FURTHER FINALS

Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 52, 30 August 1932, Page 7

FURTHER FINALS

THE COMPETITIONS

TEST RECITALS DECIDED

The finals of two test recitals, sing' ing of a high order, and clever novelty, dancing were the features of last evening's session of the 'Wellington Competitions at the Town Hall. There was an appreciative audience. The following awards wore made:— BOY'S SONG, 12 and under 16, own selection. Recalls: Jolin S. Martin, Lower Hutt ("Sing, Sweet Bird") ; Keith Lund, Wanganui ("The Swallows"). Very highly commended: lan Galloway (Khandallah), Grahame Martin (Lower Hutt). Highly commended: Jack Feehan (Karoti), James H. Towersey (Featherston), Jack Booth (Rongotai). Ten competed. Keith Lund, 173 points .;.' 1 John S. Martin, 172 points 2 The prize-winners were really outstanding, Mr. Slater said. The first boy won on interpretation and on general voice quality. Mr. Slater emphasised the need for care, in the choice ot songs, saying that usually he did not comment on the matter, but in this class the second boy's song was rather too florid for him, although he sang cleverly. RECITATION IN CHARACTER, humorous, boys, under 12; own section. Earlc Catterick, Palmerston North ("The Curate Presides"), 01 points"..' .... I Bryan Glennie, Lower Hutt (" 'Er Upstairs"), 90 points :. t Mr. Brookes said that the prize-winners stood out- head and shoulders above the rest. Tha first boy had more poise, and a clear voice. HUMOROUS RECITATION, Girls,, under 12; own. selection. Recalls: Doreen Purdle, Kelburn ("Good for Nothing"); Elaine Weeber, Wellington ("In tha Train"). Highly commended: Joy Ede (Ngaio), Roma Topp (Lyall Bay), Kathleen Stevenson (Lower Hutt), Gwen Luff (Eastbourne), Jean Ivin (Wellington), Phyllis Wcllcr (Mlramar). Twenty-eight competed. • . . • Final. Doreen Purdie, 91 points 1 Elaine Weeber, 90 points . .. <i Mr. Brookes stressed'the necessity of modulating the rolce correctly, saying that it was a matter which should bo treated more seriously. Every syllable of the winner's words could bo heard, and her work was most matured and finished. >•-... JtJNIOK TEST RECITAL, Girls, 12 and under 16; own selection. .. . Marcia Hart, Napier ("Marguerite"), : 86 points ... 1 Monica Williams, Hataitai ("The Highwayman"), 85 points t Mr. Kirk said there had been few mistakes. In the class, showing careful teaching. Interpretation, however, left much to be desired sometimes. Competitors should "live" what they were saying, and work up to a' climax, otherwise they were not convincing. - - GIRL'S SONG, 12 and under 14; own selection. Recalls: May Hyam, Wellington ("Where the Bee Sucks"), Eunice Scott, Wellington ('.'Birds' Songs at Eventide"). Very highly commended: Marcia Hart (Napier). . Highly commended: Gladys Whittaker (Khandallah), Lucy Compton (KlHjirnie), Mavis Paton (Hataitai). Fifteen competed.' . ' , Final. Eunice Scott, 175 points I May Hyam, 174 points .......... 2 GIRL'S SONG, 14 and under 1.6 r "Golden Memories" (C. Chaminade). Recalls: Joyce E. Myers (Wellington), Iren* Wilson (Mlramar). Very highly.. commended: Beatrice Thwaites (Wellington), Jessie-Sawyer (Wellington). Highly commended: Laura Dutton (Island Bay), Nola Hyde (Brooklyn). Eleven competed. Final. "' ' '. . ' Joyce E. Myers, 175 points , 1 Irene Wilson, 174 points 2 The winner owed her success mainly to the little artistic touches and attention to detail she put into her %york, said Mr. Slater. ECCENTKIC OR STEP-DANCE, Boys'-or--Girl* under 16. :.-.:. . :-■ Recalls: Dorothy Daniels (Wellington),. Joan Raine (Wellington). Very highly commended: •Errol Wood. (Wellington), Alma. Longhurst (Wellington), Esma Chalk (Wellington). Highly commended: Dolores Harris (Wellington), Valcska Jenkins (Kilbirnie). Sixteen competed. Final. Joan Raine, 91 points ...'.*...... I Dorothy Daniels .....:...... 1 CONTRALTO SOLO, "Where Corals. - Lie" (Edward Elgar). ..... Miss Katherine Baskctte (Wainui-6-mata), 172 points ".. - i Mrs. Claris Willis (Petone), 171 points .... 2 "Two very fine performances on the part or the prize-winners," said Mr. Slater. Competitors generally, should sing the notes of a song as they were written. It was' an" elementary matter, but one with which no one could afford to take chances. " . •. ' BARITONE SOLO, "0 Golden: Sun" ' (Grac* Freehey). Mr. Fred. G. Taplin (Palmerston North), 168 points 1 Blr. Ken Jlacaulay (Island Bay). 165 points 2 NEW ZEALAND TEST RECITAL, Ladies; own selection. Miss Kathleen Bartosh, Lower Hutt ("A Woman's Wiles"), 185 points ..:...... I Miss Madge Thomas. Wellington ("Mariicaretto"), 184 points ..2 Mr. Brookes commented on Miss Thomas's poise and repose, which surpassed those "of the winner. Her grace of platform manner was something seldom seen in -competitions. SOPKANO SOLO, "The Answer" (Robert H. - Perry). ; .; ■"; ■ Miss.Lorna Gamble (Karori), 174 points .. 1 Miss Phyllis Martin (Lower Hutt), 173 points 2 The chief requirement was plenty of imagination, said Mr. Slater. It was essential where a question was answered in different forms to adopt different treatment each time. The majority failed to work up to a natural climax, and their singing became rather tame. The winner possessed a voice of fine liquid quality. WALTZ DUO, over 16. : Miss Wilson and Sir. Cross, 82 points ...;.. 1 Miss Bright and Mr. Hazeldon, 71 points .. 2 Four couples competed. Miss: Edgar said that the difference in the marking was due solely to the fact that the second couple lost the time soon after the start, and did not pick it up again until near the end. The winners had fine rhythm and interpretation. OPERATIC DANCE, under 9 (waltztime). Baby Witts (Wellington), 93 poults 1 Dawn Larson (Wellington), 90 points 2 Very highly commended: Doreen Dickinson (Wellington), Melva Doney (Wellington), Constance Chalk (Wellington), Alexandra. Grant (Wellington). Highly commended: June Cook (Hataitai), Wendy Wallace (Hataitai),' Bryan Ashbridge (Wellington), Louis Humphreys (Wellington), Ngaire Bynam (Lower Hutt); Ngaira Corkhill (Northland). Forty-one competed. Miss Edgar said that Baby■• Witts had outstanding ability, and her dancing was amazing for-a child under nine. Dawn Larson followed her closely, but had not quite the same brilliancy. Some of the "babies" were also as remarkable for their ages. A special prize would be awarded to Constance Chalk, whose rhythm was splendid. ' .: ACTION SONG, Boy or Girl, under 9; own selection (not in costume)'. Rita Cass, Island Bay ("The Dancing Lesson"), 167 points 1 Murray Todd, Island Bay ("Captain Baby Bunting"), 162 points S Very Aighly commended: Paddy Turner (Masterton). Highly commended: Constance ChalK (Wellington). Eight competed. RECITAL WITH MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT, humorous. Gentlemen: open classJ own selection. Mr. Albert T. Zeigler, Hawkes Bay ("Walnuts and the Wine"), 92 points , 1 Mr. Walter J. Hall (Wellington), 91 points J The only competitors. Mr. Brookes said tha winner's characterisations were yery convincing. Mr. Hall had a clearer and better-produced voice, but should use his hands more gracefully. JUDGES1 REMARKS. In the course of some general comments on elocution, Mr: Brookes referred to the desirability of teaching children to avoid mechanical gestures and actions. Another thing he had noticed everywhere he had been was that competitors produced the same stereotyped methods ■ of working and interpretation. That was quite wrong. Every one had been given distinct individuality and personality, and the function of a teacher should be to develop them, not to prevent the child's full and natural expression. Many competitors were turned out like sausages, with the same interpretation and gestures* Pausatlon was another important matter; sometimes It was more powerful than words. Many young people were weak in that respect Mr. Slater spoke briefly on tha subject ot applause, pointing out that, in fairness to the « competitors, all should be applauded or nona at all. The effect on those who were not applauded on taking the stage, as was the custom: with some of the others, was considerable.and the audience should not be partisan with its sympathy. A motion of sympathy with the relatives of the late Mr. William Hiekey •was passed by . the Petone Borough; Council last night, and it was decided to send them a letter of condolence. Tha Mayor (Mr: D. McKenzie) said that Mr. Hiekey had been a member of the outside staff of the Borough. Council for twelve years. Although, he had been a sufferer for a long time, he had done splendid work for the borough, and he was loved by his fellows. 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