THE COMPETITIONS

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 50, 27 August 1930, Page 4

THE COMPETITIONS

EVENING SESSION

LAST NIGHT'S FINALS

The, exeellont entertainment being provided, at sessions of the Wellington Competitions Society's annual festival at present in progress drew a good body of the public to the Town Hall last night. The spirit of friendly rivalry in each number gives, an added zest to the enjoyment of what are remarkably good items, and the audiences each night are. not slow to show their appreciation of outstandnig merit. The following are further results of yesterday's events:—

CLOG ■ DANCE, under 12.—Recalls: Miss Dawn Larsen (Kllblrnie), Miss Jean O'Connor (Wellington). Third place. Miss Valka Jenkins (Wellington). Highly commended: Miss , June Scott (Palmerston North), Miss Marjorie Penman (Kilbirnie), Miss Melva Davles (Island Bay), Master Errol Wood (Wellington). Other competitors: Misses Margarot Oates (Wellington), Mary Stevens (Wellington), Nola Stevens (Wellington), Mavis Halo (Oriental Bay), Marjorie Lee (Berharoporo), Sliona Bennetts (Wellington), Peggy Sniyth (Hataltal), Esma Chalk (Wellington), Vera Ballamore (Karaka Bay), Danziel Wilkinson (Karorl), Doris Mildenhall (Wellington), Monica Williams (Hataltai), Alice Sugden (Wellington), Tomah Kercher' (Petone), Dorothy Brown (Masterton), Valma Nicholas (Aro street), Loma Flavoll (Wellington), Joan Chandler (Wellington), Hona Elsmore (Petone), Jean Latfmer (Wellington), Jean Falls (Porirua), Gladys Petloy (Wellington), Norma Bimmor (Wellington), Joyce Oliver (Wellington), Constance Chambers (Miramar), Jean Asey (Hawera), Master Percy Lee (Masterton). Final—

Miss Jean O'Connor (Wellington), 87 points 1 Miss Dawn Larson (Kllblrnie), 85 points 2

BRISTOL PIANO SOLO SCHOLARSHIP (15 and under 18). Final.— ' '

Mr. W. Maurice Hood (Kelburn), 71! points 1 Miss I. C. Hlghet (Hataltal), 72 points .. 2 Miss Molly Withers (Wadestown) and Miss Thora Stubbs (Hamilton) 3

Mr. Ernest Jenncr, the judgo, very highly commended Miss Mavis Crawford (Lyall Bay), who, he said, played the nocturne best of all. The competitors had played a test piece and also one of their own selection, and Mr. Jenner said that Mr. Hood's playing of a Debussy piece had placed him ahead, but he should watch his • Miss Hlghet'a tone in tho nocturne was too- angular.

RECITATION IN CHARACTER (not humorous) ; girls, 12 and Under IG. Marks awarded ter costume and characterisation. Time limit six minutes.—Recalls: Miss Patricia Kerr (Island Bay), Miss Joyce Dinnison (Brooklyn). Highly commended: Misses Freda Whlttaker (Khandallah), Billie Robinson (Dunedln), Bessie Sawden (Brooklyn), Deidre Hungerford (Kilbirnie), Valeric Ashenden (Lyall Bay), Miss Ethel Ralnsford (Petone). Other entrants: Misses Leila Black (Hataltal),' Joyce Guise (Lower Hutt), Doreen Blbby (Brooklyn), Marjorie J. Newport (Wellington), Mayaie Peene (Lower Hutt), Grace Nixon (Chrlstchurch), Betty Mnnley (Eastbourne), Phyllis) Taylor (Wanganui), Constance Kelly (Northland), Joyce E. Myers (Wellington), Nola Hyde (Brooklyn), Lucy Drummond (Taita), Shirley Packard (Potone), Lucy M. Jones (Eastbourne), Joan Raine (Karorl), Nancy Cischetto (Raetihi), Kathleen Read (St. Albana), Dorothy Parker (Kilbirnie), Betty Coleman (Masterton), Audrey Daniels (Wellington), Marjorie Hill (Wellington), Meryl Daniels (Wellington), Dorothy Daniels (Wellington), Hazel Hunter (Rongotal), Irl3 Austin (Hutt road), Hilary Henderson (Khandallah), Irene Wilson (Miramar), Patricia Townshond (Christchurch), Doreen Cameron (Hataltal), Paddy Hope Gibbons (Wellington), Kane Miller (Wellington). Final.— Miss Joyce Dinnison (Brooklyn), "Juliet," 90 points 1 Miss Patricia Kerr (Tslaud Bay), 88 points 2 Miss Nathalie Pollock (Kelburn) 3 Mr. Byron Brown said the winner had given a very flno, finished performance. GIKLS' SONG, 12 and under 14.—Final: Miss Patricia Townsend (Christchurch), 161 points : 1 Miss Kathleen Read (Cbrlstchurch), 157 points 2 Miss Irene Wilson (Miramar), 151 points .. 3 Mr. Barry Coney, In his remarks, said that both girls had given very fine performances. Miss Read had made a little to. much use of facial expression.

OPERATIC DANCE, over 16, waltz time (no point work). —Recalls: Miss Audrey Robertson (Wellington), Miss Miriama Heketa (Wellington). Other competitors: Misses Isabella Brown (Palmorston North), Doris Shapleskl (Felldtng), Ruby Bushby (Welllnston), .Toyco Hayward (Folltllng). Mlnnlu Male (Wellington). Final.—

Miss Miriama Heketa, (Wellington). 01

points 1 Miss Audroy. Bobertson (Wellington), SO points - 2 Miss Joyce Ifayward (Feilding) , ,3

Madaino Balrd said that the only point which separated first and second was duo to tho runner-up's failure to pause and give time for full, appreciation of graceful positions. RECITATION IN CHABACTER (Humorous); Boys under 12. Marks awarded for costume and characterisation; own selection.—Recalls: Masters Vernon Hallday (Miramar) and Bryce Glennie (Lower Hult). Highly commended: Masters Lloyd Barratt (Lowor Hutt) and .Tames Humphries (Chrlstchurch). Other competitors: Masters Horace Ede (Ngalo), Paul Tanner Klsland Bay), Baynor Kellaway (Brooklyn), Douglas Lynch (Napier), Billy Williams (Hataltal). Final.—

Master Bryco Glennie (Lower Hutt), 86 points 1 Master Vernon Haliday (Miramar), 85 points 2 Mr. Byron Brown said the boys had done bettor work than was usual In boys of their age; there" was nothing stodgy about them. CHILDREN'S CHORUS; open to any Children's Choir, under 12; 15 to 25 voices. Unison Songs accompanied. Final.—

Guildford Terrace Convent . School, 174 points ■ i 1 Brlgldine Convent, Johnsouvllle, 159 points 2 Kilbirnie Convent School, 154 points .... 3

Tho section had been disappointing, said Mr. Coney, and the singing was not ■as good as he had expected.

RECITATION; New Zealand Author. Lady or Gentleman. . ,"A Song of tho Saddle."— Recalls: Mrs. M. Tonks (Wellington), Mr. G. A. C. Power (Berhampore). Third placo, 82 points, Miss Kathleen Bartosli (Lower Hutt). Highly commended: Miss Beryl Tunks (Brooklyn), Miss Joan Maunder (Wellington). Other competitors: Mr. John Storr (Wellington), Miss Margarot O'Halloran (Wellington), Mr.- Cedric A. Muir (Stokes Valley), Misses Margaret Seeylo (Dunedln), Kathleen Campbell (Island Bay), R. Lazarus (Dunodln), W. Indor (Seatouu), Madge Thomas (Wellington), Ruby Milnes (Levin), Queenle Hall-Miean (Wellington), Mavis Windsor (Wellington), Gweneth Carr (Upper Hutt), Mr. W. J. Hall (Wellington), Mr. W. J. Mouritjoy, Junior (Wellington), Miss Gracie Kerr (Island Bay). Final. — Mrs. M. Tonics (Wellington), 84 points .. 1 Mr. G. A. C. Power (Borhampore), 83 points 2 Mr. Barton Gingor, who judged this section, said that Mrs. Tonka won because of her restraint.

ACTION SONG, Boy or Girl, 12 and under 10. Not In costume. No properties.—Recalls: Master John Martin (Wellington), Miss Hilda Webster (Lower Hutt). Highly commended: Misses Kathleen Read (Christchurch), Graco Nixon (Chrlstchurch), Ethol Ralnsford (Petone). Other competitors: Misses Kathleen Bradley (Hastings), Bessie Sawden (Wellington), Master Warwick Lawrence (Carterton), Jean Campbell (Hastings), Irene Wilson (Miramar), Master Jeffrey M'Neil (Llnwood), Misses Eileen Crawford (Hastings), Kathleen Crawford (Hastings), Minnie O'Connor (Wellington),' Audrey Daniel (Wellington), Meryl Daniels (Wellington), Doreon Cameron (Hataltal), Jean Hinton (Wellington), Doris Price (Hastings), Joyce Dirinison (Wellington), Peggy Welch (Wellington). ' Final.— Miss Hilda Webster (Lower Hutt), 172 points 1 Master John Martin (Wellington), 170 points 2 Miss Nola Hyde (Wellington) and Miss . Patricia Townsond (Chrlstchurch), 166 points 3 Tho Judge' said the winner had given a charming and graceful performance. Master Martln'3 actions had been very suitable and not overdone. ENGLISH SONG; Ladles, any voice. Final.— Miss Betty Hilllard (Chrlstchurch), 161 points 1 Miss Kathleon Blanchette (Wanganul), 158 points i... "2 Mrs. Emma Astell (Wellington), 155 points 3 SOPRANO SOLO, "Beautiful Rivulet" ,or "Villanelle."—Recalls: Miss Kytho M'lvor (Rongotai), Miss Kathleen Ferris (Thorndon). Highly commended: Mrs. Lilian Rosenthal (Wellington), Miss Eva WUWns, Mrs. Ellison 'Porter (Wellington). Other competitors: Mm. Jennie Booth (Ronsotal), Missel Eileen Searle (Hataltal), Nina Partridge (St. Albans), Ena Rapley (Potono), Ruby Dick (Petone). Final.— Miss Kytho Maclver (Rongotal) ,161 points 1 Miss Kathlocn Ferris (Thorndon), 159 points 2 Mrs. Julia Schmidt (Lowor Hutt), 15S points 8 VIOLIN SOLO, 12 and under 16. "Valsc," Op. 87, Ko. 3. A. d'Ambrosio. Final.— Miss E. Bernasconi (Kilbirnie), 84 points 1 Master Creighton Banning (Kclburn), 83 points /......,;... 2 Mr. Crowlhor Bald tho boy should develop Into a very flue player, but ho had not done so well as in the morning, whllo Miss Bernasconi had improved. . COMBINED BALLET.—OnIy one entry, "Movement da Ballet" being admirably performed by pupils of Mr. Joe Knowßloy. CHARACTER STORY DANCE, under Ifi. Final.— Miss Jean E. Scott (Palmorston), S3 points 1 Miss Jean Denham (Rosoneath), 82 points 2 Vedras Rlmmcrs (Wellington), 81 points .- 3

Special prizes given by Madame Balrd were won by Miss Pat Read (Wellington) and Master Krrol Wood (Wellington). Highly commoner"• Miss Peggy Welsh (Wellington), Miss Audrey Daniels (Wellington), Mls3 Jonn Begg (Wellington). Other competitors: Misses Rita Glllcn (Petone), MXrJorlo Penman (KM-

blrnle), Joan Ralne (Karorl), Dorothy Groise (Papanui), Thelma Bartholomew (Wellington), Jean O'Connor (Wellington), Dorothy Daniels (Wolllngton), Enid Schon' (Lyall Bay), Phyllis Oliver (Wellington), Patricia; Gunn (Glsborna), Mavis Lee (Kelburn), June Scott (Polmerston North), Jean Gunn (Wellington), Diana Lodge (Auckland). • ■■(-.-