THE COMPETITIONS

Evening Post, Volume C, Issue 85, 7 October 1920, Page 8

THE COMPETITIONS

DEMONSTRATION CONCERT

TO-NIGHT

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS,

The actual Competitions at the*'. Grand Opera House have almost finished, and tonight, Friday night, and Saturday afternoon and evening there will be demonstration concerts at which th% winners of the various sections will be heard and seen. To-night's programme; which is published in detail in this issue, should be an exceptionally fine one, for it is evident that it has been arranged with great cars'in order to give some idea of the scope of the Competitions. On Saturday afternoon there will be a special children's demonstration. There was another large attendance at the Grand Opera House last night, when several interesting sections were decided. The Begg Scholarship, awarded to the winner for the section, girl's song_, 16 and under 21, 'went to Miss Marjorie Clark. The award was given on the aggregate points for the test piece and own selection, and ( the judge remarked that both Miss Clark and Miss Knight had" promising voices. The winner possessed a fine voice with good metal and tone, and was to be complimented on her consistent work throughout the Competitions. Additional results are as follow: — Story Without Words.—Miss S. Taphouse and Messrs. A. Wallace and C. Smith, "A Chinese Courtship," 1; Miss Gwen Shepherd and Mr. Eric Buckman, "Opening a Bazaar," 2. Recital, with Accompaniment (humorous). —Final: Marjorie Willcocks, 1; Ivy Middlemiss, Levin, 2. Humorous Character i Sketch, lady or gentleman. Own selection.—Einal: Marjorie Willcocks, 1; Madge Shearer, 2; Madge Lyon, 3. , Irish Song, gentleman. Ow.i selection. —Final: D. M'Gill. Christchurch, 130 points, 1; E. J. Bryan, Christchurch, 126 points, 2; A. L. Pickett, 125 points, 3. . Shakespearean Recitation, " Othello's Defence."—Final: Kevin Dillon, 174 points, 1; Lionel Inch, 165 points, 2. Girls' Song, 16 and under 21, for the Charles Begg and Co.'s scholarship,— Final: Marjorie Clarke, 137 points for test and 140 for own selection, 1; V. M. Newman, 135 points for test and 138 points for own selection, 2; Millie Knight, Hutt, 131 points for test and 132 points for own selection, 3.

Vocal Duet, in Character.^-John and Cecil Watters, 145 points, 1; Winifred Cooley and Joyce Julian, 134 points, 2; Fay Smyth and Elsie Dick, 130 points, 3. '

Vocal Duet, ladies. Own selection.— Final: Misses Clarke, 127 points, 1; Misses Barnett and Wilkinson, 123 points,* 2; Mrs. Henderson and Miss Bramwell, 122 points, 3. Burns' Song, ladies.—Final: Mrs. Mercer, 136 points, 1; Miss P. Massey, 131 points, 2; Miss Mona Cnstle, 129 points, 3.

Bass Solo, " The Curfew."—Final: Mr. R. J. Bryan, 128 points, 1; Mr. E. R. Myers. 122 points, 2.

Vocal Duet, lady and gentleman. Own selection. —Final: Mrs. Coventry and Mr. Pickett, 130 points, 1; Miss Elton and Mr. Baker, 123 points, 2.' Vocal Trio, ladies. 'Own selection.— Result: Misses Fair, Thomas, and I'ershaw, Brooklyn (only entry), 127 points.

TO-DAY'S RESULTS.

Results of to-day's competitions up to time of going to press were as follow :— Song, New Zealand composer, gentleman, own selection. Final: Mr. Roland Smith I Christchurch), 126 points, 1; Mr. D. M'Gill (Christchurch), 122 points. 2; Mr. Leigh Dew (Wellington), 112 points, 3. Eight entries. Song in Character, lady or gentleman, own selection. —Miss Doris Stevens (Wellington), 134 points, 1; Miss V. M. Newman (Wellington), 129 points, 2. Five entries. ' -~...

A special sate of drapery, watches, etc. will bo held at The Dux Mart to-morrow

Messrs. Dunbar Sloano and Jones sold by auction at their rooms yesterday, on behalf of the Public Trustee, the remaining bungalow situated at Johnsonville in the estate of the late John Rod. Bidding was very brisk, and the property was disposed of for £1450.