napier), Moira McClure (Napier). Doris Mildeuball (Wellington) and Rubv Cheyne (Eastbourne). \ ballet in costume. “Moonlight,” was given by girls over 16 years, pupils nt Miss Marjorie Newport's school of dancing. . ~ , , The late entrant who was very highly commended in the open eccentric or dance section held on Saturday, was Miss Thelma Wakeford, of Wellington. Another late entrant. June Cooper (Wellington), was highly , commended in. the character dance section for competitors under nine years. Because of the large number of entrants in the recitation section for girls under twelve years, to be held in the Blue Triangle Hall this morning, it wm be divided into two separate classes. The first will consist of from entrant N<>- J to No. "2. and the second of from No. 33 to No. 64. There will be four recalls at night.